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By
Lucy Cocoran
on
3rd September 2024
From exciting new openings to product launches youll want to discover, these are the fifteen things on The Sybarites radar in September.
Ask anyone who lives in London, and they’ll surely tell you there is no shortage of exciting openings, launches and events taking place each month — the trouble is usually hearing about them.
From a hot, new restaurant opening to a newly-launched wellness product to add to your wishlist, consider The Sybarite your luxury barometer when it comes to the noteworthy newcomers each and every month.
Below, find our curated list of launches and openings to add to your calendar this September.
Eats and beats
Bermondsey drinking den Nine Lives has officially opened a permanent kitchen, adding an entirely new element to its offering. Brought to life by Head Chef Ramon ‘El Tigre’ Ramos, the menu will pay homage to his roots in Guadalajara, with Mexican taqueria-style bar snacks and plates. Standout dishes include aguachile lime cured prawns, slow cooked beef brisket taco and churros with cinnamon sugar and chocolate salsa. On the drinks front, the cocktail menu will stay true to the venue's 'tropicalifornication' roots with plenty of punchy and delicious tipples where tequila reigns supreme. As always, there will be no and low alcohol options available too. Be sure to head in and try everything!
On September 17, The Pelican is hosting the latest in its supper club series, showcasing the versatility of various animals by utilising its entire carcass. This particular no-waste dinner focuses on the ox, celebrating the head and neck cuts of cattle, featuring seasonal ingredients from the venues' Market Garden at Bruern Farms, paired with beef from a retired dairy cow raised at Westcombe. Menu highlights include ox tongue, beef neck fritters and braised ox cheek. There is also a wine pairing available.
On September 25, Brixton outpost The Laundry will toast the beginning of British oyster season with a night of seaside fare. In partnership with renowned seafood suppliers Wright Brothers, the event will see guests dining on a delicious lineup of rock oysters on the venue's al fresco terrace. Sparkling wine Nyetimber will also be in free flow throughout the evening, with tickets just £10pp online or £15pp at the door.
This month, Hackney will welcome a new wine bar and restaurant from Drew Snaith and Hannah Kowalski. Taking over the site of Pidgin, the neighbourhood-style outpost will serve an à la carte menu showcasing the rich flavours of seasonal British ingredients, (think devilled eggs, Doddington cheese scones topped with Brabrooke rarebit, cider flambee mussels and duck fat potatoes). The wine list will have a strong focus on French wines and wider Europe, championing small producers with a sustainability slant. An absolute must-visit!
Japanese robatayaki restaurant Roka has collaborated with Japanese whisky distillery Chichibu to create an exclusive dram. In celebration of the restaurants' 20th anniversary, the blended malt will debut at Roka Mayfair's celebratory dinner on September 9. Following this, it will be available to try at all four Roka outposts across London. The dinner will see guests indulge in an exclusive sampling and curated menu, along with a masterclass on Chichibu's hisotry and whisky production. They will also take home a very rare, 200ml bottle of the whisky, which isn't available for standalone purchase.
From September 14, Amazónico will launch a new menu, Asado. Available on Saturdays and Sundays from 12-4pm, guests can enjoy a delicious, family-style feast of tropical and Latin American flavours for £65pp. Highlights include the venue's signature guacamole with red chilli, platter of shared meats and to finish, the roasted caramel glazed pineapple, corn cake and coconut sorbet. Ideal for larger groups and families, this new offering makes for the perfect weekend plans.
On September 28, Islington will officially open the doors to its own Sticks’n’Sushi. The Danish-Japanese restaurant is known for its unique dishes, including the black cod house roll and wagyu yaki, will prove a welcome addition to the dining scene in London's north. Guests can also sip back on a curated list of signature cocktails, wines, spirits, Japanese teas, and an extensive sake menu.
From August 27-September 30, the Hart Shoreditch is hosting a series of immersions as part of its London Design Festival 2024, IN partnership with creative design consultancy, 2LG Studio. Open to members of the public and guests, SPECTRUM explores themes of diversity and inclusivity through a range of colours and materials. Featuring 3D printed works, plant-based upholstery, digital video projection, spoken word, and music, the installation can be viewed throughout the hotel lobby, stairwell and lounge.
In celebration of September Waste Week (2-6th), Sapling Spirits and The Cavendish Marylebone have joined forces to create a limited-edition zero-waste cocktail menu. Each drink has been carefully crafted from food waste, which have been transformed into premium ingredients. Choose from the honey carrot white Russian, Cavolo Nero gibson martini or the raspberry and orange Collins — perfect for anyone looking to sip more mindfully.
All that glitters
Calling all jewellery lovers! Astrid & Miyu has opened the doors to a brand new concept store called House of A&M, located on Carnaby Street. This is an accessory lover's paradise, with three welding stations for bracelets and anklets, three studios for piercing and fine-line tattoos and even a café featuring a bespoke matcha menu. The space is nothing short of stunning, making it the perfect place to purchase your next piece.
Il Gattopardo isn't wasting a second of the warm weather, with the launch of a frozen menu inspired by their extensive Negroni menu. Sip back on the Venetian cocktail Sgroppino, made with a refreshing blend of lemon sorbet, vodka, Italian sparkling wine, and Italicus bergamot liquor. The Negroni gelato is the perfect (adult) ice cream cone for the season, while larger groups can order the Gelato Mantecato — one litre of fresh fior di latte ice cream served with chocolate sauce and toppings like olive oil and sea salt. All of these can be enjoyed in the restaurant's newly opened Terrazza garden room, fitted with a fully retractable glass roof for maximum sunshine.
Battersea is officially home to a new luxury pilates outpost, courtesy of Reformcore. Opening their fifth site inside the Power Station, the space houses nine reformer beds, offering a tranquil and personal workout experience. Classes are designed to be high energy and low impact, with curated playlists and passionate instructors encouraging guests to get the most out of their time. Reformcore are currently offering an intro offer of three classes for £50.
Marceline, a fun new brasserie inspired by the outposts of Paris, has opened in Canary Wharf. Paying homage to the rich history of traditional brasseries, Marceline is the perfect backdrop for every kind of dining situation, whether it be a work lunch, weekend brunch or late night aperitif. Menu highlights include the warm cheese soufflé with gruyère cream and truffle, steak frites with maître d’Hotel butter and ravioli du dauphine. Oh, and the rose water madeleines and crème caramel are not to be skipped when dessert calls.
Copenhagen's cult-favourite smash burger restaurant, Gasoline Grill are popping up at The Standard, London from August 12 - September 15. If public opinion is anything to go by, these burgers are in a league of their own, making them an absolute must-try. The pop-up is the first time the burgers have been sold outside of their hometown so this isn't one to be missed. Prepare to experience quality, organic ingredients and mouthwatering flavours that'll have you raving with the rest of them.
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