Little by little
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Little by little
Hungry? It’s a good job – this month’s London Restaurant Festival presents the latest food trend: grazing. Sandy Dhaliwal investigates
Rosie French of Brixton Village’s French & Grace is gearing up for Graze
Breads Etcetera, Brixton Village, where you can make your own toast
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Photography by Joe Lord
estaurants in two of south London’s emerging foodie hubs – Brixton Village and Bermondsey Road – are to be part of Graze, a new concept at this month’s London Restaurant Festival. The idea is for diners to ‘restaurant hop’ between participating venues and sample scaleddown versions of signature dishes, experiencing a wider range of eateries in one outing. Fay Maschler, Evening Standard Restaurant Critic and Co-Founder of London Restaurant Festival, said: “As the diversity of the capital’s eateries accelerates, Londoners are no longer satisfied with dining at just one restaurant; they want to experience a few, all in the same evening.” Those taking part include The Garrison, Village East, The Draft House and Brigade on and around Bermondsey Street, and Bellantonis, French and Grace, Brixton Cornercopia and Casa Morita in Brixton Village. The festival, now in its fourth year, takes place from 1-15 October, and you can get the Graze experience by purchasing a Graze keyring from the London Restaurant Festival’s website for £12.50, or £20 for a pair.
Japanese skewers are ideal for grazing
Japanese skewers are ideal for grazing
Maschler, who expects grazing to become London’s next foodie trend, explains how it works: “On designated evenings, customers who buy a keyring can move from place to place in one street or market, trying out different dishes, making culinary discoveries, finding new favourites or dropping in on old friends. “Brixton Village,” she continues, “with its astonishing array of exciting independent gastronomic enterprises is a perfect fit for Graze.” Festival goers will also receive a complimentary drink with the purchase of a small plate or main course at each restaurant on the same street. The average cost of a dish is £6 and a ticket to five Graze events is £50. Simon Davis, Director and Co-Founder, of the London Restaurant Festival added: “With a Graze keyring, diners will be able to enjoy the unique experience of having dinner in more than one restaurant – it also allows restaurateurs to showcase some of their signature dishes.” Graze is also taking place at Exmouth Market, Marylebone High Street, Charlotte Street and Soho. See londonrestaurantfestival.com
Graze at Brixton Cornercopia
The Garrison on Bermondsey Street is set to take part in Graze October 2012 | Living South 51
Little by little
Hungry? It’s a good job – this month’s London Restaurant Festival presents the latest food trend: grazing. Sandy Dhaliwal investigates
Rosie French of Brixton Village’s French & Grace is gearing up for Graze
Breads Etcetera, Brixton Village, where you can make your own toast
R
Photography by Joe Lord
estaurants in two of south London’s emerging foodie hubs – Brixton Village and Bermondsey Road – are to be part of Graze, a new concept at this month’s London Restaurant Festival. The idea is for diners to ‘restaurant hop’ between participating venues and sample scaleddown versions of signature dishes, experiencing a wider range of eateries in one outing. Fay Maschler, Evening Standard Restaurant Critic and Co-Founder of London Restaurant Festival, said: “As the diversity of the capital’s eateries accelerates, Londoners are no longer satisfied with dining at just one restaurant; they want to experience a few, all in the same evening.” Those taking part include The Garrison, Village East, The Draft House and Brigade on and around Bermondsey Street, and Bellantonis, French and Grace, Brixton Cornercopia and Casa Morita in Brixton Village. The festival, now in its fourth year, takes place from 1-15 October, and you can get the Graze experience by purchasing a Graze keyring from the London Restaurant Festival’s website for £12.50, or £20 for a pair.
Japanese skewers are ideal for grazing
Japanese skewers are ideal for grazing
Maschler, who expects grazing to become London’s next foodie trend, explains how it works: “On designated evenings, customers who buy a keyring can move from place to place in one street or market, trying out different dishes, making culinary discoveries, finding new favourites or dropping in on old friends. “Brixton Village,” she continues, “with its astonishing array of exciting independent gastronomic enterprises is a perfect fit for Graze.” Festival goers will also receive a complimentary drink with the purchase of a small plate or main course at each restaurant on the same street. The average cost of a dish is £6 and a ticket to five Graze events is £50. Simon Davis, Director and Co-Founder, of the London Restaurant Festival added: “With a Graze keyring, diners will be able to enjoy the unique experience of having dinner in more than one restaurant – it also allows restaurateurs to showcase some of their signature dishes.” Graze is also taking place at Exmouth Market, Marylebone High Street, Charlotte Street and Soho. See londonrestaurantfestival.com
Graze at Brixton Cornercopia
The Garrison on Bermondsey Street is set to take part in Graze October 2012 | Living South 51
