Not a restaurant but a ‘social food hub’, complete with a ‘concept’ and ‘happenings’ (instead of boring old events)… Jenius Social has arrived in Islington. The venue hosts supper clubs, cookery classes, masterclasses with industry experts and private dinners. It also has its own on-site deli. What Jenius Social does not offer, however, is regular restaurant service: […]
Primeur, a new dining spot on the Hackney/Islington border, has arrived on the London scene today (16 May). Celebrating freshness and ‘the joy of eating, the restaurant was founded by Jeremie Cometto-Lingenheim (formerly with Boxer & Boxer) and David Gingell (previously of L’Escargot and Wright Brothers). Inspired by local French grocery shops of the same […]
One lucky Harden’s reader (and a friend) will have the chance to hone their kitchen skills at a free cookery course of their choice, courtesy of Jenius Social. A new food hub offering cooking masterclasses, Jenius Social opens in Islington later this month – and you and your friend could be among the first to take […]
St Paul’s Road in Islington is becoming quite the hub of restaurant activity. First Trullo (founded by River Café alumnus Jordan Frieda) moved in, then LECOQ (from Salt Yard Group founder Sanja Morris and her sister Anna) set up camp beside it, and soon a new artisan café, Sawyer & Gray, will open next door. Details […]
We’re seeing something… it’s a vision of bearded and bespectacled hipsters flocking in their droves in search of foodie nirvana. It can only mean one thing – Psychic Burger has opened a second London location. The founders are bringing their “down and dirty, ‘Rock an’ Drool’ approach” to cooking to the Old Queen’s Head in […]
