Each month we track the most exciting new openings across the food and beverage industry, around the world. Check out the best new spots we've covered in September including Los Angeles, Singapore, Sydney, London, Folkstone and more.
Loquat Coffee, Los Angeles
Highland Park's popular Kumquat Coffee has opened a sister location in Cypress Park but this one goes by the name of Loquat Coffee and comes with a different menu. Much like Kumquat Coffee, South Korean's coffee culture is emphasised but this time it leans into speciality items and only uses beans that are roasted in house. These are four choices for espresso including a Samboni Gesha blend that's put through a 72-hour anaerobic, fermented and oxygenated process. The remaining menu consists of pour overs, Americanos, flat whites and cold brews as well as an espresso with a mascarpone foam and cold milk, and housemade masala chai.
Find out more here.
The Brasserie MS
Gordon Ramsey trained chef Mark Sargeant has opened the doors to his latest venutre, The Brasserie MS. Based in Folkstone, he has gone back to his roots and passion for classic French cuisine, adding modern touches throughout the menu. Dishes include Leeks vinaigrette with roasted hazelnuts and Boudin blanc of sweetbreads Pierre Koffmann. As for the interiors, he has taken inspiration from the Art Deco scene with the bar finished in green tiles and marble-topped tables sitting alongside an open kitchen.
Find out more here.
Le Rock, New York
The Rockefeller Centre has certainly seen some big named restaurants pass through its space over the years and the latest is no exception. Le Rock is the brainchild of Lee Hanson and Riad Nasr (veterens of Balthazar and owners of Frenchette) and is their interpretation of a French brasserie. The huge space, which includes a terrace, features terrazzo floors, forest-green leather banquettes and art deco features. The duo explain that the menu is more simple than Frenchette with classic items like leek vinaigrette and steak au poivre alongside a giant baba au rhum which is carved tableside.
Find out more here.
Curly Lewis, Sydney
Bondi has welcomed its first brewery bar that draws inspiration from its beachside location. Curly Lewis is a joint collaboration between five beer loving friends who have created a space that feels less like a working warehouse but more of a sophisticated drinking experience. The beer, which is made on-site, includes easy-drinkers like Clean Cut Lager and Bondi Hazy Ale. However, there are some more unusual ones too that rotate with the current including a yuzu lager and a sour gose beer brewed using seawater. For those who don't drink beer there are plenty of choices too, from spirits to cocktails to classic wines.
Find out more here.
Fiamma, Singapore
Capella Singapore, one of Sentosa's finest beachside resorts, is now home to Fiamma. It's been opened by chef Mauro Colagreco who knows a thing or two about fine dining thanks to his experience at three Michelin-starred French restaurant Mirazur. Here he emulates an IItalian farmhouse with wood-fired ovens and cosy seating nooks. As for the food, he draws inspiration from his grandparents with rustic flavours paying homage to his grandmother's cooking whilst his memories of foraging at his grandfather;s vegetable patch have led to his passion for using fresh, seasonal produce.
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Mayahuel, London
Adriana Cavita, who opened her Mexican restaurant Cavita two months ago, has unveiled her cocktail bar and mezcaleria, Mayahuel. Located beneath Cavita, the cosy, inviting space has exposed brickwork and low-level lighting making it a place to linger in. The man in charge is Manuel Lema who is serving up agave flights, showcasing top mezcals and mixing cocktails. The Cavita Margarita is a blend of tequila blanco and reposado, mezcal and triple sec or try the Black Mayan made with Eminente 7-year-old rum, espresso, Ojo de Dios coffee mezcal, demerara sugar and chocolate.
Find out more here.
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