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The Sun
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Michelin Star chef and Sky TV star suddenly closes luxury Harrods pop-up after eight months
A MICHELIN chef and Sky TV star has announced the shock closure of his Harrods pop-up just eight months after it opened. The project was one of five new food joints launched by the chef in the past year. 5 5 5 Hot Dogs by Three Darlings, owned by high profile chef Jason Atherton, was a gourmet hot dog concept in Harrods Dining Hall but it has unfortunately shut up shop. The restaurant concept for "haute" dogs was introduced to the posh department store in summer but closed before it made its first birthday. Harrods announced the surprise closure on its website, stating: "Hot Dogs by Three Darlings is now closed. "Having served thousands of 'haute dogs' to customers over the past eight months, Hot Dogs by Three Darlings has completed its final service and is now permanently closed." Jason, 53, opened the hot dog venue with the hope of adding a bit of glamour to the classic dish. It seated 25 diners and the menu was inspired by various locations across the globe, taking flavours from a range of cuisines, and offering five different hot dogs. The Souk Dog was created with lamb and harissa and The Texican Flesty 'n' Fiery offered beef sausages, guacamole and jalapenos. Being based in a Grade II listed luxury shopping centre in the swankiest area of London, the hot dogs were never going to be cheap. Menu prices ranged from £16 up to a staggering £52 for a single hot dog. For those wondering what is included in a fifty-pound-butty, the sausage is smothered in grated truffle - a concept designed with model David Gandy. First look inside revamped hit restaurant that was forced to close during covid On the restaurant's pink-themed Instagram, images of the hot dogs can be seen stacked with topping and flags. The pop-up also serves a range of drinks to go with your delicious dogs - wine, beer, cocktails, and even milkshakes. Hot Dogs by Three Darlings took over the space from Sushi by Masa and will now delegate the site to Caviar Bar. The new pop-up promises to provide a "new level of indulgence" and offers an eye-watering £75 lobster cocktail. South Yorkshire-born Jason also runs a selection of well-received restaurants including Pollen Street Social, which has won numerous awards including a Michelin star and Row on 45, which has snapped up two Michelin stars. In 2023, the TV star opened up on his reported fallout with his former boss Gordon Ramsay - insisting his mentor is "a legend". During a TV appearance in 2019 he admitted they haven't spoken since his departure - after which he earned a Michelin star within a year of opening his restaurant Pollen Street Social. When asked about his relationship with Gordon, Jason spoke highly of his ex-mentor and told The Sun: "There's certainly no feud from my side. "I'm only five foot eight, don't want a feud with Mr. Ramsay. "He's a legend, an absolute legend. And he's, you know, when I worked for him, he was 100 per cent at top of his game and he still is." Now Jason Atherton is a Michelin star and multiple award-winning Chef with 16 restaurants around the world. 5 5
Forbes
28-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
10 Of The Best London Restaurants For Vegans
Kin, Fitzrovia adashandsplash From upscale eateries to casual cafés, most London restaurants offer an array of vegan menus either separate or incorporated into the main menu. And the vegan offer continues to expand and get more creative as the demand for vegan food continues to sore. Whether you're craving plant-based takes on classic dishes, creative international flavors, or indulgent desserts, the capital's restaurants offer something for every vegan foodie. Kin, Fitzrovia adashandsplash Newly opened Kin offers an exclusively vegan and vegetarian menu that's both varied and delicious. And even better, no faux meats are used. Highlights include small plates such as sweet potato with vegan parmesan and bigger ones like courgette and pistachio spaghetti. There's also a fabulous weekend brunch that can be paired with a selection of waste-free cocktails. The restaurant is super charming but petite so be sure to make a reservation. Bubala, Soho Bubala Almost all the dishes at Marc Summers' popular Soho bistro are vegan, with a few veggie dishes thrown in. And for purists, there's a separate all vegan menu. Both the Soho and Spitalfields locations are always busy so it's no wonder that a third location in Coal Drops Yard, Kings Cross will open this year. Every dish is a highlight from the baba ganoush with curry leaf oil and pine nuts to cucumbers with tahini and chilli cucumber chilli to Jerusalem artichokes, ras el hanout and miso. Be sure to save room for the insanely moreish desserts including salted caramel chocolates and the coconut tahini fudge. Mary's Mary's Jason Atherton's Michelin-starred Pollen Street Social has been renamed Mary's which makes it sound like a homely cafe. It's anything but as it retains the sophisticated vibe of the previous restaurant with chic interiors and paintings on the walls. In terms of the food, the menu is a bit more casual and it has a great plant-based offering. There's a separate vegan menu with outstanding choices like shiitake mushroom tartare; miso aubergine, with crispy onion, pickled cucumber, in a satay sauce and globe artichoke, ratatouille, grilled courgette, black olive in a basil dressing. Cauliflower steak at Kapara Spoton Media & Production Ltd It's no surprise that Chef Eran Tibi's Kapara features a bold and creative vegan sharing menu. Priced at £64 per person, it's a generous menu which will likely require a doggy bag. Starting with one of the best and fluffiest pita breads in town, accompanied by a spiced tomato dip and creamy hummus, you'll move on to smoky blackened aubergine with tahini and pomegranate molasses. Other highlights include chickpea panisse with green harissa; wood-fired leeks with sweet potato dumplings; and tender stem broccoli dressed in miso and sesame. Save room for dessert, a sticky treat of medjool dates, black treacle, baharat chantilly and crumble. Caramelised Celeriac at Cord, London Steven Joyce Located in a grade II listed Lutyens-designed building, Cord, by Le Cordon Bleu, is the first fine dining restaurant in London by the famed culinary arts institute. Founded in Paris in 1895, Le Cordon Bleu occupies a unique place in the history of culinary arts as one of the oldest and most prestigious cooking schools in the world. The focus remains on innovation so the vegan tasting menu here is both beautifully presented and creative. Highlights include black truffle shiitake, sourdough, and black garlic; globe artichoke with tarragon and mustard seeds; caramelised celeriac and for dessert, 70% Guanaja chocolate delice with caramel sorbet. Pastaio Pastaio Founded by British chef Stevie Parle in 2017, this friendly Italian restaurant aims to serve pasta that's both affordable and very tasty. Every morning, the skilled team makes fresh pasta by hand. For vegans, there is a 'green menu' with a delicious range of pasta dishes including Slow Cooked Tomato Sauce, Basil, Casarecce; Aglio e Olio, Crusco Chilli, Parsley, New Season Purple Garlic, Linguine; and Courgette, Mint, Garlic, Chilli, Casarecce. And don't miss the delicious starter, Aubergine caponata, tomato, olive, pine nut, raisin and mint. The quality of food and extremely reasonable prices is a winning combination indeed. Gulai Daun Singkong Pete, a vegan dish at Toba, London Toba This authentic Indonesian restaurant that takes you on a journey through the diverse culture of foods and flavors that represents multiple islands in Indonesia. Bringing that authentic Indonesian spice, expect most items to have at least a little bit of kick. The vegan offer is decent with highlights like Gulai Daun Singkong Pete (kale braised in traditional thick coconut milk sauce with tofu, tempeh and sator beans) and Crispy Fried Tofu Stuffed in Vegetable, served with Indonesian Sweet Soy Sauce. Cinnamon Club, Westminster Cinnamon Club Plant-based menus at Executive Chef Vivek Singh's Cinnamon Club are always a joy. From chargrilled achari cauliflower with a Peshawari sauce to Kolkata 'meat' style jackfruit curry, vegans are well catered for. There's also a separate vegan tasting menu for £45 that includes Pani Puri – tangy potato in semolina shell, mint and tamarind water; Spiced aubergine steak, pumpkin chutney, masala peanut or Tandoori cauliflower with carom seed, coriander chutneychutney, Kale, quinoa and sweet potato kofta, tomato lemon sauce, saffron rice or Jumbo morels with spiced tofu, tandoori king oyster, truffled millet khichdi shiitake crisps. Dessert is coconut and tapioca phirni with mango passion fruit jelly. Caramello, Bancone's twist on the creme caramel Milly KR & Jade Sarkhel Bancone has a great selection of vegan options including fried artichoke, romesco; chilli, garlic, parsley, spaghetti 'alla chitarra' and Cime di rapa, gnocchetti sardi, broccoli, pickled chilli. But the main reason to visit is for a vegan dessert that has been on the menu for two years by popular demand. The moreish dessert is a twist on a creme caramel is made with coconut milk, coffee and toasted buckwheat. Koyn, Mayfair Koyn Launched by Samyukta Nair, with chef Rose Chalalai in June last year, KOYN Thai has become known for its unique take on traditional Thai cooking, inspired by Rose's childhood in Bangkok, and also her years at her Paris-based restaurant, Rose Kitchen. Koyn Thai is hidden below Nair's Koyn Japanese, which continues to reside on the ground floor of the Grosvenor Street location. Chef Chalalai's green vegetable curry and warm grilled aubergine are both excellent vegan choices.
