Opens 24 October | St James's Market, London SW1Y 4SB
The Salt Yard Group is opening a new restaurant inspired by the timeless magic of Venice. Hot Dinners claims that, “Chef Director Ben Tish, and Head Chef Jamie Thickett (formerly of Opera Tavern) will oversee the menu. Seafood lovers will be happy as there'll be a raw bar serving up seasonal British and Venetian seafood. There'll also be a ham and cheese trolley - serving artisan charcuterie and cheeses from the Veneto region. And breakfast too. On that menu is: fresh fried fritelle with jam, chocolate and saffron custard, burrata with roast plums, hazelnuts and tarragon, smoked Scottish salmon, black truffle butter, scrambled eggs and polenta brioche and baked eggs with spinach, tomato ragu, speck and basil. The wine list will be completely Italian - and not only that, but completely Northern Italian in focus!” One word: Yum.