Pay a visit to some of the latest eateries serving up a treat across town.
Capri at the Containers
The Capri Group has opened its fifth café and restaurant this year in Stourton, housed within reused shipping containers. With a unique take on authentic Italian cuisine, visitors are treated to an extensive menu including a Spanish-style risotto with diced monkfish and julienne peppers, alongside refreshing starters including the insalta di frutta made with avocado and honey-drizzled walnuts. A range of indulgent after dinner cocktails, including a chocolate orange martini and Bakewell tart liquor can also be enjoyed on the restaurant’s rooftop terrace.
Caprigroup.co.uk
Playroom
Leeds DJ and star of Celeb’s Go Dating, Tom Zanetti, has opened a new VIP style club providing evening entertainment within the confines of the Electric Press. Featuring state of the art sound and LED light systems in an edgy interior design, groups of guests can enjoy DJs, circus performers, and tribute acts at their own booth every Sunday as they tuck into globally inspired sharing dishes. Saturday brunch deals also include cocktails and free flow prosecco or champagne from 3pm to get the party started.
Playroomvip.com
Riva Blu
Taking over from the former site of Gino D’Acampo’s restaurant on Park Row, Riva Blu continues to provide a modern Italian experience with a glamourous and vintage touch. Catering for large groups, the restaurant’s sharing platters are stuffed to the brim with the likes of Cerignola olives, rosemary and garlic focaccia, wholemeal grissini, and smoked Provola cheeses, while delectable mains including crispy fried rose veal cutlets and mushroom ravioli with truffle and white wine butter. Refreshing sorbets are also on offer from the award- winning Chesire Farm Ice Cream, with flavours including limoncello, Aperol, and blood orange.
Rivablu.co.uk
Hama
Harehills-based Korean and Japanese food haven, Yokohama, has opened its sister branch in the Merrion centre providing over 40 authentic dishes in a relaxed setting. Guests can choose from sushi rolls, sashimi, tempura, and bulgogi based dishes combining the best flavours of both cuisines, washed down with traditional range of sake or herbal tea.
Yokohamarestaurant.co.uk
Meat:Stack
After a long anticipated wait, the Newcastle-born burger joint Meat:Stack has finally set up along Bishopgate Street feeding up to 60 diners at a time using rare and traditional beef cuts sourced from free range butchers. A hearty menu of all-American toppings and sides is on the table, including blue cheese, pickled jalapenos, hash browns, and Pompeii fries to go alongside the brand’s signature Stack sauce. Those with a sweet tooth can meanwhile enjoy a Jersey milkshake with flavours including Nutella, peanut butter, and raspberry jam.
Meat-stack.com
