
Bel aan bij Blue Mountain School, zes verdiepingen kunst en ateliers in Shoreditch, en de avond verloopt als een diner bij iemand thuis: brood en bouillon in de bar beneden, snacks aan de pas in de keuken, dan de kaarsen in een zaal van zestien plaatsen. Taz Sarhane kookt Brits en seizoensgebonden, met inmaken en fermenteren; Time Out noemde het het meest magische restaurant van Oost-Londen.
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“Full disclosure: I can't be entirely sure that Cycene isn't a cult. But if it is, it's a truly lovely one. Cycene might not be the more affordable restaurant in east London, but it is by far the most magical.”
“The next chapter for Cycene is experience-led eating. Dining at Cycene involves moving from room to room, dishes being plated tableside and a visit to the kitchen.”
“We were fans of Cycene when it first opened and the standard and quality hasn't dropped one bit. If you're a tasting menu fan, this is one to have on your list.”
“It's like a home. It's a small restaurant - 16 guests a night. Touching the wagyu with the binchotan and having the smoke engulf the lights in the kitchen is about theatre.”