Native
One of our favourite micro restaurants, Native in Neal’s Yard, has upped sticks to Southwark Street, a tempting two-minute walk from our office. Native 2.0 is twice the size with an entrance overflowing the foliage and a bar dedicated to seasonal cocktails.
Keen to go back to basics, Native specialises in “wild food” presented in an achingly pretty way to the point where dishes look like edible art works. We love the sound of the apple pie with chamomile cream, pistachio and smoked caramel pud.
A collaboration between falconer Imogen Davis and River Cottage alumnus Ivan Tisdall-Downes, game and rare meats such as deer, caramelised carrots and salsa verde; are served alongside veggie dishes like potato risotto with fermented truffle potato and tamari; and celeriac with cavolo nero, pickled walnut and mustard leaf.
