Kitchen Table
Review extract: “We are lucky to have extremely open-minded guests who ask for our recommendation. We always ask them what they normally drink and from there, we get them to try something new but still within their comfort zone,” advises the engaging Sandia Chang who, with husband and head chef, James Knappett, is co-founder of Fitzrovia’s Kitchen Table, supported by JKS Restaurants (which includes Gymkhana, BAO, Lyles and Sabor). This exclusive counter for a maximum of 20 guests is discretely set at the back of their gourmet hot dogs and Champagne bar, Bubbledogs.
Chang and sommelier, Valentina Ragazzo oversee a list which pulls focus on largely kindly priced, grower Champagnes, including her newest favourite producer, Dhondt Grellet, maker of “extraordinary Champagne from Flavigny near Avize and Les Mesnil in the Côte des Blancs.” Chang notes young winemaker, Adrien Dhodnt, “relies on a solera in all of his wines instead of reserve wines…”
WLC ranking: 93
Address: 70 Charlotte Street, W1T 4QG