10 London restaurants to look forward to in 2021

While London restaurants remain shuttered, we’ve rounded up 10 new openings we’re looking forward to this year, from seafood sanctum Manzi’s to the Batman-themed Park Row.

Sake

Alain Ducasse to launch a sparkling saké

World-renowned chef Alain Ducasse has collaborated with Japanese saké brewery Shichiken in Yamanashi to create a sparkling saké to complement his cuisine.

WLC meets: Max Levy

WLC’s Alice Liang catches up with chef-turned-sake maker Max Levy of Okra Hong Kong ahead of the release of his latest sake, which was created specifically to pair with the smoky and spicy flavours found in Japanese cuisine.

London gets its first saké on tap

We’ve had craft cocktails and frizzante Prosecco on tap, now the latest drink to get the keg treatment is saké, which is being served on tap at The Arts Club in Mayfair.

‘Saké and food never fight’ says director of Japanese promotion centre

At the launch of London’s first ever saké week last night, Hiroki Oizumi, who is director general for the JFOODO promotion centre, highlighted the food pairing versatility of this distinctive Japanese drink.