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EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT , CLARO
Acclaimed Eastern Mediterranean restaurant is now open in St James ’ s
Located in the prestigious St James ’ s District , Claro is synonymous with seasonal produce and high-quality ingredients , all thoughtfully prepared to create contemporary Mediterranean food with Middle Eastern influences .
Claro was founded by a close-knit team of four partners , all longtime friends . Led by Chef Shadi Issawy , the London kitchen offers a dining experience that mirrors the celebrated culinary approach of their restaurant in Tel Aviv , which has been open for over a decade .
The menu champions seasonality , with dishes designed to be shared . Starting with a selection of snacks including Claro ’ s signature Frena bread with matbucha , labneh , spicy zhug and olives or Fried brussels sprouts with caper aioli .
To be enjoyed by the whole table , the menu is broken down across three sections , featuring a selection of fish , meat and vegetable options . Highlights including Yellowtail sashimi with freekeh tabbouleh , Winter squash steak with mustard leaves , Octopus carpaccio with red prune salsa , Short rib tortellini with onion cream , Shimp gnocchi with charred corn , Slow cooked salsify with skordalia cream , Butter-roasted stuffed cabbage with za ’ atar , Smoked pink trout with potato salad , Fillet of beef with snow peas and a showstopper Lamb platter with picked vegetables and pita bread .
For a sweet conclusion to the meal , desserts take on a playful twist with a Parsnip carrot cake , Strawberries & beetroot , Bread pudding and Date & Whiskey caramel cake .
THE ART OF LUXURY ISSUE 67 2024