The World of Hospitality Issue 36 2019 | Page 72

72 THE WORLD OF HOSPITALITY AMAZÓNICO Latin American restaurant launches in the heart of Mayfair, taking guests on a journey along the Amazon River Food & Drink New restaurant Amazónico will be opening a collection of Latin American cuisines and peacocks will emmanate energetic ‘elec- its doors to guests at Mayfair’s 10 Berkeley all their influences, from traditional Brazilian tropical’ sounds and Latin American tunes Square on 9th November. Through taste, dishes and cachaça cocktails, to Peruvian from the resident DJ programme. touch and sight, visitors are taken on a sushi. Amazónico is setting up home on one of sensory journey along the flow of the Amazon river, exploring the Latin American culinary Designed by internationally renowned London’s most famous squares. Launched in landscape. Its layout invites discovery, with a artist Lázaro Rosa-Violan, the venue has partnership with D.Ream International, the design that flows from the bar at the entrance, been carefully curated to take its guests on restaurant group behind Coya, Zuma and Nusr- through the lounge, sushi counter and the a trip down the Amazon from source to sea, et, the London venue, right in the centre of the restaurant with its private dining room. featuring plenty of natural and raw materials. most dynamic and diverse cities in the world, will Nightly jazz performances will entertain showcase Amazónico to a global audience. Taking inspiration from the cultural diversity diners in the restaurant, which is decked with and gastronomic heritage of the Amazon luscious live plants. For a private occasion, The restauranteur couple behind Amazónico region, Amazónico will offer an explosion of guests can hire the 20-person rainforest- has relocated to London to ensure the success the senses, with live music, lush natural décor themed private dining room, or alternatively of their Spanish venture is reimagined in the and a distinctive culinary experience. The soak up the atmosphere whilst enjoying Capital. Amazónico in Madrid is known for its menu is curated by husband and wife team, a more informal dining experience at the vibe and colour and is a favourite with celebrities Sandro Silva and Marta Seco - two of Madrid’s Peruvian sushi bar. As dusk turns to dark, the and socialites. best-known restauranteurs – and features lounge and striking bar adorned with model