RESTAURANTS
Rhubarb hospitality collection announces new opening
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Rhubarb Hospitality Collection , the premium international hospitality group , has announced the opening of Larch , its new Italian restaurant and café concept located in the heart of the city , at 1 Sky Garden Walk .
Located opposite , and part of Sky Garden , Larch opened this week and joins Rhubarb ’ s portfolio of bars and two restaurants within London ’ s highest public garden .
On the ground floor , Larch houses an informal café serving coffees , freshly prepared sandwiches and pastries alongside a boutique store retailing a carefully curated range of gardening paraphernalia and books , souvenirs , gifts and illustrations .
Upstairs , the 50-cover restaurant and bar will showcase an Italian inspired menu with a selection of antipasti , pasta , pizza and large main plates , alongside a dedicated ‘ burrata bar ’. There will also be an extensive wine and cocktail list , with beers and top shelf spirits available . Outside there ’ s an additional 50 covers on the spacious terrace .
The interior , by award-winning Design LSM , is inspired by the evolution of re-wilding , delivering a striking contrast between the natural world and the concrete city . Eye-catching features include a carefully crafted bespoke oak honeycomb tile bar front that mimics the layers of a beehive . Natural plaster finished walls are brought to life with real pressed flowers , and painted murals from University of the Arts London students continue to tell an abstract story of juxtaposing landscapes . Sustainability is integral to the design and Larch features plentiful foliage and reclaimed furniture from the marble table tops to the flooring .
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