Launching on June 1st 2015, More London Riverside will be transformed into CÎROC AT THE LONDON RIVIERA, an immersive food and drink experience open from 8am to 10pm daily, making it THE place to be this summer – with stunning views of Tower Bridge and the Thames.
HEATWAVE! (for now at least). Sun or no sun, with our British track record in hours of sun per day, that’s never held us back from making the most of the outdoors. With 2015 set to play host to some of the best outdoor events and spaces we’ve ever known, there’s more reason now than ever to soak up even the blink of a UV ray. LONDON RIVIERA is the latest addition to the capital, creating a pop-up food and drink experience on the Southbank by Tower Bridge.
LONDON RIVIERA was created by The Food Firm and is set to offer vibrant Eastern Mediterranean cuisine from Ceru Restaurant, who’ll be serving South Beach-style cocktails and a lavish free entertainment programme – including all of this years summer’s sporting highlights, live music, theatre and cult & classic film screenings.
The five-month bespoke pop-up has been inspired by over-the-top Miami beachside and the chic French Riviera – decked out with palm trees, luxurious day-beds, giant pineapples and pink flamingos. Suitably glamorous summer outfits are not mandatory – although I could dream up a few rather wacky ensembles.
Celebrity chef John Quilter (Food Busker, London Live’s Food Junkies & `Cru Kafe) has worked closely with Ceru Restaurant and their Executive Chef Tom Kime (previously of The River Café & Le Pont de la Tour) to curate an ever-changing menu that is bright, vibrant, colourful and healthy – making use of the fresh and vibrant flavours which Eastern Mediterranean street food oozes.
Food highlights include a lovely array of dips including Pancar (roast beetroot, yoghurt, garlic and pistachio), Fadi (fried baby courgette purée with tahini, roast garlic, yoghurt & lemon) and Spicy Roast Red Pepper dip with chilli, walnuts & pomegranate molasses, all served with freshly baked pita; Crisp apple,pomegranate & mint salad with green chilli, lemon & roasted pine nuts; Salad of baby spinach with labneh, dried cranberries & toasted flat bread with za’atar; Ceru’s signature Slow Roast Lamb Shoulder with Shawarma Spices; Kebab Karaz Spiced Baked Meatballs with sour cherry and cranberry and Baklava flavoured ice cream with roast nut brittle, & burnt honey caramel.
So grab you’re tanning lotion (perhaps), summer attire at the ready and make your way down to LONDON RIVIERA – there really is no other place to be this summer in the city.
www.thelondonriviera.com
London Riviera at More London, Riverside will be located next to City Hall
1st June – 31th October, 8am – 10pm daily
Nearest tube: London Bridge
