On April 27th, acclaimed chef Adam Simmonds will bound onto the capital’s dining scene with his debut London opening, The Test Kitchen on Frith Street in Soho, W1.
A pre curser to a permanent site, The Test Kitchen will be a twelve month pop up that will give Adam the opportunity to explore and trial new flavours, practise cooking techniques as well as evaluate service and presentation. It is a joint venture between Adam and the diner, whereby the diner is invited to appraise their experience on an ongoing basis in the hope that at the end of his residency, a test proof menu will have been created and subsequently implemented at his permanent site, set to open in early 2018.
The Test Kitchen will have no set genre, instead it is a celebration of Adam’s food journey to date, an amalgamation of his time spent in award winning kitchens including Le Gavroche and The Halkin under Gualteiro Marchesi, as well as his extensive travels around Scandinavia and Europe which have constantly inspired and influenced his cooking. Experiences that have particularly resonated with Adam include 3 years spent cooking at Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, so expect to see plenty of solid flavours on the menu, likewise his Michelin experience will ensure that every dish is a considered accomplishment.
Most importantly, The Test Kitchen will reflect Adam’s personable nature paving the way for an informal, relaxed and fun experience. Animated mirrors lining the walls will play host to ingredient lists and dish development ideas. All the seating is at the chef’s counter that snakes the room meaning live interaction with the chefs is welcomed and any questions about the dishes can be directed straight to Adam himself.
Like Adam, The Test Kitchen will be an energetic and lively venue with enjoyment at the centre of everything it delivers, from the creation of the food to the experience of the guests; it’s a collaborative venture whereby you the diner are an integral part of the journey.
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