London gets a lot of pop up restaurants but one that has piqued my interest for the past couple of years, that I sadly haven’t managed to make it to yet is Jimmy Garcia’s Alpine restaurant, sell out success – The Lodge. Luckily it’s coming back on Friday 21st October and going right through to the end of February 2017. So hopefully, I’ll be able to get down to Clapham and try it out this time.
Set over the cosy winter feasting period, these four months will return the flavours and fun of the Alpine mountains back once again, direct to central Clapham in the shape of this ever popular, fun and immersive restaurant and bar pop up.
This year Jimmy has partnered with Verbier to bring another winter of Swiss cheese, Swiss wines and Morand liquors in an amazing space designed to bring the Apres Ski buzz back into the heart of the capital. The Lodge returns with a little makeover of its cosy, Alpine style décor– the perfect antidote to the winter weather. With a waiting list of two months every year so far, people are advised to get in early, with bookings being taken now.
The Lodge welcomes two new chefs this year who will be working alongside Jimmy, they are Ranulph Lees and Alex Cox, former chefs at Nathan Outlaws Michelin Star restaurant, who have created an extensive new, exciting menu of small plates, sharers and of course the signature fondue. There’s even a hashtag to go with it – #wedofondue. I know right? All the more reason to visit! This year the fondue is made with the finest West country cheeses and there’s an option to add wild boar sausages to dunk in the cheese! Oh mama!
On Sundays Jimmy will be doing his famous sharing board roasts with bottomless bubbles and 2-4-1 Bloody Mary’s and throughout November every Sunday night will bring a quiz with the winner going into a season draw to win an amazing trip to Verbier, alongside other great prizes.
Meanwhile, those seeking something a little stronger will not be disappointed, as the popular hot cocktail menu will also be back with a bang with a new and improved bar menu with an extensive cocktail list, both hot and cold – including the popular butter rum, mulled wine and cider, hot kings ginger, apple and mint mojito, to name just a couple.
Jimmy has also created a new groups menu to allow groups to sample the best the menu has to offer while keeping things simple. Group bookings of 9 or more can be booked through the website.
Kisses,
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