Michelin star chefs, sushi masters, top mixologists, DJs creating ambient background music in both a grand yet edgy environment…Pret a Diner's Burlington Social Club surpassed all expectations.
This unique dining experience moves from city to city, each location bringing with it a new concept that lasts for a limited time only. The registration process to book is brief and adds a level of exclusivity without the usual pretention.
Most recently, The Burlington Social Club was situated in The Royal Academy of Arts and aimed to create a 'modern medieval laboratory' . The main restaurant, an ornate and high-ceilinged Edwardian room, was stripped back and replaced with angular scaffolding from which delicate chandeliers hung. Guests sat on high tables around this structure, observing chefs and mixologists working away in the open bar and kitchen housed within it.
The fixed-price menu included 3 dishes out of roughly 10, each choice teamed with a complementing and creative cocktail. From glass tables we sampled chicken and popcorn stew accompanied by a malt bourbon, grapefruit syrup, chili and caramel concoction. The teriyaki ox cheeks and creamed parsnips were served with a 'Truffle Smoked Fashion'…bourbon, truffle oil, thyme, bitters, sugar and smoke. Both desserts were delicious but the beautifully presented lemon tart came out on top. The winning desert cocktail was made up of vodka, homemade limoncello, apple, citrus and maple syrup.
Whether you make a trip to Berlin for the next experience…or wait for its return to London, such a unique fusion of food and art make Pret a Diner a one off experience.
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