Opening today, BB's the first European venture from multi-Michelin'd Frenchman-turned-New Yorker Daniel Boulud, who, with the help of a manager pulled from Woolsey, aims to offer London-pleasing highlights from all five of his NYC restaurants; outfitted with an open-kitchen, the space itself is meant to evoke a wine cellar, with a vaulted ceiling, stained oak tables, red leather banquettes, and oak walls decorated with tablecloth squares stained by Boulud's favourite vinos -- over-fete his tastes, and you'll match his decor by dessert. The menu kicks off with warm white and green asparagus w/ poached egg dressing, the "Poulpe Grille" (octopus/ baba ghanoush/ tomato/ chickpea cake), bangers including truffled white sausage w/ mash, and DB Bistro Moderne-style charcuterie like the carrot/ courgette/herbs "Provençal Pulled Rabbit", which should teach bar-hopping single bunnies to beware smooth-talking men in toques. Bigger bites, many Daniel-influenced, include a butter-poached halibut (w/ asparagus, spring chantrelles & paprika mousseline), grilled lamb chop & spiced merguez (w/ lemon-mint tabouleh, chickpea-pepper stew), and DBGB-referencing burgers like the grilled beef patty + bbq pulled pork, bibb lettuce, green chili mayo, red cabbage slaw, & cheddar roll number called the "Piggie", though it prefers "Big Bunned".
The Mandarin Oriental Hotel: 66 Knightsbridge; SW1X 7LA; 0207 201 3899
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