You wait ages for a classy veg-forward restaurant to open then two launch in the same month. July sees the opening of Plates, the much-anticipated debut from chef (and Great British Menu winner) Kirk Haworth and his sister Keeley, as well as the first permanent site for plant-based brand Holy Carrot. Fingers crossed these two peas in a pod turn out to be hot potatoes rather than, unlike much of the UK vegan food scene, ending up in a pickle.
Elsewhere in London look out for new projects from some of the capital’s better chains-in-waiting: a Harry’s in Victoria (52 Grosvenor Gardens, SW1W 0AU), a Kolamba in Spitalfields (12 Blossom Street, E1 6PL) and Laphet in London Bridge (39-45 Bermondsey Street, SE1 3XF). Otherwise, we spill the beans on the best independent-minded restaurants opening in London this July.
