19/10/26

Review of Dallas in Shoreditch

Bringing a slice of Lisbon’s laidback burger culture to Shoreditch, Dallas offers a modern East London take on the traditional burger joint. Taking over a former local pub, the cult-favourite spot pairs wooden tables, dim globe lighting and a striking feature bar with nostalgic touches that give the space plenty of character. Known for its no frills approach to burgers and neighbourhood centric ethos, the Shoreditch outpost brings a relaxed spirit to an area shaped by independent businesses, creative spaces and a constantly evolving food scene.

We kicked things off with the Truffle Mushroom Burger, opting to swap the usual 165g beef patty for a vegan alternative. Topped with Swiss cheese, rocket, sautéed mushrooms and truffle mayo on the original menu, the burger combines earthy mushroom flavours with the richness of truffle. The vegan patty offered a plant based alternative of the original offered on the menu, available on all burgers it’s a refreshing approach to catering for vegans without just offering one simple option.

On the side, we ordered crispy French fries with Dallas’ vegan sauce. A straightforward pairing, the fries provided a lovely crunch, and the vegan sauce added an added moreish layer of flavour. Dallas’ concise but strong menu is great to see, not making burgers more complicated than they need to be and focusing on having less options but focusing on making them truly delicious.

With its relaxed interiors, neighbourhood feel and straightforward approach to comfort food, Dallas makes a welcome addition to Shoreditch. It brings a little of Lisbon’s casual dining culture to East London, offering a laidback spot for a burger and fries without the fuss.

Address: 138-139 Shoreditch High Street, London, E1 6JE

For more information and to book, click here.

Written by Jordan Crowley

Photos courtesy of Dallas Burger

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Gaucho opens up in Covent Garden – The launch review

Jun 22, 2023

2 min read

Updated: May 23, 2024

Mounted polo players, Argentinian Tango, delicious menu canapes and a star-studded party heralded the arrival of Gaucho in Covent Garden this month. We were lucky enough to attend and visit the sleek and stylish location just a two minute walk from Covent Garden station. The new restaurant boasts two floors with a showstopper bar area and an open kitchen downstairs with plush velvet seating and intimate lighting inspired by Argentinian dancehalls and bars.

As the evening got started we were served canapes of Fried Seabass Ceviche served on arepa bread, Beetroot Ceviche with Mango, chili and coriander, and Scallops with Nduja butter, agua chile verde and lemon crumb. Some of the signature dishes were on show and of course the famous steak. We tried the Steak Tartare, Beef Empanadas and Fried Chicken, all off-menu but delicious tasters to tempt us into coming back at a later date.

During the evening there were two stunning dance performances with professionals showcasing the ArgentinianTango amongst the crowd downstairs, to give a taste of the experiences available at the new restaurant. A live DJ was spinning big tunes and created a club vibe with most of the room up dancing.

On Friday and Saturday nights from 10.30pm the party will get started until the wee small hours. Gaucho Covent Garden will open daily with brand new breakfast dishes from Eggs Benedict to Porridge as well as a classic Full English, a three-course set lunch for £30 and pre-theatre dining, alongside Gaucho’s signature selection of standout 100% carbon neutral steaks, sourced from Argentina.

Trays of signature cocktails kept coming – and with the extensive collection of Argentinian wines available, you really are spoilt for choice to accompany your meal. The cocktail menu includes signature serves, and mocktails with a real focus on sustainable drinks which are either carbon-negative or climate-positive choices.

We look forward to returning very soon to try the full menu!

Address: 8-9 James Street Covent Garden

Book online at https://gauchorestaurants.com/restaurants/covent-garden

Written by Claire Selby

Photography courtesy of Gaucho

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