03/11/25

Crust Bros x Brother Marcus: The Ultimate East Med Pizza

This autumn, legendary pizza establishment Crust Bros and Eastern Mediterranean restaurant brand Brother Marcus have teamed up to create something truly special: the Ultimate East Med Pizza. Available until 24th November, this limited-edition collaboration brings together Crust Bros’ award-winning Neapolitan craft and Brother Marcus’ bold Eastern Mediterranean flavours.

We headed to the Crust Bros Waterloo restaurant to try it for ourselves. The atmosphere here captures everything the brand is known for: laid-back, lively, and filled with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked pizza.

The team were already busy firing pizzas in the open kitchen when I ordered my East Med Special. After settling in with a cosy glass of red wine, our pizzas arrived straight from the oven. I went for the special, but my partner went for one of the build-your-own pizzas with hot pepperoni and chilli oil.

Visually, the pizzas are a showstopper. Crust Bros’ signature base is cooked at 500 degrees using fresh dough made daily, light, airy, and full of flavour. The striking leopard print crust, crispy on the outside, deliciously soft on the inside. My pizza came loaded with a rich harissa tomato sauce, tender lamb kofta, cooked with pomegranate molasses, along with delicious mouth-watering dips for your crust. The Scotch Bonnet and soothing Lemon Garlic just hitting the spot to mop up any remaining pizza dough edges.

For those skipping meat, the vegetarian version swaps the lamb kofta for Aleppo butter-roasted aubergine, which soaks up the flavours beautifully and offers a satisfying, smoky alternative.

To complete our feast, we threw out the diet and indulged in a velvety Tiramisu, and, as you would expect, this dish was perfectly balanced and tasted just like your Nonna would make. Bold, balanced, and bursting with personality, this culinary collaboration perfectly captures both brands’ passion for flavour and creativity.

The Ultimate East Med Pizza is available across all Crust Bros locations until 24th November 2025.

Find your nearest location and get a slice before it’s gone: www.crustbros.co.uk

Written by Claire Bloom

Photo courtesey of Crust Bros

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Kapara’s Summer Roast: A Mediterranean spin on a classic

Nyla Sammons
Aug 21
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Kapara’s turning the Sunday Roast on its head with a bold, sunshine-filled twist. With his Syrian and Tunisian roots, Chef Eran Tibi brings Eastern Mediterranean vibes to Soho. Think zesty marinated meats, shawarma spices, and fresh vibrant vegetables, all served up on a sunlit terrace; perfect for those lazy Sunday afternoons.

Start with snackable bites like Damask olives, twisted Jerusalem bagels, or pita crisps with tahini and shawarma spice or something a bit more substantial such as Date & Miso Aubergine or Black & Gold baby squid with green shawarma, black garlic, and nectarine.

The roast lineup includes Short Rib on the Bone (£27), Braised Lamb Belly (£29), or Roast Chicken with coriander, garlic, cardamon and lemon (£25), all slow roasted and packed with flavour. Sides get a Mediterranean makeover too. Each comes with shawarma spiced Yorkshire pudding, crispy Yukon potatoes, roasted heritage carrots, Swiss chard and a rich Madeira and cherry gravy.

If you prefer the vegetarian option, you can choose the Sweet Potato & Spring Greens Wellington, served with a garlic and spinach velouté, herb salad and pickles. Kids portions are available too (£12).

And for that sweet ending, try their Sticky Treat with Medjool dates, treacle, and Baharat Chantilly.

The fun doesn’t stop there, this summer as Kapara teams up with neighbours Milk Beach and The Little Scarlet Door to bring the good vibes and tunes to the terrace with DJs from 1pm every Sunday

For everything in one place, gather your crew and settle in for a chilled afternoon at Kapara.

Address 14 Greek St, London W1D 4AL

For more information, click here.

Written by Lorna Bryn

Photography courtesy of Kapara