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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The Yellow Chilli Wembley – Review

Nyla Sammons
Jun 21, 2021
2 min read

Updated: May 23, 2024

Last year Chef Sanjeev Kapoor, India’s biggest TV chef opened The Yellow Chilli in Wembley, offering Indian and international cuisine in a relaxed but stylish setting. Internationally known for having his own TV channel in India and publishing over 200 cookery books, Sanjeev is a household name across the globe.

Opening their doors in between lockdowns, we were excited to try for ourselves, having heard great things about the mix of creative small plates, large plates, desserts, and cocktails at The Yellow Chilli. Walking in you are immediately struck by the decor; floating fabric mushrooms, extravagant decorative iron seating and a stunning bar, so much thought was put into making the venue a stylish hotspot.

Completely unable to choose from the extensive menu, we asked our waiter to bring us the star dishes. Starting strong with the Khasta Kaju’ Tikki, Whipped Curd, Nylon Vermicelli, ‘Anar’ Molasses, the attention to visual detail translated across to the food in the most delightful way. Towering extravagantly with little pink pomegranate buds finishing it off, it was the perfect mix of salty, sweet and tangy.

Moving on to the Hadippa Paneer Tikka, Khamiri Naan; Tandoor (clay oven) cooked cottage cheese marinated in a blend of chilli & spices, served with a flatbread and the Buratta, truffled Nimona Charmagaz; a gorgeous creamy mountain swimming on a tasty green base, I can honestly say I’ve never tried Indian food like this. The menu had been carefully crafty to offer a side to Indian food not usually highlighted in the UK. My personal favourite, the dozen ‘Pav’ Brioche ( a cross between a famous bun from Bombay & France) is an absolute must try, naan’s will never taste the same way again. Finishing touches like carefully placed rose petals completed the visuals and although there was a spicy kick to the dishes, it was a thoughtful addition rather than an overpowering feature, perfect for more delicate taste buds.

Our mains included the Sham Savera; Cottage cheese stuffed spinach dumplings dunged in shiny tomato sauce. Light and creamy dumplings with a tangy sauce, was accompanied by a side bread perfect for mopping up the moorish sauce. Insisting we sample a dessert, we agreed to share one, we opted for the Gulab Ki Kheer which is a very popular Indian milk-rice pudding, this one had a flowery twist with the flavour of rose. It was the perfect finish, tasting exactly like a creamy Turkish delight, one for those with a sweet tooth like mine.

The Yellow Chilli is a hidden gem in Wembley and an absolute must try. Forget anything you know about Indian food in London, this is fun fine dining at its best. Top tip would be to let the waiters choose your meal for you, you won’t be disappointed.

Address: Unit 17, Central Square, Wembley HA9 7AJ

Website: www.theyellowchilli.co.uk

Written by Jordan Crowley

Photography courtesy of The Yellow Chilli

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