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SUMMER TERRACE SESSIONS AT
ROKA CANARY WHARF
Roka Canary Wharf is launching the
Roka Summer Terrace Sessions, a series
of parties to celebrate the warm summer
months with Cîroc vodka.
Starting from the 1 June, the Roka
Canary Wharf terrace will be transformed
on the last Friday of each month into a
rooftop party, each one with a different
theme and featuring performances by
internationally renowned DJs. With the
terrace ambiance ranging from the
relaxing shores of the Balearic Islands,
to the streets of Notting Hill Carnival,
each evening will transport guests to the
ultimate party scene.
The first Roka Summer Terrace
Session: ‘The Spirit of the Balearic’, will
see DJ sets by 8track Music’s Massimo
Lamagna, DJ Mass and Jim Wood,
Jim8track. Regulars at Bestival and Ibiza
Live Radio, the duo will bring a
sunshine-filled balearic set of slo mo
disco, original samples, luscious house
and cosmic grooves.
From 18.30 to 23.00, guests to the
terrace will be able to start the weekend
in style enjoying Cîroc vodka cocktails,
specially created by the Roka bar team.
These include Amnesia, Cîroc vodka
infused with sansho berries, rosemary
droplets bitters, tonic water and
garnished with an orange zest, rosemary
and thyme, and later in the series, the
British Garden, a Cîroc vodka martini,
with Sakura vermouth, Cocchi
Americano, elderflower and strawberry
cordial and garnished with a grapefruit
zest. Tickets are £15.
MICHEL ROUX JR. HOSTS DINNER
AT ROUX AT PARLIAMENT SQUARE
On 13 June, Michel Roux Jr. will host
an exclusive wine dinner at Roux at
Parliament Square. He will be joined by
winemaker Jean-Dominique Videau from
the renowned Château Branaire-Ducru in
Bordeaux, whilst Head Chef Steve Groves
will prepare an exquisite five-course menu
with each dish perfectly matched to one of
the Château Branaire-Ducru wines.
Château Branaire-Ducru is situated in
the Saint-Julien appellation of Bordeaux,
and with vines planted over 60 hectares,
all grapes are harvested by hand.
Dedicated to producing wines that
enhance the eating experience, Château
Branaire-Ducru seeks purity, fruit and
freshness in every vintage.
For the dinner on 13 June, Steve
Groves has taken inspiration both from
seasonal British ingredients and dishes
from the Bordeaux region of France.
Guests will be welcomed with
Champagne and a selection of light
bites. To follow, dishes will include
langoustine, pig’s trotter risotto and
capers, served with Duluc de Branaire
Ducru, 2010 and Roast turbot, hen of the
woods and chervil alongside Branaire
Ducru, 2012. The pièce de résistance
will be a beautiful Roast beef sirloin,
truffle pommes purée and hispi cabbage
served with both Branaire Ducru 2003
and Branaire Ducru 2000. Concluding
the meal, Tunworth, toasted crumpet and
gooseberry compote will pair elegantly
with the cedar, plum and blackberry
aromas of the Branaire Ducru 2010.
Michel Roux Jr., Steve Groves and
Jean-Dominique Videau will present
each pairing, whilst the stylish and
luxurious setting of Roux at Parliament
Square will provide the perfect backdrop
for an unforgettable evening.
www.rouxatparliamentsquare.co.uk
Château Branaire-Ducru.
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