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CITYMATTERS.LONDON October 11 - November 07 2023 | Page 17
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FOOD & DRINK
Lina Stores
Rake’s
and Veggie Breakfast, while Saturdays play
host to the bottomless brunch experience
in the rooftop terrace on the third floor,
priced from £60 per person and including a
welcome G&T, a three-plate brunch and 120
minutes of free-flowing Prosecco, Mimosa
or Bloody Mary.
•67-77 Charterhouse St EC1M 6HJ
smithsofsmithfield.co.uk
SHIOK!
at Pan Pacific London
Located in Devonshire House – the
146-year-old building adjacent to the hotel
and in the heart of Pan Pacific London’s
estate, and designed by world renowned
Tom Dixon Design Studios – gorgeous
patisserie SHIOK! brings traditional and
elegant flavours from Singapore to London.
Elegant patisserie on offer includes the
vibrant pistachio choux and the delicate
seasonal fruit tart, as well as classic viennoiserie
and innovative pastries including
a cube croissant and a mango & passionfruit
Danish. The drinks menu features
Singaporean staple bubble tea, a range
of hot beverages, and a selection of fine
champagnes and wines. This patisserie is
perfectly positioned just a stone’s throw
from Liverpool Street Station.
•3 Bishopsgate EC2M 4JX
panpacific.com
Grind
Located just outside Liverpool Street
Station, Cult London coffee and restaurant
brand, Grind has a three thousand square
foot location that brings Grind’s all-day offer
of coffee, food and cocktails to Broadgate
Circle. This is a great spot to enjoy breakfast
and if you can manage it, the Grind
breakfast, is a great way to start your day. It
comes with eggs, thick cut Essex salt marsh
bacon, avocado, white pudding, hash
brown, Cumberland sausage, baked butter
beans, oyster mushrooms and sourdough.
The coffee comes directly from the Grind
roastery, based right here in London, and is
everything you would expect from a highend
City spot. A great place for breakfast
with great vibes, swanky interiors and most
importantly, a well-cooked breakfast.
•38 Broadgate Circle EC2M 2QS
grind.co.uk
Brother Marcus Spitalfields
Located in the heart of Spitalfields Market
this Eastern Mediterranean style restaurant
prides itself on authentic flavours and
unforgettable dishes. They have three other
sites in prime locations around London and
Brother Marcus is going from strength to
strength.
From the moment you walk through the
door you’re met with friendly and helpful
staff that make you feel welcome and
relaxed. The Brother Marcus Spitalfields
location has a natural vibe with plenty of
hanging plants and warm tones. Paired with
some sizeable windows for plenty of natural
light and you might just feel transported to
the Mediterranean for a while. Then there
is the food itself, charmingly present and
with keen attention to detail it’s a visual feast
before you even start to tuck in. It only gets
better when you start, not only was every
part of the breakfast filled with great flavour,
the portions felt approachable and left us
feeling ready to tackle the rest of the day.
Whether you’re with friends, family or
colleagues Brother Marcus provides a rich
and varied breakfast selection that will have
you coming back time and time again.
•2 Crispin Pl, Whitechapel E1 6DW
brothermarcus.co.uk
Smiths of Smithfield
Located in the heart of Farringdon, Smiths
of Smithfield is the perfect spot for breakfast
and brunch in the City. Early risers can enjoy
breakfast at the bar, available from 7:30am,
and offering Homemade Granola, Smashed
Avocado as well as indulgent Full English
SHIOK!