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Acclaimed hospitality, from the Harts @barrafinalondon @tacos_el_pastor @quovadissoho @parrillanlondon @thedropbarlondon @twodropsbattersea @bardaskal

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She went back to London to help at The End for a month. She stayed for a decade.

Then came The Palomar, The Barbary, Evelyn’s Table and The Blue Posts.

Zoë Paskin joins us on No Reservation to talk about the making of a great night: music, counter dining, working with her brother Layo, and keeping the personal touch as the business grows.

We also put her through our imaginary Saturday-night service. Two Hollywood stars with no booking, a row over the music and a disputed £600 bottle of wine. She stays considerably calmer than we would.

Episode 20 with Zoë Paskin. Listen on Spotify.

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I’m absolutely delighted with this serendipitously timed feature @brummellmag celebrating - through the voices of their owners, chefs & custodians - the London restaurants marking significant anniversaries with the kind of ethos ‘The Mature Foodie’ admires & appreciates. Wishing an extraordinary long life to @quovadissoho @jeremyleeqv @hartsgroup @raymondblanc @brasserieblanc @david_pied @piedaterrerestaurant @chefviveksingh @thecinnamoncollection @theo.randall Theo Randall Cucina Italiana @jsheekeyldn #londonrestaurants #restaurant #mature #foodie #anniversary

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Say hello to @lilijohnstonn , Bar Manager at @bar_el_siete and our exceptional #FaceOfTheWeek !🍸

Since moving to London, Lili has built a career in hospitality, beginning as a waitress at @barrafinalondon . She stayed with the group throughout COVID, taking on her first management position with the opening of El Pastor Soho. After opening a further three venues with the Barrafina group, Lili returned to the bar, progressing from bartender to bar manager and eventually overseeing three venues, leading to her current role.

Speaking on her love for the industry, Lili said, “I think one of the things I love most about hospitality is that people give you something they can never get back: their time. There are many things people can offer in abundance, but time is finite. We only have so many birthdays, anniversaries, celebrations, and even simple moments like date nights. The fact that someone chooses to spend those moments with you, and allows you to become a small part of their story, is incredibly special.”

Looking to the future, Lili shared her goals, “We’ve only been open for 5 months now, so short-term goals are definitely focused on El Siete. We have an incredible team here who are all so focused on giving people the best version of hospitality possible, so just making sure we can continue doing that to the best of our abilities.”

Delving into what makes an exceptional hospitality professional, Lili said, “I know a lot of people that thought they were too shy and introverted to work in hospitality, myself included. However, that couldn’t be further from the truth! I’m incredibly introverted, as are a number of the best bartenders I know. What matters more, is caring for people and wanting to ensure people have the best possible time when they’re in your venues.”

To conclude, Lili advised, “Reach out and ask for help. There’s a lot of work going in to changing the reputation that this industry built up over decades of burnt-out employees and unhealthy work life balances. I think this advice applies to service as well as career. We’ve built a team that is strongly based on not drowning, allowing yourself to ask for help and sha

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Find your next job on CODE careers from restaurant manager at TOWN to sous chef at The Devonshire.

Explore CODE careers at the link in bio.

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GOOD THINGS THIS WEEK
Butterfly watch with Anabel

Homemade crisps with smoked onion dip and trout roe @vesper.restaurant

Followed by perfect lamb and saffron crab rice (believe the hype. It is really that good)

Candlelight at lunch time 🫶🏼

Glacially cold martinis @st.john.restaurant with @mollycodyre

Made spicy frozen watermelon margs

To go with this no cook lunch - coming to the newsletter soon

A very good blouse @monsoon

Went for a swim! Work and life feeling quite overwhelming at the moment and we are entering a tricky time of parenting. Trying to take 20 mins for myself where I can and it makes all the difference

Good colours

London when it feels like a movie

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Finally made it to the legendary @quovadissoho and I can see why it’s such a Soho favourite 🤍

This year they’re celebrating 100 years, with a new QV100 special every month inspired by dishes from the original menu. The specials also change with the seasons, so there’s always something new to try.

We loved everything, but the smoked eel sandwich and the chicken pie completely stole the show. Already planning a return visit.

💌 invite, thank you X

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Wow wow wow. Vesper blew us away!!! The quality of ingredients and skill of the cooking is just unmatched. Incredible flavour combinations, great vibes and amazing service. We both left speechless at how much we enjoyed it! The prawns are an absolute MUST. Juicy and smoky and I could drink that fenugreek and burnt lime butter. The chocolate cake is probably now my top dessert… ever. Rich, dark, amazing texture and paired nicely with a zingy cream. INCREDIBLE. Definitely go and thank me later.

#londonhotspots #foodie #londonrestaurant #restaurantreview #londonfood

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He’s done it again. The perfect date night spot at @vesper.restaurant. @jackson_boxer brings his flavour and charm this time to Exmouth Market with this super stylish spot designed by @jermainegallacher.

🧅 Salt and Vinegar Crisps, Smoked Onion, Trout Roe
🥒 Carosello Cucumber, Galia Melon, Cashews & Chilli
🫛 Rigatoni, Peas, Pistachio, Burnt Lemon
🍗 Coal-Fired Half Chicken, Bread Sauce, Cedro
🦀 Baked Saffron & Crab Fat Rice
🍔 Off-menu Burger
🥬 Green Leaves, Spenwood
🍟 Duck Fat Fries, Mushroom Mayonnaise
🍮 Toasted Canelé, Rum, Goats Milk
🍓 English Strawberries, Baked cream

BOOKMARK now and tag a friend you’d take to Vesper.

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✨ FIRST LOOK @vesper.restaurant ✨ The beautiful human that is @jackson_boxer can only create magic. Prime corner site, interiors both functional and sexy, gorgeous lighting. Dreamy menu… raw tuna and anchovy pancake; green garlic and fried caper prawns, chuck eye Diane with saffron rice, black velvet cake 👌A buzzing, arty, multi-generational room made very happy thanks to one hard-working FOH team #londonrestaurants #onlyinlondon #newopening #heroesofhospitality #firstlook

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A few more highlights from our unforgettable Tuesday night at @toklas_london - still buzzing from all the love and support! 💛💛💛

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