[email protected] New in town: Novikov 020 7479 6959 Against the trend but still fashionable Dine __________ ondon restaurant trends have gone Lthrough a radical change recently. Simple, elcome to the latest issue of For this month’s feature we turn our no-nonsense food and no-reservation venues WDine. attention to the Taste of London now dominate the attention of food lovers and restaurant festival in June. Ten Group appeal to those who previously avoided opu- Spring’s here and London is now in full is holding an exclusive event for 60 lent fine dining. Bucking the current thinking, swing, preparing for the big events of lucky guests who wish to meet five of however, renowned Russian restaurateur Arkady 2012 – the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee London’s top chefs, including Michel Novikov has injected some glamour and luxury back and the Olympics. The restaurant Roux Jr and Jacob Kennedy, and into the capital, expanding his empire of more than 50 restaurants with newly opened Novikov. scene is bursting with new openings, sample a tasting menu from them. trends are changing and everyone Call Dining Club on 0207 479 6959 This is Arkady’s first venture outside of Russia. As one of the leading cit- is eagerly anticipating the buzz and for more details. ies on the restaurant circuit, it is no surprise that he chose London as the commotion of what summer will base from which to catapult his brand’s European expansion. Located on bring. Finally, a second home counties the site originally offered to Hakkasan Mayfair in 2010 (who turned it down restaurant brings us Tom Kerridge for due to its imposing size), Novikov features pan-Asian and Italian restaurants The past six months have seen many the Chef’s CV.