Originally published on Thursday, 12th June 2008

The Garrison

Following the fashion for specialist eating - Saki latches onto Shojin Kaiseki, while Rousillon reigns with a dedicated, flavour-intense Umami menu, Club Bar and Dining has unveiled London's first dedicated ceviche bar.

About time too. For, amid this city's sea of sushi and tartars, I've never understood why no one's been clever enough to follow in the footsteps of New York et al in forcing this delicacy into the limelight once and for all.
Latin Americans are notorious for favouring stuff with bite. Way more interesting than sashimi and more palatable than tartar, this delicious treat has double the taste of sushi with none of the artery-clogging properties of meat. The raw fish appetizers come marinated in lemon or lime juice and served with olive oil and oodles of spice.

Light, tart and tangy, check out the seabass and papaya ceviche martini for an appetizer with kick, the oyster ceviche shooter for seduction or the carpaccio of swordfish in coconut, lime and chilli for a classic rendition of this unforgettable dish.

Cleansing, light and utterly delicious, plates can be washed down with an array of zingy cocktails such as Limoncello and fresh basil Perrier Jouet or almond and honey champagne.

Hours: Open daily 10.30am-1am
Place: 21 Warwick Street, W1B 5NF
Cost: £30
Web: theclubbaranddining.co.uk
Book: 020-7734 1002

 

by SL