Kenny Atkinson Launches New Restaurant in London with Mediterranean Summer Vibe

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Leading Newcastle chef Kenny Atkinson is opening a new restaurant, Solaya, in London's 25th floor of the Hoxton hotel by early autumn. The restaurant will offer Mediterranean and southern French-style cuisine, a modern twist on the classics. Kenny, who runs House of Tides and Solstice in Newcastle, has chosen Italian chef Nicola Losquadro to head up the kitchen, bringing experience from restaurants such as Monica Galetti's Mere. Kenny's vision for Solaya is to capture the warmth and soul of Mediterranean cooking, serving up a seasonal menu that embodies "sunshine on a plate".

Key Takeaways:

  • Kenny Atkinson, Michelin-starred chef, is launching a new restaurant, Solaya, in London's Hoxton hotel.
  • The restaurant will offer Mediterranean and southern French-style cuisine with a modern touch.
  • Italian chef Nicola Losquadro will head up the kitchen, bringing experience from Monica Galetti's Mere.
  • Kenny's vision for Solaya is to create a seasonal menu that embodies the warmth and soul of Mediterranean cooking.
  • The new restaurant's name, Solaya, references the sun, matching the menu's "sunshine on a plate" concept.
  • Solaya will feature a 70-cover modern restaurant space, lounge, and bar area with floor-to-ceiling windows and balconies offering city views.
  • Kenny wants the food and atmosphere to match the sense of occasion afforded by the high-rise location.
  • The restaurant is set to open by early autumn.

Statistics:

  • Kenny Atkinson has been running House of Tides in Newcastle for around 11 years.
  • Solstice, his second fine dining restaurant, was launched in 2022 with his wife Abbie.
  • The Michelin star-winner recently joined fellow chefs at the SecondBite food event, raising more than £116,000 for Cancer Research.
  • The new restaurant Solaya will be located on the 25th floor of the London Hoxton hotel.

Sources:

  • RestaurantOnline
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