SupperClub – The Cultural Exposé

What we’ve been up to… Jimmy’s Underground Pop Up at Dvine Cellars

The Cultural Exposé — Mon, 18 Aug 2014 10:00:43 +0000

Jimmy Garcia knows a thing or two about throwing a supperclub. Hailed as a pop-up king by critics and foodies, the chef and his team whip up amazing dishes in alternative venues, like the Dvine Cellars in Clapham which hosted his latest series of unique, underground restaurants. Last month we were invited to tuck into an ethically sourced 5 course menu, featuring a remarkable trio of canapes, wild salmon ‘tartare’, pork belly, a surprise course and a rich chocolate brownie with nutella ice cream and a black pepper shortbread. Generous compliments to the chefs: every dish was nothing short of foodie heaven and were the clear highlights of an unique evening that felt like the kind of dinner party we could get used to. Check out our pics below, but for more details of Jimmy’s pop-ups visit: www.jimmyspopups.com.

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Somewhere you should go… Backdoor Salon

The Cultural Exposé — Wed, 24 Jul 2013 10:00:45 +0000

Nowadays, it seems supperclubs are really growing up. From the original concept of inviting random strangers to a humble abode for dinner, these socials have started to occupy any space going in the capital, with the popular clubs making their way on the festival circuit like the one from the infamous Ms Marmite Lover, who’s held court at Bestival and The Secret Garden Party. Likewise, the boys behind Backdoor Kitchen have enjoyed evolving in the last couple of years to become one of the most renowned SCs in the capital. Specialising in Mediterranean food, Fabio and Roberto’s first event started in their tiny Bermondsey flat in 2011, but a year later, they appeared at an international summit for supperclubs at the Goethe-Institut. Now, they’re branching out even further with a brief series of pop-ups, in collaboration with Cannon & Cannon in Brixton’s Market Row.

At the “Backdoor Salon”, you can come along for a 4-course brunch but as we discovered, it’s all about the “apertivo” in the afternoon for £15. You get a complimentary cocktail and a surprise selection of three “Cicchetti” (think tapas) from a menu of six before getting the option of ordering more dishes at just £2.50 a pop. The food is absolutely INCREDIBLE – our favourites were the ouva gratinate e bottargo (egg au gratin stuffed with pecorino cheese, chive, lemon juice, boiled egg yolk and sprinkled with Sardinian dried mullet roe) and the caponatina di coppa (courgette, sultana, pinenut, caponata mixed with Roman coppa and Pecorino Romano cheese cream) – but chef Roberto hardly puts a foot wrong where everything else is concerned. We only wished we managed to get the “surprise” menu addition of mussels before they ran out!

It was definitely a worthwhile experience, but sadly the brunch and apertivo will only running for two more Sundays, while the space seats a maximum of 30 people, so you’ll want to get in quick – visit the link below for more details.

The next Backdoor Salon is on July 28^th and August 4^th. For more info, visit: http://www.edibleexperiences.com/p/41053/The-Backdoor-Kitchen/317002/Backdoor-SALON-Brixton-BRUNCH-27-OR-APERITIVO-EXPERIENCE-15-28-JULY

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What we’ve been up to… olive tasting + tapas at The Lounge, Balham

Matilda — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 10:00:46 +0000

As a proud West Londoner with a heart for the East side, it usually takes alot more than Brixton Village to get me south of the river – but downtown is exactly where I was on September 3rd when I was invited to enjoy olives and spanish food at The Lounge in Balham (and yes, it was worth the trek).

Organised by the Friday Food Club – a popular underground supper club in South London – and the Olives from Spain campaign, the event featured plenty of tapas and even a cooking demo from celebrity chef Omar Allibhoy, who shared the many virtues of olives and how they can be used in cooking – whether it’s in the classic Spanish dish tortilla or in chocolate truffles (!).

You can check out our pics from the event below, but if you’re based down South and want more info about the Friday Food Club, follow them on Twitter: www.twitter.com/FridayFoodClub

For more info about Olives from Spain visit www.olivesfromspain.co.uk

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Somewhere you should go…SupperClub

Matilda — Thu, 26 May 2011 20:12:28 +0000

I’ve had some experiences in my time, but never one as indulgent – and mildly unnerving – than my experience of SupperClub. It’s the flashy franchise which started in Amsterdam 20 years ago, and combines risque entertainment, DJ sets and late night dining like a glorious cocktail you blindly knock back without quite knowing the rest of the ingredients. Once inside, I meet a red bar area, dotted with colourful-looking characters who waltz around like the cast of Narnia. A red-bearded fella smiles at me like we’ve met before, and later turns out to be the evening’s compere, and one of the club’s super-friendly and attentive staff members. Dramatically, two massive doors slide open to reveal the club itself; pristine-white and massive, with a mezzanine level and beds (yes, beds!) along the sides, as an optional spot to dine. It’s recently been refurbished and there’s space in the centre which you presume will be turned into a dancefloor post supper (which, by the way, comes from a secret menu; but these folks aren’t so crazy as to not do a respectful allergy/vegan/vegetarian check, as fascinating an allergic reaction might be to watch).

The first two stylish courses are kinda “ooh la la” – and not just because the lady who serves us looks like Lady Gaga, either. There’s a creamy risotto for starters, followed by a tender loin of beef served with a potato cake, and a decoration of mushy peas and greens. In between courses, we’re given performances from the legendary Crazy Horse Paris dancers – and if you look beyond the frequent of display of T&A, these women are remarkable. The avant-garde collective have celebrity fans in Kanye West, Beyonce and Sting, and such is their appeal, the 3rd course – an okay-ish frozen-cream something – is practically ignored by everyone in the house. The contortionist is something else (wow); the upside-down leg display, clever. And although my inner-conservative wants to start hissing at the excited men who’ve suddenly crowded my perfect-view table once things border on erotic, it’s hard to deny this is creative cabaret – and they’ll be at the Club until June 26th. Otherwise, expect a wild array of events and fine dining, determined to whip you out of your comfort zone (!) (Words: Matilda Egere-Cooper)

Dinner is usually £45, but £69.50 for a three-course meal and The Crazy Horse cabaret. For more info visit www.supperclub.com.

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