New contemporary European food offering at The
Magazine restaurant at Serpentine Sackler Gallery
One of the most inspiring dining spaces in London, Zaha Hadid Architects’
designed The Magazine Restaurant at Serpentine Sackler Gallery now has an
entirely new food offering. Emmanuel Eger took charge of the kitchen as the
new Head Chef earlier this year and has, together with his Sous Chef, Felix
Weber, created vibrant and exciting new menus for breakfast, brunch, lunch
and afternoon tea.
The Magazine restaurant, Zaha Hadid’s first permanent project in central
London, is a tensile structure with a flowing membrane roof. Sculptural columns
that lead into elliptical skylights flood the room with light while the curved,
frameless glass wall creates an impression of dining in the surrounding gardens.
The fluidity of the structure is reflected in the interior, where soft grey carpets
and tables in geometric patterns can be rearranged to suit different moods
and times of the day. This impressive, serene space provides the perfect
backdrop for the talented and dynamic kitchen duo.
Emmanuel and Felix’s contemporary
European food is characterised by bold,
yet well-balanced flavours allowing the
quality of the ingredients to shine through.
Local produce is used as much as
possible, cooked simply and presented
beautifully.
Emmanuel was formerly a Sous Chef at the Dorchester Grill while Felix worked
as a stagier at some of London’s best restaurants including Alain Ducasse at
The Dorchester, Sketch, Locanda Locatelli and Pollen Street Social.
The lunch menu features Scottish Salmon Tartare, Granny Smith and Radishes;
Watermelon, Burrata and Mint and Grilled Octopus, Chorizo and Lemon to
start. Mains include Gressingham Duck, Charred Peach and White Asparagus;
Brown Butter Roasted Monkfish, Broad Beans and Oak Smoked Lardons
alongside grills (Salmon, Pork Chop, Rib-Eye) served simply with Crunchy Cos
Lettuce and Sauce Béarnaise. Desserts include Triple Chocolate Cookies and
Cream and Caramelised Pineapple, Macadamia and Coconut. Additionally,
the set lunch menu at £17.50 for two courses and £21.50 for three is a lighter,
healthy option with dishes including Chilled Pea Soup, Mint and Yoghurt and
Silver Bream, Cauliflower and Almonds.
The breakfast menu is a mix of
indulgent: Poached Clarence Court
Eggs, Bacon and Hollandaise and Fried
Egg,
Spinach
and
Montgomery
Cheddar and, healthy dishes: Crushed
Avocado, Cottage Cheese and
Piquillo Peppers, Skinny Egg White
Omelette or Greek Yoghurt with a
choice of toppings including Granola
and Honey and Pomelo and Puffed
Rice. Brunch is available at weekends and the restaurant is open for dinner on Friday
and Saturday nights during the summer. The Magazine also features a 40 cover
front terrace and the Kitchen Table, available for private dining with 10 covers.
Situated five minutes walk from the Serpentine Gallery, just north of the
Serpentine bridge, The Magazine restaurant and the Serpentine Sackler Gallery
opened in late 2013 as a new gallery, restaurant and social space. Formerly an
1805 gunpowder store, Serpentine Sackler was named after Dr Mortimer and
Dame Theresa Sackler, whose Foundation made the restoration project
possible. It has quickly established its reputation as a new cultural destination for
London with exhibitions by Jake and Dinos Chapman, Martino Gamper, Julio Le
Parc and Duane Hanson (to 13th September 2015).
Fact Sheet
Address:
Telephone:
Email:
The Magazine restaurant at the Serpentine Sackler Gallery,
West Carriage Drive, Kensington Gardens,
London W2 2AR
0207 298 7552
Website:
[email protected]
[email protected]
www.magazine-restaurant.co.uk
Facebook:
Twitter/ Pinterest:
Instagram:
facebook.com/magazinerestaurant
@TheMagazineLDN
@themagazineldn (instagram)
Opened:
Autumn 2013
Interior Design:
Zaha Hadid Architects
Cuisine:
Contemporary European
Head Chef:
Emmanuel Eger
Operator:
Kofler & Kompanie
General Manager: Keith Naidu
Covers:
100 with a 40 cover terrace
Reservations taken: Yes
Opening times:
Tuesday to Thursday & Sunday: 9am – 6pm
Friday & Saturday: 9am – 11pm until August then reverting
to Autumn Schedule 9am to 6pm
Monday CLOSED except bank holidays
Average spend:
Lunch £25 per person / Dinner £40 per person
Credit cards
accepted:
All major credit cards
Disabled access:
Full disabled access & facilities
Nearest stations:
Lancaster Gate (10min walk)
South Kensington (15min walk)
Public relations:
Henry Taylor or Irena Pogarcic
Kitchen Communications
Tel. 020 7636 9709
E: first name @kitchencommunications.com
Emmanuel Eger – Head Chef
Born in Frankfurt to French and German family who
shared their love for food through cooking and
dining together, Emmanuel showed early signs of
his future career when he requested kitchen
utensils for his 8th birthday. Aged 18, he
commenced his apprenticeship at the highly rated
Gault Millau Restaurant die Leiter in his hometown
where he qualified as Chef de Cuisine three years
later. The exposure to Mediterranean philosophy of
care for ingredients, using best quality produce
and simple technique, left a lasting influence on
Emmanuel. He was next invited to Salzburg to join
the Michelin-starred chef Thomas Walkensteiner at
the five star Hotel Fuschl. Working with a new wave
modern Austrian chef who eschews use of butter
for lighter and healthier cooking was another
formative experience for Emmanuel. He came to London to work with Executive Chef Henry Brosi at the five-star
Dorchester Hotel on Park Lane, where he eventually became the Sous Chef of
the Dorchester Grill. Emmanuel joined Kofler & Kompanie in 2013 and formed
part of the senior opening team at The Magazine. He became Head Chef in
early 2015.
Kofler & Kompanie UK
Kofler & Kompanie is an international caterer with culinary roots dating back to
1823. In 1991 KP Kofler founded Kofler & Kompanie, to provide catering and
dining to the highest standards. The company manifesto, satisfying all senses
extends beyond just imaginative food to creating some of the most exciting
and original dining spaces, events and experiences around the world.
Over the past five years, Kofler & Kompanie has brought its innovative pop up
concept, Pret A Diner to European cities from Berlin to Zurich, bringing together
renowned chefs, artists, musicians and designers to create unforgettable dining
experiences.