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aqua kyoto introduces ‘Food As Art’ menu

The exquisite, precise and colourful presentation of aqua kyoto head chef Paul Greening‘s Japanese cuisine often attracts comparisons with art, but for this new menu Paul has taken the association further, drawing inspiration from three contemporary Japanese artists.

In his ‘Food as Art’ menu Paul references the signature polka dots of Yayoi Kusama, bold, colourful abstracts of Tsuruko Yamazaki and the floral motifs of Ryoko Aoki. Available from 1st September – 30th November, the menu also coincides with FRIEZE Art Fair in October, where all three artists will be exhibited.

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Great reviews for #newnueva!

'Beautiful braised lamb loin, served perfectly pink'

While of course the best compliment is the number of guests coming through the doors (many of them several times!) since we opened the new aqua nueva, it’s always gratifying to read great reviews – and there’s been a couple of those recently which we’re excited to share!
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Matured Ribeye with Pickled Green PaprikaRed Mullet Fillet with AlioliSoft Poached Egg with Chorizo Pancetta Fried potatoes

Relax and enjoy Sobremesa Sundays at aqua nueva

In Spain, sobremesa is the leisurely time after people have finished eating, time spent in conversation, digesting and relaxing. So we are excited to introduce Sobremesa Sundays at aqua nueva, offering a menu of Spanish small plates from which you can choose any four along with unlimited cava, all for £55 per person.

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Bar Supervisor Simone Rossi named ‘The Mixing Star UK 2015′

Simone Rossi, Disarono's The Mixing Star UK 2015

For this guest post, Lorenzo Stabile, bar team member in aqua spirit, interviews his colleague Simone Rossi about his recent success in a prestigious international competition.

If you ever wondered how to be inspired to combine flavours for a new cocktail, here is the answer: behind a great cocktail there is always a story that starts its creation. That was the the first step of a journey that allowed Simone Rossi, bar supervisor at aqua spirit, to see his cocktail among the winners of The Mixing Star 2015, a global competition promoted by Italian liqueur company Disaronno.

Moving to London from a little city in Italy, Simone entered the hospitality industry with only a basic knowledge of cocktails but a great passion to develop his skills. A few weeks ago, his passion and determination were rewarded when he was named The Mixing Star UK 2015, one of thirteen worldwide national champions.
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Discover Food & Wine on Regent Street this week

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While Regent Street is famous the world over for its fantastic shopping, including flagship stores for some of the biggest names in fashion, it’s less well-known that the area the street runs through, bordering Mayfair and Soho, is rich in wonderful restaurants and bars, too.

That’s all set to change this week though, as along with dozens of other Regent Street restaurants we take part in Discover Food & Wine On Regent Street, a week-long event offering special menus and tasting events to let people know about the wealth of eating and drinking opportunities the area has to offer.
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Serving up the Spirit of Summer


When the world’s best bartender Charles Joly and our very own super-talented bar manager Luca Missaglia collaborate on creating new cocktails, you’d expect the results to be pretty special – and this week we were excited to unveil them to press and a few lucky guests at special events in the bar at aqua nueva.

Winner of the prestigious World Class Global award, Charles travelled to Hong Kong with Luca to first showcase their Spirit of Summer cocktails at our sister restaurant aqua there, before flying back across the world to launch them here in London. All created using Cîroc Vodka, each cocktail evokes a dream summer destination – perfect for enjoying in aqua nueva’s new destination bar!

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aqua nueva – the big reveal!

After six weeks under wraps, we were delighted to reveal the beautiful new interior of aqua nueva, designed by Robert Angell, last month. Throughout the duration of the project, wall-mounted time-lapse cameras captured the amazing transformation and we’re excited to share the finished film with you!

Six weeks of work are almost magically compressed into just two minutes, during which you’ll see the old interior taken out and the space completely remodelled, creating a beautiful central bar in what was previously the main dining room and new dining room where there used to be a bar.

Watch as the copper ceiling, mosaic floors and stunning marble-topped bar, reminiscent of Spanish traditions, take shape in the #newnueva – and then please come and visit us to see the real thing!

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Roasted piquillo pepper with confit tuna belly at aqua nuevaPan con tomate - rustic tomato bread at aqua nuevaSlow-cooked egg with broad beans, garlic and Iberico ham dressing at aqua nueva

New menú del dia in aqua nueva

In every restaurant in Spain, a menú del dia - menu of the day – is offered, allowing guests to enjoy a hearty lunch at a set price. In return for great value, diners sacrifice choice, with very few options for each course – that’s if there’s any at all! Here at aqua nueva, we’ve taken the tradition of the menú del dia and – we hope – improved it, by offering seventeen different dishes, from which you can choose any four for just £21.
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aqua kyoto at Taste of London 2015

For five days last month, London’s famous Regent’s Park played host once again to Taste of London, the capital’s biggest and best restaurant festival – and we were delighted to take part for the first time, with aqua kyoto.
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