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Fiume

Fiume
Written by Roma Publications

Francesco Mazzei opens Fiume bringing Mezzogiorno to Battersea Power Station

 

Francesco Mazzei will launch Fiume, a modern Italian restaurant at Circus West Village in the eagerly anticipated Battersea Power Station development.  The restaurant is the third venture to be launched by Francesco in partnership with D&D London. Fiume, which translates as ‘river,’ is situated right on the bank of the Thames, with stunning views over the river and a large piazza-style terrace for guests to enjoy the rustic, traditional recipes of Francesco’s homeland.

The restaurant pays homage to the Mezzogiorno, the Southern area or ‘the boot’ of Italy that holds a special place in the heart of Calabrian native, Francesco. ‘Mezzogiorno’ means ‘noon,’ ‘half-day’ or ‘lunchtime’ but for Francesco, the word evokes a sense of home with wholesome, hearty recipes made with fresh, vibrant ingredients from the Mediterranean.

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Mezzogiorno has a rich culinary heritage encompassing eight different regions, all with their own traditional recipes and identities. Each will be featured in Fiume’s menu. A tempting selection of cicchetti and antipasti will include Saffron and mozzarella suppli di riso and Octopus with cannellini beans alongside freshly-made breads from the restaurants oven. Handmade pastas will follow such a Burrata tortelli with hazelnuts and sage, Lamb and ragout fettucine and Cacio e pepe style pasta, while ‘Secondi’ will include Beef tagliata and classic Aubergine parmigiana. In addition, Francesco will be bringing his signature dishes such as Zucchini Fritti, Seafood Fregola and Tiramisu south of the river.

At weekends, families will be welcomed to join a relaxed Italian-style brunch offering Eggs purgatorio; “The Italian Job;” and Frittata alongside the á la carte menu, all serviced in a relaxed atmosphere that reflects the laid-back Italian way of life, with guests welcomed throughout the day for lunch, dinner, light bites and weekend brunch.

A striking bar of flamed black granite is a focal point of the restaurant, offering both classic and contemporary Italian cocktails from renowned mixologist Simone Caporale, alongside a bespoke list of the finest Italian wines. Throughout the year, Fiume will host interactive events for the local community including wine tasting dinners, and exclusive cookery classes with Francesco Mazzei.

The design of Fiume has been overseen by Macaulay Sinclair, whose portfolio includes the likes of Hawksmoor, Dishoom and Pittcue. The restaurant will have a relaxed yet sophisticated feel, with natural materials of oak, Carrara marble and stone, offset by splashes of colour in the upholstery and clean lines of brass detailing. The expansive restaurant will be flooded with natural light from the buildings glass façade and the versatile space incorporates an open kitchen, bar with counter dining and lounge seating and banquettes.

During the warmer months the restaurants large terrace will be perfect for al fresco dining. Filled with lemon and olive trees and rustic terracotta pots planted with aromatic rosemary and lavender, the space is set to transport guests to the sun-baked Mediterranean landscapes that have inspired the restaurant.

Francesco Mazzei oversees Fiume as Chef Patron, while head chef Francesco Chiarelli will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, the pair having worked together for many years at both L’Anima and Sartoria.

For more information visit: www.fiume-restaurant.co.uk

Fiume

Abbey Upholsterers Fit Out & Specialist Joinery

Abbey Upholsterers Fit-Out & Specialist Joinery is a family run business currently headed up by MD, Paul Devlin. The company was established by Paul’s grandfather who started out in the upholstery business and now with over 90 years’ experience is known for its luxury bespoke furniture, specialist joinery and fit-out solutions.

The company has a wide and varied customer base within commercial and hospitality sectors as well as the high-end residential interiors market throughout the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe. Abbey Upholsterers’ client list includes names such as: Galgorm Resort & Spa; The German Gymnasium; Flight Club Shoreditch, Hospital Club; Endell Street, The Shelbourne, Dublin; The Bloomsbury Hotel; Trafalgar Hotel; Wembley Stadium; and The Emirates Stadium.

With a passion for manufacturing, Abbey Upholsterers deliver an unrivalled quality product and provide an outstanding level of customer service which has recently seen them expanding into USA markets and has driven a desire to grow the business globally.

Abbey Upholsterers were delighted to be asked to supply all internal and external seating for the Fiume venue within the iconic, landmark London site at Battersea Power Station.

Abbey Upholsterers Fit-Out & Specialist Joinery Operations Director, Jonathan Mallett, said:

“It is always a pleasure to work in association with 3 Interiors and together with the design team at Macaulay Sinclair I feel we have delivered yet another stand out project within London’s high profile restaurant space.

“We pride ourselves on putting the client at the heart of everything we do, delivering an unparalleled customer experience and have built the business around our service reputation and ability to always deliver a quality product which meets our clients’ timeframes and budgetary constraints.”

Jonathan added:

“On this project we worked closely with 3 Interiors and their design team to bring the concept to a reality creating a relaxed stylish setting where the bright upholstery adds an injection of colour to the natural materials used in the scheme.”

 

 

 

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