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NOZOMI
What? The taste of the Orient, courtesy of hip Knightsbridge Japanese restaurant Nozomi
Customers? The Euro branch of the Made In Chelsea set – and Rihanna
What’s on the menu? Clockwise from top: selection of nigiri-zuchi and sashimi, £28; black miso cod, £29; Valrhona chocolate fondant, £10.50; king crab with white asparagus, £18.65; seared wagyu beef tataki, £19.35
Delivery cost? No extra charge, but minimum order £35
14-15 Beauchamp Place, SW3 (nozomi.co.uk)
MEATMARKET
What? Sister to MEATliquor, putting a NYC spin on burgers and hot dogs
Customers? Foodies looking for a fast-food fix in the heart of nascent gastro hub Covent Garden
What’s on the menu? Clockwise from top: black palace burger, £7.50; corn puppies, £4; ripper dog, £7; jalapeño poppaz, £4; fries, £3
Delivery cost? Price on order
Jubilee Hall Market, Tavistock Street, WC2 (themeatmarket.co.uk)
THE MODERN PANTRY
What? This charming Clerkenwell restaurant prides itself on dishing up British classics with a modern twist
Customers? Architects and City types who love the food as much as the Scandi-style dining room
What’s on the menu? Tamarind miso onglet steak with cassava chips, served with tomato chilli jam, £17.50
Delivery cost? Roughly the price of the taxi ride
47-49 St John’s Square, EC1 (themodernpantry.co.uk)
OTTOLENGHI
What? Yotam Ottolenghi’s colourful Middle Eastern-inspired cuisine. Upscale deli dishes, heavy on nuts and seeds, vegetables and herby dressings
Customers? High flyers too zonked to cook for their own dinner parties
What’s on the menu? Roasted squash and red onions with green olive and mint yoghurt, £6.50
Delivery cost? Price varies according to distance
63 Ledbury Road, W11 (ottolenghi.co.uk)
THE MOUNT STREET DELI
What? Signature dishes from Caprice Group restaurants including The Ivy and J Sheekey, delivered oven-ready
Customers? Time-poor hosts looking to deceive discerning guests
What’s on the menu? Daphne’s melanzane alla parmagiana; J Sheekey’s fish pie; Bam-Bou’s Thai green curry – all portions serve 6, £55 each
Delivery cost? Price varies according to distance (free within W1) 48 hours’ notice required
Photographs by Howard Shooter
Styled by Emily Jonzen
