THE DOOR OPENS IN THE CITY
Written by Hanna-May White // August 16, 2011 // FOOD AND DRINK, Restaurants
A new steak concept arrives in London
A new oyster bar and grill restaurant is set to open in London’s busiest financial district. Located on the iconic Cornhill in the city, The Door will be set over two floors with a stylish restaurant and separate bar area. The menu will have an emphasis onmeat, with steaks from particular regions of the world being served to suit all tastes.
Brought to London by The DoorGroup, the upper mezzanine of the 90-cover venue willprovide an attractive vantage point over the bustling restaurant downstairs and of thefamous citystreets outside the large windows. Designed by acclaimed designers, BGW Design Studio, the venue’s plush interior has a classic feel, with muted grey, silver and black tones used throughout. Many of the original features of the building will offer an unusual blend of old and new with touches such as a silver corniced ceiling and the original large curved windows which will flood the room with natural light.
Created by Executive Chef John Murphy (formerly of Palm and Rules), the main emphasis of The Door’s menu will be on the meat served, which has been sourcedfrom four different countries to suit all meat-loving palates. Argentine Black Angus which is raised on the pampas where cattle graze on over 200 different grass varieties, Prime Angus/Hereford meat from the Midwest USDA region in America, which is grass fed and then finished for 100-150 days on a diet of grain. Finally The Door’s speciality: Waygu beef will be sourced from both Australia and Chile. Wagyu meat is generally considered to be the most tender, most succulent and flavoursome meat in the world, with cattle being massaged daily to create excellent marblingthrough each cut and fed on a mixture of beer, corn and maize.
The menu is not entirely focused towards steak with a delicious selection of starters, including several different varieties of oysters, which can be enjoyed with a glass of champagne at the bar or in the restaurant. Guests can enjoy other smaller plates such as; Line Caught Atlantic Cod Ceviche,Lobster Salad and Wild Mushroom and Baby Spinach Sauté. Other mains include; Pan Seared Turbot with Chive Buerre Blanc, Slow Roasted Lancashire Pork Belly with Pak Choi, Oyster Mushrooms and Soy Jus and Grilled Madagascan Prawns with Tabouleh Salad and Coriander Pesto.
Indulgent desserts will feature Rhubarb Jelly withVanilla Ice cream and Ginger Snaps, Caramelised Baby Pineapple with Toffee Sauce and Blueberry Pie with Crème Fraiche.
The bar area will be located on the ground floor and have a truly timeless feelwith a classic mahogany finish, large windows and a stunning display of fresh oysters. The Door will offer an extensive and sophisticated drinks menu with cocktails Including; The Door Spiced Mojito, a heady blend of Sailor Jerry Rum, Dark Rum, Fresh Lime Juice, Vanilla, Mint and Brown Sugar, The appropriately named, The Trader which is not for the faint hearted, fusing Don Julio Tequila, Cinnamon, Ginger and Orange Bitters, and The Cornhill Fruit Cup, an intoxicating mix of Woodford Reserve, Pimms, Lemon, Peach, Passion Fruit and topped with Ginger Ale. Gourmet bar snacks are available alongside the signature oysters, as well as an international and diverse wine list.
The upstairs restaurant area will also be available for hire for any type of event from cocktail parties to a seated dinner. The Door will create bespoke food and drinks menus for parties, conferences or launches and unobtrusive but efficient staff will be on hand to ensure all events run smoothly.
The Door
33 Cornhill
London
EC3
Tel: 020 7929 1378
Website: www.thedoor-group.com
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