We've already brought you the news about Cav, the bar opening in Bethnal Green, but now we know a lot more about the kitchen residency that's going to be a part of it for the first year.
Tasca is all about the food of Portugal and Spain and comes from Head Chef Josh Dallaway and Sommelier Sinead Murdoch, inspired by the family-run restaurants they've encountered on their travels. Josh has previously worked at Sager & Wild and Silver Lining and has been running very popular pop-ups recently, while Sinead was General Manager and Head Sommelier at Bistro Freddie (and they both met working at Sarap Bistro).
The food here includes gildas, almost obligatory in any Spanish-inspired restaurant, although here they include a unique jambon beurre gilda. Elsewhere on the menu, there will be:
- Shellfish escabeche
- Orkney scallop barigoule
- Pork & prawn cachorrinho (described as similar to a hot dog)
- Cured British tuna, fried eggs & crispy potato
- Grilled red mullet, seaweed & green chilli piso
And to finish off, they have a dessert version of a bikini sandwich featuring cooked brioche, ham, and cheese covered in maple syrup and served with salted goat's milk ice cream. That sounds like a must-have to us.
As for the wine list, the majority of it will feature wines that are either made by women or wineries founded by women. So you're going to get a unique list here, with a focus on European wines, particularly from Spain and Portugal.
More about Tasca at Cav
Where is it? Arch 255 Paradise Row, London E2 9LQ
When does it open? 1 March 2024, for one year
Find out more: Visit their website or follow them on Instagram @tasca.london.
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