In Hackney, Forno (from Mitshel Ibrahim, the man behind Ombra) has already been doing some impressive things with pastry. Now it's trying something different in the evenings, launching Brillo.
Brillo will be taking over the Forno space every Friday, transforming it into "a listening bar of sorts". Each Friday, they'll be cooking pizzas in the ovens, alongside a drinks menu that focuses on natural wines - handpicked bottles from cult producers and low-intervention growers. Previous Forno pizzas have included the pictured stracciatella, n'duja & basil or anchovies & courgette flowers, so expect something similar.
To go with the pizza and wine there's a brand new high-fidelity sound system. In charge of that will be a procession of great DJs that have been selected by Forno's music industry friends. Ruby Francis will be kicking things off on the first night, with Baby Monet, DJ Tunesmith and Karl Bos all booked in for the following weeks. It's all intended to ape the listening bars of Japan, so if you're looking for something new in Hackney and love the idea of pairing wine with great pizza, this should be well worth a look.
More about Brillo
Where is it? 322 Andrews Rd, London E8 4RP
When does it start? 9 May 2025 and every Friday after
Find out more: Visit their website or follow them on Instagram @brillo.london.
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