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Restaurant Associates launch AD12 atT42 by Anthony Demetre

Published: Monday 16th September 2013
Source: Restaurant Associates

Catering company Restaurant Associates is delighted to announce the launch of AD12 atT42, a 12-week pop up restaurant from acclaimed Michelin starred chef Anthony Demetre. Located in the high rise building Tower 42, AD12 atT42 will open on 1^st October and offer an accessible modern bistro menu reflecting Demetre’s signature style at his London restaurants: Arbutus, Wild Honey and Les Deux Salons.

Following the end of a successful partnership between Gary Rhodes that has spanned 10 years, the launch of AD12 atT42 marks the beginning of a new era for Restaurant Associates. The project leads the way for further collaborations with some of the UK’s most talented and exciting chefs. International restaurateur and chef Jason Atherton, who is behind some of London’s most high profile restaurants, is finalising plans to open a new restaurant in Tower 42 in spring 2014. With a series of highly regarded restaurants in Singapore, Shanghai and Hong Kong also under his belt, Atherton has established himself as one of the world’s most accomplished chefs.

 

Andy Harris, Managing Director of Restaurant Associates comments: “We are delighted to announce the opening of AD12 atT42 with Anthony Demetre and incredibly excited about this new phase for Restaurant Associates at Tower 42. Our relationships with renowned chefs like Anthony are based on a shared philosophy of bringing the world’s best to every one of our customers. A combination of a fantastic culinary experience and spectacular views of the iconic London skyline at AD12 atT42 are set to delight diners this autumn, marking an exciting time not just for us, but for London’s thriving culinary scene.” 

 

Working closely with Anthony Demetre at AD12 atT42 will be head chef Patrick Powell who has worked in a number of esteemed restaurants in Ireland and in Australia. Powell began working with Demetre two years ago at Wild Honey. The contemporary menu will convey a less formal dining experience for Tower 42 guests, appealing to a broad range of foodies from London and beyond. The daily changing bistro menu will feature innovative and interesting dishes created from seasonal and high quality ingredients.  Sample dishes include squid and mackerel 'burger' with Cornish razor clams; crisp pigs head with potato purée and pickled turnip; rabbit saddle and shoulder with roast carrot and autumn greens; London honey ice cream with honeycomb; and chocolate Aero bar with pears. Diners will also be able to choose from a list of carefully selected, accompanying wines served by the carafe, in line with Demetre’s other restaurants.

 

Anthony Demetre developed his culinary skills whilst working for some of the world’s leading restaurants and chefs, as well as at a range of informal establishments. He earned a Michelin star at Putney Bridge in South London before opening his own restaurant, Arbutus, followed by Wild Honey and most recently Les Deux Salons, which launched to critical acclaim, firmly establishing Demetre as one of London’s most distinguished chefs. He comments: “I am delighted to be collaborating with Restaurant Associates on a temporary restaurant at Tower 42. We will be offering popular dishes that reflect the style of Arbutus and Wild Honey whilst also bringing in some new and exciting contemporary dishes”.

 

Address: Tower 42, 25 Old Broad Street, London EC2N 1HQ

Website: www.ad12.co.uk

Twitter: @AD12atT42

 

For more information about Restaurant Associates please contact Tara Carroll on 01895 554 210 or email [email protected]k

 

For press enquiries about AD12 atT42 and Jason Atherton, please contact Syamala Upham or Amy McMullin at Sauce Communications on 0208 600 3600 or email [email protected] / [email protected].

Notes to editors:

Opening hours

Lunch: 11.30am – 3pm Monday – Friday

Dinner: 5.30pm – 9.45pm Monday – Friday

Closed Saturdays and Sundays

 

‘Working lunch’

A ‘working lunch’ three course menu will also be available at AD12 atT42, priced at £29 per person, designed to offer a speedy, high quality lunch option for city workers. 

 

Rhodes 24

Gary Rhodes will be departing from Tower 42 at the end of September. Customers have the opportunity to dine at Rhodes 24 until then, and experience classic Rhodes dining in London.

 

About Restaurant Associates

Restaurant Associates, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, offers the highest quality of catering and support services to all its clients. Premium services include fine dining, conferencing and meeting room service, functions and events, as well as front of house operations through its Rapport guest services brand. www.restaurantassociates.co.uk

 

About Compass Group UK & Ireland

Compass Group UK & Ireland is part of Compass Group PLC, a world leading provider of food and support services. Compass Group generated annual revenues of £15.8 billion in the year to 31 September 2012, with £1.95bn of revenue in the UK & Ireland. It operates in around 50 countries, employs over 470,000 people and serves over 4 billion meals every year.

 

The company specialises in providing food and a range of support services across the core sectors of Business & Industry, Defence, Offshore & Remote Site, Healthcare, Education, Sports & Leisure and Vending with an established brand portfolio.

For more information, please visit: www.compass-group.co.uk