MUST DO: new food hangouts

Three essential pitstops across south London you may not know about

200 foot long, and darkly glamorous: Counter. Photo: PR
200 foot long, and darkly glamorous: Counter. Photo: PR

VAUXHALL

Counter is a new all-day brasserie and bar right under Vauxhall station, and it’s a whopping 200-foot long. Inside, it’s pretty glam: glittering antiqued mirrors, brass detailing and reclaimed teak floors. There are two distinct spaces, with main restaurant and bar at the front, and BackCOUNTER, a smaller venue which – they hope, anyway – will become part of Vauxhall’s gay village. Food-wise, the schtick is French and American-inspired “contemporary”, from breakfast through lunch and dinner. Weekends will see live entertainment. Mains average £12-22 for main courses, under the aegis of head chef Dan Blucert (ex-The Big Easy, in Covent Garden). Counter, Arch 50, South Lambeth Place, SW8

STOCKWELL

Chix: inside Dolcezza
Chic: inside Dolcezza

Never been to a pasticceria? Dolcezza say they’re the first such joint in London. An Italian pastry shop and lab located between Stockwell and Oval stations, they’re throwing a bash next Thursday (March 5) that might appeal to any coffee lovers out there. On the menu? “Live” latte art from Chiara Bergonzi, the vice world champion 2014, who’ll perform a show and talk about the courses forthcoming in the shop. A top Italian roasting company, 7Gr. Coffee, will also be on hand with tips on how to make a decent cuppa. And best of all, you’ll be able to try classics like the millefoglie, tiramisù, torta della nonna and the mignon serie. Dolcezza, March 5, 6-8pm 139 Clapham Road, SW9 0HP

PECKHAM RYE

The Nines is a new addition to the enterprising warehouses of Copeland Park. There’s a typically seasonal menu, using preserved, infused, cured, smoked and fresh ingredients, plus no-frills lager and crafted cocktails. Food is a pick-and-mix offer so you can eat what you want and how you want. And there are two spaces: a main room, a bright café by day, playful bar and dining by night; and neighbouring event area hosting everything from toddlers’ messy play to Peckham’s superstar DJs. Wowsers.  Nines, 33 Copeland Rd. London, SE15 3SN


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