Friday, 27 November 2009

The Claptonian Arts Club ♥ 5th Dec Menu!

The Claptonian Arts Club ♥
secret Scandinavian brunch


Saturday 5th December 2009
11.30 AM – 2 PM



♥Denmark’s Mary -with horseradish and black pepper vodka.

♥Prawn and dill aioli -filled egg half topped with red caviar.

♥Warm Swedish meatballs- cold beetroot salad and
pickled gherkins on lingonberry bread.

♥Gooey chocolate cake -with vanilla cream






.The menu is priced £12 donation.
.Booking: theclaptonian@gmail.com (6 seats left)
.The location will be confirmed by email (we are near Hackney central station)
.Vegetarian and vegan alternatives are available please specify in your email.

Change of name and The Claptonian Arts Club - Secret Saturday Brunch!

The claptonian Diners Club has now changed name following legal proceedings from Diners Club International (providers of financial services). Our new name is The Claptonian Arts Club

No credit cards accepted :)

♥ The menu is now posted on our website. www.theclaptonian.com
6 seats left for Saturday 5th December's Secret Scandinavian Brunch. theclaptonian@gmail.com for all bookings.

♥We will be screening "Fanny and Alexander" Ingmar Bergman's epic farewell to cinema.

Come and join us! Have a conversation with other diners, read the Saturday papers, play boardgame if you fancy.
The christmas tree will be up and decorated, Scandinavian style.

Thursday, 26 November 2009

Bookings for 5th December 2009! theclaptonian@gmail.com

Hello all blog visitors.

The scandinavian saturday brunch is now taking bookings for 5th of December. 11.30-2pm.
The menu will be posted soon.
Please make your booking by email theclaptonian@gmail.com
there are only 6 seats left for this event.
Please include if you are interested in a veggie option or vegan.

The christmas tree will be up and decorated. Hope to see you soon.

Saturday, 21 November 2009

The grand (re)opening menu!

28th of November 2009
7.30 - 11.00 PM
Welcome drink at 7.30 PM, seating 8.00 PM


We are happy to finally announce the menu for the grand (re)opening. Thank you to everyone who has booked a seat. We are very excited and looking forward to cooking. What's on offer is a somali menu with plenty of influences from the regions divers cultural heritage. This event is now sold out!


The Grand (re)opening!


Starter

Goats cheese and spinach sambusa with green chili chutney

Main

Anjeelo with seared spicy beef sukhar and coriander remoulade. Warm beat and potato salad.

Dessert

Deconstructed chai cheese cake with a side of ginger jelly.

Cardamom infused Somali tea or coffee


Recommended Red Wine to bring:

. Brook Ranch Syrah (New World California)-Medium bodied red with perfume and pepper notes and red fruit aromas.
ca £8

. Piccini Chianti Riserva (Old World Italy)- Deep ruby red, warm and smooth, hints of spice and vanilla with a taste of cherry and raspberry. ca £10

Recommended White Wine to bring:

. Brown Brothers Chenin Blanc (New World Australia) Fully ripened grapes, melon and a slight grassy character, crisp with fresh finish. ca £6

. Leasingham Magnus Clare Riesling (New world Australia) Intensely flavoured, fresh punchy citrus fruit balanced with floral aromatics. ca £8

a tip! If you would like to select your own wine to bring, please think fruity or a good amount of acidity.

(Thank you good friend and sommelier Alexander xx )

Tuesday, 27 October 2009

♥ Planning the grand (re)opening!

♥ A dining and art venture in a home in Clapton E5.
At the (re)opening night we will be serving mouthwatering east African fusion dishes in an arty atmosphere.
This venture will be co-hosted with our other events and exhibition program, Front Projects.

The Claptonian Arts Club is part restaurant and part art gallery.
There are only 20 seats so make your booking by email theclaptonian@gmail.com

£30/pp by donation (bring your own bottle)
Recommended wines for each evening will be emailed to you when reservations are made.

Saturday 28th November


The menu will be posted soon ♥