Regent Street Festival
Food Safari - 3-17 October 2011
Regent Street Festival this year was held in June but in October many of Regent Street’s acclaimed restaurants will be offering an exciting experience where customers can sample many types of food.
Specially priced sample plates will give you a taste of the signature dishes that Regent Street has to offer.
For dedicated vegetarians and epicurean omnivores, head to tibits in Heddon Street, just off Regent Street. As part of the Food Safari tibits will be offering visitors the opportunity to fill a small plate from their food boat for a fixed price of £6.50. The selection of colourful, delicious dishes includes salads, soups, hot daily specials and tempting deserts all accompanied with a healthy tisane or cheeky cocktail.
The Regent Street Food Safari will showcase a tempting gastronomic variety and give the opportunity to mix and experiment for an all-round taste experience, all within walking distance on The Mile of Style.
Regent Street Food Safari Menus 3-17 October:
- Bentley’s Oyster Bar and Grill:
6 oysters and a glass of Picpoul de Pinet for £9.95
- FishWorks:
South Coast Scallops with garlic butter and breadcrumbs with a glass of Albarino for £12.00
Crisp Fried Whitebait with aioli for £4.50
Bread and homemade tasamasalata for £3.75
Homemade Smoked Mackerel Pate with toasted Bread for £4.50
- The Living Room:
v Oyster, girolle and flat mushrooms in garlic and chilli on toasted ciabatta for £5.95
Chicken, sage and pancetta skewers with roasted red pepper aioli for £5.95
Thai fish cakes with marinated cucumber and sweet chilli for £5.95
tibits - Small plate from the food boat for £6.50
- Small plate from the food boat plus small glass of house wine for £9.50
- National Geographic Café:
Trio of cheese tasting plate with Manchego, Parmigiano Reggiano and Peccorino Sardo honey and raisins for £6.50
Spanish tortilla with mushroom served with fresh tomato, salad and ali oli for £6.50
Grilled Peri peri chicken and chorizo skewers with Piquillo pepper sauce for £6.50
Scallop wrapped in bacon with caramelized soya sauce for £6.50
- La Bottega del Caffé:
Mediterraneo (mozzarella roll filled with salmon and rocket) £7
Sapori di Campagna (Borlotti bean soup with durum wheat pasta) £7
La Dolce Vita (tris of Italian cakes) £7
- belowzero restaurant+lounge:
belowzero ‘salt ‘n’ pepper’ prawns, chilli, garlic for £4
Roast rabbit and seasonal vegetable pie, butter pastry, carrot puree
Truffle and spinach croquettes, crispy onion rings, confit garlic aioli for £4
Coconut panna cotta martini, crispy pineapple, tropical sorbet for £4
- Freggo:
A two flavour cone featuring two sorbets to start the tour off. Lemon and Malbec and Berries. A great palate cleanser for £2
Empanada. A tasty and savoury pastry that is usually grabbed on the go from some amazing Argentine street vendors for £2
A cup of two flavours, Dulce de Leche ice cream and Banana-Chocolate. A sumptuous after dinner treat for £2
4 mini cones, sampling a mixture of flavours for £2
- Sartoria:
Complimentary Bellini will be served which each Food Safari menu
Festival in 2010
The fashion theme of 2010 saw stunning catwalk shows and fashionable spectacles on Regent Street, with in-store styling, makeovers, music and competitions popping up in stores throughout the day.
Pedestrianised as usual, live music took centre stage on the street, showcasing live bands providing a soundtrack of style.
Regent Street Shopping Experience
The Regent Street Festival birthday party saw Regent Street celebrate 180 years of shopping history, with many of the stores celebrating birthdays, such as Jaeger – 125, Gap – 40, Hamleys – 250, Quiksilver – 40 and Desigual & Uniqlo each hitting the 25 year mark.
There were live celebrations all day long including live performances on the main stage and two giant Birthday cakes made of thousands of little cup cakes which were served at 3pm.
Outside of Hamleys there were face painters, animal characters, a birthday tea party, balloon artists and magicians.
Live Entertainment
Fashion show, stiltwalkers, roaming musicians, a ferris wheel, a carousel, children’s rides and street performers are all part of this amazing festival which keeps partygoers entertained throughout the day.
Check out the food quarter (comprising of Heddon Street and Swallow Street) and expect special parties, children’s menus and of course, a vast selection of cocktails.
Tip! - At the end of Swallow Street is Piccadilly which is overflowing with up-market shops, restaurants, cafes and bars. Directly opposite Swallow Street is St James of Piccadilly - a famous old church which Byron used to attend as he lived close by. Have a drink in the rose garden or take a stroll in nearby Green Park which leads to St James Park and Buckingham Palace.
If you fancy spending some time at the park with the same name as this popular street, jump on a tube or bus and head for Regent's Park where you can also enjoy some great theatre during the summer months.
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