The story
To celebrate this new generation of talented European chefs redefining London's tastes, My Hungry Valentine teamed up with chef residency Carousel to give a selection of the very best the opportunity to do their own thing for the night, away from their regular kitchens.
With each one serving up a special one-off menu, the Open Kitchen series gives these young chefs the chance to show what they're all about.
Second up is a real food polymath. Pickle pioneer, taco queen, cookbook author and marketing guru at Lyle’s restaurant, Freddie Janssen moved to London in 2009 from the Netherlands. Since then, she’s been shaking the London food scene with her experimental approach.
What to expect this time, from the YBFs award-winner? A crazy Mexican sharing lunch feast, Sunday vibes and family-style, freshly made tortillas, world-class game, banging salsas and a few pickled things, of course… Prepare to eat, drink, laugh and start the new year as you mean to go on.
The menu
Tajín Fruit & Nut
Tepache-ilada
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Chicharrones, Corn & Chili
Duck Liver Nachos
Crispy Teal & Quince Salsa
Maison Leplan-Vermeersch Ann, Côtes du Rhône Classic 2014
Domaine des Pasquiers, Côtes du Rhône Villages Sablet 2014
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Venison Barbacoa, Pink Tacos, Pineapple Kimchi, Coriander Salsa
Beets, Burnt Corn Husk Crema & Ant Salt
Leeks & Mole
Château de Montfaucon, Côtes du Rhône Comtesse Madeleine 2014
Domaine Paul Jaboulet Aîné - Domaine de Thalabert, Crozes Hermitage 2012
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Coconut Lime
Tejuino & Tequila
In partnership with Rhône Valley Wines, Mash Purveyors, Altos Olmeca and Derrumbes mezcal
Photo credit: Anton Rodriguez