SAVOUR & SIP
Kibou Japanese Kitchen & Bar’s latest restaurant is coming to central Cambridge on 7 August. Located at 7A Jesus Lane, Kibou will share the iconic space with the Pitt Club. The 150-cover restaurant has been renovated to reflect its East Asian roots, with three dining rooms catering to a distinct element of Japanese design. Guests will enter through the atmospheric cocktail lounge, a nod to cosmopolitan Tokyo. To the right, a sage-green dining room is adorned with traditional artwork and upholstery, with tables centred on a Japanese maple. Straight ahead, you’ll find an open, airy space decorated with mirrors. Kibou’s mouth-watering Cambridge menu features sashimi and sushi rolls, hand-pressed nigiri, marinated wagyu, spiced gyoza, bao, donburi, ramen and more. Enjoy signature sharing platters like the luxury tokujo moriawase, or browse the extensive vegan offerings. The bar serves flowery cocktails, sake and umeshu, whisky and Japanese-brewed beers. And don’t forget dessert! Kibou’s other locations include Cheltenham, Battersea, Clifton and Solihull. Cambridge bookings are now open – head to the site to secure your spot. kibou.co.uk Let’s Roll
OFF THE BEATEN TRACK
At the end of Purbeck Road, housed within Cambridge Cookery School, is Chez Amélie Cafe. Offering up Mediterranean classics like shakshuka, Turkish eggs, quiches and tarts, the cafe’s outdoor terrace is a quiet brunch spot off Cambridge’s busy streets. The team also create made-to-order pastries, from strawberry patisseries to New York-style cheesecakes. Pay a visit any day of the week. amelierestaurants.co.uk
WINE WEDNESDAYS Enjoy a midday meal with a
complimentary glass of wine – or go for three courses and get the whole bottle – as per Squires Restaurant’s Wine & Dine Wednesdays deal. Located inside the Bedford Lodge Hotel and run by head chef Lee Cooper, Squires offers locally sourced, à la carte options and a classic bar menu. Every Wednesday lunchtime from now until summer’s end, guests can choose between sauvignon blanc or merlot. Quote ‘Wine & Dine’ when booking or ordering – T&Cs apply. bedfordlodgehotel.co.uk
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