OK, so we are not talking the dizzying heights of the Shard or the city slicker extravagance of Sushi Samba. But, the vibe at Platterform's weekend rooftop pop-ups is special - sociable and relaxed and small enough to feel like a party. Add killer cocktails and some of the best roaming chefs around and this is a great way to round off a working week or kick off a party weekend.
Platterform, run by veteran event organisers and clubbers extraordinaire, have a summer residency at the Sky Room - the rooftop of the Architecture Foundation near London Bridge. With the Shard towering over it and glimpses of the river through More London, the rooftop is just the right scale for a fun evening. Julian and his partners have curated a great mix of food and drink events on a rotating schedule so you can enjoy a completely different experience each time you visit.
On Friday evenings Ayam Legend (is this pun good or not, I am not sure) is all about Indonesian street food, complete with an authentic ‘kaki lima’ cart (literally meaning ‘five legs’- 3 legs of the cart and 2 of the vendor).
The offerings are Indonesian chicken in a variety of styles from tender Chicken Satay in a smooth peanut sauce that packs a good chilli punch - not to be confused with the one dimensional, sweet sauces often poured straight out of a jar.
Both dishes are served with Gado-Gado, crunchy mixed vegetables which taste as if they had been lightly pickled and Sambal Goreng Kentang, which are chilli-fried potato crisps as well as rice and prawn crackers.
The Platterform team have designed cocktails to match the food and have come up with some truly divine offerings. Ayam Legend Punch brings together Ketel One vodka with lychee, coconut, kaffir lime and lemongrass while the Wise Gai is Tequila Blanco muddled with pineapple, sage and home made Thai bitters.
Foghorn Leghorn is an interesting take on a Negroni with Mezcal, Cynar and Aperol (all my favourites in one). But the Gallo Roja was an inspiration. We are talking Tequila washed with chicken stock, people! Mixed with Mexican spices and coriander, it is unbelievably good. To read more about the science behind how this gets maximum flavour into a drink go here http://platterform.com/2013/2417/
Platterform's residency at the Sky Room also hosts The Hangover Club, creative Saturday brunches featuring wandering chef The Good Egg, among other interesting and delicious feasts. Cocktails are between £6 and £8 and meals start at £8.
To get a 20% discount and to beat the crowds at the door, book ahead through the Grub Club where you will also find a full event listing. http://www.grubclub.com/
The Sky Room is open until September so make the most of what summer we have and enjoy the views from this fun and sociable alfresco venue.
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