Seasonal kitchen & listening bar
Behind Sumi
A sample tasting journey with space for conversation.
Explore the thinking, materials and choices behind this concept. Every detail is part of a coherent story.
Read our storyFrom the journal
A seasonal menu begins with an ingredient and a question: what is interesting about it today? Shape, texture and cooking method can change the answer without burying the ingredient beneath a long list of additions.
Read the story: Building a menu around a seasonal ingredientCounter dining brings guests closer to the rhythm of a kitchen. The experience depends as much on spacing, sound and timing as it does on the food. A comfortable seat should feel considered, not simply close to the action.
Read the story: The quiet choreography of counter diningAn unhurried dinner starts before arriving at the table. A few practical checks make it easier to enjoy the evening and help the restaurant understand what your party needs.
Read the story: How to prepare for an unhurried dinnerVegetables take the lead in a changing selection of small plates. A considered evening of seasonal plates, warm hospitality and records played from start to finish.
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Seasonal kitchen & listening bar