The Bite Magazine - Spring 2019 - Issue 24

bite cuisine Berkshire Pork Chop buds a thrilling party; and Garlic Mushrooms, which had a crispy coating with softly cooked mushrooms inside and the lovely taste of garlic. I’m not usually a fan of mushrooms but this particular one was quite nice. It was time for the desserts and we decided to go for the Rum Baba with vanilla ice cream, confit oranges and Chantilly, and Treacle Tart with clotted cream. The Rum Baba was al- most like a doughnut soaked with rum which made it very soft and delightful with the cream on top. I really liked the ice cream as well which had crumble around it. Our favourite was the Treacle Tart which, believe it or not, was not overly sweet as I had expected it to be. It was absolutely delicious and had the right amount of sweetness. As an all-dining facility, VIVI offers a Traditional Afternoon Tea as well as a Vegan & Gluten Free Afternoon Tea so there is something for everyone. There are the usual selections of sandwiches and savouries, pastries and cakes or ‘something sweet’ for vegans as well as plain and fruit scones accompa- nied by loose leaf teas. Choices such as Flourless Chocolate Cake and Freeze-Dried Raspberry, Agave Syrup and Granola Power Bar sound yummy so even non-vegans could choose this option if they so wished. Champagne is also available. At the back of the restaurant on either side of the central dining area and the big ‘VIVI’ sign are two private dining rooms cordoned off by draping curtains. Whether it is for business breakfasts, lunch meetings or evening celebrations, each semi-private section can seat up to 14 guests while the gallery’s long sharing tables overlooking Oxford Street can accommodate bookings for 9-64 people. It provides an op- portunity to have an intimate or business setting whilst being aware of what is happening around you. VIVI is opened Monday to Friday from 8am to 11pm, Satur- day from 11am to 11pm and Sunday from 11am to 10.30pm. Breakfast is served from Tuesday to Friday and Lunch from Monday to Friday with Afternoon Tea and Dinner provided every day. There is an option of Weekend Brunch on Satur- day and Sunday and a Pre-Theatre and Post-Theatre menu available. Treacle Tart Truffle & Parmesan Fries VIVI Restaurant Centre Point 11 St Giles Square London WC2H 8AP Tel: 0300 500 0958 https://www.vivirestaurant.co.uk