The Bite Magazine - Spring/Summer 2026 - Issue 39

ended with the mesmerising English Outdoor Rhu- barb Alaska dessert with its pink peppercorn meringue torched to a delicate crisp. Inside, a rhubarb and vanilla parfait and ginger‑poached rhubarb compote delivered a balance of tartness, spice, and nostalgia. It was paired with 2025 Moscato d’Asti, Tenuta Olim Bauda, from Piedmont, Italy, a semi-frizzante (sparkling) aromatic sweet wine with notes of ripe peach, apricot, and golden apple. Aqua Shard serves lunch from 12 pm to 2.30 pm and dinner from 6.30 pm to 10.30 pm Monday to Friday. On Saturday, Sunday, and Bank Holidays, you can enjoy their brunch menu from 10.30 am to 3 pm, or the Peter Pan Afternoon Tea from 11.15 am to 4 pm, Monday to Sunday. The three-course Ultimate Sunday Roast, cele- brating the finest British ingredients, is served from 12 pm to 3.30 pm and from 5 pm to 9 pm. Reservations are required. Aqua Shard Level 31 The Shard 31 St Thomas Street London SE1 9RY Tel: 020 3011 1256 https://aquashard.co.uk bitecuisine