Just over a year after opening in Notting Hill, the team behind Zima are changing tack. And what was a caviar and dumplings restaurant is now becoming Sova, a wine bar focusing on Eastern and Central Europe.
To help the switchover, they've brought in consultant sommelier Cristian Vega, who's behind the list at St James stalwart Wilton's, along with local hotspot Pollini at Ladbroke Hall. He's put together a low and no-intervention wine list with interesting wines, including a Ukrainian-style fizz, Serbian Pinot Grigio, Hungarian Riesling and, as you might imagine, a strong showing of Georgian wines.
The menu's also going to have a distinctive Eastern European bent. Think beef tartare on Borodinsky bread with horseradish mayonnaise, miso-glazed duck confit served with roasted Jerusalem artichokes & plum sauce. They're also promising and a selection of Slavic cheeses.
As for the music side of things, the wine bar's vinyl collection was sourced and partially curated with help from the team at Rough Trade. Expect to see guest DJs playing throughout the week.
It all sounds like it'll be a nice addition to Notting Hill's increasingly exciting food and drink scene.
More about Sova
Where is it? 9 Blenheim Cres, London W11 2EE
When does it open? Early April
Find out more: Visit their website or follow them on Instagram @sova.london
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