Forest Bar + Kitchen is the latest restaurant to open in the East London borough of Walthamstow and features a distinct focus on natural wines. Run by Jana Postulkova and her husband Ali, the quaint space features a tiny bar and a single communal dining table. The kitchen is run by the young Parisian-trained chef Nico Salzano. The menu at Forest Bar + Kitchen changes weekly and takes influence from the natural wine bars in Paris. The wine list contains only natural, organic and biodynamic intervention products from small producers.
Forest Bar + Kitchen is part of a growing movement of wine bars that champion natural wines and seasonal sharing plates. The location also speaks to a new wave of restaurants that are shying away from central London, due to rising rent prices and less acceptance of experimental concepts.
Parisian-Inspired Wine Bars
Natural Wines are Given the Main Focus at 'Forest Bar + Kitchen'
Trend Themes
1. Championing Natural Wines - Opportunity for wine bars to focus on offering natural, organic, and biodynamic intervention products from small producers to tap into the growing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly options.
2. Embracing Seasonal Sharing Plates - Restaurant industry can explore the trend of offering seasonal sharing plates that change frequently, providing customers with new and exciting dining experiences.
3. Moving Away From Central Locations - Emerging opportunity for restaurants to establish themselves in less central areas to avoid rising rent prices and embrace experimental concepts.
Industry Implications
1. Wine Bars - Wine bars can adapt their offerings to focus on promoting natural wines and attract the growing market of eco-conscious consumers.
2. Restaurant - Restaurants can incorporate seasonal sharing plates into their menus to cater to adventurous diners seeking varied and dynamic culinary experiences.
3. Real Estate - Companies in the real estate industry can target restaurant entrepreneurs looking for affordable and flexible spaces in less central areas to establish their innovative concepts.