# Parisian-Inspired Wine Bars Natural Wines are Given the Main Focus at 'Forest Bar + Kitchen' By Justin Lam | Published 2018-02-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-bar-kitchen References: [thedrinksbusiness](https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/02/parisian-inspired-wine-bar-opens-in-walthamstow/) & [londontheinside](https://londontheinside.com/forest-bar-kitchen-opens-walthamstow/) [Forest Bar + Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-studio) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paris-steak). 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enofilo) 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. Image Credit: Forest Bar + Kitchen ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **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. - **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. - **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. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Wine Bars:** Wine bars can adapt their offerings to focus on promoting natural wines and attract the growing market of eco-conscious consumers. - **Restaurant:** Restaurants can incorporate seasonal sharing plates into their menus to cater to adventurous diners seeking varied and dynamic culinary experiences. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Coffee-Wine Bar Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/equal-parts.md) - [Artful Listening Wine Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodbye-horses-1.md) - [Overlooked Wine Bottle Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/an-a-to-z-di-vini-divini.md) - [Luscious Dining Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ful-kyoto.md) - [European Wine Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thatchers-wine.md) - [NYC Wine Windows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buchette-del-vino-nyc.md) - [Farming-Inspired Cocktail Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agriculture-by-little-red-door.md) - [Dry January Takeovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonalcoholic-cocktails.md) - [Mediterranean Inclusive London Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-camionera.md)