Metropolitan Mayfair is delighted to launch the new ‘Grille’ restaurant with the appointment of a new Culinary Director, Tim Tolley, of Vong fame. Tolley has spent the past two decades in NYC and London at Jean-George’s Vongerichten and as Head Chef at restaurants for Sir Terence Conran’s D&D restaurant group. Tim’s appointment is part of the luxury casino’s aim to deliver an exciting dining experience in a venue that’s designed for guests to enjoy cocktails, music and entertainment.

Chef Tolley is designing a menu that features a variety of fresh seafood dishes and innovative international cuisine. Sourcing UK produce from land to sea, the menu will feature a strong focus on ingredient led, fresh cooking, from the wild game and Penny Bun mushrooms to Cornwall’s pristine shellfish.

Paying homage to his time as Head Chef at Vong, Knightsbridge, and Spice Market in New York City, the menu highlights include his signature curry dish, which features British lamb and a homemade blend of 15 spices. The entire menu draws inspiration from spices such as cumin, sumac, coriander seeds, fresh turmeric and more subtle flavours of preserved lemon and coriander. Flatbreads and smashed burgers provide comfort food for gaming guests, and the playful lollipop chicken wings are a nostalgic nod to his New York days. Charcoal and wood fired prime steaks will round out the menu.

As part of the Metropolitan Gaming Group’s aim to be the number one multi-channel gaming and hospitality brand in the UK, Chef Tolley will extend his role to oversee the F&B outlets across all eight UK casinos including; Metropolitan Mayfair, Park Lane, The Sportsman and Empire Casino.

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