British GQ - 04.2020

J.P. Hackett

£925.

Hackett.com

Debenhams

£55.

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Etro

£285.

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Tiger of Sweden

£49.

Tigerofsweden.com

Bertie

£575.

At dunelondon.com

W

hen it comes to cooking meat,

it’s safe to say that Gaucho

knows its way around the

kitchen. Since 1994, the Argentine

steak restaurant group has been at

the forefront of London’s premium

culinary offering with 12 locations

across the capital and four others

around the country. Having celebrated

its 25th anniversary last year, Gaucho

has set its sights on a complete rede-

sign for 2020 and further, not only in

regards to menu and interior, but also

its concerted efforts to address sus-

tainability. Starting with the revamped

Charlotte Street restaurant, which was

unveiled at the end of 2019, this 2.0

Gaucho will be gradually rolled out

across the whole portfolio.

Obviously, meat consumption raises

questions about its ecological implica-

tions – especially in regards to beef –

but there are ways in which Gaucho is

counterbalancing its footprint, includ-

ing having wines on tap to help reduce

the CO2 pollution associated with

transportation and using suppliers that

only use fully-recyclable or low-waste

packaging solutions.

Gaucho is also embarking on a new

stylistic venture. At the Charlotte Street

restaurant, all traces of cowhide are

eschewed in favour of slick copper fix-

tures, marble surfaces, plush velvet and

a tasteful sprinkling of leather. You can

also enjoy the theatre of the Beef Bar,

where guests can sit and witness the art-

istry of the chefs as they prepare dishes

including tartare and carpaccio, along-

side a revitalised cocktail menu which

is ideal for impromptu drinks with or

without accompanying food. Culinary

Director Mike Reid has crafted a con-

temporary menu fitting of the redesign.

While steaks are the magnum opus, we

were also taken with the menu’s non-

meat options – the scallop ceviche and

Atlantic cod especially.

How do you navigate through the

white noise of up-and-coming urban

eateries and come to a decision? Well,

one way is to opt for something that’s

confidently stood the test of time and

proved it has the chops (pun intended)

it claims to have – and that’s Gaucho.

2020 V ISION

Argentine steak restaurant group Gaucho unveils a complete overhaul for the next decade

Story by Jake Pummintr

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GAUCHORESTAURANTS.COM

From centre-stage steaks to

sumptuous side dishes, Gaucho’s

new-and-improved menu befits

its contemporary redesign

Enjoy the views from

the Beef Bar in Gaucho

in Charlotte Street

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