Akira Back Makes UK Debut at Mandarin Oriental Mayfair

The Mandarin Oriental Mayfair has big shoes to fill: its older sibling over on the fringes of Hyde Park is home to one of London’s most decorated restaurants and easily sits on every list of the city’s best hotels. As the face of all of the newer, more boutique outpost's dining and drinking outlets – including a 148-cover restaurant, its neighboring bar, and soon, a highly exclusive chef’s table restaurant – chef Akira Back’s UK debut comes with some pressure.

The hotel’s delayed opening only added to the suspense. First Read Entire Article