Local Cafes Offer International Flavours

Three local eateries are offering a diverse range of international flavours for breakfast and brunch. Hopper & Bean in Winchmore Hill, Wanasa Middle Eastern restaurant in Green Lanes, and Amici Bistro and Restaurant in Southgate Green are providing varied menus that include influences from the Middle East, Italy, and the Mediterranean.

Community Hubs and Culinary Diversity

Hopper & Bean, an independent family-run café on The Green in Winchmore Hill, has been operating for over a decade. The establishment, which seats up to 30 diners outdoors, has become a community hub. Its menu features a range of dishes, from Mediterranean breakfasts to Mexican options like huevos rancheros and courgette corn fritters. Brunch items are priced between £10.50 and £14.50, with cocktails available from 11 am.

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Wanasa Middle Eastern restaurant, located on Green Lanes, is run by Hiyam and draws inspiration from the Levant region. The restaurant's name translates to ‘connecting with people in humble settings’. The interior is airy, complemented by a garden area. The menu includes specials featuring dishes from various Arabic countries. A vegetarian breakfast with haloumi and sourdough toast, along with a vanilla milkshake, was priced at £21.

Amici Bistro and Restaurant, situated in Southgate Green, has been open for just over a year. While its breakfast menu offers standard brunch fare, the lunchtime menu presents a more extensive Italian/Mediterranean selection, including pizzas, pastas, and risottos. A meal for two, featuring a tricolore salad, prawns, sea bass, and tagliatelle alle Norma, with two glasses of wine, cost £57 including service.

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These venues are operating at a time when the hospitality sector faces economic pressures, with a significant percentage of UK restaurants failing within their first year. The establishments visited represent an intention to offer good value and consistent quality. The reporter noted that while some established venues have closed or changed menus, new openings are anticipated.