We already knew what Elizabeth Haigh was capable of before she turned up for her residency at Carousel, but she still managed to blow us away.
Founding head chef at Pidgin, she guided the Hackney neighbourhood favourite to a Michelin star barely a year after opening. Now she’s going it alone, bringing together her love of fire, flames and bold flavours in what promises to be one of 2017’s most exciting openings. Shibui- the name translates to the connection between elegance and simplicity – is all about expertly balanced dishes with influences from Europe and Asia, where casual fine dining meets sophisticated BBQ (spoiler alert: they live happily ever after).