Le Bun founder Andy Taylor to open new restaurant Carte Blanche

Andy Taylor, who co-founded Le Bun, is set for a return to the London restaurant scene this July as he opens the doors to Carte Blanche on Mare Street.

Following an early career as a musician, which saw Andy take to stages around the world, he brought burgers to the UK with the street food chain Le Bun.

Andy is now preparing launch food venture in East London, as he combines French flavours with American classics.

Taking the phrase ‘Carte Blanche’ as his mantra for the Mare Street opening, Andy has created dishes that combine staples of households across the Midwest and Southern States with an appreciation for Gallic flavours.

Diners can chose briny Oysters, Caviar Hollandaise and Maple Bacon for starters, along with a southwestern spin on Paris bistro classics: Foie Gras and Escargot Tostadas.

Inspired by the culinary scene and heritage of Nashville, diners can follow with local specialty Hot Chicken in a soft white bun, or Pork Jowl, Smoked Beets and Butter.

The 50-cover restaurant will be a stripped-back space with a collection of abstract, print-based artwork hung on the walls, and simple white tables lining the dining room and an open kitchen allowing diners to see Andy and his team at work.

Andy commented: “I want to create a place where you can get caviar on your fried chicken, with a glass of great wine and maybe rounded off with a glass of whiskey.

“Carte Blanche will be a relaxed space, with anything from AC/DC to Old School Hip Hop on the stereo and exciting French American cooking on the menu which is no longer limited to burgers.”