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Place: Saf, Europe’s top raw restaurant
152-154 Curtain Road, London EC2A
Date: Sunday December 6th
5pm to midnight
Just because you’re into all things eco and organic doesn’t mean you don’t enjoy a big night out and a good old knees-up as much as the next person. But if you choose to eat raw vegan, chances are you’re used to being left pretty disappointed on the food front, as you politely pass on the champagne, the steak and the crème brulée and push limp lettuce leaves around your plate.
But not on Sunday December 6! We are holding a party at London’s Saf restaurant, which is for our money not only the UK’s but also Europe’s top raw restaurant. This will be THE raw party of the year, folks! And there are still some tickets left, so read on to find out more...
The agenda
5pm Doors open for discount shopping
6pm Party begins
7pm-9pm Enjoy the canapés and visit the salad bar
9pm-11pm Music and dancing
Midnight Doors close
Highlights from the night’s menu...
Welcome cocktail
Lavender & Ginger Lemonade
Savoury canapés
Beetroot Ravioli
Taco Mexicano
Vegetable Maki
And more...
Salad bar
Baby Gem Caesar Salad
Spinach, Tomato and Basil Salad
Thai Papaya Salad
Dessert canapés
Chocolate and Orange Marble Torte
Raspberry Geranium Cake
And more...
Four reasons you will want to be at this party:
The food We tasted everything on Saf’s menu and hand-picked the delights to serve to you on this special night. Naturally, it was a tough job but we don’t cut corners when it comes to ensuring our customers are getting the very best! The food will be served as passed canapés, starting with savoury delicacies and moving to sweet treats as the night progresses. Among other things, we selected amazing raw sushi, Saf’s famous beetroot ravioli, an out-of-this-world cashew cheese with sage pesto and a pink peppercorn crust, and some raw cakes that have to be tried to be believed. There will also be a salad bar serving three gorgeous "to-live-for" salads. Food will be in abundance, and it’s all created by none other than Saf’s executive chef, the legendary Chad Sarno, and brilliant new head chef Anupam Som.
The people If you’ve attended previous Fresh Network events you’re sure to see familiar faces here! If you haven’t, you will find it the ideal place for meeting people who are on your wavelength, should you wish to. A hint: if you’re passionate about all things raw but don’t have any (or many) friends who share that passion, consider it a priority to be at this party! Ask anyone who lives an alternative lifestyle and has plenty of like-minded friends: it makes a huge difference to your quality of life. Many customers report that they have forged some of their best friendships at our events. Oh, and did we mention that a number of high-profile raw food experts will be there on the night to chat to guests and sign books? This will be your chance to meet some of the people you’ve read about online, seen in the pages of Get Fresh! magazine, or heard on the radio. Among those looking forward to 2009's biggest raw food fiesta are Janey Lee Grace, Karen Knowler, Elaine Bruce, Philip Weeks, Russell James, and Dr Doug Graham and Professor Rozalind Graham plus daughter Faychesca.
The discount shopping There’s no need to wait for the January sales if you shop with us! We will be selling everything from our online store at extra-special prices at this party, with discounts ranging from 10% to 20%. Why not beat the crowds by arriving at 5pm for the hour of pre-party shopping? We’ll be operating a system whereby you can leave your shopping with us and collect it later. If you purchase any of our kitchen equipment (ideal as Christmas gifts, including to yourself!) we will mail them to you to save you lugging heavy boxes across London. With discounts like these you don’t have to do much shopping to make back the cost of your party ticket in savings!
The goody bag As our gift to you for attending you will receive a goody bag worth over £30 and packed with raw treats. It wouldn’t be a surprise if we told you any more than that, but suffice it to say that Christmas will come early for you if you attend this party.
Tickets will not be available on the door and numbers are strictly limited so book early to avoid disappointment.
Ticket price includes:
- welcome cocktail and raw nibbles
- savoury and sweet canapés, in abundance
- as many visits as you want to the salad bar
- unlimited filtered water and herbal and green teas
- goody bag worth over £30
Children
Want to bring your little ones to the party? No problem! Children of all ages are welcome and there is no charge for children under 10, up to a maximum of two free childlren per paying adult. Additional children under 10 may attend at half price: £25 each. Whether they are eligible to come for free or at the discount price, be sure to book your kids in when you buy your ticket/s as they will need to be on the guest list.
Other information
Whether you are travelling from within London or from further afield, we’re here to help with any queries you have about getting to the party and/or finding a place to stay for the night, should you need to. Read on for directions to Saf, a list of nearby hotels and a guide to enjoying some of the capital’s other raw highlights during your stay. We don’t know the hotels that well (we have suggested them based on reputation, price and location) but we hope you will love the raw food recommendations. If you need information you can’t find here, just give us a ring on 0845 833 7017.
Getting there
Apart from being a great raw food restaurant, Saf is also a really easy place to get to whether you are coming by tube, driving or even walking from one of the local hotels. It’s right on the corner of Old Street and Curtain Road in trendy and up-and-coming Shoreditch.
For your address book
Saf Restaurant & Bar
152-154 Curtain Road
Shoreditch, London EC2A 3AT
Tel 0207 613 0007
By tube
Nearest station: Old Street (Northern Line, City branch)
Leave the tube at exit 2 then walk east down Old Street until you see Curtain Road on your right. Saf is right at the top, near the junction with Old Street - the walk should take no more than 5-6 minutes. If you get to the railway bridge and Shoreditch High Street, turn around - you’ve gone too far! According to the London Transport website, the last train from Old Street on Sundays is at 23.32hrs. Liverpool Street mainline and tube station (Central, Circle, Hammersmith and Metropolitan lines) is a 12-15 minute walk from Saf.
By car
Parking possibilities - there are many so these are just a few suggestions:
- Hoxton Square - on-street parking - 3-minute walk to Saf
- Shoreditch High Street - open-air car park next to petrol station, almost opposite Crowne Plaza hotel (see below) - 5-minute walk to Saf
- Willow Street - pay and display - at the back of the Hoxton Hotel (see below) - 5-minute walk to SAF
2 things to remember
1. Before leaving your car, check the payment instructions. Even on a Sunday night, not all "on-street" parking is free.
2. If you are leaving your car overnight, check whether you are parked in the Congestion Zone and/or whether you will drive through it on Monday. It comes into force at 7am and paying the £8 charge is much better than paying the fine!
By taxi
- Pre-book - there are numerous companies in London. We have experience of Addison Lee (0844 800 6677) who were professional and punctual
- Pick up a black cab
Staying overnight
If you will be staying overnight in London, here are some suggestions. There are, of course, thousands of hotels in London, with prices to suit every budget. The four below, whilst being close to Saf, are also within easy walking distance of some interesting areas, should you have time to explore a little. Old Spitalfields Market with its numerous stalls (often including Rainforest Creations with their fabulous raw salad boxes and raw cakes) is only a few minutes’ walk away, as is Brick Lane. But wherever you choose to stay in central London, getting to Saf is quick and easy.
The Hoxton
81 Great Eastern Street
EC2A 3HU
Reservations 0207 550 1000
www.hoxtonhotels.com
A smart, trendy hotel around a 5-minute walk from Saf.
Price region: £79
Ibis London City
5 Commercial Street
E1 6BF
Reservations 0207 422 8400
www.ibishotel.com
Part of major international chain and less than a mile from Saf.
Price region: £89
Crowne Plaza
100 Shoreditch High Street
E1 6JQ
Reservations 0871 423 4901
www.ichotelsgroup.com
Part of major international chain around 350 meters walk from SAF
Price region: £145
Express By Holiday Inn, London City
275 Old Street
EC1V 9LN
Reservations 0871 423 4896
www.ichotelsgroup.com
Part of major international chain and around 300 metres from Saf.
Price region: £97
Travelodge
Marylebone - Price region: £29
Farringdon - Price region: £32
Kings Cross Royal Scott - Price region: £32
Euston - Price region: £59
www.travelodge.co.uk
Raw London
Whether you are just in London for the day or making a weekend of it, here are some other wonderful raw food eateries you might want to check out.
Vita Organic
74 Wardour Street, Soho
W1F 0TE
Tel: 0207 734 8986
Enjoy juices, smoothies, salads and raw cakes. Worth a trip just to taste the amazing carob and lemon torte. If you are there in the evening, there’s a fabulous gourmet raw menu which starts at 6pm.
inSpiral lounge
250 Camden High Street
NW1 8QS
Tel: 020 7428 5875
Located on trendy Camden Lock, inSpiral serves juices, smoothies, raw salads and raw chocolate, plus the best raw ice creams for miles.
Madder Rose Cafe at Triyoga
6 Erskine Road
Primrose Hill
NW3 3AJ
Tel: 020 7483 3344
In the beautiful and tranquil environment of Triyoga, Madder Rose serves juices, smoothies and salads, not to mention a wonderful avocado sushi (all raw).
Dragonfly Wholefoods
24 Highgate High Street
N6 5JG
Tel: 0208 347 6087
17 live-food dishes, a daily raw buffet, and raw cakes, chocolates and treats in abundance.
Whole Foods Market
Incorporating Fresh & Wild, Whole Foods Market has three stores in London - the enormous flagship store on Kensington High Street plus outposts in Camden and Soho. All make fresh juices and have a variety of raw salads on offer.
If you require further information, don’t hesitate to call us on 0845 833 7017.
We look forward to seeing you on December 6! Remember - numbers are strictly limited so to avoid disappointment we suggest booking now.
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