Winterberries  

We’re sure the enchanting woodland window displays, featuring towering toadstools and mushrooms have already caught quite a few locals attention, but if you’re just settling back into your Fulham routine and this is news to you, let us tell you about the new gorgeous party and gift boutique that has recently opened at 604 Fulham Road.

Urban Village LDN had an in store chat with Winterberries CEO and Founder, Olivia Malcom Berry to find out more. “After living and working in Parsons Green for over 10 years, I dreamed of expanding my events company OMB Events (offering venue, wedding planning and event management for adult and children’s parties) into a destination where you can come and find everything you need to celebrate life! Winterberries offers party inspiration for your everyday and holiday hosting needs. We’re excited to have opened the doors to our shop here in such a fantastic Fulham spot.”

In store you’ll find an eco-conscious balloon bar that provides latex balloons of all shapes and sizes, and the team can help you with balloon garlands, backdrops, and instillations for events. There are decorations for all sorts of themed parties, tableware, party hats, napkins, goody bags and gifts. As Winterberries is run by an event company their professional event managers and styling experts can also offer you a range of party planning services to make your event run smoothly.

As well as offering unique premium party supplies, Winterberries has a lovely event space which is available to hire for children’s parties, dinner parties, brunches, private events and meetings. As well as private events, they will also be offering workshops for both adults and children: Christmas wreath making, pumpkin carving, craft days and book readings. You’ll know we’ll list upcoming events on our “What’s On” page so …watch this space and if you’re in store say hello to Winnie the cutest four legged member of the Winterberries team! If you need help planning an event, get in touch info@winterberries.store

Silk Road

Silk Road is a new restaurant and bar, located at 238 -240 Munster Road, serving Persian and Afghan cuisine. Urban Village LDN talked to Jalil Murtazawi, who was born in Afghanistan and grew up in Iran, he told us that Silk Road is a venture that came to fruition as the result of a lot of teamwork. “It started as an idea amongst a group of us to create a place for friends and family to hang out. I’ve never been involved in a restaurant before, prior to this I was a shoe maker, but my friends and family saw this location and we took the opportunity to bring our idea to life. With two friends and a bit of design help we built the interiors ourselves, my wife is involved with the cooking and so far locals have been very kind, seem to love what we’re doing and we’ve had some very positive feedback”.

The restaurant was named after the network of trade routes that connected the East with the West. Jalil told us “ we wanted to do the same with our restaurant, bring two cultures together and put aside the hatred that we sadly see so much of nowadays. We want people to come in to enjoy the different food and atmosphere of our culture”. Starters include Afghan Dumplings, spicy chicken wings, hummus, and Persian soup and for the main course you’ll find classic dishes such as mixed grill platters and Ghabuli (slow cooked lamb under a layer of fragrant rice), Fesenjan (a classic Persian stew, slow cooked chicken, with ground walnuts and pomegranate molasses) and Zereshk Polo Ba Morgh (slow cooked chicken in tomato sauce, served with Saffron rice and topped with barberries). There’s also a kids menu including: meatballs, chicken kebab and fish fingers.

Silk Road signature cocktails include: Chillango (Tequila, Chili and you guessed it mango), Pomabuca (Sambuca, Pomegranate, vodka & guava) and the Silk Road Special (vodka, passion fruit & lime). You can enjoy them either at the bar or in their lounge, a terrace at the front of the restaurant, as you watch the comings and goings on Munster Road with some olives and nibbles. Silk Road has been soft launching and the official opening will take place on 14 September. It sounds like it’s going to be a lot of fun so book in, to not only enjoy the food and cocktails on offer, but also live music and belly dancing. We’ll leave Jalil to have the final word “we’ve had some challenges thrown at us, but we always try to do our best and we’re happy with the way it’s going - come and give us a try"!”.

Private Dining at Bridge Baker

Did you know that Bridge Baker at 811 Fulham Road has a cosy space that you can hire for your own private dining event? It’s a laid back space with soft lighting, wooden floors, rugs, a seated capacity of up to 22 people and a nice view onto an open plan kitchen. While most Fulham locals know that Bridge Baker is more than just a local bakery with proper artisan bread, cakes & pastries did you know that they have also become quite renowned for their pizza; lovingly handmade with slow fermented dough and proudly featured on Square Meal’s Best London Pizza list.

If you’re looking for a venue for a children’s birthday party Bridge Baker can cater the whole event making parents' lives a whole lot easier! Of course pizza isn’t just a kids favourite so if you’re looking for a private dining experience for a more grown up audience Bridge Baker can help there too. They have a curated wine list and a range of set menus which start at £20 per person, including one pizza of your choice, a glass of house wine, alternatively upgrade to a glass of champagne; their house choice is the same as the Louvre in Paris! Alternatively, why not gather a group of up to 12 friends or colleagues together for a great night out in your own private space or a spot of team bonding with a "Pizza and Tiramisu" class. Guests learn how to stretch and bake pizzas, before tucking into their creations, accompanied by a glass of wine and followed by the tiramisu for dessert (£60 per person). If you want to find out more about the space get in touch with hello@bridgebaker.co.uk

Pavilion Club

Pavilion is a collection of private business clubs in different London locations including Knightsbridge, High Street Kensington, the City and soon Fulham; we spoke to the Pavilion team to find out more. The newly refurbished SW6 club space is located a stones throw away from the river and next to Putney Bridge tube at 67 - 79 Fulham High Street. Construction finishes this week and the club will officially open its doors on 3 October. The space which is open all year, 24 hours a day, offers flexible offices, co-working spaces, members lounges, complete with meeting and boardrooms, restaurant and bar, outdoor river view terraces and gardens.

The terrace and other event spaces within the club will also be available for private hire. Pavilion run weekly events for their members which include, complimentary panel talks, membership breakfasts, cocktail masterclasses and a supper club. They’re running a Fulham Membership Launch offer which means if you book a tour and join before 3 October you benefit from no joining fee (usually £1000 + VAT), a reduced price of £250 pm + VAT (£350 + VAT after 3 October) and you can access all four Pavilion club locations with one membership. To find out more get in touch on 0207 7484 5755 alternatively hit the link below to take a look at their website.

Starry Mart

Starry Mart is an Asian Market, with branches in Colchester and Kent, created to showcase the diversity of Asian cuisine and traditions. In their 15th anniversary year they’ve made it even more of a monumental year and opened their first London branch here in Fulham. We headed off to 394 North End Road (near Waitrose) to investigate after a rave review from a local follower of ours on Instagram and because we are huge fans of Asian packaging and food.

We ended up coming away with not only our purchases, an authentic Taiwanese bubble tea in hand, but a goody bag filled with various freebies including Yakisoba noodles and wasabi potato crisps! Before that we perused the aisles filled with sauces, speciality bakery products, instant ramen noodles, plum wine, seaweed snacks, checked out the hot food on offer and enjoyed the in store tastings that day, sampling sake and gyoza.

If you’re quick and subscribe to their newsletter you can get up to 70% off until 4 Sept. It’s worth a sign up as they run a lot of promotions and you’ll be the first to find out about in store events and offers. Starry Mart is open every day of the week from 10am - 8pm check it out!