What’s Happening
Little Sourdough Kitchen
The Little Sourdough Kitchen on Munster Road is getting ready to reopen after closing briefly in the New Year for refurbishment. We can’t wait to see the refreshed space which we’ve been told will feature natural wood, earthy textures and a bright yellow palette. The new look has been designed to make the site more energetic, lighter and warmer in line with LSK’s new branding. We’ve already met Anna Konig and Ben Costello the new onsite leadership team running the Little Sourdough Kitchen; we introduced them to you in our November issue.
As we’re sure you’re all aware LSK is a much-loved local artisan bakery, queues outside every Saturday and their freshly baked bread and pastries which sell out fast is testimony to that. After serving the Fulham community for the past eight years the team are entering the next chapter, following its acquisition by chef Phil Howard and restaurateur Julian Dyer. Julian is local and has been visiting Little Sourdough Kitchen for years. Conversations with the previous owner began organically, initially around producing more focaccia for Dyer and Howard’s pasta focussed restaurant group NOTTO. When it became clear the owner was planning a return to Italy and looking to sell, the opportunity presented itself. Julian told Urban Village LDN “It was already an excellent bakery, that was the point. This wasn’t about coming in and changing something, it was about protecting it, supporting it, and helping it develop and expand.” says Dyer. Phil continues “Anna and Ben represent the future of this much-loved artisan bakery. They are young, incredibly talented and will evolve the product following a strong ethos using unique, varied, local and sustainable ingredients.”
From our conversations with Anna, Ben and the new owners it’s clear that the bakery remains rooted in the same values that have made it such a fixture of our urban village: small-batch baking, delicious bread and viennoiserie, and a community-first approach. The original team has been retained in full, the core menu preserved, but there are new additions and a new look! We’re looking forward to the launch of LSK 2.0.
Spring Pop up Market
The Creighton Centre, a small local charity and community centre who work with vulnerable people in the area, have announced that they will be holding a Spring Pop up Market on Saturday 18 April (12-4pm) at the Centre at 378 Lillie Road.
Centre Project Worker Emilia Manzo-Slater got in touch with Urban Village LDN to help spread the word that they are currently looking for vendors to hire stalls at this event, with a focus on local independent businesses and makers. “This will be a showcase for a wide range of crafters, makers and independent businesses and provide an opportunity for the local community to purchase a variety of products. We will also be highlighting some of the excellent work we do at the Creighton Centre”.
They are currently inviting vendors to reserve a space so if you’re a crafter, maker or independent business (or if you know someone who is) get in touch! Stall fees are £40 for a large table or £30 for a small table and interested stall holders can apply on the link below. Any questions email Emilia emanzo-slater@creightoncentre.org or contact on 07345 326642