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31 May 2019
Hackney's Next Generation: New City College Hackney to Open OKN1 in June
Tags: Restaurant, Restaurants, Hackney, London, OKN1, launch, soft launch, education, New City College Hackney, student chef, Hospitality
Soft Launch details: Get 50% off the food bill (12-25 June 2019) when subscribing to the soft launch mailer at www.okn1.co.uk
Serving bold flavours from a collaborative kitchen of student and professional chefs, OKN1 will open on June 12. OKN1 (previously Open Kitchen) was created to connect promising student chefs with like-minded professionals and open up New City College Hackney to inspirational opportunities in the hospitality world.
In collaboration with Des McDonald Associates Concept Design, an exceptional standard is promised. Des says, 'The team and I are super excited to develop this project with New City College Hackney: we have some really smart students in the team who will be stars for the future.'
Gerry McDonald, NCC Group Principal and CEO, comments on this significant investment from the college, 'With OKN1, we're introducing something bold and innovative for Hackney and London. Our students will get a true head start to their careers, working alongside experienced, dynamic professionals in a restaurant of real note.'
As for the food, expect dialled up flavours and a real respect for ingredients: from Flatbreads with flat-iron Chicken with 24-hour Onion and Marmite Butter (£7), to Spiced Squash Hummus. An all-day bakery counter will be serving classic cakes and brownies and an original 'Afters' menu with East-End Honey Parfait, Raspberries and Toasted Oats (£5), Butlers Gin-Sour Doughnuts (£4) and Chocolate Eton Mess Sundaes. Imaginative craft cocktails will make the grade too – ideal for sipping on OKN1's generous, sun-drenched terrace, which overlook the college gardens.
With an attitude of constant learning, OKN1 will be hosting collaborations, residencies and events in partnership with chefs and brands who share their affinity for craft and community. More on this to be announced soon.
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About OKN1
Twitter: https://twitter.com/OKN1Hoxton
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/okn1hoxton/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Openkitchenn1
About New City College
New City College is one of the largest colleges in London and in the UK. It has campuses in Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Redbridge and Epping Forest. OKN1 will give NCC students the opportunity for paid work and to build a professional network while they train.
Website: https://www.ncclondon.ac.uk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NewCityCol
