Black & Blue, the original London steakhouse, has opened a new restaurant in �London�s larder� � Borough Market SE1 (August 2006).

Based right in the heart of the capital�s most foodie destination, 1-2 Rochester Walk is now home to the fifth Black & Blue.

The Design Built into the arches of a railway bridge and at over 5,000 square feet, Black & Blue Rochester Walk is both bright and airy.

The restaurant seats up to 140 diners in comfortable leather-upholstered booths and at casual tables scattered around the room. There are two dedicated bar areas � one on the ground floor where 40-50 guests can enjoy drinks and snacks plus an intimate champagne bar upstairs that is also be available for private hire.

Inside, the exposed brick and wood panelled restaurant features large retro Bovril advertisements on the walls. There�s also a glass lift for staff and diners to travel between the ground and first floors. Outside, Black & Blue�s trademark torches light up the glass fronted restaurant.

The Steaks Like its sister restaurants, the new Black & Blue combines friendly service and great steaks at a reasonable price in an informal atmosphere. Only the very best, fully traceable meat is served, selected from traditionally reared and grass fed beef dry aged for 28 days.

Diners can choose from a range of cuts including sirloin, T-bone, fillet, rib eye and the C�te de Boeuf - a rib of beef for two to share.

The kitchen also serves quality chicken, fish and lamb dishes along with burgers with toppings from cheese to foie gras.

For the new Rochester Walk restaurant, Black & Blue is sourcing seasonal produce from stallholders at Borough Market wherever possible.

The Wines A comprehensive list of wines from around the world has been carefully selected to compliment the menu from classics such as Cabernet Merlot from France and Chenin Blanc from South Africa, and top wines such as Vosnee Romanee Ier cru and Brunello di Montalcino.

Black & Blue, 1-2 Rochester Walk, London SE1 9AF T: 020 7357 9922

The Restaurants... 90-92 Wigmore Street, W1 T: 020 7486 1912 205-207 Haverstock Hill, Hampstead, NW3 T: 020 7443 7744 105 Gloucester Rd, SW7 T: 020 7244 7666 215-217 Kensington Church Street, W8 T: 020 7727 0004 No telephone bookings are taken W: www.blackandblue.biz

Opening hours� Sunday � Thursday, 12pm � 11pm Fridays and Saturdays from 12pm � 11.30pm

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For further information please contact: Emma French or Nishita Assomull at Wild Card. T: 020 7355 0655 E: emma.french@wildcard.co.uk