Chef Leonel Aguirre Shares His London Guide, From White Cube Bermondsey to Yuki Bar
Chef Leonel Aguirre, originally from Argentina and currently working at Mauro Colagreco in Raffles London, has revealed his recommendations for Fashion Week in London. His impressive background features positions at Mirazur in France, One&Only Royal Mirage in Dubai, and Mirazur by Mandala Club in Singapore. For inspiration, Aguirre frequents a park near Willesden Green and favors the White Cube Gallery in Bermondsey for its striking exhibitions. He appreciates the lively vibe of Shoreditch and suggests Yuki Bar in Hackney, a cozy 20-seat spot known for its natural wines and Japanese small dishes. His perfect day includes coffee at Layla in Notting Hill, a visit to White Cube, and dinner at Yuki Bar. Opened in 2011, White Cube is the largest commercial gallery in Europe.
Key facts
- Leonel Aguirre is an Argentine-born chef who has lived in London for several years.
- He began working with Mauro Colagreco at Mirazur in France in 2016.
- He later worked at One&Only Royal Mirage's Beach Bar & Grill in Dubai and Mirazur by Mandala Club in Singapore.
- He is currently based at the Michelin-starred Mauro Colagreco at Raffles London at The OWO.
- His favorite art spot is White Cube Gallery in Bermondsey, which he finds smaller and calmer than big museums.
- His best-kept secret is Yuki Bar in Hackney, which seats just 20 guests and specializes in natural wines and Japanese Izakaya-style small plates.
- White Cube Bermondsey opened in 2011 and is described as Europe's largest commercial gallery space, with over 5,440 square meters of interior space.
- Yuki Bar is named after owner Yukiyasu Kaneko, who worked at restaurants across continental Europe.
Entities
Artists
- Leonel Aguirre
- Mauro Colagreco
- Yukiyasu Kaneko
- Casper Mueller Kneer
- Howardena Pindell
Institutions
- Whitewall
- Mirazur
- One&Only Royal Mirage
- Beach Bar & Grill
- Mandala Club
- Raffles London
- The OWO
- White Cube Gallery
- White Cube Bermondsey
- Yuki Bar
- Layla
- 40 Maltby Street
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- France
- Dubai
- United Arab Emirates
- Singapore
- Willesden Green
- Bermondsey
- Shoreditch
- Hackney
- Notting Hill
- South London
- Bermondsey Street