Aulis serves only 12 guests per night at a Simon Rogan restaurant in London.  The brand also has chef’s tables in Hong Kong, Phuket and Cartmel.  Opening in Nov 2017, it was awarded one Michelin star in 2024.  Chef Charlie Taylor has been running this kitchen for 4 years and was certainly talented but also quite personable.  The restaurant is open Tues through Sat for one dinner seating and offer an additional lunch service on Fri and Sat.   In a small 2 room setting the entry room was for pre-dinner drinks and snacks and the second room held the curved Italian slate chef’s counter where dinner is prepared in front of you, with much of the produce coming from Rogan’s organic farm in the Lake District.  Music was in the background and art was on the walls.  The pre-dinner room had a variety of seating options whereas the counter had comfortable chairs nicely spaced at the deep curving counter.  As the evening went on guests begin to talk to their neighbors as well as the chefs to make a convivial atmosphere – helped by the relaxed interaction between the several chefs.   It was a wonderful experience with fabulous food,  which I would heartily recommend you try. Continue reading →