Lajfstajl / Lifestyle
U Londonu... „Norma“ Svakako ne manjka italijanskih restorana u Lon- donu, ali retko koji može da se pohvali time kako po- djednako uspešno inkorporira ukuse Severne Afrike. Upravo ćete to naći u „Normi“, gde je fokus na sicili- janskoj hrani sa maorskim uticajima ostrvske kuhinje. Prva indikacija je u dekoru restorana koji se prostire na tri sprata (jedan posvećen privatnim večerama) u ku- ći „Ficrovijan“ severno od Oksford strita, gde se sreću elementi modernog Mediterana i tradicionalni mavar- ski motivi. Udobne plišane stolice u toplim tonovima okružuju mermerne stolove – nameštaj je akcentovan tamnim, glatkim drvetom i dekorativnim staklom, „ar- chways“ su dekorisani marokanskim pločicama. Am- bijent sa ćilibarnim odsjajem osvetljenja čini da ukusi hrane budu još spektakularniji ako je to ikako moguće – zato što je hrana sama po sebi top. Rustična fokača gotovo preklinje da bude umočena u ekstradevičansko maslinovo ulje zlatne boje, a pasta a la „Norma“, koja je inspirisala ime restorana, krcata je savršeno skuvanim patlidžanom i mirišljavim bosiljkom. Tu su i špagetini friters – duboko prženi komadi paste pokriveni polui- stopljenim rendanim parmezanom. Sos od parmezana i maslinovog ulja učiniće da zamrzite sve druge priloge.
In London... Norma There is certainly no lack of Italian restaurants in London, but it is rare to find one that can also boast of incorporating the flavours of North Africa with equal success. That’s precisely what you’ll find at Norma, where the focus is on Sicilian food with the Moorish influences of the island’s cuisine. The first indication is in the décor of this three-floor res- taurant (one of which is dedicated to private dining) in a townhouse in Fitzrovia, north of Oxford Street, where modern Mediterranean elements and tradition- al Moorish motifs come together. Comfortable plush seating in warm tones surround the marble tables – the furniture is accented with dark, smooth wood and decorative glass, while archways are decorated with Moroccan tiles. The ambiance, complemented by the amber glow of the lighting, renders the flavours of the food even more spectacular – if that’s even pos- sible, given that the food is top in and of itself. The rustic focaccia almost begs to be dipped in golden extra virgin olive oil, while the dish ‘pasta alla Nor- ma’, which inspired the restaurant's name, is packed with perfectly cooked aubergines and fragrant bas- il. There are also spaghetti fritters - deep-fried pasta covered with semi-melted grated parmesan cheese. The parmesan and olive oil sauce will cause you to put all other side dishes on hold.
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