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Georgia has been making wine for 8,000 years, and it still sings about it. Barry Hilton travelled east in search of bottles worth bringing home to CERU, and came back with a poet’s muse, a ruby-red Saperavi, a brandy he never expected to love, and a half-empty bottle that refused to be left behind. By…

Words by Patricia Hilton, Co-Founder, CERU Restaurants CERU comes from the word cerulean ( origin from Latin ) that particular shade of blue that belongs to the Mediterranean Sea and nowhere else. Not the grey-green of the English Channel. Not the cold depths of the Atlantic. Cerulean. The blue that stops you mid-step and makes…

By Barry & Patricia Hilton, founders of CERU Restaurants There is a particular kind of exhaustion that comes from being married to someone who cannot walk past a market stall without asking the stallholder what his father did for a living. Barry will tell you it is curiosity. I will tell you it has added,…

The Road to Beirut: Where Memory Meets the Table A culinary pilgrimage through Lebanon — from the kitchens of central Beirut to a clifftop restaurant where the sea does the talking. By the Founders of CERU Beirut, Autumn 2019 (6 min read ) There are journeys you plan, and journeys that plan you. Our trip…

What Inspired Our Founder in Creating This Year’s Seasonal Menu This time of year, our inspiration comes directly from nature. We’re celebrating the root vegetables that truly shine in the cooler months ; vibrant beetroot, earthy pumpkin, and the wonderfully versatile butternut squash (both technically fruits, as they grow from the flower and contain seeds).…

As the golden leaves begin to fall and the crisp air of autumn arrives, our bodies naturally start preparing for the colder months ahead. Just like nature, we too begin to slow down, adjust, and get ready for the “hibernation season.” This transition makes it the perfect time to focus on healthy, nourishing foods that…

Written by Violet Mitchell A resident Londoner, coeliac, and lover of food, Violet has spent a lot of time finding the best spots in the city. She loves dining alone with a good book, or meandering down the bustling streets, pastry in hand. Whether you’re gluten-free by choice or have an allergy or intolerance, finding…

Game, Set, Feast! Celebrate Wimbledon Season at CERU As the Wimbledon Tennis Championships return to London this summer, there’s no better way to get into the spirit of the game than with a fresh, vibrant meal at CERU. Whether you’re headed to the matches, watching from a nearby screen, or simply soaking up the city’s…

A Taste of the Eastern Mediterranean: The Story Behind CERU At CERU, every dish tells a story — inspired by our travels across the Eastern Mediterranean, where food, family, and connection are at the heart of everyday life. From lively spice markets to peaceful coastal villages, these experiences have shaped a menu that brings together…