This autumn will see the launch of Louis, an entirely new restaurant and musical venue from the Permanently Unique Group the people behind from the hospitality group behind Tattu and the recently opened FENIX.
Housed in their native Manchester, the idea for Louis has been incubated over a three year period, and will come to fruition later this year.
Louis is an ode to the classic New York restaurants which are often portrayed on the silver screen as a home from home, where guests are welcomed into an intimate booth, surrounded by quietly excellent cooking and perfectly mixed cocktails, whilst live performances provide the soundtrack to the evening.
Guests will be served a menu developed and overseen by Executive Chef Ippokratis Anagnostelis, who recently launched FENIX, also part of the PUG family, although the food at Louis will be entirely different.
Ippokratis brings a deep understanding of how the Mediterranean influence has shaped Italian American cuisine, and as such the menu will focus on a concise range of classic dishes made with exceptional produce. Handmade fresh pasta will be made onsite from a dedicated pasta workshop adjacent to the Louis kitchen. Head of Beverage, Will Meredith, will create a 12 strong drinks programme which focuses on American classic cocktails.
As a city known for its musical prowess, Louis will instil the quintessential Manchester ear for fresh new talent into the Louis line-up, alongside a weekly roster of performers from soul singers and pianists, to jazz quartets and full swing bands – each evening will be an entirely new experience, yet the familiar feeling of being at Louis, amongst friends, will be a constant. Designed by Fabled Studios, Louis will offer the best seat in the house to each guest, with a tiered design centred around the main stage.
Louis will be a dinner-only venue and will open five nights a week, with a reservation only policy. Akin to the era that has inspired much of Louis, the restaurant will encourage a no-photos environment, with an emphasis on lived-experience over content creation. The privacy and enjoyment of their guests, and curating an intimate atmosphere, will be their primary focus.
