There's more than meets the eye with this new Borough Market opening. It all began with SMOKESTAK founder, David Carter, announcing his plans to open a Greek islands-inspired fine dining restaurant, OMA, in Spring 2024 at Borough Market.
While OMA (the Greek word for raw) will feature a crudo bar and open plan kitchen, Carter has now taken over a second floor of the building, to introduce a second, more casual concept, called AGORA. AGORA is also all about Greek cuisine and will feel smaller, more intimate and more relaxed - perfect for get-togethers with friends and date nights. Here, tables will merge right into Borough Market, benefitting from the buzz of the area, and some exciting, communal-style food options.
AGORA takes its name from the Greek word for market, and aptly is inspired by the buzz and atmosphere of Athens’ food streets and will proudly feature a two-metre souvla rotisserie and wood-burning oven. Hero plates will include the likes of a whole spit-roast pig or native-breed chicken, alongside lamb and pork - with much of this produce sourced from farms and growers in Somerset and Cornwall. You can also expect wood-fired flatbreads, wild-farmed British grains, and sides like spinach tzatziki with crispy garlic, alongside strained yogurt with creamy feta, oregano and Aleppo chilli oil.
Night times will see the cool kids langouishing at tables into the late hours, sipping on frozen green chilli margaritas, rhubarb sours and cucumber and elderflower spritz. But, you're welcome to stop by in the day, too. In fact, apparently it will be the place to be for great coffee and pastries, such as an already legendary sticky morning bun.
While we haven't seen images of the interiors just yet, imagine Grecian vibes such as a soft, golden colour scheme and plenty of natural materials, like stone walls.