Kosher certified vegan restaurant opens in London's East End

A Sephardi Kashrut Authority licensed kosher vegan restaurant has opened in London’s East End.

Food Map Co in Cable Street is the brainchild of Brazilian-born Grace Polette, whose family history dates back to Italian farmers. She was brought up on a non-meat diet and credits the influences of her mother and grandmother, who prepared appetising meals from fresh local produce.

“Everything I cook holds memories of my childhood and my dishes are inspired by bringing Middle Eastern and British cuisine together,” she explained.

Ms Polette moved to London at the age of 18 and pursued her culinary passion after Cambridge studies and a banking career.