Founded in 2001 by Chairman Marlon Abela, this ethos and Abela’s keen eye for hospitality, style, and wine has resulted in the creation of the award-winning, unique and luxurious collection of restaurants in London’s Mayfair and the USA.

Based in London, MARC is already an internationally recognized name in the restaurant industry: from New York’s A Voce restaurants, Morello Bistro in Greenwich, CT, and Bistro du Midi in Boston, to the Michelin-starred London restaurants Umu and The Greenhouse, plus its exclusive private dinner members on Berkeley Square in Mayfair.

The small restaurant located in a strip mall has quickly gained a cult-like following. Sure, it may not have a bathroom. Or a liquor license. But once guests can look past those quirks, they’ll be able to feast on some of the best Thai food in the city.

There are a few things you should know before visiting Cake Thai Kitchen. First and foremost: Prepare to give up any notion of personal space upon entering. The cozy, always-packed, Mediterranean-skewing West Loop restaurant offers communal seating and shared plates (fear not, you don’t have to share with your neighbors).

Whether it’s your first visit or your 15th, you must order menu mainstays chorizo-stuffed medjool dates and the “deluxe” focaccia with taleggio cheese, airy ricotta, truffle oil and fresh herbs. And Pizza!

It is located in the Prospect Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn where Chef Akhtar Nawab is cooking innovative Mexican cuisine. The Spanish translation of “Calidad Alta” means “high quality” and it’s our goal to provide that with every dish that we serve. Our goal is to cook with pride and integrity and have a lot of fun doing it!! We’re thrilled to be part of this amazing Brooklyn community and we want each of you to join us and participate in this exciting adventure!

Akhtar Nawab (Choza Taqueria, Indie Fresh), is behind Calidad Alta, a newly opened Latin-inspired restaurant, and Nawab’s first full-service, sit-down restaurant in almost a decade. Out of the 40-seat space, the team is serving dishes like queso fundido with chorizo; octopus and pork belly with avocado aioli; and a selection of tacos, vegetables, and family-style dinner plates. The bright, all-white space is taking over what was previously Chuko Ramen.