A plate of Jollof rice served at Opindos
FUNKE OSAE-BROWN
No setting could be so chic and elegant as the newly Opindos Brasserie and Bakery on Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos Nigeria. It is a new place to sample some of the finest local and intercontinental cuisines.
It is not just a brasserie for fine gourmet, it is place where you can get freshly baked French rolls and more. Simply put, it is a French style place for a different gastronomic experience.
Ope Tejuosho, the founder, Opindos
Ope Tejuosho, the founder, was there when TLR called in last week Thursday. She is a lover of fine dining and this is evident in the way the entire space is arranged. On the ground floor is the bakery. An assortment of freshly baked loaves and pastries where neatly arranged in show glass.
The upper floor is the dining area which depicts Opindos as a brasserie that offers modern Nigerian cuisine infused with European styled recipes and techniques using locally sourced produce and seasonal ingredients that are central to the restaurants innovative dishes.
“It is a casual atmosphere, says Tejuosho, but get ready to get the best meal, fresh food all the time. It is not just about making profit, we want you to eat healthy. We do diet planning for clients who are overweight. This is reflected in our menu.”
An assortment of freshly baked loaves and pastries where neatly arranged in show glass.
It is not just about continental dishes, there are African and children’s menu options available.
“You can have a full meal without worrying about the quality. We have our menu structured in a special way. Our prices are average, and we have had the same staff for many years. This means our quality and standard are the still the same.”
Tejuosho is a lawyer turned baker. Her passion for food led her to study the art of food at a culinary school in England. When she returned to Nigeria, she worked as a chef at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos; before she started her own restaurant on Joel Ogunaike Street, Ikeja GRA and a culinary school now located at Magodo.
Opindos opens Mondays to Fridays at 7am and closes at 9pm. Weekdays are for a la carte while weekends are buffets.
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