"Cagali and his partner, Charlie Lee, the general manager of Da Terra, have set up shop in Church Rd, Hove, which seems appropriate since Mare means tide' in Portuguese and the restaurant is a stone's throw from the sea. In charge of the kitchen is Ewan Waller, a protege of Cagali, and Mare is being pitched as a casual fine-dining space."
"The interior is stylish with a relaxed feel, with three interlinked dining spaces. The walls are stripped back and sand-coloured, with Brazilian art and art posters adding some colour to the room. There are light wood tables and floors, and a gorgeous old-fashioned zinc bar where you can sit and eat. The playlist is predominantly from the 70s and 80,s with The Beach Boys, Prince and Lionel Ritchie making me feel at home."
"We started with a couple of enervating glasses of the local Rathfinny Wine Estate Classic Cuvee with its citric notes balanced by more comforting brioche flavours. The menu offers plates ranging from snacks that graduate to small and large plates, mains, sharing plates and desserts. It's a mix of Spanish, Italian and South American influences, and for two, it's probably best to order a selection of smaller plates and a main to share."
Rafael Cagali and partner Charlie Lee operate Mare, a 36-cover casual fine-dining restaurant on Church Road in Hove, situated close to the sea. Ewan Waller leads the kitchen as Cagali's protege. The venue combines Italian, Brazilian and Spanish influences across snacks, small and large plates, mains, sharing plates and desserts. Interiors feature sand-coloured stripped walls, Brazilian art, light wood floors and tables, three interlinked dining spaces, and an old-fashioned zinc bar. Glassware and cutlery reflect fine-dining roots. The wine list includes local Rathfinny Classic Cuvée. Menu guidance recommends selecting several smaller plates plus a shared main for two diners.
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