Out of the Blue Bar and Kitchen, London

A menu of modern international food from six continents is available at this new Battersea eaterie. The atmosphere is informal, and the wine list is as international as the food, with offerings from Mexico and India as well as more traditional Old and New World wines.

• Opened: 3 August
• Owners: Julian Russell and Lisa Thomas
• Head chef: Michael Taylor
• Capacity: 80
• Food: Dishes designed for sharing include South American empanadas (traditional beef or vegetable pastries) and African spiced meatballs. More traditional meals for one include Brazilian espetada (skewered beef in a chilli and red wine sauce) and an American burger.
• Typical spend: £20, including drinks
• Address: 140 St John's Hill, Battersea, London SW11 1SL
• Telephone: 020 7207 8551
• See a map of Out of the Blue Bar and Kitchen here