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Claude Bosi and his wife Lucy announce the opening of Josephine in Chelsea, January 2024

Michelin-starred Claude Bosi and Lucy Bosi are set to open the charming, neighbourhood French bistro Josephine on Sloane Stanley’s Fulham Road at the end of January 2024. Inspired by and named after Claude’s late grandmother, this will be the couple’s first joint venture and their most personal project to date - a restaurant reminiscent of the traditional Bouchons so often frequented by Claude and Lucy in his hometown of Lyon.

Claude, who most recently opened Brooklands at The Peninsula, will develop and oversee the menu, serving the food that Josephine used to cook him. There will be French bistro classics and regional Lyonnaise specialities, with a daily plat du jour and a set “Menu Des Canut” also on offer, named after the term ‘canut’ for Lyonnais silk and lace weavers. Josephine’s wine offering ties in with the classical French feel, by offering the typical Bouchon-style metre wine, which allows guests to only pay for what they drink, encouraging them to try something new. There will also be a bin-end menu available, making the wine offering both inspiring and accessible.

Hospitality stalwart, Will Smith, previously of Arbutus and Wild Honey, will be the General Manager, so diners can expect charming and friendly service. The 76-cover space will be classic and timeless, reminiscent of the character of the iconic Lyonnaise restaurants, including a semi-private area at the back of the dining room behind a curtain. The design of Josephine is a testament to the creativity and vision of the talented team behind Fabled Studio, drawing inspiration from the warmth of Lyon’s historic Bouchons and the city’s rich cultural heritage.

Claude Bosi comments, “We’re incredibly excited to bring a little piece of Lyon to Chelsea with the opening of Josephine. This restaurant is a very personal project for us, an ode to my grandmother and the traditional Bouchons of Lyon that have always held a special place in our hearts. With Josephine, we hope to create a welcoming space that we hope locals, Londoners, and friends from afar will want to keep coming back to. We can’t wait to open our doors and share this special restaurant with the community.”

Hannah Grievson, Property Director at Sloane Stanley, commented: “The chef Claude Bosi and his new concept Josephine will be a fantastic dining addition to the Fulham Road, bringing a personal touch and breadth of experience to our growing offer. Situated in a prominent corner of our Estate, his new Lyonnaise cuisine will suit the international catchment we attract in the area and has the potential to bring in new visitors from further afield. We look forward to welcoming Josephine to the Sloane Stanley Estate and will support and nurture to ensure its success as it elevates our F&B line up for the Chelsea neighbourhood.”

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