Joe Laker

Joe Laker chef patron of Counter 71 in London’s Shoreditch on his first industry job and tasting menus

Flash-grilled: Joe Laker

By James McAllister

The chef patron of Counter 71 in London’s Shoreditch on his first industry job, tasting menus, and why he couldn't live without a Pacojet.

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Latest opening: Counter 71

By Joe Lutrario

Former Fenn and Anglo chef Joe Laker has opened a relaxed counter dining restaurant in a former pub just up from Old Street Roundabout.