Marco Mendes

“We want our destiny in our own hands”: Marco Mendes on MJMK’s crowdfund

12-May-2023 By Stefan Chomka

The co-founder of the restaurant group behind Casa do Frango and Santiago Lastra’s KOL discusses its expansion plans.

MJMK launches crowdfund to expand Casa do Frango and launch second concept with Santiago Lastra

24-Apr-2023 By Restaurant

The restaurant group behind Casa do Frango and Santiago Lastra’s KOL is launching a crowdfunding campaign to raise funds for further growth, including a second concept with the Mexican chef.

MJMK quietly closes La Rampa

29-Mar-2023 By James McAllister

MJMK has quietly closed its Cuba-inspired restaurant and bar La Rampa, located on London’s Market Place close to Oxford Circus tube, less than two years after it launched.

Casa do Frango to double its estate to four in the coming months

15-Aug-2022 By Restaurant

Piri-piri chicken specialist Casa do Frango will double its estate in the coming months with the opening of two new restaurants in the capital.

Casa do Frango flocks to Mayfair for first central London restaurant

17-Mar-2022 By James McAllister

MJMK founders Marco Mendes and Jake Kasumov have confirmed that their Portuguese restaurant brand Casa do Frango will make its central London debut later this year in Mayfair.

Latest opening: Bar La Rampa

18-Aug-2021 By Joe Lutrario

On the former Sweet Chick site in central London’s Market Place, the latest venue from MJMK Restaurants is a slick homage to Cuba.

Dear daiquiri: the MJMK duo pen a love letter to Cuba with Bar La Rampa

11-Aug-2021 By Joe Lutrario

The pair behind Casa do Frango and Kol are bringing authentic Cuban cocktails and a creative, Cuban-inspired food menu to Oxford Circus next week.

Latest opening: Kol

20-Oct-2020 By Joe Lutrario

Santiago Lastra's London debut has been worth the wait, managing to champion Mexican cuisine and UK produce simultaneously.

Casa do Frango to launch Havana-inspired bar in Canary Wharf

02-Oct-2020 By Joe Lutrario

The duo behind Casa do Frango are teaming up with London Venezualan street food operator Pabellón to launch a Canary Wharf bar inspired by pre-revolutionary Havana.