Tom Brown announces the closure of Cornerstone
The fish restaurant gained recognition for Brown's "innovative" approach to seasonal, produce-driven cooking that prioritised fish
Chef Tom Brown has announced the upcoming closure of Cornerstone, Hackney, after six years of trading.
The fish restaurant gained recognition for Brown’s “innovative” approach to seasonal, produce-driven cooking that prioritised fish. Cult dishes such as the crab crumpets and hake Kiev, won “universal acclaim” and a Michelin star.
Citing the high running costs of a tasting menu concept, and changing tastes in diners’ preferences, Brown feels “now his energy is best directed” to his newest opening, Pearly Queen, the oyster and fish restaurant in Shoreditch, which opened in November 2024 to critical acclaim.
Brown said: “Cornerstone has been my proudest moment, and it still fills my heart with pride to reflect on what it represents for me, the people who have worked here, and those we have had the pleasure of serving.
“As well as being my home for the last six years, it has been a place where I have had the privilege of working with some of London’s greatest talent including head chef, James Toth, and Kelly Cullen. Now, I’m excited about the future of Pearly Queen and what we’re doing there and exploring new projects in the future too.”