Osip

Putting words into action

At a three-way intersection in the middle of the small community of Bruton, you’ll find Osip — a small, family-run, farm-to-table restaurant managed by the talented Merlin Labron-Johnson and his team. Like many restaurants at this gastronomic level, they prefer not to talk about their views on sustainability but instead show what they believe through concrete actions. The lush surroundings, as well as the proximity of the ingredients and the people behind them, are reflected in both the food and the drinks. The dishes are beautiful, balanced, and flavorful; simple and unpretentious on the one hand but technically sophisticated on the other.

Photo: Maureen Evans

Summary:

• A clear 360° vision influences all aspects of the restaurant

• Vegetables from their own farms

• No cling film or vacuum bags are used

• Food waste is seen as a by-product

• A democratic environment characterized by “We are all learning!”