Fancy Restaurants Now Offering Water Menus?!

2025-08-28 06:00:18.572

La Popote, a restaurant in Cheshire, has introduced a water menu featuring seven different waters, ranging in price from £5 to £19. The menu, curated by water sommelier Doran Binder, aims to elevate water from a simple beverage to a sophisticated drink to be savored and paired with food. Binder explains that different waters have varying mineral contents, which affect their taste. He guides the author through a tasting, highlighting the differences between low-mineral waters like Lauretana and high-mineral waters like Vichy Célestins. The restaurant's owners see this as an opportunity in the growing market for non-alcoholic options, offering a healthier alternative to sugary drinks. The water menu is not without its critics, with some raising concerns about the environmental impact of bottled water. However, proponents argue that premium bottled waters, particularly those sourced sustainably and packaged in reusable glass, offer a unique drinking experience. The article explores the growing interest in water connoisseurship and the potential for water to become a more appreciated beverage. The restaurant's chef, Joe Rawlins, is confident that the water menu will be a permanent fixture, offering a unique and sophisticated dining experience.