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Giacco’s, a neighbourhood wine bar and restaurant in Highbury, established its own chef residency programme, designed to platform emerging talent within London’s hospitality scene and beyond. Since opening in 2023, Giacco’s has become a beloved fixture on Blackstock Road, known for its warm, familiar (but never overbearing) service. The intimate space leans Italian in feel, focusing on European low-intervention wine and a concise cocktail list.Sunday & Monday - Bad Manners TacosTuesday - Saturday - Chef ResidencyZac Gannat shaped his career in London at the heart of a restaurant scene that redefined contemporary gastronomy. He worked as Senior Sous Chef at Frenchie, during the rise of a new generation of independent chefs. Returning to Paris, Zac made an immediate impact at Lolo Cave à Manger, ranked the 10th Best Restaurant in Paris by Time Out. He later joined Déviant, one of Paris’ most unconventional and exciting restaurants.