About

I travel the world in search of good food. That may be a 3* in HongKong or a guy making tacos on the beach in Mexico.

From

London, United Kingdom, Yachts Worldwide

Born

December 21

Social

Restaurants

Lasarte

C/ de Mallorca, 259, L'Eixample, 08008 Barcelona, Spain

Caelis

Via Laietana, 49, 08003 Barcelona, Spain

Mont Bar

C/ de la Diputació, 220, 08011 Barcelona, Spain

bianc

Am Sandtorkai 50, 20457 Hamburg, Germany

Le Canard Nouveau

Elbchaussee 139, 22763 Hamburg, Germany

Jan Tabac

Weserstraße 93, 28757 Bremen, Germany

100/200 Kitchen

Brandshofer Deich 68, 20539 Hamburg, Germany

Handwerk

Altenbekener Damm 17, 30173 Hannover, Germany

RIJKS®

Museumstraat 1, 1071 XX Amsterdam, Netherlands

Maris Piper

Frans Halsstraat 76 HS, 1072 BV Amsterdam, Netherlands

Restaurant 212

Amstel 212, 1017 AH Amsterdam, Netherlands

Spectrum

Herengracht 542-556, 1017 CG Amsterdam, Netherlands

UNDERDOCKS

Neuer Kamp 13, 20359 Hamburg, Germany

ernst

Gerichtstraße 54, 13347 Berlin, Germany

Da Terra

8 Patriot Square, London E2 9NF, UK

StreetXO

15 Old Burlington St, Mayfair, London W1S 2JR, UK

Bocca di Lupo

12 Archer St, Soho, London W1D 7BB, UK

Peel's

Shadowbrook Ln, Hampton in Arden, Solihull B92 0EN, UK

Carters of Moseley

2c St Mary's Row, Wake Green Road, Moseley, Birmingham B13 9EZ, UK

Mãos

41 Redchurch Steet, London E2 7DJ, UK

Carousel

71 Blandford St, Marylebone, London W1U 8AB, UK

Ikoyi

1 St James's Market, St. James's, London SW1Y 4AH, UK

Hand and Flowers

126 West St, Marlow SL7 2BP, UK

Noble Rot

51 Lamb's Conduit St, London WC1N 3NB, UK

Wild Honey St James

8 Pall Mall, St. James's, London SW1Y 5NG, UK

50 Kalò

7 Northumberland Ave, London WC2N 5BY, UK

Bancone

39 William IV St, Charing Cross, London WC2N 4DD, UK

Indian Accent

16 Albemarle St, Mayfair, London W1S 4HW, UK

Muse

38 Groom Pl, Belgravia, London SW1X 7BA, UK

Coque

Calle del Marqués del Riscal, 11, 28010 Madrid, Spain

La Tasquita de Enfrente

Calle de la Ballesta, 6, 28004 Madrid, Spain

Punto Mx

Calle del Gral. Pardiñas, 40, 28001 Madrid, Spain

Sacha

11, Calle de Juan Hurtado de Mendoza, 28036 Madrid, Spain

DiverXO

NH Eurobuilding, Calle de Padre Damián, 23, 28036 Madrid, Spain

Sala de Despiece

Calle de Ponzano, 11, 28010 Madrid, Spain

Casa Gerardo

km 9 Carretera AS-19 Prendes, 33438 Texera, Asturias, Spain

Real Balneario

Av. Juan Sitges, 3, 33405 Salinas, Asturias, Spain

La Salgar

Museo Etnografico del Pueblo de Asturias, Paseo Dr. Fleming, 887, 33203 Gijón, Asturias, Spain

Scott's

20 Mount St, Mayfair, London W1K 2HE, UK

a|o|c

Dronningens Tværgade 2, 1302 København, Denmark

Marchal

Kongens Nytorv 34, 1050 København, Denmark

Barr

Strandgade 93, 1401 København, Denmark

KOKS

Frammi við Gjónna, Leynavatn 410, Faroe Islands

Áarstova

1 Gongin, Thorshavn 100, Faroe Islands

Mirazur

30 Avenue Aristide Briand, 06500 Menton, France

XR London

13-14 Thayer St, Marylebone, London W1U 3JR, UK

Søllerød Kro

Søllerødvej 35, 2840 Holte, Denmark

Jordnær

Gentoftegade 29, 2820 Gentofte, Denmark

Brace

Teglgårdstræde 8A, 1452 København, Denmark

Barabba

Store Kongensgade 34, 1264 København, Denmark

Picones de Maria

C. Simancas, 12, 28029 Madrid, Spain

Noma

Refshalevej 96, 1432 Indre By, Denmark

Trippa

Via Giorgio Vasari, 1, 20135 Milano MI, Italy

Materia

Via V Giornate, 32, 22012 Cernobbio CO, Italy

Cracco in Galleria

Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, 20121 Milano MI, Italy

Osteria dell'Arco

g, Piazza Michele Ferrero, 5, 12051 Alba CN, Italy

Piazza Duomo

Piazza Risorgimento, 4, 12051 Alba CN, Italy

La Madernassa

Reg. Lora, 2, 12050 Guarene CN, Italy

Caffè Umberto

Piazza Michele Ferrero, 4, 12051 Alba CN, Italy

La Ciau del Tornavento

Piazza Leopoldo Baracco, 7, 12050 Treiso CN, Italy

La Table de la Réserve

5 Boulevard du Maréchal Leclerc, 06310 Beaulieu-sur-Mer, France

AM par Alexandre Mazzia

9 Rue François Rocca, 13008 Marseille, France

Les Bacchanales

247 Avenue de Provence, 06140 Vence, France

Casa Buono

Corso Cuneo, 28, 18039 Trucco IM, Italy

Le Gabriel - La Réserve Paris Hôtel et Spa

42 Avenue Gabriel, 75008 Paris, France

Table - Bruno Verjus

3 R. de Prague, 75012 Paris, France

David Toutain

29 Rue Surcouf, 75007 Paris, France

L'Innocence

28 Rue de la Tour d'Auvergne, 75009 Paris, France

Alliance

5 Rue de Poissy, 75005 Paris, France

La Chèvre d'Or

Rue du Barri, 06360 Èze, France

El Celler de Can Roca

Carrer de Can Sunyer, 48, 17007 Girona, Spain

Clamato

80 Rue de Charonne, 75011 Paris, France

Clown Bar

114 Rue Amelot, 75011 Paris, France

L'Ambroisie

9 Pl. des Vosges, 75004 Paris, France

Flaveur

25 Rue Gubernatis, 06000 Nice, France

Pure & V

15 Rue Bottero, 06000 Nice, France

Azurmendi

Legina Auzoa, s/n, 48195 Larrabetzu, Bizkaia, Spain

Haerlin

Neuer Jungfernstieg 9-14, 20354 Hamburg, Germany

NOA Beach Seafood Restaurant

Προμαχών Ελευθερίας, Limassol 4103, Cyprus

Alkimia

Rda. de Sant Antoni, 41, 08011 Barcelona, Spain

El Retiro

33509 Pancar, Asturias, Spain

Tickets

Av. del Paraŀlel, 164, 08015 Barcelona, Spain

DIREKTE Boqueria

C/ de les Cabres, 13, Ciutat Vella, 08001 Barcelona, Spain

Cocina Hermanos Torres

Carrer del Taquígraf Serra, 20, Les Corts, 08029 Barcelona, Spain

Disfrutar

C. de Villarroel, 163, L'Eixample, 08036 Barcelona, Spain

Aürt

Passeig del Taulat, 262-264, 08019 Barcelona, Spain

Jöro

294 Shalesmoor, Sheffield S3 8US, UK

Sühring

10 Soi Yen Akat 3, Khwaeng Chong Nonsi, Khet Yan Nawa, Bangkok 10120, Thailand

Alchemist

Refshalevej 173C, 1432 København, Denmark

Bodega 1900

Carrer de Tamarit, 91, 08015 Barcelona, Spain

Enigma

C/ de Sepúlveda, 38, 40, L'Eixample, 08015 Barcelona, Spain

Estimar

Carrer de Sant Antoni dels Sombrerers, 3, 08003 Barcelona, Spain

The Angel

Back Ln, Hetton, Skipton BD23 6LT, UK

Adam Reid at The French

The Midland Hotel, Peter St, Manchester M60 2DS, UK

Moor Hall

Moor Hall, Prescot Rd, Aughton, Ormskirk L39 6RT, UK

Slurp Ramen Joint

Nansensgade 90, 1366 København, Denmark

Streetxo

Calle de Serrano, 52, 28001 Madrid, Spain

Taberna Laredo

Calle del Dr. Castelo, 30, 28009 Madrid, Spain

COME by Paco Méndez

Av. de Mistral, 54, 08015 Barcelona, Spain

Shoryu Ramen Covent Garden

35 Great Queen St, Holborn, London WC2B 5AA, UK

Brown's Hotel

Albemarle St, Mayfair, London W1S 4BP, UK

Ultraviolet by Paul Pairet

Waitan, Huangpu, Shanghai, China, 200000

Ten Zushi Kyo Cho Ten (天寿し)

3-chōme-11-9 Kyōmachi, Kokurakita Ward, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka 802-0002, Japan

Wagyu Mafia

1-chōme-14-16 Nishiazabu, Minato City, Tōkyō-to 106-0031, Japan

Elías

Calle Rosales, 7, 03649 El Xinorlet, Alicante, Spain

Basque Culinary Center

Paseo Juan Avelino Barriola, 101, 20009 Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain

The Square

6-10 Bruton St, Mayfair, London W1J 6PU, UK

Casa dell'Arte Hotel of Arts & Leisure

Torba, İsmet İnönü Cd. No:66, 48400 Bodrum/Muğla, Turkey

Orfoz

Kumbahçe, Zeki Müren Cd. No:13, 48400 Bodrum/Muğla, Turkey

Sanchez

Istedgade 60, 1658 København, Denmark

District Tonkin vietnamesisk restaurant

Store Kongensgade 71, 1264 København K, Denmark

Kitchen Table

70 Charlotte St, Fitzrovia, London W1T 4QQ, UK

hicce restaurant & mkt

Unit 102, hicce x Wolf & Badger, Stable St, Kings Cross, London N1C 4DQ, UK

Front Room

151 Ratchadamri Rd, Khwaeng Lumphini, Khet Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand

Tünektepe Sosyal Tesisleri

Liman, 07070 Konyaaltı/Antalya, Turkey

Sorn

56, Sukhumvit 26 Soi Ari, Klongton Khet Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110, Thailand

Sumibi Yakiniku Nakahara (炭火焼肉 なかはら)

Japan, 〒102-0085 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Rokubanchō, 4−3 GEMS市ヶ谷 9F

Ynyshir

Ynyshir Restaurant and Rooms, Eglwys Fach, Machynlleth SY20 8TA, UK

Sushi Ichizu

1982 New Petchaburi Rd, Khwaeng Bang Kapi, Khet Huai Khwang, Bangkok 10310, Thailand

Hangzhou at West Lake Four Seasons Hotel Chinese Food Restaurant

5 Ling Yin Lu, Xi Hu Qu, Hang Zhou Shi, Zhe Jiang Sheng, China, 310013

Ebisu YORONIKU

Japan, 〒150-0013 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Ebisu, 1-chōme−11−5 GEMS恵比寿 8F

7 Mehmet

Meltem Mahallesi, Meltem, Atatürk Kültür Parkı, Dumlupınar Bulvarı No:201, 07030 Muratpaşa/Antalya, Turkey

Maaemo

Dronning Eufemias gate 23, 0194 Oslo, Norway

WM BY WAGYUMAFIA

3-13-6 4F Akasaka Kokusai Amano Bldg, 3丁目-13 赤坂 港区 東京都 107-0052, Japan

La Degustation Bohême Bourgeoise

Haštalská 18, Staré Město, 110 00 Praha 1, Czechia

Arrocería Duna

s/n, Paseo Pintor Francisco Lozano módulo 3, 46012 Valencia, Spain

Casa Carmela

Carrer d'Isabel de Villena, 155, 46011 València, Valencia, Spain

L'Escaleta

Subida la Estacion del Norte, 205, 03824 Cocentaina, Alicante, Spain

Nou Manolín

Calle Villegas, 3, 03001 Alicante, Spain

Paco Gandia

Calle San Francisco, 2, 03650 Pinoso, Alicante, Spain

La Taberna del Gourmet

Calle San Fernando, 10, 03002 Alicante, Spain

Llisa Negra

Carrer de Pascual i Genís, 10, 46002 València, Valencia, Spain

Aman da Bravo

Reşitpaşa, Emirgan Sk. No:20, 34467 Sarıyer/İstanbul, Turkey

Mikla

The Marmara Pera Meşrutiyet Caddesi 15 34430, Beyoğlu, İstanbul, Asmalı Mescit Mahallesi, 34430 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Turkey

Souvenir

134, Brabantdam, 9000 Gent, Belgium

Chambre Separee

Keizer Karelstraat 1, 9000 Gent, Belgium

Willem Hiele

Kapittelstraat 71, 8460 Oudenburg, Belgium

Horváth

Paul-Lincke-Ufer 44a, 10999 Berlin, Germany

Beck at Brown's

Albemarle St, Mayfair, London W1S 4BP, UK

Le Du

399/3 Soi Siri Chunsawek, Khwaeng Silom, Khet Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand

Hedone

301-303 Chiswick High Rd, Chiswick, London W4 4HH, UK

Baan Nual

310 ซอย บ้านพานถม Khwaeng Ban Phan Thom, Khet Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand

Pad Thai Fai Ta Lu (Phra Nakhon)

115/5 Dinso Rd, Baworniwet, Phranakorn, Bangkok 10200, Thailand

Amelia by Paulo Airaudo

Zubieta Kalea, 26, 20007 Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain

Casa Urola

Fermin Calbeton Kalea, 20, 20003 Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain

Zuberoa

Araneder Bidea, 20180 Ugaldetxo, Gipuzkoa, Spain

Restaurante Café Saigón San Sebastián

Hotel Maria Cristina, Okendo Kalea, 1, 20004 Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain

Etxebarri

San Juan Plaza, 1, 48291 Axpe, Bizkaia, Spain

Arros QD

64 Eastcastle St, Fitzrovia, London W1W 8NQ, UK

ENT Restaurant

Dirmil Mahallesi Kızılburun Mevkii, Gündoğan, 261 Sokak, 48990 Bodrum/Muğla, Turkey

Gemibaşı Restaurant

Eskiçeşme, Fırkateyn Sk. No:132, 48400 Bodrum/Muğla, Turkey

OD Urla

Rüstem Mahallesi 2018/9 Sokak, Rüstem, Süt Pınarı Mevkii No:28, 35430 Urla/İzmir, Turkey

Amass

Refshalevej 153, 1432 København, Denmark

La Dame de Pic London

Four Seasons Hotel at Ten Trinity Square, 10 Trinity Square, London EC3N 4AJ, UK

Kadeau

Wildersgade 10B, 1408 København, Denmark

Geranium

Per Henrik Lings Allé 4, 8. Sal, 2100 København, Denmark

Frantzén

Klara Norra kyrkogata 26, 111 22 Stockholm, Sweden

FKABAM

156 Canonbury Rd, London N1 2UP, UK

Elystan Street

43 Elystan St, Chelsea, London SW3 3NT, UK

Flor

1 Bedale St, London SE1 9AL, UK

House of Tides

28-30 Close, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3RF, UK

HIDE

85 Piccadilly, Mayfair, London W1J 7NB, UK

Tempura Kondo (てんぷら 近藤)

Japan, 〒104-0061 Tōkyō-to, Chūō-ku, Ginza, 5 Chome−5−13 坂口ビル9F

Tempura Motoyoshi

Japan, 〒150-0021 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Ebisunishi, 2-chōme−8−11, Granbell Ebisu IV, 3階

Jesse

China, Shanghai, Xuhui, 天平路137号

Michael Local Bistro

Ha-Gefen St 43, Liman, Israel

NARISAWA

Japan, 〒107-0062 Tōkyō-to, Minato-ku, Minamiaoyama, 2 Chome−6, 港区南青山2丁目6−15

京味

3 Chome-3-5 Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tōkyō-to 105-0004, Japan

Xixi Shidi

Xixi Rd, Xihu Qu, Hangzhou Shi, Zhejiang Sheng, China

Le Normandie

48 Oriental Ave, Khwaeng Bang Rak, Khet Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand

Haoma

231/3 Sukhumvit Rd, Khwaeng Khlong Toei Nuea, Khet Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand

Shirokane Tori-Tama

18 Park Lane Soi Sukhumvit 63 Road Klong Tan Nuea Wattana Bangkok 10110, Thailand

Kaia Kaipe

General Arnao Kalea, 4, 20808 Getaria, Gipuzkoa, Spain

40 Maltby Street

40 Maltby St, London SE1 3PA, UK

Gaggan – Bangkok

68/1 Soi Langsuan, Ploenchit Road, Lumpini, Khet Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand

Restaurant Paloma

47 Avenue du Moulin de la Croix, 06250 Mougins, France

Hostellerie Jérôme

20 Rue du Comté de Cessole, 06320 La Turbie, France

Le Case della Saracca

Via Camillo Benso Conte di Cavour, 5, 12065 Monforte d'Alba CN, Italy

Osteria Murivecchi

Via G. Piumati, 19, 12042 Bra CN, Italy

Da Vittorio

Via Cantalupa, 17, 24060 Brusaporto BG, Italy

La Fermata

Str. Bolla, 2, 15122 Spinetta Marengo AL, Italy

Dos Pebrots

Carrer del Dr. Dou, 19, 08001 Barcelona, Spain

Daniel Berlin Krog

Diligensvägen 21, 273 92 Skåne Tranås, Sweden

Brawn

49 Columbia Rd, London E2 7RG, UK

The Sportsman

Faversham Rd, Seasalter, Whitstable CT5 4BP, UK

Marksman

254 Hackney Rd, London E2 7SJ, UK

Casa Marcelo

Rúa das Hortas, 1, 15705 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain

Sweden – Fäviken Magasinet 

FÄVIKEN 216, 830 05 Järpen, Sweden

Akelare

Padre Orkolaga Ibilbidea, 56, 20008 Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain

ABaC

Av. del Tibidabo, 1, 08022 Barcelona, Spain

Arzak

Alcalde J. Elosegi Hiribidea, 273, 20015 Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain

Los Caballeros

Calle Mayor, 56, 26250 Santo Domingo de la Calzada, La Rioja, Spain

Ekstedt

Humlegårdsgatan 17, 114 46 Stockholm, Sweden

Belle Mont Farm Resort

The Village Kittitian Hill, Basseterre, St Kitts & Nevis

Upstairs at Mikkeller

26 Ekkamai 10 Alley, Lane 2, Khwaeng Phra Khanong Nuea, Khet Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand

Londrino Restaurant and Wine Bar

36 Snowsfields, London SE1 3SU, UK

Hotel Le K2 Altitude Courchevel

356 Route de l'Altiport, 73120 Courchevel, France

René et Maxime Meilleur

Hameau de Saint Marcel, 159 Rte du Crey, 73440 Les Belleville, France

Le 1947 à Cheval Blanc

Le 1947 à Cheval Blanc Le, Rue du Jardin Alpin, 73120 Courchevel, France

Flocons de Sel

1775 Route du Leutaz, 74120 Megève, France

Le 1920

373 Chemin des Follières, 74120 Megève, France

Maison Benoît Vidal

Rue du Fornet, 73150 Val-d'Isère, France

Pied à Terre

34 Charlotte St, Fitzrovia, London W1T 2NH, UK

Sat Bains

Lenton Ln, Nottingham NG7 2SA, UK

Hakkasan Hanway Place

8 Hanway Pl, Fitzrovia, London W1T 1HD, UK

Holborn Dining Room

252 High Holborn, London WC1V 7EN, UK

Serious coffee & petit fours @daterrarestaurant in London
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Da Terra in London’s Bethnal Green brings chef Paulo Airaudo’s relaxed fine dining to East London. The delicious food cooked by head chef @Rafa cagali and his team takes inspiration from both Latin America and Italy in the form of a multi course tasting menu. .
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After visiting DiverXO in Madrid in May there was enough time for just one more meal. Not knowing the city very well I am glad to have friends like Carmen Yudice and François Leon to point me in the right direction, or in this case insist on taking me to this little treasure in the city. La Tasquita de Enfrente is a small local family restaurant that... More

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Lunch a few weeks ago preceding the OAD new to the list dinner at ⭐️ Zuberoa in the ancient village of Oiartzun near San Sebastián with the magnificent Margaret Lam, the beautiful Gareth Ward & Amelia Eiríksson, the ruggedly handsome and bearded Michael Price, the excellent Alejandro Alki & the stunning Stella Alikov and thanks to Marc Garcia... More

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Next stop (in May) after Etxebarri was in Madrid the following day to visit ⭐️⭐️⭐️ DiverXO for lunch.....a looooong lunch (in a very good way).
The chef, Dabiz Munoz, was just 34 when he was awarded his 3rd Michelin Star in 2014 which is even more impressive when you consider that he was only awarded his first star in 2010.
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Wild rice & Fonio
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Another visit to the fantastic ⭐️Ikoyi in London to try their new(ish) tasting menu format. Needless to say that it was of course fantastic with the usual vibrant flavours and interesting use of ingredients. .
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Michelin Guide - ⭐️ OAD list - 117 (2019)
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Just when I thought this food trip to Spain couldn’t possibly get any better...... Asador Etxebarri. Another lunch here that I will remember for ever. So lucky with the weather again, it was just a perfect way to end this leg of the trip before heading to Madrid. Steve Plotnicki you know how to throw a party and I can’t thank you enough for inviting... More

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Dinner last month at Casa Urola in San Sebastián with expert meat model (see video)and future wife Michael Price ?. Thanks to Steve Plotnicki for organising this little get together to precede the general drunkenness and debauchery that is the Opinionated About Dining (OAD) awards jolly.
At Casa Urola, chef Pablo Loureiro Rodil cooks dishes using... More

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Lunch a few weeks ago at Kaia Kaipe in Getaria which is the next best thing (or the same best thing depending on your personal preference) to Elkano which was closed that day as they were preparing to cook dinner for us at the OAD awards.
You know it has to be good when our table and the room are just packed full of chefs and industry pros including... More

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Dinner a few weeks ago at ⭐️ restaurant Amelia in San Sebastián. Finally I am catching up to the trip to San Sebastián last month for the annual OAD (Opinionated About Dining) awards. More on that later but I was happy for my first meal back in San Sebastián, literally straight off the plane, to be at Paulo Airaudo’s restaurant Amelia. I had... More

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