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🌹 𝗔 𝘁𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻
🍛ロンドンで味わう、ムンバイ風の朝ご飯
…𝘥𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘸 · 詳細は⤵︎

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📍┆Dishoom
🇬🇧┆Multiple Locations
👩🏻‍🍳┆Bombay Comfort Food · ムンバイ料理
🏷┆@dishoom #dishoom
💰┆£15~£20🌞
👣┆Casual · カジュアル
📅┆Book Online, Walk-In · オンライン予約
✍️┆Food: 𝖤𝗑𝖼𝖾𝗅𝗅𝖾𝗇𝗍 · Vibe: 𝖡𝗂𝗀 𝖡𝗈𝗑 · Price: £££

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There’s something magical about starting the day at @dishoom🪄

The star is, of course, their 𝗡𝗮𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗹𝘀 - each one baked fresh by hand in the tandoor, then layered with cream cheese, tomato-chilli jam and fresh coriander, and wrapped around your choice of filling (I always opt for the 𝗦𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 & 𝗘𝗴𝗴 𝗡𝗮𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗹)🫓

Another must-try is the 𝗞𝗲𝗷𝗿𝗶𝘄𝗮𝗹 - two fried eggs on chilli cheese toast🌶️ A modern classic from Mumbai’s Willingdon Club, and a complete flavour bomb💣

To drink, I can’t resist their bottomless 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶 - sweet, spiced, warming, and made the traditional way🫖 For something more filling, the 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶 with yoghurt, banana, mango and oats is another favourite🍌

I usually visit their 𝗞𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗼𝗻 branch; online bookings are available, but for weekday breakfasts, you can usually just walk in🍴 Perfect if you’re craving a cosy, indulgent start to the day🤭

・🍳Sausage & Egg Naan Roll (£13.20)
・🍞Kejriwal (£12.20)
・🍌Breakfast Lassi (£6.90)
・☕️House Chai (£4.70)

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ロンドンへ里帰りする度に必ず訪れる「Dishoom（ディシューム）」のブレックファスト🧚

看板メニューの「Naan Roll（ナンロール）」はタンドールで一枚ずつ丁寧に焼いたナンに、クリームチーズ・トマトチリジャム・パクチーを重ね、卵などを包み込んだ絶品💯 個人的には「Sausage & Egg Naan Roll（ソーセージと卵版）」がオススメです👑

もう一つ外せないのが「Kejriwal（ケジリワル）」🍳 チーズトーストの上に目玉焼きと唐辛子を乗せた、ムンバイ発のモダンクラシック🌶️ 一度食べたら病みつきになる濃厚な味わいです🥰

ドリンクは甘くスパイスが効いている、おかわり無料の「House Chai（ハウスチャイ）」がマストオーダー🔥 普段はKensington店に行きますが、平日朝なら予約なしでも入れることが多いです🫶

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#tokyohalfie_london #tokyohalfie_ロンドン Less

🧀𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻
🔥ロンドンで出会った、本格的なバスクチーズケーキ
…𝘥𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘸 · 詳細は⤵︎

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📍┆La Maritxu
🇬🇧┆Soho & Paddington, London
👩🏻‍🍳┆Basque Cheesecake · バスクチーズケーキ専門店
🏷┆@lamaritxulondon #lamaritxu #lamaritxulondon
💰┆Classic Slice (£6) · Tiramisu Slice (£6.5)
👣┆Casual, Takeout · カジュアル, テイクアウト
📅┆Walk-In Only · 予約不可
✍️┆Food: 𝖤𝗑𝖼𝖾𝗉𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇𝖺𝗅 · Vibe: 𝖢𝗈𝗌𝗒 · Price: £££

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There’s something irresistibly comforting about a perfect 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗸𝗲 - creamy, caramelised, and just a little nostalgic🥰

We first stumbled upon @lamaritxulondon at the Fine Food Market in @dukeofyorksquare (curated by @partridgesfoods) and have been obsessed ever since🍰

Founded by three Basque sisters - Maria, Almudena, and Lucia - 𝗟𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘅𝘂 is a heartfelt tribute to their roots in San Sebastián, where this iconic cheesecake was born🇪🇸 The name itself combines “Maria” with the affectionate Basque suffix “-txu”, symbolising warmth and familiarity (pronounced like “chew” - though you’ll never need to with their silky-smooth cheesecake)💛

Each cake is baked in-store with the finest ingredients and, most importantly, love🫶🏼 Whether you pick up a slice or take home a whole cake, every bite feels like a little trip to the Basque Country☀️

We tried both the original 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲 and the limited-edition 𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘂 𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲 - each beautifully balanced and absolutely divine💯 The perfect treat for a cosy afternoon in London🫖

You can find them at Connaught Village or Kingly Court, or catch them at weekend markets - but be warned: once you’ve tried it, there’s no going back🙈

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バスクチーズケーキ好きにはたまらない、ロンドンの「La Maritxu（ラ・マリチュ）」🫶

初めて出会ったのは、チェルシーの Duke of York Square で開催されているオープンエアマーケット🎪

お店を手がけるのは、バスク出身の3姉妹👯‍♀️ サン・セバスチャンの伝統的なレシピをもとに、毎日店内で一つ一つ丁寧に焼き上げています❤️‍🔥

今回は、定番の「オリジナル」と限定フレーバーの「ティラミス」を頂きました☕️ どちらも濃厚でとろける口どけ、バランスの取れた味わいが絶品💞 ロンドンを訪れる際には必ず立ち寄りたいお店です🤭

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#tokyohalfie_london #tokyohalfie_ロンドン #basquecheesecake Less

🇮🇷𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗹𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀, 𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻
🔥伝統的なペルシャ料理をロンドンで再構築
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📍┆Berenjak
🇬🇧┆Soho & Borough, London
👩🏻‍🍳┆Iranian · イラン料理
🏷┆@berenjaklondon #berenjak #berenjaklondon
💰┆£40~£50
👣┆Casual · カジュアル
📅┆Book Online · オンライン予約
✍️┆Food: 𝖤𝗑𝖼𝖾𝗉𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇𝖺𝗅 · Vibe: 𝖢𝗈𝗌𝗒 · Price: £££

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At 𝗕𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗮𝗸, inspired by the hole-in-the-wall kababis of Iran, every dish feels both familiar and reimagined - smoky, vibrant, and full of heart❤️‍🔥

We started with 𝘁𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗻, a clay tanoor-baked sourdough, which paired perfectly with dips like the refreshing yogurt-based 𝗺𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗼 𝗸𝗵𝗶𝗮𝗿 and the smokey 𝗸𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗸 𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗷𝗼𝗼𝗻 with coal-cooked aubergine🥒

From the grill, the 𝗸𝗼𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗵 𝗸𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗯 stood out - minced lamb shoulder seasoned with onions and black pepper🍖 The 𝗷𝘂𝗷𝗲𝗵 𝗸𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗯, marinated in saffron, lemon, and yoghurt, was equally bright and flavourful🍋

The original Soho outpost is intimate - walk-ins are limited and queues often form before opening, but it is worth the wait⏳ For a little more breathing room, the Borough location offers the same soulful Persian cooking in a slightly larger space🪑

① 🐏Koobideh Kabab (£21): minced lamb
　　　shoulder, onions, black pepper
② 🐓Jujeh Kabab (£22): boneless chicken,
　　　saffron, lemon, yoghurt, tomato

③ 🥨Taftoon (£4.5): clay tanoor-baked sourdough
　　　seeded flatbread
　 🥛Mast o Khiar (£8.5): strained yoghurt,
　　　cucumber, mint, green raisins
　 🍆Kasha e Bademjoon (£9.5): coal-cooked
　　　aubergine, whey, walnuts, dried mint, onions

④ 🌿Shirazi Salad (£7): cucumber, tomato, mint
⑤ 🥘Ghormeh Sabzi (£26): lamb stew
　　　with kidney beans, dried lime, mixed herbs

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ロンドンの人気ペルシャ料理店「Berenjak（ベレンジャック）」では、イランの小さなケバブ屋に着想を得た、日本では珍しいジャンルが楽しめます🐪 タンドールで焼き、ほんのり酸味のある “Taftoon（タフトゥーン）” は、さっぱりとしたヨーグルトとキュウリのディップやスモーキーな炭焼き茄子のペーストと相性抜群🥒 ジューシーな “Koobideh（クービデ）” やサフラン香る ”Jujeh（ジュージェ）” など、炭火焼きの香ばしさがたまらない品々が揃っています🔥

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#tokyohalfie_london #tokyohalfie_ロンドン Less

🎈𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗮 𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹, 𝗧𝗼𝗸𝘆𝗼
🧪期間限定、五感で楽しむシカゴ発の三つ星体験
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📍┆Alinea at Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo
👩🏻‍🍳┆New American · モダンアメリカ料理
🏷┆@alinearestaurant x @mo_tokyo #alinea
　　 @thealineagroup @grant_achatz
💰┆Collaboration Dinner (¥75,000 / person)
👣┆Limited Residency · 期間限定 (~10/26)
📅┆Book Online · オンライン予約
✍️┆Food: 𝖢𝗋𝖾𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗏𝖾 · Vibe: 𝖳𝗁𝖾𝖺𝗍𝗋𝗂𝖼𝖺𝗅 · Price: ¥¥¥¥¥

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For a limited time only, 𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗮 - the acclaimed three-@michelinguide-starred icon from Chicago - has taken over Signature at @mo_tokyko, running until October 26🇺🇸

In celebration of both Alinea’s and 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹, 𝗧𝗼𝗸𝘆𝗼’s 20th anniversaries, the legendary Chef @grant_achatz brings his avant-garde vision and theatrical menu to Tokyo🎨

The playful “𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗴𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝘁 𝗗𝗼𝗴”, reimagined as a jelly with pickle, chilli, tomato, and neon relish🌭 The interactive “𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗶𝗲” featured painting sauces directly onto the table🧑‍🎨 And the whimsical helium-filled “𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗻” dessert offered tastes of green apple🍏

The flavours were as bold and daring as the performances themselves, yet the creativity and storytelling behind each course made for an unforgettable experience - a rare glimpse into one of the world’s most innovative culinary minds🌟

①, ② 🎈Balloon: Green Apple, Helium
③, ④ 🥧American Apple Pie
⑤ 🌭Chicago Style Hot Dog
⑥ 🥜Peanut Butter & Jelly, Shine Muscat
⑦, ⑧ 🦀King Crab, Osmanthus Vapour
⑨, ⑩ 🐟Char Charred

⑪, ⑫ 🍆Auberdines
⑬ 🍜Ramen Egg
⑭ 🦈Regiis Ova Osetra Caviar
⑮, ⑯ 🦆Fear Factor: Duck Leg, Umeboshi
⑰ 🥔Hot Potato, Cold Potato
⑱, ⑲ 🥩Akaushi Kumamoto Beef au Poivre
⑳ 💣Black Truffle Explosion

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マンダリンオリエンタル東京にて10/26まで開催中の「Alinea（アリネア）」開業20周年コラボレーションイベント🎭 業界のレジェンドGrant Achatz（グラント・アケッツ）シェフが手掛ける革新的なコースはゼリー状で表現された「Chicago Style Hot Dog」からスタート🪄 その他テーブルに直接ソースを描く「American Apple Pie」やヘリウム入りで遊び心溢れるの「Balloon」など、唯一無二なラインナップを楽しみました🌈

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🍝𝗦𝗶𝗹𝗸𝘆 𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶 𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗮 𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮
🇮🇹イタリア・ボローニャの極上トルテッリーニ
…𝘥𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘸 · 詳細は⤵︎

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📍┆Antica Osteria del Mirasole
🗺️┆Bologna (Italy) · イタリア
👩🏻‍🍳┆Italian (Emilia-Romagna) · イタリアン
🏷┆@osteriamirasole #osteriamirasole
💰┆€50~€100 / person🌞
🚉┆San Giovanni In Persiceto🚶🏽‍♀️11min
👣┆Casual · カジュアル
📅┆Book Online · オンライン予約
✍️┆Food: 𝖤𝗑𝖼𝖾𝗉𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇𝖺𝗅 · Vibe: 𝖢𝗁𝖺𝗋𝗆𝗂𝗇𝗀 · Price: €€€

✼••┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ 𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗛 ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈••✼

The best meal of our Italy trip was at the family-run 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗢𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗠𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗲, located in San Giovanni in Persiceto, Bologna🏡 A charming, family-run osteria in the heart of Emilia-Romagna, it radiates warmth and hospitality, making you feel instantly at home🫶

The highlight was their signature 𝗧𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶 𝗠𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗲 with milk cream🥛 Made from fresh, locally sourced milk from their own dairy farm and naturally separated for a sweet, silky texture, it perfectly envelopes the delicate tortellini🐄

Desserts are equally extraordinary, from the 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼, a luscious crème caramel inspired by Bolognese “latte in piedi,” to the 𝗚𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗶 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮 𝗮𝗹𝗹’𝗔𝗰𝗲𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗼 (gelato with aged balsamic vinegar) and Tiramisu, each crafted with fresh milk and cheese from their own cows🧀

①, ② 👑Tortellini Mirasole (€30)
③ 🐓Noodles with Chicken Giblets (€28)
④ 🍅Spaghetti with Three Tomatoes (€19)
⑤ 🍖Salami from Emilia & Giardiniera (€40)
⑥ 🦴Calf Marrow (€22)
⑦ 🥩Florentine Steak (€120 / 500g)
⑧ 🍆Eggplant Parmigiana (€25)
⑨ 🍞Coperto (€4)
⑩ 🍨Gelato with Balsamic Vinegar (€10)
　 ☕️Tiramisu (€8)
⑪ 🍮Caramel Milk Custard (€10)
⑫, ⑬ 🏠Exteriors
⑭, ⑮ 🪑Interiors

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イタリア旅行で一番印象に残ったのは、ボローニャ郊外にある家族経営の「Antica Osteria del Mirasole」🏡 自家牧場の新鮮な牛乳を使ったミルククリームで包まれた看板料理 “Tortellini Mirasole” は、サラっとした滑らかな食感で一口ごとに繊細な味わいが口に広がります🐮 デザートも格別で、全て自家製の牛乳とチーズを使用🍨 牛乳を数時間かけてじっくり煮詰めるなど、手間を惜しまない調理に感動しました🥹

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Taberna San Mamés - Madrid (Spain)

Tripe is a versatile ingredient used in many cuisines. In Brazil for instance, one of my favorite recipes is dobradinha, a rich tripe stew made with tripe and beans that comes from our Portuguese heritage. But many countries have their own take and make tripe the centerpiece of a local specialty.

Madrid’s stewed tripe dish, Callos a la Madrileña, takes things to the next level. It is slowly cooked for hours in a mix of onion, garlic, paprika and other spices that go along with the likes of chorizo, morcilla and potentially other fatty meats for added richness.

My first time trying it was at Taberna San Mamés, a casual family-run restaurant in the Spanish capital. It was packed with flavor and collagen, with a thick and rich broth and a delicate smoky touch.

It was the type of dish that instantly made me imagine how good it would taste the following day, instigating me to try it at home just to leave it overnight in the fridge.

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La Casa de Abuelo - Madrid (Spain)

When travelling abroad, there are some clear signs on where not to stop for lunch. Avoiding places in touristy areas and with neighboring restaurants with hosts inviting guests inside with big menus on display is a good rule of thumb, for example.

But there are exceptions to every rule, and @lacasadelabuelo is certainly one of them. Located near Puerta del Sol, the historic tavern is well deserving of its fame for the signature and viral Gambas al Ajillo.

The sizzling shrimps are served in a ceramic pan that resembles an olive oil bath tub, with tons of garlic and a few chillies. It is addictive and very tasty, being a perfect place to step away from the crowds and the heat when touristing through the city center.

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Sacha - Madrid (Spain)

@sacha_restaurante resembles a classic bistro, with white tablecloths and a simple but very inviting dining room. The charismatic chef Sacha Hormaechea, who is a host like no other and circles around the tables to ensure everyone is having a good time, serves Spanish classics with his own authorial twists.

It is often said that this is the restaurant where all chefs like to go. And it is easy to understand why once you first bite into well-executed steak tartare.

Other hits included the crab “false lasagna” and their world famous tortilla vaga. The first one resembled a creamy spider crab ravioli, while the latter was nothing more than an egg and potato tortilla with morcilla sausage and piparra peppers. Simplicity at its finest, with the egg yolk still runny.

The final dish of the day, served tableside by Sacha himself, was a platter of bite-sized pieces of pig`s ear. It was crunchy, gelatinous and with a strong caramelized flavour on the edges.

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Sala de Despiece - Madrid (Spain)

@saladedespiece is a bit tricky to describe. I think the best classification for it is a modern tapas bar. The vibe is young and lively, with communal tables in an ambiance that reminds you of a mix between a food market and a butcher shop.

The experimental food served here, with many dishes being finished tableside, puts ingredients at the center stage.

The deep fried artichoke with caviar and avocado cream combines sweet and brinny notes into one memorable bite. Other standouts were the pancetta filled with a cured egg yolk and foie and the chuleton, thin slices of beef rolled with a tomato and a truffled paste.

But besides the food in itself, the whole concept behind it is what truly makes a meal at Sala de Despiece so special. The interactive dining, with clients engaged in the presentation of many courses, the sharable aspect of most items and the high level of creativity surrounding it all made me rejoice and truly appreciate my time inside those industrial-like walls.

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Desde 1911 - Madrid (Spain)

@desde_1911 is one of the ultimate destinations for upscale dining in Madrid. Founded by a seafood distributor family, the beautifully decorated restaurant offers a concise menu of pre-selected dishes for guests to choose from, providing a change of pace from the tasting-menu centered approach from its peers.

The service here is extremely thoughtful and hospitable, standing out a difference maker for the place as a whole. Just like the exclusive ingredients used and the legendary cheese and dessert trolleys that must end any meal here.

The food is also an ode to the ocean and those who live off of it, demonstrating the best of what the country has to offer. But innovation is just as much present here as tradition, and the refined cooking methods utilized are bold and bled Spanish cooking with elements from Nordic, French and other cuisines.

The end results are elegant and beautiful seafood courses, one after the other, that makes any customer fall in love a little bit more with the sea and the stories behind it after each bite.

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