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- Neil A. Chef added a new meal Dinner at Kresios at Krèsios
My next stop back was a quick trip to Southern Italy to revisit Kresios near Naples which has now, well deservedly, been awarded a second Michelin star since my last visit. The food which is playful in nature but ultimately delicious, was still great. My only little niggle was that I had the same identical menu 8 months earlier. I would have liked to... More
My next stop back was a quick trip to Southern Italy to revisit Kresios near Naples which has now, well deservedly, been awarded a second Michelin star since my last visit. The food which is playful in nature but ultimately delicious, was still great. My only little niggle was that I had the same identical menu 8 months earlier. I would have liked to see at least a couple of new dishes. But like I said, it’s very very good and certainly worth seeking out.
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Michelin Guide - ⭐️⭐️
OAD - 92
W50B -
Best Chef Awards -
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- Neil A. Chef added a new meal Dinner at LES OMBRES at Les Ombres
Lunch in November at the 100 day ‘pop-up’ collaboration between two of the world’s most influential and revered chefs, Alain Ducasse and Albert Adrià. Not perhaps a marriage that screams out ‘made in heaven’ in terms of collaborative styles. Odd, I think is the word that I would use to describe it. Having said that, I had a very enjoyable... More
Lunch in November at the 100 day ‘pop-up’ collaboration between two of the world’s most influential and revered chefs, Alain Ducasse and Albert Adrià. Not perhaps a marriage that screams out ‘made in heaven’ in terms of collaborative styles. Odd, I think is the word that I would use to describe it. Having said that, I had a very enjoyable lunch with great company but certainly not food that I would go rushing back for. And while the service was good, it was of course plainly evident that this was definitely a temp gig, and lacking the seamless ballet that you would expect from either of the chef’s own restaurants. I’ll copy in the below opinion from an unnamed but far more qualified source than myself. I feel his or her’s pain but am too cowardly to post such brutal words from my own mouth.
“This is the ideal place if you are a fan of sea cucumbers. Everybody else has to know that Mr Adrià and Mr Ducasse together are not nearly as good as they think they are. Ingredients here are cheap to low level, some dishes fall victims to curious technique. Our cabillaud for example had a mealy consistency. Nothing wrong with the fish, this was a byproduct of the technique. Considering the price of 380 Euros for a lunch, plus almost 200 Euros for some half empty glasses of rather warm Dom Perignon, the absence of products is disappointing. Service like in a brasserie by people who do their job, but not a tiny bit more.
During my visit on a Sunday evening, only five tables were occupied. When I enquired about the lack of clients, the Maitre D’ told me this was because the French want to go to work on Monday sober and fully rested. Why didn’t I think about it? All the country is famous for this attitude.
All in all it seemed to me that ADMO explores the topic of culinary stupidity: How much are people ready to pay for big names? How intimidated are reviewers going to be? How deep is the bottom of the barrel for sub-standard ingredients?”
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- Neil A. Chef added a new meal Dinner at Clown Bar at Clown Bar
Ormeaux / foie gras / consommé de cochon
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Homard bleu de Bretagne / lard de Colonnata
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Another visit back in November 22 to @leclownbar in Paris where I have to go now every time I’m in the city due to an addiction that I’ve developed to the incredible veal brain dish. Joint first on my annual best dishes list last year (joint with... More
Ormeaux / foie gras / consommé de cochon
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Homard bleu de Bretagne / lard de Colonnata
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Another visit back in November 22 to @leclownbar in Paris where I have to go now every time I’m in the city due to an addiction that I’ve developed to the incredible veal brain dish. Joint first on my annual best dishes list last year (joint with another veal brain dish 🤷🏼♂️). Anyone who asks me where to eat in Paris I always send them here for this plate 👌. It’s just sublime.
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Michelin Guide -
OAD - 55 (Casual list)
W50B -
Best Chef Awards -
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- Neil A. Chef added a new meal Dinner at Pavyllon au Pavillon Ledoyen at Alléno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen
VANILLA, COFFEE AND CHOCOLATE in a mellow tart
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THIN CRISPY POTATO LEAVES
salted peanuts praliné, vintage champagne jelly
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PUFFED MARACUJA
caramelized curdled milk
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MUSHROOM MARSHMALLOW SEASONED WITH CHOCOLATE AND SEA SALT, APRICOT TOUCHES
light meringue flavoured with hazelnut and mushroom extraction icecream
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My second visit, 5 years after my... More
VANILLA, COFFEE AND CHOCOLATE in a mellow tart
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THIN CRISPY POTATO LEAVES
salted peanuts praliné, vintage champagne jelly
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PUFFED MARACUJA
caramelized curdled milk
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MUSHROOM MARSHMALLOW SEASONED WITH CHOCOLATE AND SEA SALT, APRICOT TOUCHES
light meringue flavoured with hazelnut and mushroom extraction icecream
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My second visit, 5 years after my first, to ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Alléno in Paris. Certainly my priciest meal of last year as I decided to splash on the wines 🙄. But definitely worth while, exceptional food with dishes that were a lot more playful and interesting than I was expecting. Highly recommended
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Michelin Guide - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
OAD - 24 (Classical list)
W50B - 58
Best Chef Awards - 23
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- Neil A. Chef added a new meal Dinner at Table restaurant - Bruno Verjus at Table - Bruno Verjus
Another visit to another favourite, Table in Paris, by @bruno_verjus Highly recommended while in Paris
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Michelin Guide - ⭐️⭐️
OAD - 51
W50B - 77
Best Chef Awards - 60
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Another visit to another favourite, Table in Paris, by @bruno_verjus Highly recommended while in Paris
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Michelin Guide - ⭐️⭐️
OAD - 51
W50B - 77
Best Chef Awards - 60
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- Neil A. Chef added a new meal Dinner at Restaurant David Toutain at David Toutain
Hare - Onions Cacao
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Another stupendous meal back in November ‘21 at what has to be my favourite Parisian restaurant, ⭐️⭐️ @david_toutain . It was fun also accidentally stalking Rasmus Munk for a couple of days. He was at Arpege same day as me and then I walked into DT and there was Rasmus, Mikkel Steen Andersen & Lykke sitting... More
Hare - Onions Cacao
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Another stupendous meal back in November ‘21 at what has to be my favourite Parisian restaurant, ⭐️⭐️ @david_toutain . It was fun also accidentally stalking Rasmus Munk for a couple of days. He was at Arpege same day as me and then I walked into DT and there was Rasmus, Mikkel Steen Andersen & Lykke sitting across the dining room. I’m just very pleased that I have the same taste in restaurants as Rasmus ☺️
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Michelin Guide - ⭐️⭐️
OAD - 69
W50B -
Best Chef Awards -
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- Neil A. Chef added a new meal Dinner at Alchemilla at dummy restaurant
Apple, buttermilk, sorrel
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Ashcombe, Cow's milk (P)
Buttery - hazelnut - mushroom
Corra Linn, sheep & goat's milk (UP, V)
Smooth - nutty - sweet
Ashlynn, Goat's milk (UP, V)
Rich - lemon - earth
Tor, Goat's milk (UP, V)
Lemon - earth - pepper
Baron Bigod, Cow's milk (P)
Lactic - mushroom - vegetal
Golden Cenarth, Cow's milk (P, V)
langy... More
Apple, buttermilk, sorrel
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Ashcombe, Cow's milk (P)
Buttery - hazelnut - mushroom
Corra Linn, sheep & goat's milk (UP, V)
Smooth - nutty - sweet
Ashlynn, Goat's milk (UP, V)
Rich - lemon - earth
Tor, Goat's milk (UP, V)
Lemon - earth - pepper
Baron Bigod, Cow's milk (P)
Lactic - mushroom - vegetal
Golden Cenarth, Cow's milk (P, V)
langy - semi soft - malty
Cornish Kern, Cow's milk (P, V)
Smooth - nutty - caramel
Cheddar Gorge Vintage, Cows milk (UP, V)
Strong - punchy - robust
Blue Murder, Cows milk (P, V)
Salty - spicy - creamy
Colston Basset, Cow's milk (P. V)
Creamy.- rich - herbaceous
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Blackcurrant wood ice cream sandwich
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Toasted kombu, luchuensis vinegar, vanilla oil
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Next stop @alchemillarestaurant in Nottingham back in April last year. and this was a big day for me. This was mine and @hayhay_hailz first date. After being foodie besties for nearly 3 years, we decided it was time to upgrade, and I think we’ve both never been happier. There is a lot to be said for going out with and falling in love with one of your best mates. I highly recommend it. Those who have met her will know what I mean when I say that she is the best of us. Just the kindest soul you could ever wish to meet…….. but also a complete badass 💪🏻❤️. I’m a lucky boy.
Oh! The food at Alchemilla was super tasty. It’s a must visit restaurant in the UK for me 😬👌🏻
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Michelin Guide - ⭐️
OAD - ‘highly recommended’
W50B -
Best Chef Awards -
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- Neil A. Chef added a new meal Dinner at Alchemilla at dummy restaurant
Offal sausage, soured onion
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Pigeon, caramelised hay cream, pickled walnut
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Pigeon doughnut, mushroom koji lees
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Aged beef, part two
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Aged beef, part one
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Next stop @alchemillarestaurant in Nottingham back in April last year. and this was a big day for me. This was mine and @hayhay_hailz first date. After being... More
Offal sausage, soured onion
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Pigeon, caramelised hay cream, pickled walnut
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Pigeon doughnut, mushroom koji lees
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Aged beef, part two
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Aged beef, part one
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Next stop @alchemillarestaurant in Nottingham back in April last year. and this was a big day for me. This was mine and @hayhay_hailz first date. After being foodie besties for nearly 3 years, we decided it was time to upgrade, and I think we’ve both never been happier. There is a lot to be said for going out with and falling in love with one of your best mates. I highly recommend it. Those who have met her will know what I mean when I say that she is the best of us. Just the kindest soul you could ever wish to meet…….. but also a complete badass 💪🏻❤️. I’m a lucky boy.
Oh! The food at Alchemilla was super tasty. It’s a must visit restaurant in the UK for me 😬👌🏻
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Michelin Guide - ⭐️
OAD - ‘highly recommended’
W50B -
Best Chef Awards -
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- Neil A. Chef added a new meal Dinner at Restaurant Arpège at Arpège
I do try and keep things positive on my Instagram and leave any negative reviews only on my Facebook page, but this meal really wound me up.
“Dinner in November last year at ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Arpège……why did I feel like I had just had my pants pulled down? 😡
To give a little context for the uninitiated, this is a world famous three star... More
I do try and keep things positive on my Instagram and leave any negative reviews only on my Facebook page, but this meal really wound me up.
“Dinner in November last year at ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Arpège……why did I feel like I had just had my pants pulled down? 😡
To give a little context for the uninitiated, this is a world famous three star restaurant where the menu pictured costs €440 before you even think about ordering a glass of water. The standard of cooking, ingredients and service certainly did not come anywhere close to being deserved of the accolades listed below.”
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Michelin Guide - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
OAD - 23
W50B - 31
Best Chef Awards - 8
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- Neil A. Chef added a new meal Dinner at Osip Restaurant at Osip
Large black pig, blood sausage, STP miso
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Purple carrot, molé, macadamia nut
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Scallops, elderberry capers, reduced cider
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Dinner in rural Somerset at farm to fork restaurant @osiprestaurant a while ago. Much like Wild Shropshire, Osip focuses on cooking day to day using the best of what is delivered to their door that morning by the many... More
Large black pig, blood sausage, STP miso
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Purple carrot, molé, macadamia nut
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Scallops, elderberry capers, reduced cider
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Dinner in rural Somerset at farm to fork restaurant @osiprestaurant a while ago. Much like Wild Shropshire, Osip focuses on cooking day to day using the best of what is delivered to their door that morning by the many local suppliers and foragers as well as what they are cultivating themselves on their two plots of land nearby. Chef and excellently named Merlin Labron-Johnson @merlin_johnson cooks a delicious 9 course menu that really focuses on each product without unnecessary distractions. Worth checking out if you are in the area.
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Michelin Guide - ⭐️
OAD -
W50B -
Best Chef Awards -
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