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- Neil A. Chef added a new meal Dinner at Indian Accent at Indian Accent
Lunch earlier this week at the London outpost of Indian Accent. For refined and progressive Indian cuisine in London, this is at the top of the pile.
“Chef Manish Mehrotra reinterprets traditional Indian dishes with an openness towards global techniques and influences.”
With the 6 course lunch at £45 it is also great value.
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- Neil A. Chef added a new meal Dinner at Wilderness at The Wilderness
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PEAR - LINGONBERRY - BRIE
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My next stop was a quick hop on the train up to @thewildernessrestaurant in Birmingham’s Jewellery quarter which has been on my radar for a while. Chef proprietor @alexanderclaridge describes his business thus, “Exceptional produce cooked simply, supported by the very best talent in drinks alongside... More
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PEAR - LINGONBERRY - BRIE
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My next stop was a quick hop on the train up to @thewildernessrestaurant in Birmingham’s Jewellery quarter which has been on my radar for a while. Chef proprietor @alexanderclaridge describes his business thus, “Exceptional produce cooked simply, supported by the very best talent in drinks alongside a classic rock and roll soundtrack”.
I won’t argue with any of that, the food was delicious, the wine and service very good as well.
Worth a look when you’re in Birmingham.
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Michelin Guide - 🍽
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- Neil A. Chef added a new meal Dinner at Core at Core by Clare Smyth
Pear and verbena
poire Williams sorbet
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Core apple
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Petit fours
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Lunch before Christmas at ⭐️⭐️⭐️ (then ⭐️⭐️) Core. This was my second visit since dining there in 2017 not long after they first opened. We went for the classics menu so I instantly recognised dishes such as the lamb carrot, the potato and the Core ‘apple’.... More
Pear and verbena
poire Williams sorbet
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Core apple
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Petit fours
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Lunch before Christmas at ⭐️⭐️⭐️ (then ⭐️⭐️) Core. This was my second visit since dining there in 2017 not long after they first opened. We went for the classics menu so I instantly recognised dishes such as the lamb carrot, the potato and the Core ‘apple’. All very tasty and excellent service. They have since been garnered with a third Michelin star, which (IMO) is a bit of a push for a restaurant that is 81st on the OAD list. I certainly wouldn’t dissuade anyone from going as it is very nice indeed. But I would have said that they are still on the way to a third star. To be honest I would say the same of all of London’s three stars apart from Restaurant Gordon Ramsey (ironically I guess).
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Michelin Guide - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
OAD - 81
W50Best - 66 (2019)
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- Neil A. Chef added a new meal Dinner at The Angel at Hetton at The Angel at Hetton
Yeast parfait, salted caramel, malt styrofoam, biskélia aero & pearl barley
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After Belgium it was another quick flight up to Manchester and a train and a bus later I was sitting down and enjoying the amazing hospitality at ⭐️ (solid ⭐️⭐️IMO) @angelathetton .
@michaelwignall_ ‘s sublime cooking together with @kaye.turton... More
Yeast parfait, salted caramel, malt styrofoam, biskélia aero & pearl barley
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After Belgium it was another quick flight up to Manchester and a train and a bus later I was sitting down and enjoying the amazing hospitality at ⭐️ (solid ⭐️⭐️IMO) @angelathetton .
@michaelwignall_ ‘s sublime cooking together with @kaye.turton ‘s seemingly infinite wine knowledge and friendly relaxed service style make for the kind of restaurant that I will always head back to again and again.
They have taken Covid in their stride and adapted the space very well. Sanitizer is there in the small lobby and again at the table you get an ingenious little sanitizer spritzer to continue with throughout the meal. There are discreet Perspex dividers between tables where appropriate and all staff were wearing masks, including Michael (you’d be surprised at the number of restaurants that I’ve been to recently where all the staff are wearing masks but for some reason the chef feels that he or she is exempt) who kept his distance when popping out for a chat. Kaye who I have always found to be extremely engaging when she presents the wines had even written up tasting notes to go along with each wine rather than spending time at the table, and each glass was poured away from the table as well. Thinking about it now, it’s probably the safest I’ve felt in a restaurant since the pandemic began. As I said, the cooking is sublime and you can tell the amount of work Michael and his team put in to perfecting each plate, because they are perfect. If it doesn’t get a second star in the next guide Michelin I would be very surprised. Although, you never know with the GM 🤷🏼♂️ Luxurious cottages are available acrosss the road which I stayed in last time I visited and they also provide you with a map of all the local walking you can enjoy.
The perfect place for a weekend break. Very highly recommended & one of my favourite restaurants in the UK.
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Michelin Guide - ⭐️
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- Neil A. Chef added a new meal Dinner at De Superette at De Superette
Dessert
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The next day after Chambre Séparée I went to check out @kobedesramaults casual pizza joint @de.superette De Superette and wasn’t disappointed. Some excellent small plates before the very well made pizza. If you are into your natural wines then you’ll also be in heaven here. Recommended for a casual lunch if you’re... More
Dessert
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The next day after Chambre Séparée I went to check out @kobedesramaults casual pizza joint @de.superette De Superette and wasn’t disappointed. Some excellent small plates before the very well made pizza. If you are into your natural wines then you’ll also be in heaven here. Recommended for a casual lunch if you’re in Ghent.
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Michelin Guide -
OAD - 187 (Gourmet Casual List)
W50Best -
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- Neil A. Chef added a new meal Dinner at Chambre Séparée at Chambre Separee
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Satsuma, timut pepper.
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Kaki
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Mignardises.
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Saint-Félicien cheese.
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Sadly most likely my last visit to @chambreseparee in Ghent before it closes for good as was always the plan. It was as good as ever and I can’t wait to see what @kobedesramaults has planned for the future. I’ll be the first one in line to eat his food... More
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Satsuma, timut pepper.
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Kaki
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Mignardises.
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Saint-Félicien cheese.
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Sadly most likely my last visit to @chambreseparee in Ghent before it closes for good as was always the plan. It was as good as ever and I can’t wait to see what @kobedesramaults has planned for the future. I’ll be the first one in line to eat his food again.
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Michelin Guide - ⭐️
OAD - 20
W50Best - 111
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- Neil A. Chef added a new meal Dinner at XR London at XR London
Hidden Sweet Pleasure
Moscato D'Asti 2018, T. Gianolio, Piedmont, Italy
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Next stop after Mirazur was a quick one in London on the way to Belgium. I just had one night so decided to try somewhere that I hadn’t been to before. I ended up having a very nice dinner at @xier.london where chef @chefcarloscotto cooks a very accomplished... More
Hidden Sweet Pleasure
Moscato D'Asti 2018, T. Gianolio, Piedmont, Italy
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Next stop after Mirazur was a quick one in London on the way to Belgium. I just had one night so decided to try somewhere that I hadn’t been to before. I ended up having a very nice dinner at @xier.london where chef @chefcarloscotto cooks a very accomplished tasting menu of modern European cuisine. Definitely worth checking out and I’d be interested to see how this restaurant progresses. The cocktail pairing was also very interesting and indeed tasty.
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Michelin Guide - 🍽
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‘Nigiri - Tokyo’
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An incredible lunch at ⭐️⭐️ @therabyhunt up near Darlington. This really was one of the best meals I can remember having over the past 18 months. With incredible small bites at the start of the meal all amazingly being perfect in my opinion, I was sure there was no way that this level could be kept up throughout... More
‘Nigiri - Tokyo’
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An incredible lunch at ⭐️⭐️ @therabyhunt up near Darlington. This really was one of the best meals I can remember having over the past 18 months. With incredible small bites at the start of the meal all amazingly being perfect in my opinion, I was sure there was no way that this level could be kept up throughout the meal but it was. Every dish was flawless. Dishes inspired by chef patron James Close’s travels. An idea is born and over time him and his team hone and craft that idea, focusing and focusing down until they achieve the perfect nigiri or crab tart or tempura langoustine. Just outstanding stuff. My only small gripe was no cheese course but as pastry chef and partner Maria Close @theguseva explained, James keeps adding dishes to the menu and some guests were being unable to finish the incredible desserts so
they were afraid that adding a cheese trolley would just compound the problem. I disagree as I had no problem cleaning every plate so I think some cheese or even a composed cheese course would be a great addition to what I honestly thought was a ⭐️⭐️⭐️ meal. You might think it's a mission to get up to the restaurant but it really isn't. 2.5 hours on the train from London and a short taxi ride and you're there. We were lucky to dine on a Friday lunch when the main restaurant is closed and the team just focus on the guests at the kitchen counter. Just three of us this time so we felt very well looked after. Highly recommended and I cannot wait to get back up there soon.
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Michelin Guide - ⭐️⭐️
OAD - ‘recommended’
W50B -
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- Neil A. Chef added a new meal Dinner at XR London at XR London
British Beef & British Wood
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Next stop after Mirazur was a quick one in London on the way to Belgium. I just had one night so decided to try somewhere that I hadn’t been to before. I ended up having a very nice dinner at @xier.london where chef @chefcarloscotto cooks a very accomplished tasting menu of modern European cuisine.... More
British Beef & British Wood
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Next stop after Mirazur was a quick one in London on the way to Belgium. I just had one night so decided to try somewhere that I hadn’t been to before. I ended up having a very nice dinner at @xier.london where chef @chefcarloscotto cooks a very accomplished tasting menu of modern European cuisine. Definitely worth checking out and I’d be interested to see how this restaurant progresses. The cocktail pairing was also very interesting and indeed tasty.
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Michelin Guide - 🍽
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- Neil A. Chef added a new meal Dinner at Mauro Colagreco, Restaurant Mirazur at Mirazur
Sweets to finish the meal
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My next stop on the tour was a quick hop over the channel to France for another visit to World’s 50 Best Restaurants current #1 and 3⭐️ Michelin Mirazur in Menton. I have eaten here a few times but this was my first visit since it was awarded the W50B top spot.
I have to say that in my opinion, and this is... More
Sweets to finish the meal
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My next stop on the tour was a quick hop over the channel to France for another visit to World’s 50 Best Restaurants current #1 and 3⭐️ Michelin Mirazur in Menton. I have eaten here a few times but this was my first visit since it was awarded the W50B top spot.
I have to say that in my opinion, and this is very much just my opinion, I think that the popularity garnered since being awarded the W50B top spot has damaged the diner’s experience. They seem to be really packing the customers in. I have never seen it as busy as I did this past visit. I know of course that if you have a never ending queue of customers then it makes sense to capitalise on that and increase covers and put your prices up. But for me, the experience was noticeably worse off and I left a little disappointed. There is a full review on my FB if you are interested in a more detailed description.
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Michelin Guide - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
OAD - 39
W50Best - 1
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