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- Neil A. Chef added a new meal Dinner at Coque at Coque
More happy memories of eating in Madrid in January at ⭐️⭐️ Coque. A culinary journey through 4 spaces, starting with snacks at the cocktail bar then through to the “bottle coliseum” where over 3000 varieties of wine are on display. Then we moved into the kitchen for some more treats before finally ending up in the main dining room. A thoroughly... More
More happy memories of eating in Madrid in January at ⭐️⭐️ Coque. A culinary journey through 4 spaces, starting with snacks at the cocktail bar then through to the “bottle coliseum” where over 3000 varieties of wine are on display. Then we moved into the kitchen for some more treats before finally ending up in the main dining room. A thoroughly theatrical experience, but one that is backed up by some stunning cookery. Definitely worth visiting when in Madrid. Less
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- Neil A. Chef added a new meal Dinner at Sacha Botilleria y Fogon at Sacha Botilleria y Fogon
One of the absolute highlights of my food tour was a lunch at Sacha in Madrid. An unassuming bistro in the Chamartin neighbourhood founded in 1972. Charismatic chef Sacha Hormaechea took over the reigns from his parents Carlos and Pitila and cooks uncomplicated traditional dishes with Catalan and Galician influences.
I have had many a 30 course tasting... More
One of the absolute highlights of my food tour was a lunch at Sacha in Madrid. An unassuming bistro in the Chamartin neighbourhood founded in 1972. Charismatic chef Sacha Hormaechea took over the reigns from his parents Carlos and Pitila and cooks uncomplicated traditional dishes with Catalan and Galician influences.
I have had many a 30 course tasting menu but I have to say that a lot of those pale into insignificance when comparing the food based simply on flavour.
Dishes such as the false sea urchin lasagne or the Suquet de Carabinero, prepared in front of you (see video) and then eaten using the head shell as a spoon, were an absolute revelation. But the dish that I remember most clearly, and that instantly went into my top 10 of the year, was a dessert that Sacha himself brought to the table. Placing it in front of us with a mischievous glint in his eye he refused to tell us what we were about to eat but urged us to tuck in quickly. The innocuous looking disks of golden brown sugaryness were in fact slices of veal brain and were without a doubt one of the most incredible desserts I have ever had. Anyway....go and eat there. That is all. Less
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- Neil A. Chef added a new meal Dinner at Sühring at Sühring
I get asked a lot about where to eat in Bangkok and you might be surprised that at the top of my recommendation list of places to eat in Thailand’s capital is a modern German restaurant. But @restaurant_suhring is my No 1 recommendation. I’ve been eating @thomas_suhring and @mathias_suhring ‘s food since they were... More
I get asked a lot about where to eat in Bangkok and you might be surprised that at the top of my recommendation list of places to eat in Thailand’s capital is a modern German restaurant. But @restaurant_suhring is my No 1 recommendation. I’ve been eating @thomas_suhring and @mathias_suhring ‘s food since they were cooking at Mezzaluna and was thrilled when they finally got their own place. With their unique take on the food they grew up eating and the meticulous, friendly & relaxed service of @mathieu.campion & team it is really of no surprise to me that they have quickly earned two Michelin stars. A third will surely come.
Continuing with my Top 40 (Top 80 available on my FB page link in bio) dishes of 2019 I wanted to give the top 10 a bit more of a spotlight as I think that these are all restaurants that deserve your attention. Some are already world famous and some lesser known, but without exception all are worth your time travelling to.
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Michelin Guide -⭐️⭐️
OAD - 3 (Asia top 100)
W50Best -45
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- Neil A. Chef added a new meal Dinner at Disfrutar Barcelona at Disfrutar
A Barcelona restaurant that has featured regularly on my annual best dishes list is @disfrutarbcn I never had the chance to visit #elbulli but through the ingenious & inventive molecular cuisine of @eduardxatruch , @oriolcastroforns & Mateu Casañas I get a glorious glimpse of what it would have been like.... More
A Barcelona restaurant that has featured regularly on my annual best dishes list is @disfrutarbcn I never had the chance to visit #elbulli but through the ingenious & inventive molecular cuisine of @eduardxatruch , @oriolcastroforns & Mateu Casañas I get a glorious glimpse of what it would have been like. A firm favourite of mine when in Barcelona. Or Spain for that matter, I flew from Bilbao and back last month just to eat their food again. I’m addicted 🤷🏼♂️ Continuing with my Top 40 (Top 80 available on my FB page link in bio) dishes of 2019 I wanted to give the top 10 a bit more of a spotlight as I think that these are all restaurants that deserve your attention. Some are already world famous and some lesser known, but without exception all are worth your time travelling to.
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Michelin Guide -⭐️⭐️
OAD - 12
W50Best -9
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- Neil A. Chef added a new meal Dinner at Sala de Despiece at Sala de Despiece
Another happy memory of my visit to Madrid in January. This time to Sala de Despiece, a bustling walk-in only counter where they describe themselves as “a bar with a kitchen and a great tasting of raw materials”. I love eating at counters like this where you are given a handwritten menu of what they have that day. Most dishes are prepared or at... More
Another happy memory of my visit to Madrid in January. This time to Sala de Despiece, a bustling walk-in only counter where they describe themselves as “a bar with a kitchen and a great tasting of raw materials”. I love eating at counters like this where you are given a handwritten menu of what they have that day. Most dishes are prepared or at the very least finished in front of you. I really hope to go back their soon. Highly recommended. Less
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- Neil A. Chef added a new meal Dinner at Restaurante Sacha at Sacha Botilleria y Fogon
No 8: Suquet de Carabineros at Sacha in Madrid. Prepared at the table. Don’t forget to use the head shell as a spoon to finish up 🤤
Continuing with my Top 40 (Top 80 available on my FB page link in bio) dishes of 2019 I wanted to give the top 10 a bit more of a spotlight as I think that these are all restaurants that deserve your attention. Some... More
No 8: Suquet de Carabineros at Sacha in Madrid. Prepared at the table. Don’t forget to use the head shell as a spoon to finish up 🤤
Continuing with my Top 40 (Top 80 available on my FB page link in bio) dishes of 2019 I wanted to give the top 10 a bit more of a spotlight as I think that these are all restaurants that deserve your attention. Some are already world famous and some lesser known, but without exception all are worth your time travelling to.
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#achefabroad #itravelforfood #foodie #foodies #foodporn #foodpic #foodpics #finedining #michelindining #eats #instafoodie #michelinstar #oad #worlds50bestrestaurants #worlds50best #eater #iphonexsmax #michelinguide #foodlepro #influencer #oadtop100 #2019bestof #bestof2019 #sacharestaurant #carabineros #sachamadrid #madrideats Less
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- Neil A. Chef added a new meal Dinner at Casa Gerardo at Casa Gerardo
It was all about the superbly prepared seafood and traditional regional Asturian dishes back in January when I visited another gem on the Camino del Norte. ⭐️ Casa Gerardo, in Prendes, is 135 years old and the Moran father and son team cooking there now are the fourth and fifth generation of cooks to do so. There is a perfect symbiosis between the... More
It was all about the superbly prepared seafood and traditional regional Asturian dishes back in January when I visited another gem on the Camino del Norte. ⭐️ Casa Gerardo, in Prendes, is 135 years old and the Moran father and son team cooking there now are the fourth and fifth generation of cooks to do so. There is a perfect symbiosis between the traditional and the avant-garde here. Traditional dishes like fabada de Prendes (Asturian bean stew), hake with pilpil sauce and creamy rice pudding sit alongside more contemporary preparations. Dishes of Elvers and cocochas capture the season perfectly. I can’t wait to go back there and would highly recommend you to give it a try once they hopefully reopen. Less
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- Neil A. Chef added a new meal Dinner at JÖRO at Jöro
Continuing with my Top 40 (Top 80 available on my FB page link in bio) dishes of 2019 I wanted to give the top 10 a bit more of a spotlight as I think that these are all restaurants that deserve your attention. Some are already world famous and some lesser known, but without exception all are worth your time travelling to.
At No 10 @lukejfrench... More
Continuing with my Top 40 (Top 80 available on my FB page link in bio) dishes of 2019 I wanted to give the top 10 a bit more of a spotlight as I think that these are all restaurants that deserve your attention. Some are already world famous and some lesser known, but without exception all are worth your time travelling to.
At No 10 @lukejfrench and the team @restaurant_joro in Sheffield are doing some wonderful things and this dish of Celeriac with cep & Lincolnshire poacher really stood out for me. Get up to Sheffield, you won’t regret it 👍🏻
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Michelin Guide - a star coming soon I’m certain
OAD - 182
W50Best -
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- Neil A. Chef added a new meal Dinner at Real Balneario at Real Balneario de Salinas
While walking the Camino del Norte over Christmas and New Year I was incredibly lucky to have a few Spanish friends following my progress. They would regularly message me to say that I would be arriving in a particular town or village in a couple of days and recommending/insisting that I eat at a particular restaurant. Even booking them for me on occasion.... More
While walking the Camino del Norte over Christmas and New Year I was incredibly lucky to have a few Spanish friends following my progress. They would regularly message me to say that I would be arriving in a particular town or village in a couple of days and recommending/insisting that I eat at a particular restaurant. Even booking them for me on occasion. The Michelin guide, World’s 50 Best and OAD are all great resources (among many others) for hunting down great restaurants, but you can’t beat local knowledge. And that is why I ended up at ⭐️ Real Balneario, a beautiful restaurant on the beach in Salinas. As with most of the restaurants I visited in Asturias along the coast the emphasis was on seafood and traditional preparations. Cocochas of course with pilpil sauce, hake, local anchovies and goose barnacles were the highlights here. I went for dinner but I would recommend going for lunch to fully appreciate the view of the sea, which comes right up to your table if you are there at high tide. Less
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- Neil A. Chef added a new meal Dinner at La Salgar at La Salgar
Thinking back to happier times last year on the Camino de Santiago de Compostela and dinner at ⭐️ La Salgar in Gijon, Asturias. One thing about walking the coastal route of the Camino was the incredible food I came across almost every day. I enjoyed a tasting menu of traditional regional cuisine given a modern spin. Worth popping in to if you are... More
Thinking back to happier times last year on the Camino de Santiago de Compostela and dinner at ⭐️ La Salgar in Gijon, Asturias. One thing about walking the coastal route of the Camino was the incredible food I came across almost every day. I enjoyed a tasting menu of traditional regional cuisine given a modern spin. Worth popping in to if you are passing. Less