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- Neil A. Chef added a new meal Dinner at Hiša Franko at Hiša Franko
FOR CHEESE LOVERS
Selection of aged Tolmin cheeses from Valter's cellar
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Breakfast the next morning
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The last week of my month long restaurant hop around Europe was in Northern Italy but began with a trip to Slovenia’s first two ⭐️ Michelin restaurant, number 38 on the World’s 50 Best restaurants list and subject of an episode of the Netflix... More
FOR CHEESE LOVERS
Selection of aged Tolmin cheeses from Valter's cellar
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Breakfast the next morning
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The last week of my month long restaurant hop around Europe was in Northern Italy but began with a trip to Slovenia’s first two ⭐️ Michelin restaurant, number 38 on the World’s 50 Best restaurants list and subject of an episode of the Netflix show Chef’s Table back in 2016, or rather chef @anaros40 Ana Roš was the subject of the episode, @hisafranko , which is just a 20 minute drive across the Italian/Slovenian border.
Chef Ana Roš was also awarded the (slightly odd, a chef is a chef right?) World’s Best Female Chef title by the all knowing guys and girls at W50Best.
The food was excellent, using produce from within a few kilometres of the restaurant. But also interesting as the multi national kitchen brigade are all encouraged to bring their own influences to the menu so you have some very varied dishes with extreme identity to a country but using hyper local ingredients. The 11 course menu was really great and I found another sommelier that was trying to kill me with his double and sometimes triple pairings with each dish 🥴 (never complaining and Mirazur TAKE NOTE)
I stayed the night upstairs in one of their simple rooms and also had their breakfast the next morning. I guess I was expecting a lot more from the breakfast at a place like this. Something akin to the one at Faviken. Some used to say that the only reason to book a table for dinner at Faviken was because that’s the only way to have their breakfast.
Anyway, the breakfast was a disappointment but the dinner a triumph.
I recommend you visit Hisa Franko if you can.
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Michelin Guide - ⭐️⭐️
OAD - 25
W50Best - 38
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- Neil A. Chef added a new meal Dinner at Carters of Moseley at Carters of Moseley
Last bite to round off a superb meal.
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Next on this little stage of the tour where we were ping-ponging around the UK we were heading back up to Birmingham for another visit to ⭐️ @cartersofmoseley where @chefbradcarter is another chef who has been using his time during lockdown to really work on his menus and dishes. This... More
Last bite to round off a superb meal.
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Next on this little stage of the tour where we were ping-ponging around the UK we were heading back up to Birmingham for another visit to ⭐️ @cartersofmoseley where @chefbradcarter is another chef who has been using his time during lockdown to really work on his menus and dishes. This meal was really on another level from our last visit.
We were actually supposed to be eating at Ynyshir in Wales but unfortunately they had to unexpectedly close to quarantine for two weeks due to a positive case amongst the staff. I really felt for Gareth Ward as that must have been such a blow for him and his team. Brad and Gareth are good friends so it felt right to be eating at Carters if we couldn’t go to Ynyshir. They also have a similar style to their cooking which focuses on British produce presented in dishes often of a playful nature.
Brad has made a few small changes to the restaurant and added a kitchen table where we enjoyed our meal while having the best view of all the action.
This is a fantastic restaurant and I highly recommend you visit.
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Michelin Guide - ⭐️
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W50Best -
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- Neil A. Chef added a new meal Dinner at Davies and Brook at Davies and Brook
Desserts
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Our next stop in the UK was dinner at @daviesandbrook at the @claridgeshotel in that London.
This is a newish opening at the hotel by chef @danielhumm of @elevenmadisonpark in New York.
Very nice food with relaxed and warm service. In fact my dining companion @hayleyhazard1 liked... More
Desserts
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Our next stop in the UK was dinner at @daviesandbrook at the @claridgeshotel in that London.
This is a newish opening at the hotel by chef @danielhumm of @elevenmadisonpark in New York.
Very nice food with relaxed and warm service. In fact my dining companion @hayleyhazard1 liked it so much she went back a week later. Can’t wait to go back myself.
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Michelin Guide - ⭐️
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W50Best -
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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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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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