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Identità Golose Restaurant Guide 2014

Identità Golose Restaurant Guide 2014

Yeah, that’s me! It’s 2014 and what better way to start the year with.. a restaurant guide?  A couple of months ago now, I flew to Milano for the launch of the 2014 edition of what has now established itself as a major publication in Italy for ‘ristoranti d’autore’ (in the country and abroad). For the first time published by Mondadori, the Identità Golose Guida ai Ristoranti d’Autore 2014 is in its 7th edition; the ‘numbers’ of the guide are…

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A meal at Alyn Williams at the Westbury, Mayfair

A meal at Alyn Williams at the Westbury, Mayfair

***this restaurant has since closed down*** A couple of weeks ago I had some VIPs visiting (very important parents) so after a weekend in Ockenden, a delightful dog friendly dinner at Dock Kitchen, I also treated them to a Mayfair night out, since I had been wanting to try Alyn Williams for a while.  The restaurant is part of the Westbury Hotel, a stone’s throw from Regent street and, sort of expected around here, has an ambience of understated elegance…

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A meal at Ockenden Manor, West Sussex

A meal at Ockenden Manor, West Sussex

A few months ago I won a Michelin Star dining experience through my bank.. oh yes, very nice indeed to get something back, isn’t it? The voucher was valid for over a year so I took my time deciding where to spend it. In London, I had either already visited some of the restaurants or I wasn’t really interested.. so I thought it would be lovely to spend a weekend in the countryside in a cosy hotel and enjoy a…

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A meal at Tom Aikens Restaurant, Chelsea

A meal at Tom Aikens Restaurant, Chelsea

***this restaurant has since closed down*** At this year’s Great British Menu Tom Aikens’ food looked amazing, and seeing his fellow chefs admire his dedication and his skills was impressive. When I had the pleasure to see Midsummer chef again and heard his stories about this year’s experience on GBM, I decided it was about time to try Tom’s food at his Michelin star Chelsea outpost.  Booked over a month in advance, suddenly the time had come. Tired and still…

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A meal at Hedone, Chiswick

A meal at Hedone, Chiswick

***this restaurant has since closed down*** I am on a roll. It seems I am visiting a Michelin starred restaurant a week at the moment, with terrible consequences for my waistline and my wallet. There is a reason, of course, which I am not able to share fully yet, however those brave enough to accompany me on those culinary trips are fully aware of. Valid reason, I assure you. Last week it was Hedone’s turn. Motivation to get on a…

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