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Ynyshir Restaurant & Rooms (Powys)

2nd June 2018 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Restaurant with rooms on the very central-west tip of Wales, serving quality dishes via a cohesive and happy team - a gem find. Promoted to 2 Michelin stars in the 2022 Guide.

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Creative (French influences)

Address: Ynyshir Restaurant and Rooms, Eglwys Fach, Machynlleth, Powys SY20 8TA

Food Rating: 92%

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Akelarre (San Sebastian)

5th October 2017 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Outstanding food in every way served at one of San Sebastian's 3 Michelin starred restaurants overlooking the Bay of Biscay

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Creative

Address: Padre Orkolaga Ibilbidea, 56, 20008 Donostia, Gipuzkoa

Food Rating: 93%

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The Greenhouse (Mayfair)

2nd September 2017 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

2 Michelin starred French restaurant, tucked away within a quiet Mews of Mayfair

Editor's note: closed June 2020 owing to the impact of COVID-19

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Creative (French influences)

Address: 27a Hay’s Mews, Mayfair, W1J 5NY

Food Rating: 90%

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Texture (Marylebone)

26th August 2017 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Scandanavian influenced dishes in a stylish and cosy Michelin starred restaurant - superb lunch value

Editor's note: closed May 2020 owing to the impact of COVID-19

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Creative (Scandinavian influences)

Address: 34 Portman Street, Marleybone, W1H 7BY

Food Rating: 75%

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Fraiche (Birkenhead)

3rd August 2017 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

This place is utterly special. Unique, home-like restaurant serving superb dishes in an appealing area of the Wirral

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Creative

Address: 11 Rose Mount, Birkenhead, Prenton CH43 5SG, UK

Food Rating: 93%

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Restaurant Sat Bains (Nottingham)

20th July 2017 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Creative dishes and menu format at long-standing 2 Michelin starred restaurant set in an obscure location (underneath a motorway bridge) but serving some delicate and fun food

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Creative

Address: Lenton Lane, Nottingham, NG7 2SA

Food Rating: 80%

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Alinea (Chicago)

4th March 2017 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Highest levels of inventiveness via modern cooking in three, separate dining areas. Upper quadrant of 3 Michelin starred venues providing an immaculate experience

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Modern

Address: 1723 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA

Food Rating: 96%

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21212 (Edinburgh)

21st January 2017 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Georgian townhouse restaurant with rooms set in Regent Gardens, 15 minute walk NE from Edinbugh centre - creative food

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Creative

Address: 3 Royal Terrace , Edinburgh EH7 5AB

Food Rating: 73%

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Peels at Hampton Manor (Birmingham)

11th November 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

19th Century country manor set in the leafy outskirts of Birmingham serving quality, modern dishes 

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Modern British

Address: Shadowbrook Ln, Hampton in Arden, Solihull B92 0DQ

Food Rating: 84%

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Céleste (Hyde Park)

7th October 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Regal restaurant set in one of London's finest Hotels

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Creative (French influences)

Address: The Lanesborough Hotel, Hyde Park Corner, London SW1X 7TA

Food Rating: 81%

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  • Food Rating - 81%
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Summary

Superb hospitality.
Picturesque setting.
Quality dishes.

None of note.

Restaurant Details

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Creative (French influences)

Address: The Lanesborough Hotel, Hyde Park Corner, London SW1X 7TA

Website: Céleste (Hyde Park)

Wine List: Click Here

Telephone: +44 20 7259 5599

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About Me

meMy hobby-turned-passion began to evolve during my assignments to London where I was fortunate enough to be able to explore all the Michelin starred restaurants in my spare time and as a result, I gradually built up a catalogue of all these venues.

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