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Brat (Shoreditch)

16th August 2019 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Newly awarded Michelin starred restaurant for 2019 guide from a wood-fired open kitchen

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: British Modern

Address: 4 Redchurch St, Hackney, London E1 6JL

Food Rating: 70%

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Endo at the Rotunda (Wood Lane)

24th July 2019 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

New (2019) restaurant within the old BBC Television Centre, Wood Lane serving authentic Japanese food

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Japanese

Address: 8th Floor, The Helios, Television Centre, 101 Wood Lane, London, W12 7FR

Food Rating: 88%

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Kama by Vineet (Knightsbridge)

30th June 2019 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

2019 opening by Vineet Bhatia serving tandoori food in Harrods' glamarous food court

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Indian

Address: The Restaurants - Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Rd, London SW1X 7XL

Food Rating: 65%

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The Flitch of Bacon (Little Dunmow)

28th June 2019 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Charming pub restaurant in a quiet village location of Essex serving simple and well done dishes

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: British Modern

Address: The St, Little Dunmow, Dunmow CM6 3HT

Food Rating: 82%

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Leroy (Shoreditch)

17th June 2019 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Reboot of Ellory, Hackney and newly awarded with a Michelin star for 2019 guide

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: British traditional

Address: 18 Phipp Street EC2A 4NU

Food Rating: 61%

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Hedone (Chiswick)

17th May 2019 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Firmly established Michelin starred restaurant in Chiswick, focussing on simplicity of ingredients

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Modern (Scandinavian Influences)

Address: 301-303 Chiswick High Road, London, W44HH

Food Rating: 82%

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Kerridge’s Bar and Grill (Embankment)

3rd January 2019 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Restaurant and rotisserie dining from Tom Kerridge set within the Corinthia hotel

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: British Modern

Address: Corinthia Hotel, N0.10 Northumberland Avenue, London WC2N 5AE

Food Rating: 69%

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Brigadiers (Bank)

18th October 2018 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Newly opened (as at Indian restaurant in the Corporation of London

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Indian

Address: 1-5 Bloomberg Arcade, London EC4N 8AR

Food Rating: 57%

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A Wong (Victoria)

13th October 2018 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Newly awarded Michelin starred Chinese restaurant (2018 guide) with pleasant outdoor terrace. Editor's note: promoted to 2 Michelin stars as of the 2021 Michelin guide

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Chinese

Address: 70 Wilton Rd, Pimlico, London SW1V 1DE

Food Rating: 86%

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JG Melon (New York)

3rd August 2018 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Quintessential New York Burger joint

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: American

Address: 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10021

Food Rating: 58%

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Summary

Atmosphere
Quirky
Original

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Restaurant Details

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: American

Address: 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10021

Website: JG Melon (New York)

Telephone: +1 (212) 744-0585

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Row on 5 (Mayfair)

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Frantzén (Stockholm)

6th June 2025

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The Garden at The Corinthia Hotel (Westminster)

11th April 2026

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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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