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Pea Porridge (Bury St Edmunds)

28th July 2022 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Independent and neighbourhood restaurant in Bury St Edmunds

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: British

Address: 28-29 Cannon St, Bury Saint Edmunds IP33 1JR

Food Rating: 77%

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Antico Martini (Venice)

6th May 2022 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Charming and historic restaurant in a mini courtyard area of Central Venice

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Italian

Address: Calle del Caffettier, 2007, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

Food Rating: 77%

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The Barn at Moor Hall (Aughton)

28th April 2022 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Casual dining option at Moor Hall by Mark Birchal

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: British

Address: Prescot Road, Aughton, Lancashire, L39 6RT

Food Rating: 73%

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Gazela (Porto)

17th June 2021 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Gorgeously discreet and cosy hot dog venue serving some of the best hot dogs possible

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Hot Dogs

Address: Rua de Entreparedes N 8 10, 4000-434 Porto, Portugal

Food Rating: 69%

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Osip (Bruton)

13th June 2021 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

New Michelin star addition to the 2021 Guide

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: British Modern

Address: 1 High St, Bruton BA10 0AB

Food Rating: 82%

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Allium at Askham Hall (Penrith)

7th December 2020 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Newly awarded Michelin starred restaurant (2020) a stone throw from the Lake District

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Modern British

Address: Askham, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2PF

Food Rating: 75%

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The Ninth (Fitzrovia)

11th September 2020 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Newly promoted Michelin starred restaurant (2017) with simple and effective dishes

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Address: 22 Charlotte St, London W1T 2NB

Food Rating: 80%

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The Hand and Flowers (Marlow)

6th August 2020 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

The UK's only 2 Michelin starred gastropub by Tom Kerridge in the charming town of Marlow - booking is now essential for 6 months in advance of weekend reservations

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: British Modern

Address: 126 West Street, Marlow, Buckinghamshire SL7 2BP

Food Rating: 80%

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Old Stamp House (Ambleside)

17th July 2020 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Newly promoted Michelin starred restaurant in the Lake District serving quality dishes

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Modern

Address: Old Stamp House, The, Church St, Ambleside LA22 0BU, UK

Food Rating: 77%

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Cottage in the Wood (Braithwaite)

16th July 2020 by Richard Bagnold

Restaurant with rooms tucked inside the hilltops of Whinlatter Forest

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Modern

Address: Magic Hill, Whinlatter Forest, Braithwaite, Near Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TW

Food Rating: 81%

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Summary

Quality food.
View and setting.
Value for money.

Surrounding signal.
Crammed room corridors.

Restaurant Details

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Modern

Address: Magic Hill, Whinlatter Forest, Braithwaite, Near Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TW

Website: Cottage in the Wood (Braithwaite)

Telephone: 017687 78409

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6th June 2025

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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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