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Stock and Barrel (Dallas)

11th March 2018 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Decent brunch venue in Dallas

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: American

Address: 316 W Davis St, Dallas, TX 75208

Food Rating: 60%

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Chiltern Firehouse (Marylebone)

22nd July 2017 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Beautifully converted firestation to 5 star boutique hotel with elegant and charming interior with unique snacks and quality brunch / traditional dishes from Nuno Medes.

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: American

Address: 1 Chiltern Street, Marleybone, London W1U 7PA

Food Rating: 79%

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Blue Duck Tavern (Washington DC)

28th May 2017 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Reestaurant within the Hyatt Hotel of Washington DC and one of the very few Michelin starred venues of the city serving breakfast and brunch as at 2017

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: American

Address: 1201 24th St NW, Washington, DC 20037

Food Rating: 48%

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The Dabney (Washington DC)

27th May 2017 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Newly awarded Michelin starred venue to Washington DC as of 2017 serving food that is as fun as the layout and atmosphere inside

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: American

Address: 122 Blagden Alley NW, Washington, DC 20001

Food Rating: 82%

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North Pond (Chicago)

6th March 2017 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Park restaurant at the north end of Chicago overlooking the main lake within Lincoln Park offering modernised dishes

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: American

Address: 2610 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL 60614, USA

Food Rating: 66%

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Sixteen (Chicago)

5th March 2017 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Main dining room located on the 16th floor of one of Chicago's largest hotels with views of Lake Michigan, the Chicago river, and the Wrigley clock tower

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: American

Address: Trump International Hotel & Tower, 401 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

Food Rating: 67%

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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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Smith & Wollensky (West End)

7th May 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

High end meats and grills venue, bespoke to a handful of American cities and London, offering brilliantly done favourites 

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: American

Address: Adelphi Building, 1-11 John Adam Street London, WC2N 6HT

Food Rating: 75%

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Spuntino (Soho)

9th February 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

No reservation counter dining for 27 people, serving American-Italian comfort dishes designed for evening sociality and a casual setting 

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: American-Italian

Address: 61 Rupert St, London W1D 7PW

Food Rating: 64%

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The Big Easy (Covent Garden)

29th May 2015 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Popular, chain American diner, best suited for large parties and very casual meals with an obviously winning formula but distinctly a case of being: it is what it is for food 

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: American Diner

Address: 12 Maiden Lane, London WC2E 7NA

Food Rating: 39%

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  • Food Rating - 39%
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Summary

Great atmosphere.
Fun and casual.
Portion sizes meant value for money.

Service was stretched.

Restaurant Details

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: American Diner

Address: 12 Maiden Lane, London WC2E 7NA

Website: The Big Easy (Covent Garden)

Telephone: +44 20 3728 4888

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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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