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Smoke at Hampton Manor (Solihull)

20th October 2023 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

New venture from Masterchef Professionals winner 2019, Stuart Deeley, serving appealing dishes

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: British Modern

Address: Smoke at Hampton Manor, Shadowbrook Ln, Hampton in Arden, Solihull B92 0EN

Food Rating: 74%

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Sōlō by Tim Allen (Aughton)

22nd July 2023 by Richard Bagnold

New (solo) venture from Tim Allen gaining a Michelin star in 2023

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Modern British

Address: 17 Town Green Ln, Aughton, Ormskirk L39 6SE

Food Rating: 86%

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Grace & Savour (Hampton in Arden)

20th May 2023 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

New Michelin starred entry for the 2023 Guide and replacing Peels at Hampton Manor Hotel

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Modern British

Address: Hampton Manor, Shadowbrook Ln, Hampton in Arden, Solihull B92 0EN

Food Rating: 76%

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Restaurant Twenty Two (Cambridge)

10th May 2023 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Newly Michelin starred restaurant as of the 2023 Guide, set in a Victorian Townhouse on the outskirts of Cambridge

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Modern British

Address: 22 Chesterton Rd, Cambridge CB4 3AX

Food Rating: 71%

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Carters of Moseley (Birmingham)

16th October 2022 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Innovative cooking yielding some high pleasure moments with a healthy twist

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Modern

Address: 2c St Mary's Row, Wake Green Road, Moseley, Birmingham B13 9EZ

Food Rating: 78%

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The British Pullman Train (Victoria Station)

4th June 2021 by Richard Bagnold

A luxury train outing and dining experience from Belmond starting and finishing at Victoria Station, London

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: British Traditional

Address: Platform 2, Victoria Station, Victoria St, London SW1E 5ND

Food Rating: 62%

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Pensons (Tenbury Wells)

31st October 2020 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Newly refurbished Michelin starred restaurant with

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Modern British

Address: Pensons Yard, Tenbury Wells WR15 8RT

Food Rating: 69%

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Mana (Manchester)

1st October 2020 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Swish, open kitchen styled restaurant and Manchester's only Michelin starred restaurant (2020)

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Modern British

Address: 42 Blossom St, Ancoats, Manchester M4 6BF

Food Rating: 85%

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The Royal Oak (Whatcote)

5th March 2020 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Newly awarded Michelin starred English pub in the Michelin 2020 guide

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: British

Address: The Royal Oak, Whatcote, Shipston-on-Stour CV36 5EF

Food Rating: 77%

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Alchemilla (Nottingham)

6th February 2020 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Newly awarded Michelin starred restaurant (2020 guide) in Nottingham from Alex Bond

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Modern

Address: 192 Derby Rd, Nottingham NG7 1NF

Food Rating: 69%

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  • Food Rating - 69%
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Summary

Beautiful design and interior
Staff numbers

Some acoustics
Mixed flavour and technical return

Restaurant Details

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Modern

Address: 192 Derby Rd, Nottingham NG7 1NF

Website: Alchemilla (Nottingham)

Telephone: +44 115 941 3515

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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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