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Dishoom (Covent Garden)

5th November 2022 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Delightful Indian option and Bombay Café-esque diner that serves quality dishes for reasonable prices

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Indian

Address: 12 Upper St. Martin’s Lane London WC2H 9FB

Food Rating: 65%

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Poppie’s (Camden)

14th June 2019 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Fish and chips served 1950s style

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Fish and Chips

Address: 30 Hawley Crescent, Camden Town, London NW1 8NP

Food Rating: 65%

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Barney Greengrass (Upper West Side, NY)

28th July 2018 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Jewish deli institution since 1908, known for smoked fish & not taking credit cards

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Seafood & Deli

Address: 541 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10024

Food Rating: 60%

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Dishoom (Shoreditch)

27th August 2017 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Delightful Indian option and Bombay Café-esque diner that serves quality dishes for reasonable prices

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Indian

Address: 7 Boundary Street London E2 7JE

Food Rating: 65%

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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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Kiln (Soho)

9th December 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Newly opened (as at Oct 2016) walk-in, no reservation restaurant serving Northern Thai dishes through tao cooking

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Thai

Address: 58 Brewer St, London, Soho W1F 9TL

Food Rating: 74%

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Red Fort (Soho)

2nd December 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Long-standing Michelin recommended Indian restaurant in Soho serving food influenced by and dating back to the Mughal Empire

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Indian

Address: 77 Dean St, Soho, London W1D 3SH

Food Rating: 67%

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The Gun (Canary Wharf)

5th November 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Beatifully decked out (inside and out) East London pub with good food, log fires and a riverside view

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: British Traditional

Address: 27 Coldharbour, London, E14 9NS

Food Rating: 69%

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Bob Bob Ricard (Soho)

18th August 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Uniquely aesthetic restaurant with Russian influences on both food and drink menus

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Modern

Address: 1 Upper James St, Soho, London, W1f 9DF

Food Rating: 74%

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Polpo (Soho)

16th August 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Ventian-inspired chain from Russell Norman, serving easy dishes in a fun environment 

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Ventian

Address: 41 Beak Street London W1F 9SB

Food Rating: 70%

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Summary

Social Atmosphere.
Unique, Venetian interiors.
Pleasant dishes.

Bubbly service but aloof at times.

Restaurant Details

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Ventian

Address: 41 Beak Street London W1F 9SB

Website: Polpo (Soho)

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Telephone: +44 20 7734 4479

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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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