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The Groundworks (Hitchin)

19th February 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Cosy café serving some pleasingly original options for breakfast and lunch with added care and attention than normal 

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Breakfast & Lunch

Address: 1 Churchyard, Hitchin SG5 1HR

Food Rating: 61%

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Dishoom (Kingly St)

13th February 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Alleyway branch of Dishoom in the Carnaby St area serving the same winning formula dishes as with all Dishooms

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Indian

Address: 22 Kingly Street London W1B 5QP

Food Rating: 64%

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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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Typing Room (Bethnal Green)

16th January 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Calm, elegant and pleasing restaurant with open kitchen, serving some well prepared food in Bethnal Green by Lee Westcott

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Modern

Address: Town Hall Hotel, Patriot Square, London E2 9NF

Food Rating: 80%

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Wild Honey (Mayfair)

5th January 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Cosy, leather seated Mayfair restaurant from Anthony Demetre, ideal for Michelin starred set lunches and pre-theatre meals being among the best value one can gain in London. Promoted to 1 Michelin star in the 2022 Guide.

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Modern

Address: Wild Honey, 12 St George Street, London, W1S 2FB

Food Rating: 81%

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The Narrow (Limehouse)

18th December 2015 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Picturesque Gordon Ramsay pub sat overlooking the Thames at Limehouse with long, conservatory restaruant serving doable food. 

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: British Traditional

Address: 44 Narrow Street, Limehouse, E14 8DP

Food Rating: 64%

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Social Wine & Tapas (Marylebone)

18th December 2015 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Lovely tapas restaurant serving instantly pleasing dishes in a suave, yet causal setting - great downstairs / basement hideaway

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Spanish

Address: 39 James Street, London W1U 1DL

Food Rating: 75%

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Paris House (Woburn)

17th December 2015 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Delightful, historic building set within a beautiful estate serving skillfully crafted dishes, perfect for treat occasions 

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Creative

Address: Paris House, Woburn Park, London Road, Woburn, MK17 9QP

Food Rating: 84%

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Gusta Pizza (Florence)

13th December 2015 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Fast, pizza establishment on the southside of the Arno river in Florence

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Pizza

Address: Via Maggio, 46R, 50125 Florence, Italy

Food Rating: 71%

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Cucina Torcicoda (Florence)

12th December 2015 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Charming option in Florence that has multiple areas for different occasions with some good, straighforward options.  

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Italian

Address: Via Torta, 5, Florence, Italy

Food Rating: 62%

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  • Food Rating - 62%
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Summary

Lovely Interior.
Counter dining or brasserie option.
Pizza dough.

Bread.
Pricey based on its location.

Restaurant Details

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Italian

Address: Via Torta, 5, Florence, Italy

Website: Cucina Torcicoda (Florence)

Telephone: +39 55 2654329

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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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