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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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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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Chapters (Blackheath)

22nd November 2015 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

RIP - Closed as at 2017. Ex-brasserie located in Blackheath village, serving numerous types of menu options all day in a pleasant setting.  Perfect for brunch upstairs and dinners downstairs.

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Modern

Address: 43-45 Montpelier Vale, Blackheath Village, London SE3 OTJ

Food Rating: 61%

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The Duck & Rice (Soho)

16th October 2015 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Unique pub with Chinese food and gorgeous log fires in upstairs restaurant and downstairs pub area - great for the snacks alone with their home micro-brewed lager

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Chinese

Address: 90 Berwick St, London W1F 0QB

Food Rating: 77%

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Bread Street Kitchen (St Pauls)

29th September 2015 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Gordon Ramsay's vast, casual dining environment for City workers and opportunists alike

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Modern

Address: One New Change, 10 Bread St, London EC4M 9AJ

Food Rating: 66%

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Novikov (Mayfair)

19th September 2015 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Slick venue in Mayfair offering a choice of two dining rooms with their own cuisine (Chinese on ground floor and Italian on the lower section) complete with basement nightclub to keep oligarchs and celebrity watchers happy

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Asian and Italian

Address: 50A Berkeley St, London, W1J 8HA

Food Rating: 73%

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Côte (Bury St Edmunds)

15th July 2015 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Charming French brasserie chain affording superb value for money

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: French (Brasserie)

Address: 52 Abbeygate St, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1LB

Food Rating: 62%

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Dishoom (King’s Cross)

14th June 2015 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: 5 Stable Street London N1C 4AB

Food Rating: 68%

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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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