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The Harrow at Little Bedwyn (Marlborough)

27th February 2017 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Pleasant and snug village restaurant serving 5, 7 or 8 course modern tasting menus at lunch or dinner

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Modern

Address: Little Bedwyn, Kelston Rd, Marlborough SN8 3JP, UK

Food Rating: 74%

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Restaurant James Sommerin (Cardiff)

10th February 2017 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Seafront restaurant in Penarth with long, banquette sofa seating, open kitchen and creative menus

Editor's note: restaurant permanently closed in June 2020 owing to the impact of COVID-19

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Modern

Address: The Esplanade, Penarth, CF64 3AU

Food Rating: 82%

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Morston Hall (Holt)

28th January 2017 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Elegant restaurant with rooms on the coast of East Anglia with pleasing Michelin starred dining

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Modern

Address: Morston Hall, Morston Holt, Norfolk NR25 7AA

Food Rating: 80%

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Adams (Birmingham)

25th January 2017 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Modern looking 1 Michelin starred restaurant in the heart of Birmingham with original chef's tasting menu table downstairs, open to single bookings as well as larger groups alike

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Modern

Address: New Oxford House, 16 Waterloo St, Birmingham B2 5UG

Food Rating: 81%

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Restaurant Martin Wishart (Leith)

21st January 2017 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Martin Wishart's Michelin starred and flagship Edinburgh branch showcasing food that pleases on all levels in a highly comfortable setting

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Modern

Address: 54 Shore, Edinburgh EH6 6RA

Food Rating: 91%

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Number One at The Balmoral Hotel (Edinburgh)

20th January 2017 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Detached restaurant to Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh displaying quality cooking and elegant dishes

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Modern

Address: Balmoral Hotel, 1 Princes St, Edinburgh EH2 2EQ

Food Rating: 82%

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The Kitchin (Leith)

20th January 2017 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Tom Kitchin's flagship Michelin starred restaurant with gorgeously designed interior, viewable kitchen and quality menus

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Modern

Address: The Kitchin, 78 Commercial Quay, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6LX

Food Rating: 80%

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Trinity (Capham)

13th January 2017 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Recently refurbished and newly accoladed Michelin starred (as at 2017) neighbourhood restaurant in Clapham

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Modern

Address: 4 The Polygon Clapham, London SW4 0JG

Food Rating: 82%

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The Samling (Ambleside)

8th January 2017 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Newly refurbished (as of Dec 2016) and Michelin starred restaurant within The Samling hotel overlooking Windermere (Editor's note: The Samling is now under a new chef as of 2023 and has gained its new Michelin star in the 2023 guide).

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Modern

Address: Ambleside Rd, Windermere LA23 1LR

Food Rating: 77%

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The Raby Hunt (Darlington)

7th January 2017 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Newly awarded 2 Michelin starred venue to Michelin Guide 2017 - snug restaurant with rooms serving modern twists of flavours through small, delicate dishes

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Modern

Address: Summerhouse, Darlington DL2 3UD

Food Rating: 83%

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  • Food Rating - 83%
    83

Summary

Highly delicate cooking.
Some quality moments.

Left hungry.
Absence of bread.

Restaurant Details

Permanently closed

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Modern

Address: Summerhouse, Darlington DL2 3UD

Website: The Raby Hunt (Darlington)

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Telephone: +44 1325 374237

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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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