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I always knew it was going to be hard to beat the very high bar that Straker’s have given themselves…Boasting over 206k Instagram followers, and their chef/owner, Thomas Straker having 1.8million followers, their instant fame meant it was a hard reservation to get and it was going to be even harder to meet my …
Kudu, a part of the Kudu Collective, is well worth the trip to Peckham. The Kudu Collective is a family-run group that shows off its oweners South African roots and sources many of its ingredients for their four, soon-to-be five premises. Their main restaurant, Kudu, has a Bib Gourmand …
Anyone that knows me, knows that my go-to for finding where to eat is looking where the closest Bib Gourmand restaurant is. Michelin explains a Bib Gourmand award as, “Not quite a star, but most definitely not a consolation prize, the Bib Gourmand – named after Bibendum, the friendly Michelin …
Nestled in an unassuming corner of Shoreditch lies Leroy. A simple bistro that serves seasonal dishes alongside a well-thought-out wine list, featuring both natural and classical wines. Leroy is regularly hailed as the cheapest restaurant that holds a Michelin Star in London, but it should be known that …
All food lovers know that the Michelin Star is the accolade that all restaurants aim for, with three Michelin Stars being the crème de la crème in the restaurant world. The Michelin Guide originated from brothers, Andre and Edouard Michelin, who wanted to boost their tyre company by publishing a guide for drivers with …
Fish and Forest has to be one of my new favourite restaurants. Located up Mickelgate with an almost hidden front, lies this amazing restaurant, complete with a wonderful heated patio with booths at its rear. They have a continually changing menu, based around what is fresh that very morning, which they bring out and explain …
Possibly my favourite Chapel Hill institution, Merritt’s will never cease to satisfy me. With hands down, the best BLT in the business, Merritt’s is a long time favourite of Chapel Hillians and visitors alike. Nestled just off of UNC’s campus lies Merritt’s allowing it to have a lovely tranquil outside space and great parking. Their …
Namu in Durham describes itself as, “where Korean heritage, food truck ingenuity, and the local community meet. With delicious fare, cold brews, and deep roots.” While in a bizarre location this allows them to have a huge and inviting outside space made up of different sections that even include a water feature and outdoor …
The Pig and Pastry is a fantastic representation of a beloved neighborhood cafe, set on Bishopthorpe road. This local favorite is always full and bustling. They have a fresh counter of salads and sandwiches and are in the running for the best brunch in the city in my opinion. You cannot go wrong with any …
Where do I even begin to describe how excellent Roots was. Roots is the York-based venture from the world-renowned chef, Tommy Banks. It was originally designed to be a sharing plates restaurant but has evolved into a tasting menu or Sunday lunch, since they reopened, post-lockdown. I have been wanting to visit Tommy’s main restaurant in …