I had hoped that, with Daniel Galmiche taking over from John Campbell at the Vineyard, the standard would not have gone into a freefall, despite the loss of 2 Michelin stars due to the departure of Campbell. The evening started off well (well, the restaurant anyway, the hotel is another story which will be covered … Continue reading The Vineyard at Stockcross, Newbury, United Kingdom
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Le Champignon Sauvage, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
I have wanted to go to Le Champignon Sauvage for quite a while but never found a good reason to head towards Cheltenham for a visit. In March 2010 I have finally made it there during my gourmet tour round South-West England. Le Champignon Sauvage is one of those restaurants that does not rely on … Continue reading Le Champignon Sauvage, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Gidleigh Park, Chagford, United Kingdom
Hidden in the middle of Dartmoor, it takes a special trip to go to Gidleigh Park; but it's well worth the effort. In 2009 I paid my first visit to Michael Caines' 2-Michelin starred restaurant and was well impressed by the quality of the food and service, and decided that I simply had to return … Continue reading Gidleigh Park, Chagford, United Kingdom
Chow With Chau 