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Aubergine, Marlow, Restaurant Review (November 2008)

Daniel Darwood enjoys classical style French food at this idyllic spot on the Thames

Nestled on the banks of the Thames by Marlow bridge, The Compleat Angler, a leading hotel of the MacDonald group, has rarely offered a level of cuisine to match its ...

Michael Wignall at The latymer – Restaurant Review

Daniel Darwood marvels at the ingenuity and complexity of Michael Wignall's cooking at Pennyhill Park

The home counties, the stock broker belt, a luxury hotel, indulgent accommodation and an overpriced restaurant serving indifferent food! This, unfortunately, is what we have come to expect from most ...

La Becasse, Ludlow, Will Holland Chef.

Daniel Darwood appreciates Will Holland from time at L'Ortolan, La Becasse does not disappoint

Risk, recognition and reward are key factors in today’s restaurant industry, says Daniel Darwood of fine-dining-guide.com. Given that over half of all new restaurants close within their first year of ...

Michelin Come to Birmingham (2005) – Part I Simpsons

Daniel Darwood meets Andreas Antona at Simpson's before sampling his food

Andreas Antona’s Simpsons and Glynn Purnell’s Jessica’s both earned a star in the Michelin Great Britain and Ireland 2005 guide; both have first class, highly professional teams; both are located ...

Michelin Come to Birmingham (2005) – Part II Jessica’s

Daniel Darwood Interviews Glynn Purnell and samples the food at Jessicas

Emerging from the kitchen after the lunch service, Glynn Purnell still looks relaxed, cheerful and bubbling with energy………. The initial discussion was about food combinations and cooking techniques: goat’s cheese royale ...

Alan Murchison’s L’Ortolan Chef’s Table Restaurant Review

Daniel Darwood reviews Alan Murchison's Chef's Table at L'Ortolan

Passion, precision and perfection are qualities needed by all top chefs. To display these consistently in their own kitchens, in the pressure of an evening service and under the scrutiny ...

The Ledbury, Restaurant Review, Notting Hill. (2005)

Daniel Darwood reviews the early days of the Ledbury and agrees with the plaudits

New Opening: The Ledbury - May 2005 : Nigel Platts-Martin Strikes Again by Daniel Darwood What’s all the fuss about? Jan Moir of the Daily Telegraph “almost moved..to tears” by a ...

Trompette Restaurant Reviews (2005)

An “effusion” of eateries! A “riot” of restaurants! What is the collective noun for [...]

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Foliage Restaurant Review, London (2004)

Daniel Darwood and Simon Carter review Chris Staines' cooking at Foliage

Related posts:Chef Interview: Chris Staines (August 2004) Berkeley Square Cafe, London. Two Views (2004) The Waterside Inn, Bray, Restaurant Reviews (July 2004)

Le Champignon Sauvage, Cheltenham (Two Views) 2004

In 1987, David and Helen Everitt-Matthias opened Jay Rayner's favourite restaurant.

A two views Restaurant Review Related posts:Berkeley Square Cafe, London. Two Views (2004) The Waterside Inn, Bray, Restaurant Reviews (July 2004) Chef Interview: Chris Staines (August 2004)