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Vinous Table: Planque, London, UK

United Kingdom, Vinous Table

Neal Martin, Jul 2023

Planque is a fine addition to the London dining landscape. There was a buzzy atmosphere and a satisfying feeling of dining a bit geographically off-piste in a hideaway den that only you and your mates know about.

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Vinous Table: Osteria Le Logge, Siena, Italy

Italy: Tuscany, Vinous Table

Antonio Galloni, Jun 2023

Tuscany can be challenging for dining because so many places cater to the tourist crowd, and few establishments take proper care of their wines. Readers visiting this corner of Tuscany absolutely owe themselves a visit to Osteria Le Logge. It’s the real deal.

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Vinous Table: Silo, London, UK

United Kingdom, Vinous Table

Neal Martin, Jun 2023

Silo made a big impression. They are taking on the seemingly insurmountable challenge of zero waste and proving that can be achieved without compromising quality.

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Vinous Table: Noble Rot - Mayfair, London, UK

United Kingdom, Vinous Table

Neal Martin, Jun 2023

Two visits to Noble Rot Mayfair will not be my last. On reflection, it might be my favorite of the trio due to the ambiance and that duck. It represents Keeling and Andrew’s most ambitious opening thus far, given the higher number of covers and the fact that Mayfair doesn’t have the footfall of Soho.

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Vinous Table: Aurora, Scotland, UK

United Kingdom, Vinous Table

Neal Martin, Jun 2023

The standard of cooking at Aurora was exemplary, and with a six-course menu at £65.00 per person, you would be paying twice as much in London, perhaps more. You could probably fly up to Edinburgh and save money.

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Vinous Table: Ristorante Al Fiume, Vicenza, Italy

Italy, Vinous Table

Antonio Galloni, Jun 2023

Readers visiting Vicenza will want to check out Al Fiume. For its food, ambiance and warmth of hospitality, Al Fiume gets very high marks from our family.

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Vinous Table: Tuscan Dinner @ 67 Pall Mall, London, UK

United Kingdom, Vinous Table

Neal Martin, May 2023

When I was invited to join a Tuscan-themed dinner in the private room at 67 Pall Mall, I eagerly accepted. I wanted to reacquaint myself with Tuscan wines and placate my palate, which was protesting that it wanted to taste anything other than Cabernet or Pinot Noir. The bottles were deeply impressive and showcased Tuscany at its best.

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Vinous Table: Updown Farmhouse, Betteshanger, UK

United Kingdom, Vinous Table

Neal Martin, May 2023

Updown Farmhouse is in the opening pages of what will hopefully be a long and prosperous life.

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Vinous Table: Hilltop Kitchen, Godalming, UK

United Kingdom, Vinous Table

Neal Martin, May 2023

I adore Hilltop Kitchen. It offers delicious, perfectly-sourced, well-executed fare with minimal fuss and maximum care.

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Vinous Table: Solar dos Presuntos, Lisbon, Portugal

Portugal, Vinous Table

Neal Martin, Apr 2023

Solar dos Presuntos fulfilled my expectations. It is a very impressive large-scale restaurant that operates like a well-oiled machine.