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A three-time finalist in the very well thought of Roux Scholarship, Chris Golding is currently the head chef of Apero the fine new restaurant in South Kensington.
With experience in kitchens of the calibre of The Criterion, The Square, Mirabelle, Nahm, Galoupet and Nobu Berkeley, Chris certainly knows what makes a good restaurant,
so take a look at the venues he's picked for his Guide to London, and consider them some very sound recommendations indeed.

F Cooke's Pie and Mash in Shoreditch

This place sells the best pie and mash in town.

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You might have heard just a little bit about Dabbous, the 'game-changing' restaurant from ex-Texture man, Ollie Dabbous. What you might not know, though, is that downstairs at Dabbous lies one of the capital's very finest bars, Oskar's Bar, hosted by very talented mixer of mixes, Oskar Kinberg. This skilled Swedish chap certainly knows his way around a liquor cabinet, but handily he knows his way around London too, so take a look at the spots he recommends... and his reasons why.
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With a reputation as one of London's finest chefs, Theo Randall certainly knows his food. He's a big fan of Italian cuisine, especially those dishes that feature seasonal and simple rustic fare - the kind of dishes, in fact, that have made his eponymous restaurant at the Intercontinental Hotel such a huge hit.

Theo has very kindly put together a selection of his favourite restaurants in London for you to peruse, and believe us when we say that if he's a fan, you will soon be too. Buon appetito!

The Ledbury
Amazing food from the brilliant chef Brett Graham. …

Known for her witty and reliable reviews of London’s finest venues, Lady Blonde is seemingly intent on taking the dining and events industry by storm. As we love to invite guest contributors to share their know-how with our readers, we decided to ask Lady B to share her top dating destinations…

For blind dates
Dean Street Townhouse

If conversation falters, the buzz of Dean Street Town House will keep the atmosphere relaxed (and provide plenty of back-up eye-candy).

J Sheekey Oyster Bar

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