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Teppanyaki Restaurant, Costa Adejé Palace, Great food from a performing chef!

Costa AdejefiftyfourandcountingOctober 31, 2017

Within the complex of the Costa Adeje Palace are two speciality restaurants. The Teppanyaki is a purpose built restaurant, located just outside the main dining area. The hotel have done well to create an enclosed Teppanyaki style restaurant with seating around the cooking tops. This is not a place that would attract “walk in” customers….

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Basil & Lily Prestwich, Manchester – still growing up but good food.

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The Bird at Birtle, Bury – Brilliant Restaurant run by Nutters!

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Ta’am, Prestwich – Great food.. Anyone for coffee? Not here!

We met our friends for dinner at Ta’am a local kosher restaurant located in Prestwich. I’ve been meaning to go there…

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When to Mock a Crispy Duck!

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The Chocolate Cafe, Henley on Thames – A Riverside Pit Stop for a great lunch

You just don’t say no when offered a cruise along the Thames by friends with a stunning boat like something from…

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Gusto – Manchester – Italian food for the discerning

Behind every closed door lay secrets that often remain between four walls. When we think of trendy cities full of life,…

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Grill on the Alley – Like a reliable friend

Manchester has a surprising number of culinary hot spots where survival is based on high foot fall or in some instances where…

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Manchester House – an immersive culinary dining experience

I’ve lived and worked all my life in and around Manchester and for the first 25 years of my work was…

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Prezzo – Mill Hill, London.. surprisingly good food and atmosphere

Entering into the world of Prezzo for the first time in Mill Hill was somewhat of a surprise. I had no…