Pizzeria Di Matteo, on Via dei Tribunali in the Centro Storico of Napoli
Serving seriously good pizza since 1936
In the box; or try the medium size margherita for €1 only, folded in paper for mobile consumption
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Pizzeria Di Matteo
Via dei Tribunali, 94
Napoli, 80138
+39 081 45 5262
Masseria della Corte just outside the sleepy village of Depressa, set in very generous grounds: on the right side the main building, on the left side the converted stables hosting 3 of the 5 bedrooms. Far left, out of sight; the swimming pool.
The traditional Pugliese masseria is dating back to the 17th century when it was established by farmers harvesting tobacco and olives
Open plan living room with double height Pugliese arch structure and fire place that fits the proportions
View of the dinning room with traditional furniture including chairs decorated in the ‘trademark’ pattern introduced by the owner’s ancestors
Study in one of the bedrooms
One of the bedrooms situated upstairs in the main building …
… with a balcony overlooking the vast olive grove
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Depressa, Puglia
Sleeps 10
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‘SCAL No 450 bed with swivelling tablet, a.k.a. “Antony” bed’
Jean Prouvé and Charlotte Perriand
1952
Ateliers Jean Prouvé
Welcome to the sleepy village of Garzon (say hello to the flock sheep before entering and leaving the village), 45 minutes away from José Ignacio, Uruguay
Traditional Uruguayan architecture, a perfect fit for Francis Mallmann’s hospitality
The restaurant’s tables and the 5 guest rooms are arranged along the court yard
Delicious empanada served on antique china
Roast chicken on rock salt, served on hot stone
Another view of the peaceful courtyard
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Plaza e Iglesia
Garzon, near José Ignacio
+598 (0) 410 2811
Side Chair, Stool, Side Chair
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‘Platner Lounge Collection’
Warren Platner
1966
Boulettes Larder, located in San Francisco’s Ferry Building
The central kitchen of the restaurant that also sells its ingredients for use in the home kitchen
The larder
Take away quiche, eaten at the waterfront
Say hello to Boulettes, the cute Hungarian sheepdog and namesake of the larder
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1 Ferry Building Marketplace
San Francisco, California 94111
+1 (0) 415 399 1155
Rua de li Travaj on Piazza Indipendenza in Patù, Puglia
Typical food is served indoors and under the lemon tree in the little courtyard
The antipasti: fritti misti of pettola and polpetta, potato and carcioffi stew, grilled peppers and local cheese, cime di rappa
Still more antipasti: frittata and parmigiana melanzane and a primi: orecchiette al sugo
The kitchen is in good hands
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Rua de li Travaj
Piazza Indipendenza
Patù, 73053
+39 (0)349 058 4531
Hidden away in a residential street in Taviano, not far from Gallipoli and the Ionian coast
A local favourite, the 18th century building also has rooms to stay
The pulgliese way to start a meal: pettole – fried dough balls
Fritti misti and maccheroncini rucola e mandorle
Pezzetti di cavallo al sugo
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Via Corsica, 97
Taviano, 73057
+39 (0)83 391 3652
Ring the bell and someone will let you in
Signora Anna Carmela and her ‘zie’ serve excellent Apulian cucina povera in her homey dining room just outside the old town of Lecce
Delicious antipasti. Simple beans with young puntarelle shoots, grilled aubergine, cime di rappa and baked potatoes with seasonal carciofi
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Trattoria Le Zie – Cucina Casereccia
Via Colonnello Archimede Costadura, 19
Lecce, 73100
+39 (0)83 224 5178
The second restaurant is just around the corner from Kunitoraya
A beautiful place to enjoy a bowl of udon
Japanese tapas to start
‘Too pretty to eat’ onigiris
Sushi d’anguille à la vapeur, eel on perfectly cooked rice and a glass of sake
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5 rue Villédo
Paris, 75002
+33 (0)1 4703 0774
Just around the corner of South Kensington tube station
Roast duck, char siu pork and others usual suspects hanging in the window
The simple dining room
This is not the place to be experimental: stick with ‘roast duck & bbq pork on rice’
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Oriental Canteen
2 Exhibition Road
London, SW7 2HF
+44 (0)20 7581 8831
Sam & Sam strike again, Morito on Exmouth Market
Iberian bar counter, dos cervezas por favor
Venison fillet with piquillos, octopus salad and rabbit stew with chanterelle
Croquetas, butifarra sausage with white beans and aioli, quail eggs and jamon montaditos. To finish: vanilla ice cream with espresso
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Morito
32 Exmouth Market
London, EC1R 4QL
+44 (0)20 7278 7007
Islington’s local fishmonger
Daily catch
The experts
Live langoustines
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Steve Hatt
88-90 Essex Road
London, N1 8LU
+44 (0)20 7226 3963
The Ginger Pig Butchers & Charcuterie off Marylebone Highstreet
Selection of rare breeds from the Yorkshire Moors
Sirloin cut, perfect for roast beef
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8-10 Moxon Street
London, W1U 4EW
+44 (0)20 7935 7788
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Clos Mogador 2006
Garnacha, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Pinot Noir
Clos Mogador
Priorat, Spain
Sushi-Hiro opposite Ealing Common tube station
Prawn sushi
The chef’s special
The sushi counter
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Sushi-Hiro [NOW CLOSED]
1 Station Parade
London, W5 3LD
+44 (0)20 8896 3175
