Core by Clare Smyth<\/a>, London, United Kingdom.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nIn comparison to last year, I see that, yes, the UAE only had one restaurant make the list.\u00a0 Here’s hoping Dubai has more to offer in 2019.<\/p>\n
What were your top meals this year?\u00a0 What do you remember the most?<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Well, here we are at the end of another year — one full of amazing meals.\u00a0 The competition wasn’t quite as fierce as 2017 (and hey, remember that time we walked out of a James Beard recognized venue?), but there were still a number of contenders and memorable meals. As usual, in no particular order: The Ledbury, London, United Kingdom.\u00a0 Modern, informal, and beautifully presented — lunch at the Ledbury was a highlight of our short time in London.\u00a0 Service at the restaurant truly set this venue apart.\u00a0 Two very well awarded Michelin stars. Lunch in Georgia (part of our tour with Taste Georgia).\u00a0 Simple produce with homemade wine?\u00a0 Check.\u00a0 Translated toasts and honey vodka?\u00a0 Also, yes.\u00a0 Celebrating a friend’s 30th birthday outside of Tbilisi, we were onto a winner by dining in a winemaker’s home with our guide and driver.\u00a0 Sometimes, simplicity is best. Mingles. Seoul, Korea.\u00a0 Even though…<\/p>\n
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