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I cannot imagine the amount of time it took to put this together -- what an excellent resource!

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Honestly about 2.5 weeks! Reviewing menus, going through photos that I have, thinking seriously about whether somewhere should or should not be on the list. There’s probably about another dozen restaurants that I need to go back to just to verify whether they should go on the list. Also, the risk of recency bias and trying to level that out.

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This is great. Thanks!

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Thank you very much! Anywhere that you think is missing or overstated?

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Orfalli Bros for me is probably my favourite place in the City right now.

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This was also loitering in my mind but I’ve not been for maybe 2 years so I couldn’t put it down in all good conscience. But… this is a trigger to go back. I’m very proud of what the guys have achieved.

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We took my parents a couple of weeks back. Its really exceptional. We must have had 10 things and not a single miss. So many on your list ive not tried - so thanks again!! This just became my go to list :)

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High praise for the Orfali team. Very pleased to hear! Also, do tell me if any of these places are a miss for you. I am also keen to get feedback from people 🤝🏽

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Strong list here, great post. Aligned with most on the list, well deserved. I've now got a few new ones to go to 🙌🏻

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Cheers man! Anywhere you think deserves a mention? I’m curious to know where stands out for people. A few people mentioned one or two places, which is helpful.

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One that rarely makes lists, that I've never had a bad meal at, is Slab Test Kitchen at Mercato. They keep rotating clever specials but it's just hidden away and out of the spotlight. Chef Omar definitely deserves a shout out.

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I wavered on this one as I had not been for a year but I agree with you. The lunch and dinner are stronger than the breakfast options to memory.

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Yes 💯💯💯

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Great list! Thank you for dining out ideas for the next several weeks 😃

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You are very welcome! Anywhere that you think I have overlooked, and that you would recommend?

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There were a few that wife and I liked, but we don't exactly have a very discerning palate. And we haven't tried any of these more than twice to know about consistency. Hard when there's 13000 other places to try 😅

zagol (tiny Ethiopian place in karama), 3fils+brix cafe, odeon, Orfali bros, moonrise

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Zagol I went to maybe 12 months ago. So I wanted to go back before voting confidently.

Brix is way overdue. I love Carmen’s food based on collabs I’ve been to.

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What a round up 👏🏻

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Cheers my dears! 🥰

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