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First night review: The Ivy Marlow Garden
I ate, I drank, I started writing. The first review evaaaahhh of brand spanking new The Ivy Garden Marlow – only on Muddy Stilettos.
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Speedy Suppers: Lindsey Bareham’s Miso Cod
Too busy to slave over the cooker for hours? Try this delicious, fast cod and miso recipe from The Times columnist Lindsey Bareham
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The Red Lion roars
The new owners at this 18th century brick and flint pub in the Chilterns are less than two months into their tenure, but are already offer foodie heaven in spades. Yum, yum, and YUM.
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The Keep, Wallingford
Albums on the wall, groovy downlighters, and bikes in fairy lights – we’re loving The Keep in Wallingford, a cool ale and wine bar that manages to please everyone.
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The Queens Head, Marlow
The Queen’s Head pub describes itself as ‘Marlow’s Little Secret’, a fitting description for this pretty 17th century pub hidden in a leafy lane outside the main town. Shall we eat?
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The Red Lion, Blewbury
With a refurb and new owners, The Red Lion in the pretty village of Blewbury is gaining quite the local rep – but what’s the Muddy verdict?
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All hail The Crown
The newly refurbished The Crown high in the Chilterns hamlet of Radnage has created a stir locally with its keenly priced gastro offering. Want to see why?
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Warwickshire’s best pub?
Located on Shipston-on-Stour, this handsome Georgian pub is a far cry from your typical, low-ceilinged, rural affair.
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MUDDY TEAMS UP WITH THE IVY!
The Ivy Marlow Garden brasserie opens in May, and Muddy readers have priority pre-booking. Tuck your napkins in and book fast!
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COOKHAM CLASSIC
Five consecutive Michelin Bib Gourmand awards says it all about The White Oak, a classy foodie pub just over the border into Berkshire
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