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Five Bristol winners in the Observer Food Monthly Awards 2017
Bristol has been well represented among the regional runners-up at this year’s Observer Food Monthly Awards:
Best restaurant
Romy’s Kitchen, Thornbury
“Inventive and delicious Indian dishes – octopus tentacles with Kashmiri chillies and tamarind – from West Bengal-born chef Romy Gill.”

Romy Gill
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Pigsty, Cargo 1
“Pork-focused cafe in a Wapping Wharf triple shipping container. Go for the breakfast bacon sandwiches.”
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Best independent retailer
Papadeli, Clifton
“This Clifton deli has an impressive selection of food from France, Italy, Spain and beyond.”

Some of the team at Papadeli
Best place to drink
Milk Thistle, Colston Avenue
“The cocktails at this Prohibition-style bar easily match the smart surroundings.”

Milk Thistle’s ground floor bar
Small Bar, King Street
“Craft beer specialist with 31 taps and an in-house brewery.”

Just some of the beer selection at Small Bar
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