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My Bristol Favourites: Chris Williams
Chris Williams is the general manager of Farro bakery in St Paul’s, which could be opening a second site in Bristol this year.
Before joining Farro, Chris owned No. 12 Easton and No. 25A Old Market; moving to Bristol for a career change having previously worked for a design agency in London.
Chris is also one of the panellists for EatDrink24/7, the annual food and drink guide which is being published in June.
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These are Chris’ top-five Bristol favourites:
Marmo
Marmo is one of only a handful of restaurants in Bristol to hold a coveted Michelin Bib Gourmand accolade – photo: Martin Booth
“Marmo has a special place in my heart and is a long-time favourite. This restaurant on Baldwin Street has a quality, concise menu with food I want to eat and an excellent wine selection as well. A shout out to them too for doing the best steak tartar I’ve ever had!”
Full Court Press
The designs of Full Court Press’ own coffee are based on the stained glass window in the cafe – photo: Martin Booth
“Doing some of the best specialty coffee in the city. Full Court Press is not only slaying the game as a cafe on Broad Street but as a roastery too. Last year’s Christmas geisha was exquisite.”
Bosco
As well as their original restaurant on Whiteladies Road, Bosco also has a location on Regent Street in Clifton Village, in Bath and in Cheltenham – photo: Bosco
“Consistently excellent and great value for money. Starters and pizza are where they truly excel; and an honourable mention to whoever does the playlists because the music at Bosco is always on point! The OG Whiteladies Road restaurant is my favourite location. Dining at the bar is my happy place.”
Pappu Dosa
Pappu Dosa in Patchway has now been joined by a sister restaurant in Easton – photo: Pappu Dosa
“The Patchway Pappu Dosa is perhaps in one of the most abstract locations I have ever been to for food but that makes the experience rather than taking away from it. Indian food for the soul at a super reasonable price.”
Box-E
Chef Elliott Lidstone at Box-E, one of the original businesses to open at Wapping Wharf in 2017 – photo: Martin Booth
“Small and perfectly formed, Box-E in Wapping Wharf serves up beautiful seasonal produce with main portion sizes that’ll actually leave you full and satisfied. Elliot and Tess have created a beautiful thing and know their flavours! Need to book myself in for a great feed!”
Main photo: Chris Williams
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