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My Bristol Favourites: Raja Munuswamy
Raja Munuswamy is the founder and managing director of Nutmeg, whose original restaurant in Clifton has recently been joined by a second Nutmeg on St Augustine’s Parade in the centre.
Raja, who is also the co-owner of Nadu on Stokes Croft and Kal Dosa on Cheltenham Road, was previously manager of the restaurant at Tortworth Court in Wotton-under-Edge and Zaza Bazaar on the harbourside.
These are Raja’s top-five Bristol favourites:
Ashton Court
Ashton Court Estate sits in 850 acres of woodland and grassland – photo: Martin Booth
“I love going on lovely woodland walks in Ashton Court with my dog, Pluto.”
Mayflower
Mayflower opened on King Square in Kingsdown in the early 90s before moving to its current location of Haymarket Walk – photo: Mayflower
“Mayflower between the Bearpit and the bus station a late-night staple for the hospitality industry. You can almost guarantee seeing a couple of chefs or bar staff getting a late-night feed after their shifts. The food here is great!”
The Canteen
An evening at the Canteen – photo: The Canteen
“I love live music and the chill vibe of the Canteen is the best way to spend time in the heart of the cultural hub of Stokes Croft.”
Knife & Fork Cafe
Raja says that the Sri Lankan food at Knife & Fork Cafe “never misses” – photo: Knife & Fork Cafe
“Knife & Fork Cafe on Bedminster Road in Bedminster serves authentic Sri Lankan food in the evenings. It never misses!”
Bianchis
Bianchis opened in 2019 in what for many years was Bell’s Diner in Montpelier – photo: Martin Booth
“Bianchis is one of my all-time favourite places to eat. It’s refined Italian food served by a great team and in such a lovely restaurant with a great atmosphere.”
Main photo: Nutmeg
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