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A selection of great places that I or other contributors have been to that 'merit a detour' as Michelin puts it. Some are outstanding, world-famous restaurants, some are unknown 'finds' in well-known cities such as Paris and Venice. Not all have outstanding wine-lists but you should have a great food and wine experience there. (Let me know if you don't!)

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