And the Good Food Guide best category winners are...

Restaurant newcomer of the year - Restaurant Nathan Outlaw, Cornwall

“The arrival of Nathan Outlaw has transformed the Marina Villa Hotel. Often succinct and always vibrant, the cooking uses elegantly matched ingredients to achieve wonderful flavours.”

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Pub newcomer of the year - Highwayman, Lancashire

“The quality of food and terrific value for money more than merit a journey by those who live further afield. Prominence given to provenance can make the menu read a little like a family tree, but the kitchen knows how to get the best out of its scrupulously sourced ingredients.”

Wine list of the year - The Square, Mayfair, London

“Wine is the passionate hobby of owner Nigel Platts-Martin, a man with a nose for the finest burgundy and champagne from the best growers. Christopher Delalonde, The Square’s outstanding sommelier, also deserves real credit for what is an exceptional list. Alsace has a whole page, Germany gets two, with the splendid Egon Müller Scharzhofberger Kabinett 1998 at £45, a good buy.”

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Best chef - Jason Atherton, Maze, London

“The focus of Jason Atherton's menu is tapas-sized portions. Just about everything on the menu sounds fascinating, the combinations are unusual but sensible and the kitchen delivers some exquisite treats.”

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