Palate’s fresh restaurant picks

Labombe by Trivet is the Mayfair outpost from Trivet founders Jonny Lake and master sommelier Isa Bal, with head chef Evan Moore running the kitchen day‑to‑day. (labombe.co.uk) The venue sits inside the COMO Metropolitan on Old Park Lane, displays a glass‑enclosed wine cellar of more than 1,000 bottles and was listed in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide as a One‑Star restaurant. (comohotels.com) Juliet in Stroud is operated by Daniel (Dan) Chadwick — owner of the Woolpack Inn in Slad — and opened in the town in autumn 2024. (hardens.com) The bistro has attracted national critics including Grace Dent and William Sitwell and is included in the MICHELIN Guide’s Stroud listings. (stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk) Holy Water, a keg bar and bottle shop on Lansdown in Stroud founded by Adam McVay, holds both on‑ and off‑sales licensing and was granted extended weekend hours allowing trade until 1:30am. (holywater.world) Local reporting and CAMRA notes show Holy Water’s taps and shelves have featured independent breweries such as Arbor and Deya. (camra.org.uk) Kenji Sushi is a Stockbridge sushi spot at 24 Deanhaugh Street in Edinburgh with strong local reviews — aggregator scores typically around 4.5/5 and TripAdvisor listings placing it in the mid‑price category. (chamberofcommerce.uk) The restaurant’s website and ordering pages emphasise seasonal, market‑sourced ingredients and list the contact number +44 131 226 5111 for reservations. (kenjisushi.com)