2015 was an incredible year and I got to eat some spectacular food. Here is a list of what I feel were the highlights (in no particular order): Please excuse the awful punctuation, I am trying to keep it brief; you can always read the full review of a particular venue by clicking on the links.
I'm going to do this over six sections, the first five sections will be 25 places to eat and the last section will be something different.
Here we go with part 1, the first five places to eat :)
Dinner at Lumb Farm, Marehay, Ripley.
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No frills grub that packs plenty of taste. Just remember to take an appetite with you, Angie is a feeder :)

The Brasserie at Horsley Lodge, Horsley.
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Stunning premises thanks to a great refurbishment, with an equally tasty menu.

Fahrenheit Grill at Genting Casino, Derby.
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Lovely varied menu, great staff and the best onion rings this side of the M1.

Rowleys, Derby.
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We went for the Chef’s Tasting Table. WOW. That is all I can say.

Yardleys Wine Bar, Belper.
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Superb Tapas menu, great variety of dishes to choose from. Lovely setting too.

Read Part 2 of my best bits for 2015