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Fred Sirieix is heading to Bristol for a winter treat in the company of old friend and former boss Michel Roux Jr. Bristol is home to one of the UK鈥檚 most vibrant and creative food scenes, and Michel can鈥檛 wait to show Fred his favourites.

First is littlefrench, a neighbourhood restaurant run by Bristol-born chef Freddy Bird. After enjoying a stunning cote de boeuf, Fred goes behind the scenes to discover the secrets of Himalayan dry-aged beef, while Michel makes aligot, known as the best mashed potato in the world.

Next, Michel is taking Fred for a swim in one of Britain鈥檚 oldest lidos. It has an award-winning restaurant attached, and Michel鈥檚 top tip is their delicious breakfast.

Heading out into the countryside, Fred and Michel visit the Newt in Somerset. This former country estate is now a luxurious five-star hotel and restaurant, with stunning gardens open to the public. After sampling the restaurant鈥檚 farm to fork dishes, Fred tries his hand at making buffalo mozzarella while Michel samples the Newt鈥檚 own cider.

Finally, they travel to one of Bristol鈥檚 most vibrant and multicultural neighbourhoods, St Paul鈥檚. Fred and Michel are put to work in Glen鈥檚 Kitchen, famous for its authentic Caribbean food, where, looking ahead to Christmas, they learn to cook the perfect jerk turkey.