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James Murray

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Michelin starred chef | Leith
Chef/Director, Co-Creator @dogstarleith @thekeelsonleith

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The journey begins...

Branding by @designbyjakes by @jimmysnaps

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a year ago

Hard to beat this moment as a cook. Winning my first star!! by @jimmysnaps

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a year ago

@raymondblanc @darbyslondon
📷 @odibussubido by @jimmysnaps

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2 years ago

A decadent plate.

Rich and nutty. Poached hen’s egg from @ramstanefarm, a generous scattering of girolles and winter chanterelles, crispy serrano ham, brown butter hollandaise and 36-month aged Comté. White bowl of roasted vegetables topped with thin shaved cheese and shredded cured ham by @jimmysnaps

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2 days ago

Our daily bread.

Baked fresh every morning. Flaky salt, cracked black pepper, blistered on top, soft underneath. Tear it, share it, mop up whatever’s left on the plate.

📸 @nathinze Large golden braided loaf with dark, crispy top resting on a baking tray in a commercial oven. by @jimmysnaps

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2 days ago

Hen of the wood.

A giant specimen in this week, served with our rice and some British puntarelle.

Foraged by Lewis and Gerry, @wee_folk_of_the_woods and @fat_oftheland. Large layered cluster of beige, shelf-like mushrooms resting on a wooden surface by @jimmysnaps

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3 days ago

Badger Flame beetroot, poaching low and slow in a little oil and red wine vinegar.

Sweet, mellow, barely earthy. The vinegar sharpens it up, the oil keeps it soft.

Prep in progress.

📸 @nathinze Slices of bright golden beet rounds packed in clear plastic and coated in glossy brine by @jimmysnaps

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3 days ago

Red and blue moon radishes, in from our friends @shrub.london, grown at Clearwater Farm in West Sussex.

They’re going into this autumn’s pickles. Three pink radishes with long tapered roots and green stems against a leafy garden background. by @jimmysnaps

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4 days ago

The bartender’s go-to sour. The Paper Plane.

Created by the legend and all-round good guy Sam Ross @samueljoelross. We admired his work from afar while learning the ropes, had him over for a shift at @nauticusbar, and his drinks are still the ones we reach for when someone asks for something off menu.

Bourbon, Aperol, Amaro Nonino and fresh lemon, in equal parts. Bitter orange from the Aperol, honeyed, herbal warmth from the Nonino, bourbon for backbone, and lemon to keep it bright.

📸 @nathinze Frothy orange cocktail in a coupe glass on a wooden table next to a red menu with a gold embossed emblem. by @jimmysnaps

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4 days ago

Dogstar is turning one year old.

Thank you to our team, our guests, our suppliers, our neighbours and everyone in Leith who has backed us from day one. In twelve months we’ve been listed in the Michelin Guide, placed 51st in the National Restaurant Awards Top 100 and been shortlisted for Food and Travel’s Restaurant of the Year: Newcomer. We’re proud of that. We’re prouder of the people who got us there.

So come and celebrate with us. Sunday 1 November, 12pm–7pm. It’s not ticketed. If you’re a regular, a supplier, a local business or a mate, just come by for a boogie.

Chrissy G on the wheels of steel. Top-tier smash burgers from Alby's (@bighotsandwiches). Seasonal drinks from our team. Dogstar 1st birthday - 01/11/26, 12–7pm at 17 Portland Place; DJ Chrissy G, Smash Burgers and seasonal drinks. by @jimmysnaps

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6 days ago

Our house whisky sour.

It's built on Three Corner Blend, our own blended Scotch from @blindsummitwhisky. Sharp lemon, a touch of sugar to round it off, and egg white shaken into a silky texture.

Mikey's favourite? Split the base with rye. Same sour, more spice and backbone.

Got a favourite twist on a classic? Tell your bartender. We'll sort the rest.

📸 @nathinze Short frothy cocktail in a cut-glass tumbler next to a red, gold-embossed menu on a sunlit wooden table. by @jimmysnaps

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9 days ago

Throwback to the end of September, when Dogstar took over the Hatch.

Jimmy, Kyle and Mikey rolling back the years on the jambon-beurres. Tunes from @lukelavolpe, @tobymottershead, @nic_mercer and @dannyscrimshaw. Not a stool spare.

Cheers to @dogstarleith, @jimmysnaps, @kylethomasjamieson and @lynch_mjay, with @pilotbeeruk and @remymartin on the drinks - and of course to everyone who came down for it!

A bigger one's landing this month. Watch this space.

📸 @nathinze Hands holding two crusty baguette sandwiches filled with folded ham and pickles, wrapped in deli paper. by @jimmysnaps

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