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in Baltimore, County Cork, Ireland. It was awarded its first

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in 2021 and a second in 2023.

History

Head chef Ahmet Dede, a native of Ankara, was previously head chef at Mews, another Michelin-starred restaurant in Baltimore. He founded Dede in 2020 with business partner Maria Archer. It opened on 27 April. Instead of the elaborate tasting menu found in most modern haute cuisine restaurants, Dede serves "a less formal dinner with fewer but larger courses." The food is sourced from

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and other local County Cork producers. Dede received a Michelin star in 2021; the Guide Michelin recommended the

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with isot pepper; wild Irish venison with buckwheat and orange; and the

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. It won a second star in 2023.

Awards

(2021-2023)
(2023–present)

References

External links

* Baltimore, County Cork Culture in County Cork Michelin Guide starred restaurants in Ireland 2020 establishments in Ireland Turkish restaurants Turkish diaspora in Europe {{Europe-restaurant-stub

History

Awards

See also

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