STARDATE 2026.244
CREW: THE PEELTJES
DECK 00 — HALL OF FAME
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Hall of Fame

The best ever · according to the crew

Some dishes and places aren't just good or beautiful: they're the best we've ever had. Here are the current title holders, each with the photo of the moment. Every new mission is a chance to defend a title or take one. In October in Naples, a few are already at stake.

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Tumasi

Naples · 14 March 2026

TITLE DEFENCE OCT 2026

A plate of gnocchi alla sorrentina with tomato sauce and a basil leaf.

Gnocchi alla sorrentina at the foot of Vesuvius. From the outside Tumasi looked like a tourist trap, but these were the best of the whole trip.

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Tumasi

Naples · 14 March 2026

TITLE DEFENCE OCT 2026

A plate of spaghetti carbonara, Tumasi style.

Carbonara, Tumasi style. For Liek, the best carbonara she has ever had.

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Taverna Luciana

Naples · March 2026

TITLE DEFENCE OCT 2026

Pizza on the table at Taverna Luciana in Naples.

So good we went back several times. Bruno even treated us there once.

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Coffee Time 49 & Caffè Eclettico

Rome · Via Cipro / Naples · Corso Vittorio Emanuele

TITLE DEFENCE OCT 2026TITLE DEFENCE MAR 2027

At Coffee Time 49 in Rome, with the owner's son.Coffee and pastries at Caffè Eclettico in Naples.

A shared title: both sublime. At Coffee Time 49 in Rome they know us by now, and in Naples Eclettico is right across the street from the apartment.

COFFEE TIME 49 → CAFFÈ ECLETTICO →

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Honest Burger

London · St Katharine Docks

A tall cheeseburger on a bowl of loaded chips.

Cheeseburger with loaded chips by the marina at St Katharine Docks. The burger tower looked its best before it was cut.

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Gli Archi & Tonnarello

Rome · 11 March 2025 / Rome · Trastevere · 2021

TITLE DEFENCE MAR 2027

Spaghetti all'amatriciana with crispy guanciale and pecorino.A pan of pasta all'amatriciana with grated cheese.

A shared title. At Gli Archi the classic way on a plate, with crispy guanciale and pecorino; at Tonnarello in Trastevere steaming in the pan.

GLI ARCHI → TONNARELLO →

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La Masseria

London · since 2022

Liek at breakfast at La Masseria, with French toast, strawberries and a cappuccino.

Our regular breakfast spot in London, ever since the first trip in 2022. In 2026 the French toast with strawberries: new favourite breakfast found.

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Antica Roma 013

Rome · Piazza Venezia

TITLE DEFENCE MAR 2027

B'Elana and Liek on the terrace of Antica Roma, with a waiter between them.

Our regular spot on Piazza Venezia, on every Rome trip since 2023. Once they know you, you're in good hands.

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Camden Tea Bar

London · Camden

Selfie of Marc, B'Elana and Liek on the terrace of the Camden Tea Bar.

The favourite spot on the terrace above Camden Market, people-watching on the square below.

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The round window

Naples · 11 March 2026

A large round window looking out over Naples and the bay.

Coffee behind a round window high above the city, with all of Naples and the bay below.

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