Moss and Moor, Ilkley: Is a garden centre hiding one of Britain's best restaurants? Is this the country’s unlikeliest hit dining room, wonders Dan Cullen-Shute Evening Standard · Mar 18
Tournament Of Champions Had To Include A Safety Warning Because The Chefs Got Too Wild Don't try any of this at home. Cinemablend · Mar 17
Flurry of new stars join Michelin Guide's gastronomic constellation The world-famous Michelin guide unveiled its 2026 list of the best French restaurants at a ceremony on Monday evening, hailing 62 newly starred chefs. Les Morainières, in Savoie, was the only restaurant to win a third star this year. Radio France Internationale · Mar 17
‘Police refused to help’: Indian-origin Sikh restaurant owner Harman Kapoor speaks out after release amid ‘no halal’ row An Indian-origin Sikh restaurant owner in west London has alleged that the Metropolitan Police “repeatedly refused” to help his family despite serious threats, hours after he was detained and later released following a tense confrontation outside his restaurant. The Times of India · Mar 17
From salon drinks to late-night sports screenings: New Zealand govt introduces sweeping alcohol regulation reforms The New Zealand government has introduced a bill proposing wide-ranging changes to the country’s alcohol regulations, saying the reforms are designed to simplify licensing rules and cut red tape for businesses. The Times of India · Mar 16
Indian-origin Harman Singh Kapoor says 'halal eggs' were pelted at his restaurant a day after his arrest An Indian-origin restaurant owner in west London says his premises were targeted again hours after his arrest, claiming "halal eggs" were thrown at the site late at night. The Times of India · Mar 16
Prue Leith looks back: ‘I had a great time on Bake Off, but I don’t think I’ll have any yearning when I see Nigella in that position’ The broadcaster, writer and former television judge on being useless at school, how ‘great parents’ instilled her self-confidence, and dealing with sexism The Guardian - UK · Mar 15
‘The chef is a metre away from you’: the cosy allure of micro-restaurants Tiny eateries such as the award-winning Gwen in Wales, which holds just eight customers, are spreading across the UK The Guardian - UK · Mar 15
£6 for a breadstick? How restaurants are making snacks gourmet – and you are paying the price FOOD IN FOCUS: From grilled olives to £7 crisps, restaurants are suddenly cashing in on ‘snacks’ and we’re all paying the price. Hannah Twiggs on the rise of the luxury ‘picky bit’ that used to come for free The Independent UK · Mar 15
'Britain has fallen to Islam': How a 'non-halal' Sikh restaurant in London became a flashpoint for the global right-wing At the centre of the controversy is Rangrez, a restaurant on Fulham Palace Road that had already announced its closure after operating for 16 years. Its owner, Harman Singh Kapoor, says he faced months of harassment because the restaurant publicly refused to serve halal meat. Videos of confrontations outside the… The Times of India · Mar 15
Fallouts and financial woes: inside Heston Blumenthal’s sinking empire Current and ex-staff claim demise of London restaurant can be traced back to the departure of chef’s right-hand man The Guardian - UK · Mar 14
OPINION - Stop asking to get on the guest list — you’re murdering the dancefloor The sense of entitlement to free entry drives me mad – nightlife needs our support if we want it to remain alive, writes Jodie Harsh Evening Standard · Mar 14
Tavern: Team behind Michelin-starred St Barts to open British bistro in Old Street Look out for the crispy veal sweetbread burger Evening Standard · Mar 13
Celebrity chef René Redzepi resigns from Noma over abuse allegations, says 'an apology is not enough' Celebrity chef René Redzepi, founder of iconic Danish restaurant Noma that won three Michelin stars and several other international recognitions for its New Nordic cuisine, announced his resignation in the wake of allegations of abuse and assault at the Copenhagen landmark. “I have worked to be a better leader and… The Times of India · Mar 12
Evening Standard · Mar 12 Kate tells brewery founder it has been best to avoid alcohol since her diagnosis William and Kate visited the Southwark Brewing Company and Fabal Beerhall on London’s Bermondsey Beer Mile on Thursday.
Evening Standard · Mar 12 Cometa, Fitzrovia, restaurant review: What happens when the merry-go-round stops? Carousel ran on the novelty of constantly changing chefs. Cometa, a new Mexican seafood offering, needs no such gimmicks
Evening Standard · Mar 12 Who is René Redzepi? The Noma chef who quit amid abuse allegations The 48-year-old Danish chef, who has been leading the three-Michelin-starred Noma kitchen since 2003, confirmed he was leaving the restaurant
The Independent UK · Mar 12 René Redzepi: Noma’s head chef resigns following abuse allegations and protests Dinners at Noma’s Los Angeles pop-up cost $1,500
Evening Standard · Mar 11 Does Tobi Masa serve the best omakase in London? Masayoshi “Masa” Takayama is the cigar-smoking chef who moved to America to play golf. His opening in London leaves David Ellis flabbergasted
The Independent UK · Mar 11 Major sponsors withdraw from Noma pop-up events in LA as renowned chef faces allegations of abuse The chef has apologized for ‘harmful’ actions from his past
The Guardian - US · Mar 10 Noma loses major sponsors for Los Angeles events after reports of abuse American Express and Blackbird cut ties with restaurant after René Redzepi accused of abusing his staff
Evening Standard · Mar 9 Heston Blumenthal to close two Michelin-star restaurant in London The celebrity chef will close his two Michelin-star London restaurant in January
Evening Standard · Mar 9 Honey & Co to modernise restaurant group with one closure and a significant relaunch Honey & Co. launched in 2012 and has since become one of London’s most recognisable Middle Eastern restaurant groups
The Guardian - UK · Mar 8 Caffè Nero says growth is ‘steady’ but coffee prices are likely to rise Founder of family-owned firm says it will pause acquisitions after takeover of 15 Compass Coffee stores in US
The Guardian - UK · Mar 8 Trillium, Birmingham B4: ‘There’s a general feeling of people – gasp! – actually enjoying life’ – restaurant review I’m somewhat in love with this weird, bold, silly restaurant