Holy Carrot, London E1: ‘As good as plant-based dining gets’ – restaurant review This place is about so much more than just a portobello mushroom in a white bap masquerading as dinner The Guardian - UK · Apr 19
Pickled plants, mussel magic and ‘cult’ dining hotspots: my week in gastronomic heaven Two standout restaurants, two very different experiences, made possible by a Mastercard perk that gives diners behind-the-scenes access and gets them into ‘fully booked’ places The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2025
What’s the best way to make dull green cabbage taste interesting? Stuff them, char them, shred them and pickle them, and become a cabbage convert The Guardian - UK · Feb 11, 2025
Daniel Watkins on why Veganuary isn’t about perfection – it’s about giving it a go Holy Carrot’s Daniel Watkins is the chef turning doubters into Veganuary converts, one caramelised mushroom at a time. Speaking to Hannah Twiggs, he shares his top tips for making plant-based eating simple, delicious and achievable this January The Independent UK · Jan 7, 2025
London restaurants opening in July, from Plates to Holy Carrot A pair of plant-based restaurants plus imports from Bristol and the North: Ben McCormack rounds up the most notable launches for the month ahead Evening Standard · Jul 1, 2024
Barbecue sides that will steal the show Pea pods, stuffed Piedmont peppers and egg yolks with capers and anchovies are among the imaginative suggestions from our eclectic panel The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2023
How to use up wilted herbs in a brilliant Middle Eastern spice blend – recipe Za’atar, the super-versatile Levantine seasoning, is a brilliant way to use up excess herbs and herb stalks, and it will keep for up to a year The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2023
Grill your greens! Great ways to barbecue veg, from smoky sweetcorn ribs to moreish mushroom burgers Meat doesn’t have to be the main event. Britain’s most inventive chefs offer their tips on how to char up a storm with courgettes, cabbage, aubergines and more The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2022
Acme Fire Cult, London: ‘A really engaging dinner’ – restaurant review This temple to fire and smoke puts subtle flavours first, offering far more than just ‘dude food’, says Jay Rayner The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2022
Jimi Famurewa reviews Acme Fire Cult: The soul and spirit of a pyromaniacal Ottolenghi Amid the wafting woodsmoke, Jimi Famurewa finds a veg-heavy venture that blazes with inventiveness Evening Standard · Apr 27, 2022