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Feature Published 11 April 2025
To eat: Bold Bean Co's recipe for puttanesca
Puritans look away. This healthy twist on a classic puttanesca swaps pasta for legumes, giving you the perfect light meal for spring.
Feature Published 11 April 2025
On the inspector's plate: cholesterol confessions
What does it say, that in the company of a certain type of ruddy-faced, round-bellied gourmand of the old school, I would sooner admit to taste for ortolan, whale sashimi, and shark fin soup, than reveal my shameful secret: I like healthy food. In foodie circles, it’s a badge of honour to overdo it. Watch us order the fattiest ...
Where to eat Published 11 April 2025
No alcohol doesn't mean no fun: 8 of the best restaurants to enjoy soft drinks
With sober-curiousness on the rise and more diners opting to forego alcohol when eating out, restaurants are upping their soft drinks game, from bespoke pairings to meticulous mocktails. Here are some of our favourite places whose soft drinks and pairings might surprise.
News Published 09 April 2025
News bites | Wednesday 9th April 2025
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Feature Published 07 April 2025
A first look at Kynd: small farms, big flavours at Hampton Manor
‘Small farms, big flavours, brave stories’ goes the blurb. And really that’s all you need to know about Kynd (pronounced ‘kind’), the latest addition to the Hampton Manor estate near Solihull.
Where to eat Published 07 April 2025
Restaurants for your best alfresco meal of the year
South-facing sun traps, hidden roof terraces, and kitchen gardens budding into life, as the weather gets warmer, we invite you to take a seat at these Good Food Guide restaurants primed for excellent alfresco dining.
Where to eat Published 07 April 2025
Best restaurants in Swansea
Swansea’s restaurant scene is defined by its coastal setting, creative energy, and warm Welsh hospitality. From kitchens drawing inspiration from the nearby Gower Peninsula to those championing seasonal local produce, the city’s best dining spots reflect a strong connection to land and sea. Whether you’re after a relaxed waterfront lunch or something more refined, Swansea offers thoughtful cooking in welcoming ...
Best Local Restaurant Published 07 April 2025
100 Best Local Restaurants 2025 - Nomination form
The Good Food Guide’s 100 Best Local Restaurants in partnership with Square is back for 2025 and we need your help to find the very best local, independent restaurants across the country. A Best Local Restaurant is likely to be a casual kind of place, with excellent cooking using local suppliers and a brilliantly warm welcome for whoever walks through the door. It’s the kind of ...
Feature Published 04 April 2025
On the inspector's plate: in praise of the bland
I was once told by a Chinese food expert that the key to ordering a successful Chinese meal was to balance the yin and the yang: the soft and the crunchy; the fiery and the soothing; the salty and the unsalted. The process can take a fair while for novices to master when presented with a menu as long as ...
Feature Published 04 April 2025
To eat: Elly Wentworth's recipe for an apricot, honey and chamomile pre-dessert
Ahead of her evening at the next Claridge’s Supper Series, The Angel’s Elly Wentworth gives us a sneak preview of her pre-dessert course with this recipe from her book The Angel. You can book a ticket for the Claridge’s dinner here. This little pre dessert delivers a burst full of flavour. The toasted honey and chamomile work very well ...
