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Like father, like son
17 Aug, 2026
In this extract from chef Alasdair Gill’s frank biography Knives & Spoons, he reflects on an unexpected and deeply emotional encounter with the legacy of his late father, legendary food critic AA Gill. As he begins to read his dad’s work for the first time, he’s forced to confront grief, ...
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Where to eat in Chinatown: a local’s top eight picks
London local and founder of vegetarian Chinese supper club YING’S, Alice Hale, has grown up enjoying the best of London’s Chinatown. She shares her eight favourite spots, what to expect and what to order. One of my favourites is Chinese Tapas ...
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Britain’s 100 Best Local Restaurants 2026: South East winners
The South East’s food scene has plenty to shout about in this year’s Good Food Guide 100 Best Local Restaurants, celebrating everything from unfussy bistros and intimate dining rooms to restaurants taking inspiration from kitchens around the world. Among those ...
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Britain’s 100 Best Local Restaurants 2026: South West winners
The South West has become a magnet for exciting, independent cooking, and this year’s Good Food Guide 100 Best Local Restaurants shines a light on the region’s impressive mix of ambitious chefs, thoughtful menus and distinctive dining spots. Among the ...
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Where to eat in Margate: a local's guide
Margate marches to the beat of its own drum. Known for its entrepreneurial spirit and fizzing with an energy not seen in other east Kent coastal towns, this rough-round-the-edges seaside resort mixes nostalgia and art with a fresh and exciting ...
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Britain’s 100 Best Local Restaurants 2026: North West winners
There’s no doubt that the North West’s food scene is one of the country’s most exciting, and Good Food Guide’s 100 Best Local Restaurants 2026 has taken note. Nine local spots have made this year’s list, each led by chefs ...
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Britain’s 100 Best Local Restaurants 2026: London winners
Eleven London restaurants have earned their place in Good Food Guide’s 100 Best Local Restaurants 2026, showing off the sheer range of the capital’s food scene, from cosy neighbourhood spots to eclectic, boundary-pushing menus. Among the standouts, Tiella Trattoria serves ...
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Britain’s 100 Best Local Restaurants 2026: Wales winners
The Welsh winners in Good Food Guide’s 100 Best Local Restaurants 2026 prove that exceptional dining doesn’t always need grand settings – just outstanding talent, a deep respect for local produce and a strong sense of place. From a lovingly ...
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“‘Still the standout restaurant in the area and a credit to Pen Llyn, ’ declared a fan of this bistro tucked discreetly between a butcher’s and a bakery in the seaside village of Abersoch. It’s a front-room bistro operation done ...” Read More
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Join us at Good Food Guide x 100 years of Quo Vadis
Quo Vadis, Soho
Join the Good Food Guide team at midday on Saturday 19 September 2026 for a celebratory event marking 100 years of Quo Vadis in Soho, and the launch of Chef Proprietor Jeremy Lee’s new book Kitchening. Located in the intimate private dining room of the legendary Quo Vadis building, where so ...
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