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Last orders for late-night dining? Jimi Famurewa weighs in
28 Apr, 2025
As a critic, few things are as uncomfortable as having to hurriedly recalibrate opinions about a formerly wholehearted recommendation. A year or so ago, I excitedly dragged my wife along for a very late, post-theatre dinner at a West End restaurant — an opening I had published an exuberant rave ...
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Best restaurants in Padstow
Padstow has long drawn food lovers to Cornwall’s north coast, and with good reason. This harbour town punches well above its weight, with restaurants that showcase the best of the region’s land and sea. While Rick Stein helped put Padstow ...
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Elizabeth Carter's top 10 London restaurants for out-of-towners
Recently, I was asked to provide a hit list of restaurants for out-of-towners. Not the usual top-rated suspects but those wonderful, well-regarded places that sum up eating out in London without being too spendy. It was a surprisingly tough call. ...
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Best French restaurants in London
London’s French restaurants span everything from charming local bistros to grand dining rooms like The Ritz, showcasing the depth and finesse of French cooking in every corner of the capital. Whether you're in search of rustic Provençal comfort or elegant ...
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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 ...
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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.
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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 ...
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31 restaurants to book now for Mother's Day
Full of natural light, these elegant, relaxed dining rooms with top service and delicious, fresh cooking are the perfect setting to celebrate or commemorate a loved one this Mother’s Day. And for a gift that will outlast a ...
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