About a month ago in Mouton '96 to be won I explained that Nick would be out of commission as a restaurant reviewer for at least two months (he is making slow but steady progress after the operation on his gut and subsequent complications, thank you). I invited visitors to this site to take... More...

6 May - Just to remind you that, owing to Nick's scheduled gut operation, from which he is making excellent progress now, I was unable to go to Bordeaux to taste the 2011 primeurs. Julia Harding MW went instead and did a first-class job, publishing an awe-inspiring set of tasting notes in... More...

Sicily, with its many layers of different civilisations such as the Greek one in evidence here at Agrigento, is one of the most thrilling places I have ever visited. My first visit was in 1970 when the wine was virtually undrinkable so it is wonderful to observe the fine wine revolution that is... More...

See our new guide to all readers’ restaurant reviews . It's a well-known fact that most top restaurants have a well-priced lunch menu. Some are more cynical than others in what you are being offered for the price, but some give you a really good deal with the opportunity to experience... More...