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Alta, an oasis of calm – for now
A new restaurant in one of central London’s busiest fast-food nuclei is strongly Spanish-influenced. Brave the crowds on Regent Street and Carnaby Street in London’s West End; ignore the charms...
Nick Lander
Sunday 30 November 2025
• 1 min read
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Two reasons why Kinsale in southern Ireland is a popular foodie destination. Above, Kinsale harbour, pictured by Eduardo Fonseca Arraes...
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An unlikely location and concept for what The New Yorker described recently as ‘the hottest restaurant in France’.
Les Grands...
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A superb, thoroughly unexpected, restaurant in West Cork. Above, the view from the garden at Dede at the Customs House...
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The pleasure of trackside dining in the western Languedoc. Above, Tania Monnou of L’Art & Gourmand.
If you ever find...
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Nyonya cooking in London – though homesick Singaporeans may be disappointed, Nick warns.
The press release was polite, well written...
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Nick wishes this friendly, classic London establishment another 20 years. Above, Gavin Rankin, the man behind its success.
Anybody who...
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An American outpost in London with an expansive take on California cooking. Victor Garvey is obviously a highly talented chef...
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How can modern cuisine compete with the traditional fare of the old Ottoman empire?
I recently spent a week in...
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The Mecca of street food where Europe meets Asia.
One of the few disadvantages, and perhaps it is the only...
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A must for wine-minded visitors to this unusually green Greek island.
I really thought that one article on Corfu would...
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Nick finds drama on the table on the Greek island of Corfu.
Restaurants are very similar to theatres in many...
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Nick compares the New York and London branches of a restaurant inspired by the Tel Aviv food scene. A torch...
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Nick confesses to a piscatorial preference. Above, Eder Montero and Alex Raij of Saint Julivert Fisherie, pictured by John Midgley...
Nick on restaurants
During a recent whirlwind trip to the East Coast, Nick discovered two Chinese restaurants that offer not only a range...
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The Alma Inn in Essex and A Wong's in London (maker of the dumplings displayed above) are vastly different but...
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Of two new London restaurants, Nick chooses to review the bargain option. Above, the interior of Camille.
The recent opening...
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