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Poon's – now of Somerset House
A daughter revives memories of her parents’ much-loved Chinese restaurants. The surname Poon has long associations with the world of hospitality and Chinese cooking. From a restaurant in Macau where...
Nick Lander
Sunday 7 December 2025
• 5 min read
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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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Farewell Rachel Cooke and Skye Gyngell
Nick Lander
Saturday 29 November 2025
• 1 min read
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A most unusual corner of literary Ireland in King's Cross. There are two ways to enjoy the cooking, hospitality and...
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A legendary beer restored and with it an exemplary pub.
This is a plea to the many people currently planning...
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Will Smith, now at Joséphine Bouchon, surely has one of the longest and most active and enthusiastic careers on the...
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Four restaurants of note, two on each side of the English Channel. Above, the kitchen at Passerini in Paris.
The...
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A look at an institution, through (an empty) wine glass. A version of this article is published by the Financial...
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A month of contrasts.
After a busy start, life has really, really calmed down for me this month. Which is...
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This man knows the financial truth behind at least 60 London restaurants.
To be successful restaurants require numerous individuals with...
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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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Nick compares the New York and London branches of a restaurant inspired by the Tel Aviv food scene. A torch...
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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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A business launched on the quality of its sandwiches. Above, the Ben (Warner) of Benugo. His brother supplied the other...
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Big, bearded Maoz Alonim has quit Israel for Islington, London.
I first met Maoz Alonim seven years ago and in...
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What six respected chefs learned from their mothers, each pictured below. Above, a young Isaac McHale of The Clove Club...
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