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Nick Lander – aka Mr Jancis Robinson – was the Financial Times restaurant critic from 1989 to 2022. Now, every Sunday, he writes about restaurants exclusively for us. To stay abreast of his reviews – which are free for everyone to read – sign up for our weekly newsletter.
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Three more reasons to head to this charming city in southern Spain. As we left Confitería La Campana, which first opened its doors in Seville in 1885, JR said something...
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Calling the sweet-toothed…
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An exciting new opening in Marlow, the Thames-side town where competition is fierce.
A recent excellent lunch at The Oarsman...
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A London restaurant that's hot in at least two ways.
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The somewhat tortuous background to a new opening opposite London's Royal Opera House.
In 1998 restaurateur Danny Meyer opened Eleven...
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Fan of Indian food? Check out this distinctive central London newcomer. North Audley Street, which links Oxford Street to Grosvenor...
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On the recommendation of a St Lucia resident, we booked and paid for a short break in the Caribbean a...
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Most diners now have to look after their own gear. Why? A version of this article was published by the...
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After a combined...
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In difficult, pandemic-circumscribed circumstances, Nick does his best to continue a tradition. This is the week of the year in...
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Nick catches up with London's most celebrated Chinese chef/restaurateur.
I first encountered the talented Andrew Wong in his restaurant A...
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A sustainably minded London restaurant has moved…
Will Murray met Jack Croft at the kitchen stoves of Heston Blumenthal’s Dinner...
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Nick pleads for a return of the specials menu. A version of this article is published by the Financial Times...
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Nick revisits Hambleton Hall. The next time I venture north from King's Cross to Peterborough and then on to spend...
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Lameloise and Troisgros compared. Quite honestly, these Lameloise rolls alone are worth a detour to Chagny. A version of this...
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