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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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Taking over a hallowed space
The Australian chef who used to be in charge of Gordon Ramsay’s flagship restaurant in London now has one of his own. The biggest challenge facing restaurateurs today was brought...
Nick Lander
Sunday 1 March 2026
• 1 min read
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