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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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Nick highlights something the Brits lack but the French have in spades – and it’s not French cuisine. This week – and with apologies to BBC’s The Fast Show –...
Nick Lander
Sunday 18 January 2026
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