Nick on restaurants
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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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
Nick on restaurants
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
Nick on restaurants
How restaurants have changed since 2000 – part 2
Nick Lander
Sunday 23 November 2025
• 1 min read
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Long-standing readers of this column may be aware of Nick’s equally long-standing professional admiration for the chef Henry Harris, above...
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A trio of restaurants in France – in Paris, Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Marseille. Above, chef Christophe Hardiquest of La Mère Germaine...
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Hospitality lessons from three Tuscan wineries and three chefs. Above, Franco Sangiacomo, a Tuscan returnee from DC, now at Francesco...
Nick on restaurants
How two chefs (eventually) pleased their parents.
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A vital cabbage question answered, with a surprise sustainability angle.
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The inside story of London's Chinatown. Its main thoroughfare Gerrard Street is seen above.
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25 July Jancis adds It seems that soon after this article was published, this small, 11-table restaurant was overwhelmed by...
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Some reflections on changes to the hospitality industry over the last few decades. Above, Nick with chef Martin Lam at...
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A new gem that's a seaside walk from Brighton on the south coast of England, and within striking distance of...
Nick on restaurants
A great new arrival in north London. Assorted dishes from its kitchen are pictured above by Justin De Souza.
London...
Nick on restaurants
An authentic Sri Lankan restaurant in London's Borough Market is proving extremely popular.
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Nick on restaurants
No apologies for supplementing last week's article on eating out in Mexico City; it's currently a restaurant hotspot. Three more...
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