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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When the world likes to eat out
Nick reports on a global dining trend. Above, diners at Hawksmoor in London. My frequent conversations with our restaurateur son invariably reveal to me the enormous changes that have taken...
Nick Lander
Sunday 8 February 2026
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