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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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Abé and Abe, a winning combo at Teal
An exciting new addition to the East London restaurant scene. Above, Sally Abé. Everything is on the small side at Sally Abé’s new restaurant, Teal, a short walk from Hackney...
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The team behind London’s Trivet restaurant has been invited to open a second establishment, in a Mayfair hotel. Above, left...
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London’s classic Indian restaurant, apparently spelled differently when launched, is not an unalloyed pleasure.
I decided to book a table...
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As Jancis monitored a recent family get-together in Portugal's Douro valley, Nick concentrated on what was on his plate. The...
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Nick inspects an old favourite with a new owner in the Côte de Beaune. Above, the refurbished lounge in June...
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Parisian and Catalan meals enjoyed and described, including a useful recommendation for travellers. Above, morning view from the Hotel Empordà...
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The subcontinent provides London's best bakers. And long queues for their produce and café. London’s most delicious baguettes are baked...
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A welcome three-storey Shoreditch newcomer. Boozer on the ground floor, New York vibe above. I first saw Benjy Leibowitz, below...
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Exceptional food and drinks in hard-to-find locations. Shimbashi Shimizu and Noyashichi are two of the most exceptional restaurants I have...
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