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Nick on restaurants 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

Nick Lander Sunday 30 November 2025 • 1 min read

Nick on restaurants Central Coast cuisine delights

Nick Lander Sunday 2 November 2025 • 1 min read

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The Galvin brothers reflect

Nick enjoys the success of one of his ex-chefs and his younger brother. It is always fun eating in any...

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The master baker of Miel

The subcontinent provides London's best bakers. And long queues for their produce and café. London’s most delicious baguettes are baked...

One Club Row cheeseburger by Justin De Souza

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From Manhattan to East London

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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A capital roll call of starry chefs

Where to go if you're hungry and well heeled in Knightsbridge. This hotel kitchen has seen an impressive roll call...

Book reviews

Wine & The Food of Asia – book review

Natasha Hughes MW reviews Richard Hemming MW's candid guide to the complex maze of matching wine with a wide variety...

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Bowled over by Updown

A strong recommendation of a decidedly Italianate restaurant with rooms. These photographs taken in opposite directions could surely have been...

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Eating out in Maastricht

Nick kicks off his review of a couple of restaurants in a famously historic Dutch city with an ode to...

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Don't Tell Dad in Queen's Park

A very new neighbourhood restaurant that's a bakery and coffee shop during the day, serving items such as the pain...

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A heroic duo in Maida Vale

Nick wishes he'd stayed in the pub downstairs. The Public House Group is aptly named. Founded by a trio of...

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Greek Street – glorious reflections

Nick’s recent trip down memory lane in London’s Soho. As I took the photo below of the restaurant’s stylish business...

Wall in the Clocktower Hotel restaurant, Manchester

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Manchester magic

The northern home of Manchester United and Manchester City is now a mecca for the hungry. See also Jancis's report...

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Marrakech in winter

Oranges plucked from the tree, tajines, pigeon pastillas, donkeys and suede jackets made to measure for a song. What's not...

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In the manner of Estelle

Three surprising restaurants in Estelle Manor, an ambitious, newish establishment outside Oxford. We feel very favourably towards the (very) private...