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Book review: Easy Wins

Book review: Easy Wins

By Restaurant

Best-selling cookbook writer Anna Jones’ new book is a covert celebration of all things vegetables.

Maura Baxter executive chef at London brasserie 65a in Spitalfields on the constant evolution of cooking

Flash-grilled: Maura Baxter

By James McAllister

The executive chef at London brasserie 65a in Spitalfields on the constant evolution of cooking, taking inspiration from Marco Pierre White, and the importance of a good knife.

Camille French bistro Borough Market

Latest opening: Camille

By Joe Lutrario

With a kitchen led by former St John and 107 chef Elliot Hashtroudi, Clare Lattin and Tom Hill’s latest restaurant is a love letter to provincial French cookery.

Athanasios Kargatzidis Greek-born chef behind Mediterranean Grill by Assembly in Harrods on his first industry job and his cooking style

Flash-grilled: Athanasios Kargatzidis

By James McAllister

The Greek-born chef behind Mediterranean Grill by Assembly in Harrods, London, on his first industry job, his cooking style, and the single item of kitchen equipment he couldn't live without.

Boath House launches Dining Room restaurant

Boath House launches Dining Room restaurant

By James McAllister

Boath House on Scotland’s northern coast has finally launched its Dining Room restaurant more than 18 months after the hotel was acquired by the Cabin Studio group.

Bistro Freddie head chef Anna Søgaard on not rushing your career and the best drink to pair with fried chicken

Flash-grilled: Anna Søgaard

By James McAllister

The Bistro Freddie head chef on why she doesn't like Nickelback being played in the kitchen, not rushing your career, and the best drink to pair with fried chicken.

Founder of London-based fusion street food brand Mexican Seoul Ashley Chipchase on becoming a restaurateur

Flash-grilled: Ashley Chipchase

By James McAllister

The founder of London-based fusion street food brand Mexican Seoul on his first experiences working on Brick Lane market, solving problems, and the two best meals he's ever eaten.

Harriet Mansell to launch 'Garden Table' chef's table tasting menu restaurant

Harriet Mansell to launch 'Garden Table' experience

By James McAllister

Lyme Regis-based chef Harriet Mansell is planning her ‘next creative step’ following the closure of her Robin Wylde restaurant last year with the launch of a new chef’s table experience.

Juliana Kipper Brazilian-born head chef of El Santo in Glasgow's Merchant City

Flash-grilled: Juliana Kipper

By James McAllister

The Brazilian-born head chef of El Santo in Glasgow's Merchant City on getting her start in the industry, confronting gender imbalance, and why caviar is overrated.

Alexander Thiel executive chef at D&D London's German Gymnasium restaurant discusses his career

Flash-grilled: Alexander Thiel

By James McAllister

The executive chef at D&D London's German Gymnasium restaurant in King's Cross on eating 'real' döner kebabs, why he prefers Saturday Kitchen to MasterChef, and his dream dinner party guests.

11 food, drink and restaurant trends for 2024

11 food, drink and restaurant trends for 2024

By Restaurant

What will the next 12 months bring for the restaurant sector? No one really knows, but we’ve had a stab at making some predictions anyway. Here’s what we think 2024 has in store.

Gordon Stott to close Hampshire gastropub The Purefoy Arms

Gordon Stott to close The Purefoy Arms

By James McAllister

Gordon Stott has announced that he will permanently close his Hampshire gastropub The Purefoy Arms later this month as a result of ‘unexpected happenings’.

Wesley Smalley chef owner of Seasonality restaurant in Maidenhead on starting in kitchens at 16

Flash-grilled: Wesley Smalley

By James McAllister

The chef owner of Seasonality restaurant in Maidenhead on memories of his mother's cooking, starting in kitchens at 16, and his signature dish.

Friday five: the week's most read stories

Friday five: the week's most read stories

By Restaurant

MasterChef The Professionals winner Tom Hamblet's residences, the departure of Nathan Davies from SY23, and the relaunch of Knightsbridge stalwart Sale e Pepe were among this week's most read hospitality stories.

Chef Nathan Davies to leave SY23 restaurant in Aberystwyth

Nathan Davies to leave SY23

By James McAllister

Welsh chef Nathan Davies has announced he is to leave his Michelin-starred Aberystwyth restaurant SY23.

Joe Laker chef patron of Counter 71 in London’s Shoreditch on his first industry job and tasting menus

Flash-grilled: Joe Laker

By James McAllister

The chef patron of Counter 71 in London’s Shoreditch on his first industry job, tasting menus, and why he couldn't live without a Pacojet.

Ruth Hansom to launch first solo restaurant in Bedale North Yorkshire

Ruth Hansom to launch first solo restaurant

By Restaurant

Chef Ruth Hansom is to launch a modern British restaurant and wine bar under her own name in partnership with her husband Mark Hansom-Rigby in Bedale, North Yorkshire.

Straits Kitchen head chef Nick Yung on his career to date and tackling bad attitudes in the workplace

Flash-grilled: Nick Yung

By James McAllister

The head chef at Pan Pacific London’s flagship restaurant, Straits Kitchen, on starting out as a prep cook, tackling bad attitudes in the workplace, and his favourite fast food joint.