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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.

The team behind The Tamil Prince open The Tamil Crown desi pub in London Islington

Latest opening: The Tamil Crown

By James McAllister

The Tamil Prince team have launched a second London site, which places greater emphasis on its pub setting while retaining a robust food offering.

MW-Eat chairman Ranjit Mathrani on what makes a good leader and how to deal with unpredictability in business

How I Got Here: Ranjit Mathrani

By James McAllister

The chairman of Indian restaurant group MW-Eat, who was recognised at this year's R200 Awards, on what makes a good leader and how to deal with unpredictability in business.

Sunny Hodge founder of London wine bars Diogenes The Dog and Aspen & Meursault on wine

Uncorked: Sunny Hodge

By Joe Lutrario

The founder of forward-thinking London wine bars Diogenes The Dog and Aspen & Meursault on wine science, Uruguay’s Pablo Fallabrinos and the joys of Pugliese ‘plonk’.

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.

Turophile Mathew Carver opens Rind British cheese restaurant in Yorkshire Dales

Latest opening: Rind

By James McAllister

Turophile Mathew Carver has swapped central London for the rolling hills of the Yorkshire Dales for his latest restaurant venture.

We take a look at Notting Hill's hottest restaurants

Restaurant Eats Out: Notting Hill

By Restaurant

Notting Hill has become one of the capital's hottest foodie destinations. Restaurant took a group of chefs and operators to check out three of the best places to eat in the area.

Yahir Gonzalez head chef at Mexican restaurant Zapote in Shoreditch

Fash-grilled: Yahir Gonzalez

By JamesMcAllister

The head chef at modern Mexican restaurant Zapote in Shoreditch on his dislike of truffle oil, a love of mole and Pokemon toasties.

Paro Indian restaurant Covent Garden

Latest opening: Paro

By Joe Lutrario

Hitherto Brick Lane-based chef Niaz Caan has struck out on his own with an Indian restaurant in Covent Garden.

Eugenio Egorov head sommelier The Stafford London

Uncorked: Eugenio Egorov

By Joe Lutrario

The head sommelier at The Stafford London on Weingut Ignaz Niedrist, avoiding boring pairings and Argentine asado.

The Halal Guys to open in north London

The Halal Guys to open in north London

By Restaurant

US-founded fast casual chain The Halal Guys will open a site in London’s Wood Green, bringing its estate in the capital back up to two sites.

Canton Blue Chinese restaurant at The Peninsula London hotel

Latest opening: Canton Blue

By Joe Lutrario

The Peninsula London’s Chinese restaurant is an opulent-yet-refreshingly-bold affair that celebrates the ‘spice-trade union of Asian and British cultures’.

A look inside Hammersmith seafood restaurant Faber Yummy Collection

Latest opening: Faber

By Restaurant

The team behind pub group Yummy Collective has entered new waters with a seafood-focused restaurant.

Miller Prada Colombian-born chef behind HUMO in London's Mayfair on his early career and what he considers to be his signature dish

Flash-grilled: Miller Prada

By James McAllister

The Colombian-born chef behind HUMO in London's Mayfair on his early career, his problem with baked beans, and what he considers to be his signature dish.

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Karl O’Dell leaves Park Row to join CORD

By James McAllister

Former Park Row executive chef Karl O’Dell has left the DC-inspired Soho restaurant to join CORD, the fine dining restaurant on London’s Fleet Street owned by French culinary school Le Cordon Bleu.