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Who wants to eat in the world's smallest restaurant? Not me
Part of the joy of eating out is observing other people and being part of a happy crowdOn Friday in Waterloo, London, there will be an attempt to set a new record for the world's smallest restaurant....
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Restaurant: Adam's, Birmingham
'The chef delivers the occasional dish to the table himself, a trope that just makes me think, "Needy". And, "Who's manning the stove?" 'Some restaurants are all about the diner, their sole purpose to...
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Honey & Co: restaurant review
When the chef admits he prefers eating to cooking, you feel warm inside – even before you start eating25a Warren Street, London W1 (020 7388 6175). Meal for two: £80 There are many things I want from a...
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Top 10 budget restaurants and cafes in Bournemouth
With great beaches and seemingly endless parks and gardens, Bournemouth is a fantastic place in summer. But where to eat? Swerving the tourist traps, we winkle out 10 top restaurants and cafes where...
View ArticleChef Nathan Outlaw recommends Fresh from the Sea - video
Where do chefs go to eat? The double Michelin-starred chef of Restaurant Nathan Outlaw in Rock, Cornwall, recommends a seafood shack in Port IsaacAasaf AinaporeMichael Tait
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Burgers and nuggets still dominate UK restaurant children's menus – report
Little fresh fruit or veg on offer in major high street eateries, research by Soil Association and Organix findsChildren's menus at the UK's leading restaurant and pub chains are often "unhealthy and...
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Warning: chefs behaving properly
Sex, drugs, ridiculous hours and appalling bullying … thanks to lurid revelations, we think we know what goes on in top kitchens. But a new generation of chefs is keen to change the old cultureSome 13...
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Spanish restaurant El Racó de Can Fabes to close after 32 years
Michelin-starred restaurant in Barcelona, famous for traditional cuisine, to close doors after owners declare it no longer viableEl Racó de Can Fabes, one of the first Spanish restaurants to be awarded...
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Indonesian authorities investigate Nazi-themed cafe
Complaints prompt questions about restaurant that has displayed swastikas and Hitler's photo for two yearsAuthorities in central Indonesia plan to ask a restaurant owner to explain his reasons for...
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How to complain in a restaurant
Fred Sirieix, unflappable general manager of London's Galvin at Windows, reveals the secrets of how to make a fuss without being booted off the premises• More 'How to' tips in Observer Food Monthly,...
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Restaurant: The French, Manchester
'There are the inevitable "jokes": pickled mussels whose shells are edible and twigs made of seaweed. I hazard these are more fun to dream up than they are to eat'There's an Irving Berlin song that...
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How to find your way around a wine list
Should you risk the house red? Can you trust the sommelier? What about vintage? David Williams explains allAvoid the second cheapestRestaurateurs have long since cottoned on to the practice, and on...
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Belfast restaurant reviews: Coppi, Mourne Seafood Bar, Ox Restaurant
With its plethora of restaurants, the Irish city is firmly geared up for the visiting gourmand. But just how good are they?Coppi, St Anne's Square, Belfast (028 9031 1959). Meal for two: £60Mourne...
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How to make perfect mashed potato
Olli Dabbous tells how to make the sinfully rich mashed potato that wows diners at Dabbous. Warning: contains three packs of butterTwo weeks after Dabbous opened in January 2012, it received a rare...
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How to make perfect cucumber sandwiches
Matt Hayes is head chef at the Wolseley where they make 200 portions of cucumber sandwiches a day. So if anyone knows, he does …The British have long associated elegance with understatement. Take...
View ArticleCafé Spice Namasté chef recommends Vietnamese restaurant Green Papaya - video
Where do chefs go to eat? Cyrus Todiwala, head chef at Café Spice Namasté in Whitechapel, east London recommends a Vietnamese restaurant in HackneyMichael TaitAasaf Ainapore
View ArticleThe $80 midweek meal: can you afford to dine out with friends?
Brigid Delaney: It started with shared student $5 pizzas. But now a couple of drinks and a half-decent dinner empties your walletBrigid Delaney
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Food outlets: all the hygiene ratings where you live
Every UK restaurant, takeaway joint and supermarket is rated by the Food Standards Agency. We've mapped their inspection data so you can look up your local and spot regional trends• Use our interactive...
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Friends of Ham: restaurant review
If you are big mates with the food we get from pigs, you'll find a very warm welcome at Friends of Ham in Leeds4 New Station Street, Leeds (0113 242 0275). Meal for two: £30-50A late night in Leeds and...
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Burgers and nuggets still dominate UK restaurant children's menus – report
Little fresh fruit or veg on offer in major high street eateries, research by Soil Association and Organix findsChildren's menus at the UK's leading restaurant and pub chains are often "unhealthy and...
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