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Menuwatch: Acorn House, London

Acorn House, LondonAmid all the praise for this London restaurant's environmental approach, the food has often been somewhat overlooked. Tom Vaughan goes to find out what's on the menu
Posted: 17 May 2007 | 00:00

Menuwatch: Barrafina, London

chorizo with watercressWhen Barrafina launched earlier this year with a "no bookings" policy, 90-minute queues built up to try the London restaurant's tapas offering. Tom Vaughan managed to get a seat
Posted: 10 May 2007 | 00:00

Menuwatch: Scott's, London

Scott's LondonScott's restaurant in London hasn't been short of attention since it reopened in December. Gaby Huddart went along to see what all the fuss is about
Posted: 03 May 2007 | 00:00

Menuwatch: Beech Hill, Londonderry, Northern Ireland

Roast cod at Beech HillTraditional Northern Irish cuisine can finally be showcased to the increasing number of tourists. Tom Vaughan visits a chef in Derry who's tapping into the rich resources of the island
Posted: 19 April 2007 | 00:00

The Westerly, Reigate, Surrey

Bourride of Monkfish, red mullet, bream, prawns, mussels and clamsIt might be home to some of London's more successful workers, but not a great deal of London cooking makes it out to Surrey. Janet Harmer checks up on one of the exceptions to the rule
Posted: 11 April 2007 | 16:30

James Street South, Belfast

James Street South, BelfastOpening a restaurant in Belfast was a gamble for Niall McKenna, but now James Street South is one of the most celebrated restaurants in Northern Ireland. Tom Vaughan checks it out
Posted: 08 March 2007 | 00:00

Nathan Outlaw, Fowey, Cornwall

Nathan OutlawFollowers of Nathan Outlaw's career look set to seek out the Michelin-starred chef in his new abode in Fowey, Cornwall, where his menu is big on local produce. Joanna Wood reports
Posted: 01 March 2007 | 00:00

Theo Randall, London

Theo RandallNow at the InterContinental, Park Lane, chef Theo Randall loves Italian wine - and it's reflected in his 160-bin selection. This will grow, but a user-friendly list is the priority. Fiona Sims reports
Posted: 21 February 2007 | 15:21

The Kitchin, Edinburgh

Tom KitchinAfter training in London and Paris, Tom Kitchin has returned to his Scottish birthplace and earned a Michelin star to put alongside those of his illustrious mentors. Michael Raffael reports
Posted: 15 February 2007 | 00:00

Puesdown Inn, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

a dish at Puesdown InnThe Puesdown Inn near Cheltenham is a perfect example of a restaurant making good use of cheaper, locally sourced meats. Tom Vaughan popped down to the Cotswolds to sample the fare
Posted: 08 February 2007 | 00:00

Tom's Kitchen, London

Tom Kitchen, LondonTom Aikens has successfully carried over his high profile and the reputation of his Michelin-starred Chelsea restaurant to Tom's Kitchen, his latest venture nearby. Joanna Wood samples the fare
Posted: 01 February 2007 | 00:00

The Old Coastguard, Penzance, Cornwall

Cornwall's Old Coastguard hotel is well placed for sourcing the freshest seafood, but head chef Stephen Frost champions local produce from the land, too, as Tom Vaughan discovers
Posted: 11 January 2007 | 00:00

The Wallace, London

Chicken and fois grasOliver Peyton's third "public space" restaurant opened in September in the Wallace Collection in London's Manchester Square. Tom Vaughan took a break from the art to report
Posted: 30 November 2006 | 00:00

Gallucci, Crawley, West Sussex

Omero GallucciThe menu created by Restaurant Associates' Omero Gallucci offers an authentic Italian dining experience within a few miles of Gatwick Airport. Diane Lane reports
Posted: 23 November 2006 | 00:00

Aubergine, London

This Michelin-starred London restaurant has led the field when it comes to matching food with beer. There are 14 on the list at the moment, priced from £3.50 to £32. Fiona Sims reports
Posted: 16 November 2006 | 00:00

Great Fosters

Christopher Basten, chef de cuisine at this Surrey country house hotel, is aiming for a third AA rosette and takes particular pride in sourcing produce straight from its garden. Dan Bignold reports
Posted: 09 November 2006 | 00:00

The Ritz, London

Executive chef, John WilliamsAfter a millennium low, the Ritz is back doing what it does best - serving classic dishes in an innovative style to diners who like to be surrounded by gold-gilt opulence. Joanna Wood reports
Posted: 02 November 2006 | 00:00

Decanter World Wine Awards 2006 - Commended Wines

Commended Tesco Finest Chardonnay 2004 Hawkes Bay, New Zealand (White - Chardonnay - Still) Some lemon curd aromas. Fresh and clean, some lively aromas of lemon and biscuit; medium weight and nice balance. UK price: 7.48  Tesco supermarkets (01992 632 222) Commended Tesco
Posted: 05 September 2006 | 12:24

The Marquess, Islington, London

Just opened and already in the running for a top award, the Marquess gastropub hits the right taste notes, says Fiona Sims
Posted: 31 August 2006 | 00:00

Bar Shu, London

Bar Shu, LondonThere's more to Szechwan cooking than the stereotype of spices hot enough to blow your head off - as Dan Bignold discovers
Posted: 24 August 2006 | 00:00

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