Shiki, Norwich: ‘Unexpectedly reasonable’ – restaurant review A pre-match lunch with my father at a Japanese restaurant is in a league of its own
‘All around us was the low hum of contented diners’: readers’ favourite places to eat in Europe Opulent omelettes, plump scallops and a ‘confessional’ fondue are among our tipsters’ happy culinary memories, from Athens to the Algarve
In the mood for spring: feel-good wines in sync with the season Fresh, floral and frisky – these are bottles that are more about mood pairing than food pairing
Herby panisses, fancy cauliflower pie, passion fruit creme caramel – Georgina Hayden’s recipes for a spring feast Having people round for a spring lunch? Keep things relaxed with this mostly make-ahead menu
No more wonky sourdough: in search of the perfect kitchen knife When your old knives no longer make the grade, should you buy British or Japanese, stainless steel or carbon steel, factory-made or handmade?
A showstopper cake, perfect cookies and a surprisingly simple fondant – Tarunima Sinha’s chocolate recipes Gluten-free friands with hazelnuts and ginger, pistachio and kataifi chocolate … and no special gadgets required
Claudia Roden: ‘There hadn’t been cookbooks in Egypt – everything was just handed down’ The pioneering food writer and historian talks of her fear of running out of words – even as she is writing her 22nd book
‘I could eat the lot!’: the best new Easter eggs for 2025 Michelin-starred chef Paul Ainsworth tastes and rates Easter treats from ‘wow’ to ‘sickly’
Social climbers: is non-stop content creation now what it takes for restaurants to survive? TikTok, Instagram and YouTube have transformed the hospitality industry. We talk to the restaurants riding the wave of viral-video success
The Crown, Arford: ‘Everything one might want’ – restaurant review The presenter and comedian (and her gang of weary woodcutters) enjoy a perfect Sunday lunch at a local inn…
Breakfast fads come and go, but at heart, is Britain a nation of cereal eaters? There are times when a bowl of cornflakes is more enticing than dragging ourselves out for dinner. And avocados? Forget it
Dame Denise Lewis: ‘I love an apple crumble – just don’t talk to me while I enjoy myself’ The broadcaster and Olympic gold medallist on her favourite dessert, batch cooking with her mum and how to make the perfect gin and tonic
Margo, Glasgow: ‘Something very special’ – restaurant review Named after the chef’s mother, glorious Margo would make any mum proud, writes Kirsty Wark
Sharmilee, Leicester: ‘It really is worth your time’ – restaurant review Our hugely influential restaurant critic, leaving the Observer after 26 years, finishes up with an Indian feast
Seven restaurants to sample Spain’s hottest new chefs – without blowing the budget The country is home to some of the world’s best modern cuisine, and these trailblazers serve inventive dishes at affordable prices