Jeremy King: ‘The first time I was ever impressed by anyone was Meryl Streep’

The A-list’s favourite restaurateur on celebrity diners, what makes a good meal great – and why his solution to stress is transcendental meditation

Tharavadu, Leeds: ‘It’ll make you profoundly happy’ – restaurant review

With real friendly warmth and great cooking, this Keralan place in Leeds is putting itself on the map

Giovanni’s, London: ‘Exactly what you want it to be’ – restaurant review

Fond memories are reignited at this Italian stalwart, still serving great dishes after many years

Squash them flat, pile them high: the rise and rise of the smash burger

Forget those plump pillows of beef or chicken – today’s gourmet burgers are increasingly wide, flat and crispy. But what’s behind the trend? And what’s next?

Little Dumpling King, Stoke-on-Trent: ‘Huge, banging flavours’ – restaurant review

From the loud music to all the crispy chilli oil, Little Dumpling King is punching well above its weight

Panda’s Kitchen, London: ‘It demands your full attention’ – restaurant review

The spicy Sichuan food at Panda in Harrow has enough kick to take your mind off all worries

St John: 30 ways the ‘nose to tail’ restaurant changed the way we eat

Fergus Henderson and Trevor Gulliver’s London restaurant celebrates its 30th anniversary in the autumn. Here’s how it influenced food culture in Britain and beyond

Maida Grill House, Salford: ‘Serving profound care and nourishment’ – restaurant review

Manchester’s noble rice and three lives on – alongside chicken tikka, smoky lamb chops, samosas and many other good, cheap dishes at this Salford grill

What makes a neighbourhood restaurant great? Perfection – but in a slightly wonky way

A memoir of one couple’s years in hospitality captures the strange alchemy of running a restaurant

Bokman, Bristol: ‘Laser-like focus’ – restaurant review

This canteen-style Korean has big, nerdy ideas and is likely to put a smile on your face, writes Jay Rayner

Goat on the Roof, Newbury: ‘Smart and thoughtful cooking’ – restaurant review

For a thrill-packed, all-action, dazzlingly exciting night out, head straight for Newbury. Honestly…

Hooyos Somali Cuisine, Luton: ‘Rather lovely’ – restaurant review

Luton has its first Somali restaurant. It’s such a vivid, jolly place, how did they ever cope without it?

The bucket and spade list: 10 new reasons to visit the British seaside this summer

From snorkel trails and seafood restaurants to maritime festivals and a ‘museum of fun’, here’s what’s new and exciting around the UK coast

If you’re fond of seafood and salty air: readers’ favourite places to eat at the British seaside

Our tipsters savour delights at cafes, restaurants and pubs by the sea, from Bangor to Brighton

A local’s guide to Galway: ‘As a chef I love the food, but it was the culture that first captivated me’

Michelin-starred chef JP McMahon selects his favourite bars, restaurants and beaches ahead of the Galway Races