David Nicholls: The real dealmaker

The Mandarin Oriental’s food and beverage director has put together deals that will bring two renowned chefs to the chain’s Knightsbridge hotel, says Nicholas Lander

Restaurant review: Nick’s Italian Café, McMinnville, Oregon

Pasta recipes from his grandmother and an aptitude for pizza inherited from his grandfather have formed the backbone of Nick Peirano‘s menus for the past 30 years, writes Nicholas Lander

An insider’s guide to Chinatown in Paris

Nicholas Lander finds the area a surprising place when he visits with a restaurateur from Vietnam, who takes him to eat two different courses at two different restaurants

Roka’s dessert menu

It is not a good idea to share the mango and almond cake with miso and caramel ice cream offered by this Japanese restaurant, observes Nicholas Lander

Château California

Paris-born Martine Saunier is responsible for introducing American restaurant-goers to some of the best French wines, writes Nicholas Lander

The art of accompaniments

Nicholas Lander discovers how unlikely ingredients can make an exciting combination and the importance of restraint in Racine’s execution of French bistro cooking

Venetian snacks at Polpo in London

Nicholas Lander notices clever decor details in the newly opened ‘bacaro’ in Beak Street that serves small portions of good food called cicheti

Surprising restaurants in Beaune

The long menu of Bistro de L’Hôtel incorporates local specialities while Bissoh offers food that strikes just the right balance between comfort and excitement, writes Nicholas Lander

Harvest time in Napa Valley

Obtrusive waiting staff

Restaurant review: Auberge de Chassignolles, France

Waiting for Whistler

How London restaurants fare in the downturn

A wine lovers’ haven in San Francisco

A fish supplier to UK restaurants

Restaurant review: Café de la Fontaine, La Turbie, France

Dining al fresco

The inflexible hours of Parisian restaurants