From FOOD & DRINK Apr 7, 2012

My favourite London restaurants

Giaconda’s Paul and Tracey Merrony ©Charlie Bibby

The Giaconda Dining Room, Zucca, Galvin Bistrot de Luxe and Great Queen Street

Photo of Australian restaurant Cumulus Inc's interior ©FT From FOOD & DRINK Mar 30, 2012

Dining on cloud nine in Melbourne

Fifty-five floors up at Vue de Monde, a cucumber sorbet was served in a mortar, on to which a chef poured liquid nitrogen

Lei Garden dim sum restaurant in Hong Kong From FOOD & DRINK Mar 23, 2012

Hong Kong dim sum

‘An unctuous rendition of pork belly with vegetables was lip-smackingly good’

Annam restaurant, Singapore From FOOD & DRINK Mar 17, 2012

A taste of Singapore’s melting pot

On the trail of the most authentic pork noodle soup in Singapore, via Japan and Vietnam...

Fishermen in Barbate prepare for the 'almadraba' ©AFP From FOOD & DRINK Mar 9, 2012

Barbate, tuna capital of Spain

Yellowfin fillets, immersed in salt, are left to dry in the Levante wind. Thus is born ‘mojama’

Rockpool Bar & Grill ©Earl Carter Photography From FOOD & DRINK Mar 3, 2012

Eating out in Sydney

A whistlestop tour takes in Est, Fratelli Fresh, Rockpool Bar & Grill and The Four in Hand

10 Greek Street ©Emma Marshall From FOOD & DRINK Feb 24, 2012

10 Greek Street, London

The keen prices and continually busy seats at 10 Greek Street all come from the no-bookings policy

Diners at Tricycle Cafe ©Chris Crerar From FOOD & DRINK Feb 17, 2012

Tasmanian angels

Aside from uninterrupted coutryside views and crisp wines, a shock for anyone from the northern hemisphere in Tasmania is fresh apricots in February

34, London From FOOD & DRINK Feb 10, 2012

34, London

34’s culinary distinction is that it is not just the steaks that shine...

Humphrey Lee From FOOD & DRINK Jan 27, 2012

Pearl Liang, Alisan and Hunan, London

‘There are as many differing approaches to service in Chinese restaurants as there are dim sum dishes on their menus’

From FOOD & DRINK Jan 20, 2012

The Sportsman, Kent

The owner and chef of this beach-side pub at Seasalter cook only with local ingredients

From FOOD & DRINK Jan 6, 2012

Le Central, Roanne

At this café-épicerie the owners have tailored the experience to suit the customer rather than themselves

From FOOD & DRINK Dec 31, 2011

San Sebastián, Spain

A return visit to some of the city’s restaurants and bars banishes some bad New Year memories

From FOOD & DRINK Dec 16, 2011

The Russians are coming – for lunch

The country’s restaurateurs are placing big bets in London, Zurich and New York

From FOOD & DRINK Dec 9, 2011

The most generous helpings

Food, wine and philanthropy: when three worlds collide

From FOOD & DRINK Dec 2, 2011

The delectable dozen: the restaurants of 2011

‘The creator’s personality now seems to distinguish the places I find most appealing’

From FOOD & DRINK Nov 25, 2011

A breeze-block beauty

Roberta’s pizza restaurant and Daniel – where great food and great fun await customers – both exude New York’s energy

From FOOD & DRINK Nov 18, 2011

The French-Cambodian connection

A vase of unopened lotus flowers reflects Cuisine Wat Damnak’s understated elegance

From FOOD & DRINK Nov 12, 2011

The old curiosity shop – and café

Brunswick House Café is one of the most memorable places to eat in London

From FOOD & DRINK Nov 5, 2011

First bite of the Big Apple

Breakfast, even with its humble ingredients, can be an exceptional opportunity to show off

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