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INGREDIENTS Smoked Westcombe aligot: 400g peeled & halved waxy potatoes (red or Russet potatoes work well) 120g butter 100ml milk 150g smoked Westcombe cheddar, grated Chicken hearts: 200g chicken hearts, membrane and tops removed 200ml chicken stock 100g unsalted butter 3tbsp Riesling vinegar 1 bunch chervil METHOD Begin by boiling the ...

Let’s drop the narrative that to get top scores and the highest praise, food needs to be pricey, miniscule and endlessly mucked about with, argues our incognito inspector. In this behind-the-scenes report, find out what makes for the latest ‘Exceptional’ entry into The Good Food Guide.

Few chefs capture the soul of Spanish cooking quite like José Pizarro. His vibrant, ingredient-led dishes are rooted in the traditions of his native Extremadura. His new book The Spanish Pantry celebrates staple ingredients, like this recipe which highlights tomatoes and figs as they come into season.

Scottish seafood is heralded as some of the world’s best. Exported across Europe and beyond, championed on top restaurants menus, the picture in the mind’s eye is of crystal-clear lochs, unspoilt landscapes and bountiful catch. But the reality of the situation is much murkier.   Catastrophically damaging bottom trawling and dredging dominate the fishing industry leaving behind bare ...

From escargot and rillettes de porc to confit de canard and steak frites,  here are some of the Good Food Guide’s favourite authentic French restaurants in the UK.

Soaked in history and peppered with ancient monuments, Medway is often overlooked when it comes to eating out. Food writer, wine consultant and John Dory co-owner Zeren Wilson lifts the lid on the best places for a bite to eat.

The oldest tennis tournament in the world is underway and with all eyes on this patch of southwest London, we're thinking about where to eat well after a day of strawberries and cream and a Centre Court showdown. Give the high street chains a wide berth and head to one of these Good Food Guide winners.

Brummie chef Stu Deeley has been keeping busy. In the past six months the MasterChef: The Professionals 2019 champion has left one job, welcomed his third baby, and on 18th June opened The Warwick at Mallory Court. He brings a fresh identity and brand-new menus to the country house hotel and spa near Leamington Spa.

Keeping your finger on the pulse? If you've visited any of the new openings below, let us know what you think by sending us your review. Restaurants opening this month | Restaurant openings this year | Restaurants opening next yearRestaurants opened in 2025: January | February | March | April | May | June    Restaurants opening in July 2025 Roam At the end ...

Like negronis before them and gin and tonics before that, there’s no denying the martini is having its moment. From Rules’ stone cold classic to Osip’s preserved tomato take, here are some of our favourites to raise a glass to World Martini Day.