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Like father, like son
17 Aug, 2026
In this extract from chef Alasdair Gill’s frank biography Knives & Spoons, he reflects on an unexpected and deeply emotional encounter with the legacy of his late father, legendary food critic AA Gill. As he begins to read his dad’s work for the first time, he’s forced to confront grief, ...
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Britain’s 100 Best Local Restaurants 2026: North West winners
There’s no doubt that the North West’s food scene is one of the country’s most exciting, and Good Food Guide’s 100 Best Local Restaurants 2026 has taken note. Nine local spots have made this year’s list, each led by chefs ...
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Britain’s 100 Best Local Restaurants 2026: London winners
Eleven London restaurants have earned their place in Good Food Guide’s 100 Best Local Restaurants 2026, showing off the sheer range of the capital’s food scene, from cosy neighbourhood spots to eclectic, boundary-pushing menus. Among the standouts, Tiella Trattoria serves ...
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Britain’s 100 Best Local Restaurants 2026: Wales winners
The Welsh winners in Good Food Guide’s 100 Best Local Restaurants 2026 prove that exceptional dining doesn’t always need grand settings – just outstanding talent, a deep respect for local produce and a strong sense of place. From a lovingly ...
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How StreetSmart and GFG’s Best Local Restaurants are fighting homelessness, £1 at a time
Ending rough sleeping is firmly back in the political spotlight. In his first speech as Prime Minister, Andy Burnham made it clear where he wants to start, telling the crowd outside Downing Street that his first instruction would be “to ...
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The 20 coastal restaurants everyone’s talking about
From Scotland’s rugged eastern shores right down to Cornwall’s fishing villages, Britain’s coastline is home to some of the country’s most exciting places to eat – which is why they make up a fifth of the winners in Good Food ...
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Britain’s 100 Best Local Restaurants 2026: Yorkshire and North East winners
Eleven standout restaurants are flying the flag for Yorkshire and the North East in Good Food Guide’s 100 Best Local Restaurants 2026 list. Highlights include Regional Winner Black Wheat Club, where creative cooking and a warm welcome have made it a standout favourite; The Small Canteen, proof that ...
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7 tiny restaurants punching well above their weight
Forget sprawling dining rooms and glossy fit-outs. Some of the most memorable spots in Good Food Guide’s 100 Best Local Restaurants 2026 are places you could walk straight past – if we weren’t here to point you in the right direction. Converted ...
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Join us at Good Food Guide x 100 years of Quo Vadis
Quo Vadis, Soho
Join the Good Food Guide team at midday on Saturday 19 September 2026 for a celebratory event marking 100 years of Quo Vadis in Soho, and the launch of Chef Proprietor Jeremy Lee’s new book Kitchening. Located in the intimate private dining room of the legendary Quo Vadis building, where so ...
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