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, addiction and the similarities between their lives…

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 who not only cook brilliantly, but know their communities inside out. The region also has extra reason to celebrate: Gisburn’s ...

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 up a slice of Italian warmth with a generous side of hospitality, while the bold, punchy flavours of Indonesian favourite ...

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 restored Monmouthshire farmhouse serving standout Welsh rarebit and expertly cooked fish, to Cardiff’s boundary-pushing Ogof where organic vegetables meet natural ...

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 end rough sleeping in our country.” It’s a mission StreetSmart has been working towards for 28 years. Established in 1998, ...

Tom Sellers’ newest venture, in Cornwall’s Carbis Bay, promises ‘an unforgettable dining experience where land meets sea’. Andy Lynes went to find out more about Mor – and left impressed, replete and not a little poorer!

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 Guide’s 100 Best Local Restaurants 2026. Some sit right on the water’s edge, while others are just a stone’s throw ...

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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 big flavours can come from intimate surroundings; and Norman’s Neighbourhood Kitchen, a smart little bistro set in a former car ...

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 sheds. Front rooms. Cosy cafés. Pint-sized spaces where every square metre is working overtime. From a 14-cover weekend hideaway to ambitious seasonal menus ...