Local guides

It’s a small patch of London that summons folk far and wide. Be it movie buffs seeking ‘that blue door’, antique hunters chasing a bargain, or the two million revellers who descend in August for a Caribbean carnival, Notting Hill calls – and the world answers. Suriya Bala takes us on her foodie tour of this buzzing London neighbourhood.

London local and founder of vegetarian Chinese supper club YING’S, Alice Hale, has grown up enjoying the best of London’s Chinatown. She shares her eight favourite spots, what to expect and what to order. One of my favourites is Chinese Tapas House for jianbing, a Chinese street food similar to a crêpe with an egg, coriander, chilli sauce and cracker inside. ...

Margate marches to the beat of its own drum. Known for its entrepreneurial spirit and fizzing with an energy not seen in other east Kent coastal towns, this rough-round-the-edges seaside resort mixes nostalgia and art with a fresh and exciting food scene. So, if you’re looking for a perfect brunch, that hidden local gem you’d never stumble across or a ...

An easy day trip from London by car or train, the independent charm of cool, sceney Whitstable is a magnate for summer holiday makers, out-of-season weekenders and spur-of-the-moment day trippers. Between the working fishing harbour, shingle beaches, pretty cottages and beach huts, there are vibrant eating and drinking destinations, ranging from coffee shops, cafés and wine bars to restaurants ...

Born and raised in Hampshire, award-winning British chef and restaurateur Simon Rogan knows Southampton and the surrounding countryside better than most. From family-run gems to some of the county’s finest restaurants, these are the places he returns to whenever he’s back home.

The Isle of Skye is famous for its scenery, but there’s more to it than views. Let our Highlands and Islands expert Lucy Gillmore guide you through the best places to eat, from laid-back seafood spots to cosy cafés and standout restaurants worth visiting.

Fresh seafood, hidden gems, coastal walks and some of Suffolk’s best food spots. Discover Aldeburgh and Orford through food writer Tessa Allingham’s local lens – from beachside fish and chips to destination bakeries and charming pubs. Which of her Suffolk favourites will make your list?

A new generation of cafés, bakeries, breweries and food producers is quietly reshaping Bute’s identity from faded Victorian holiday spot to full-on foodie destination (with very fancy loos). Emma Henderson shares the spots worth seeking out on this west-coast island.

From Padstow’s heavyweight food scene to under-the-radar village gems, North Cornwall is quietly becoming one of Britain’s most interesting places to eat out. Bude native and writer Emma Henderson takes us on a culinary road trip around this beautiful area… just don’t call it Devon!

With A Taste of Altrincham festival returning for a second year, from 27th February until 8th March, we asked local expert Emma Sturgess to give us her tour of the town’s culinary highlights.