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First, find the secret door. Then prepare to lose all restraint: Kid’s exuberant Turkish cooking makes ordering “one or two” from each section feel less like a suggestion and more like a dare. Luckily, Hilary Armstrong, editor of GFG’s sister brand CODE, was up for the challenge…

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…

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!

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If you’re looking for a weekend away packed with history, character and stunning countryside, Salisbury should be high on your list. Home to one of Britain’s most iconic cathedrals and surrounded by the rolling landscapes of Wiltshire, it’s the kind of destination where you can spend your days exploring ancient landmarks, picturesque villages and scenic walking trails.

For Spencer Metzger, Chez Rose is more than a restaurant – it’s a tribute. Named after his grandmother Rosemary, whose cooking shaped his early love of food, the Mayfair restaurant marks the chef’s first solo venture, bringing classic French bistro cooking to a space filled with both personal memories and polished ambition. Elizabeth Carter visited to see whether the food ...

Is the arrival of Keller – local, independent, with polished food, well-chosen wines and reasonable prices – the culinary boost Whitstable needs? Elizabeth Carter investigates.

One of the UK’s most exciting chefs has landed in the Mid Wales market town of Machynlleth to open a new chapter at Gwen. As one of the first diners through the door, restaurant writer and publisher of Smashed, Andy Lynes, digests his marathon dinner.

Opening on one of Leeds’ most beloved restaurant sites was always going to invite comparison. Fortunately, says Thom Archer, The Smithfield has the food, the confidence and the character to justify the attention.

The newest venture from the seasoned Spiteri family opened with an ambitious promise: to bring great food, genuine value and a lively atmosphere back to the neighbourhood pub. So when the doors of The Latimer opened, Good Food Guide owner Adam Hyman went along to see whether it could deliver – and wasn’t disappointed.