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The Midland Grand Dining Room: A brasserie at the 'gateway to Paris’
King’s Cross was once a culinary desert. Today it is becoming an oasis. London property developer Harry Handelsman has been at the forefront of the area’s revolution.
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Through the Archives: Ruth Rogers, The River Café
Originally conceived as a workers’ canteen for Sir Richard Rogers’ architectural practice next door, The River Café (now in its fourth decade) has gone on to achieve international stardom as a glowing tribute to Italian regional cooking. Diligent sourcing and vigorous rustic flavours are at the heart of Ruth Rogers’ kitchen, with seasonal salads, silky homemade pastas and wood-roasted specialities headlining the daily menus.
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Through the archives: Skye Gyngell – Petersham Nurseries Café 2007-2012
As balmy weather and spring blossom brightens up green spaces across the country, we’ve started to take note of an emerging trend. More and more restaurants seem to be opening in the middle of secluded kitchen gardens (Ethicurean, Pythouse Kitchen Garden), nurseries and garden centres (Moss & Moor, Paradise Café), even working flower farms (West End Flower Farm).
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Farin Road chef to take up permanent residence at Tani Modi cafe in Edinburgh
After a successful series of supper clubs and events, the chef Tunde Abifarin has announced his modern, 'pan-African' pop-up concept Farin Road will take up permanent residence at the independent Tani Modi cafe in Edinburgh next month.
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Eyes on the pies - The Pie Room by Calum Franklin
From humble hot savouries to intricate artistic inventions, our favourite comfort-food bake is having a moment in the sun thanks to a talented chef, writes Jimi Famurewa
