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Two of Jason Atherton’s restaurants close, James Cochran opens new site in Islington, Atul Kochhar leaves Benares and Rochelle Canteen at ICA hosts Quo Vadis bar takeover

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.

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.

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 owner of a family chippy is among those recognised in the New Year’s Honours list. Richard Ord has been made an MBE after serving the people of South Shields for 50 years at Colmans Fish & Chips. Richard started cutting fish at Colmans on Ocean Road in 1969 when ......