Michelin chef's 'insulting' dining concept after fire
Exclusive: Michelin-starred chef Paul Croasdale faces backlash over controversial 'phoenix from the ashes' dining experience following catastrophic fire at The Black Swan, Oldstead.
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Punk Royale London: Grace Dent's wild dining review
Restaurant critic Grace Dent ventures into Punk Royale's London outpost, where culinary anarchy meets theatrical excess in an unforgettable Mayfair spectacle.
How to Spot a Truly Sustainable Café or Restaurant
Discover the tell-tale signs that separate genuine sustainable dining establishments from greenwashed pretenders. From energy sources to waste management, learn what really matters.
London's Best Restaurants for Solo Diners
Discover London's most welcoming restaurants for solo diners, from intimate counters to communal tables where eating alone becomes a pleasure rather than a predicament.
Fine dining meets reality in BBC's hilarious Taste Test
Christopher Stevens serves up his verdict on BBC's daring restaurant experiment where Michelin-starred chefs face ordinary diners in a culinary showdown that's equal parts brilliant and disastrous.
World's highest glass café opens on tallest bridge
Experience vertigo-inducing views from the world's tallest bridge's new transparent café, offering 360-degree panoramas and heart-pounding dining in China.
UK restaurant where every course is served in darkness
Discover Dans Le Noir, London's extraordinary dining experience where guests eat in complete darkness, challenging perceptions of taste and creating unforgettable sensory journeys.
Kudu London Review: Grace Dent's Culinary Revelation
Discover why Grace Dent's latest restaurant review is raving about Kudu London, a culinary hotspot delivering exceptional South African-inspired cuisine in the heart of the capital.
The Ivy Cafe: West London's Views Meet Culinary Excellence
Discover why The Ivy Cafe in West London is becoming the capital's most talked-about dining destination, where breathtaking views are perfectly matched by culinary excellence in an unforgettable brasserie experience.
Luxury Christmas Day Brunch Returns to London's Langham Hotel
Experience an unforgettable Christmas celebration with The Langham London's spectacular brunch extravaganza, featuring gourmet delights, live entertainment, and festive magic in the heart of the capital.
Dining Like Downton Abbey Royalty at Highclere Castle
Step inside the real Downton Abbey for an unforgettable dining experience. Discover what it's really like to eat like Crawley family royalty at Highclere Castle with our exclusive review.
Men-Only Club Ends Women's Dining Trial
The exclusive men-only Savage Club in Melbourne has terminated its experimental women's dining nights following significant internal opposition from traditionalist members, maintaining its 160-year male membership policy.
UK passengers face £1,000 fine for seatbelt mistake
A legal loophole means backseat passengers in the UK could be hit with a £1,000 fine for not wearing a seatbelt, even if the driver is unaware. Experts warn millions are at risk.
Gordon Ramsay to open UK's first Hell's Kitchen in London
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is bringing the fiery drama of Hell's Kitchen to London. Discover the location, menu, and when you can book a table at this highly anticipated restaurant.
Enchanted Forest Dining Experience Forced to Close
A magical outdoor dining experience in California, featured on The Food Network, has been abruptly shut down by local authorities due to permit violations, leaving ticket-holders disappointed.
NYC's Carbone restaurant opens first UK site in London
The iconic New York Italian restaurant Carbone, famed for its celebrity clientele and retro glamour, is opening its first UK outpost in London's exclusive Mayfair. Discover the menu, the vibe, and the story behind the hype.
I Ate The UK's Most Expensive £50 Fish & Chips
A food writer braves the UK's priciest fish and chips at a Mayfair restaurant. Was the gold-leaf-dusted, champagne-battered cod worth the staggering £49.95 price tag? We reveal the full, shocking verdict.
Heston's New Menu: Diner Weight Loss at The Fat Duck
Exclusive: The Fat Duck's new 'Microbiome Menu,' inspired by weight-loss jabs, uses culinary science to promote satiety and gut health, with diners reporting unexpected weight loss. A groundbreaking fusion of gastronomy and wellness.
Raymond Blanc's royal-inspired vegetarian menu revolution
Celebrated chef Raymond Blanc announces a dramatic shift to a predominantly vegetarian menu at his Michelin-starred restaurant, inspired by King Charles III's sustainable farming ethos and kitchen garden.
Salon fines customer £5,000 for negative Google review
A Nottingham hair salon's controversial 'no bad reviews' policy sparks online fury after charging a client thousands for a negative Google rating. The beauty industry debate over reputation management vs. consumer rights intensifies.
Indian woman fined £2,000 at UK airport over customs breach
An Indian woman's dream trip to the UK turned into a financial nightmare after a simple airport oversight led to a staggering £2,000 fine. Discover the crucial rule every international traveller must know.
Mum fined for disabled parking despite leg in cast
A North Shore mother, Natasha Jansen, speaks out after receiving a shocking £60 fine for using a disabled parking space while her leg was immobilised in a full cast, exposing a critical flaw in council enforcement systems.
UK's Best Fine Art Universities 2025 Revealed
The Guardian's exclusive 2025 league table ranks the UK's best universities for Fine Art. Discover which institutions lead in creativity, teaching excellence, and graduate prospects in our comprehensive analysis.
DVLA's £1000 fine warning to drivers over licence rule
Millions of UK drivers risk a £1,000 fine for not updating their photocard driving licence. The DVLA warns that a simple administrative oversight could prove costly.
American ejected from UK restaurant for 'wrong' burger eating
An American tourist's visit to a London eatery turned sour when staff allegedly asked him to leave for his unconventional approach to eating a burger, sparking a fiery online debate about cultural etiquette and customer service.
School fines mum £120 for son's Egypt term-time holiday
A mother from Bury is outraged after her son's school issued a £120 fine for a family holiday to Egypt during term time. The school's 'zero tolerance' policy on absences has sparked a fierce debate on parental rights and educational authority.
Eyeball Fine Dining: London's Bizarre New Food Trend
Exclusive investigation reveals how high-end London restaurants are serving cod eyeballs and fish heads as part of a controversial new 'sustainable' dining trend, sparking fury from chefs and environmentalists.
UK Vegan Restaurant Boom Faces Crisis as Closures Soar
Exclusive analysis reveals a startling decline in Britain's vegan restaurant sector, with closures soaring and consumer interest waning. Discover the economic pressures and shifting trends challenging the plant-based revolution.
Driver fined £1,000 for fake Blue Badge use
A motorist in Greater Manchester has been hit with a massive £1,000 penalty after falsely claiming to be a Blue Badge holder. Discover how council enforcers uncovered the deceit.
Supermarket parking blunder risks £100 fine for UK drivers
UK drivers are being warned about a costly and easily avoidable error when using supermarket car parks that could see them hit with a hefty penalty charge, regardless of how long they stay.
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