A viral social media storm has engulfed US restaurant chain Cracker Barrel, with employees and customers alleging serious food safety breaches, including serving expired and mouldy food. An internal investigation is now underway.
Award-winning food critic Grace Dent announces her departure from BBC's MasterChef, citing the immense strain on the UK's hospitality sector. Colleagues Anna Haugh and Gregg Wallace pay tribute to her impactful tenure.
The iconic US seafood restaurant chain Red Lobster has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection following a series of costly promotions and operational missteps, casting uncertainty over its UK expansion plans.
Renowned food critic Tom Parker Bowles delivers a glowing review of a simple yet sublime cheeseburger from a new west London restaurant, praising its perfection and quiet majesty in his latest culinary discovery.
Outraged Indian restaurant owners in Sheffield are demanding action after a group of 30 diners staged a massive 'dine and dash', leaving them with a £1,000 bill. Discover how the industry is fighting back against this growing trend.
A group of young women has been caught on camera fleeing a Birmingham curry house without paying their £130 bill, leaving staff furious. The dine-and-dash incident involved a lavish order of chicken tikka masala, pilau rice, and naan bread.
Renowned critic Grace Dent discovers a vibrant new culinary star in East London's Roman Road. Inis offers modern British plates, natural wines, and a neighbourhood vibe that's winning hearts.
Dive into The Guardian Australia's expertly curated selection of the week's most compelling stories. This weekend's essential reading list exposes deadly corporate secrets, decodes Netflix's viewing algorithms, celebrates a bullish food critic, and explor
After half a century of serving the community, a cherished family-run pizzeria in California has closed permanently, citing insurmountable economic pressures and the loss of its lease, leaving locals heartbroken.
Coronation Street actress Jennie McAlpine, famed for playing Fiz Brown, faces a severe financial crisis as her Manchester restaurant, Annie's, collapses into administration, revealing debts exceeding £100,000 and leaving creditors unpaid.
Emmerdale and Waterloo Road actor Adam Thomas faces a financial crisis as his Manchester restaurant, The Spinn, collapses, leaving him with a staggering £100,000 tax bill. Exclusive details on the business failure and its impact.
CCTV footage captures the brazen moment a furious dine-and-dasher chucks a piece of steak at a restaurant owner in London after being caught fleeing without paying the £130 bill.
After nearly half a century, a beloved Sydney dining institution will serve its final meal in September 2025, marking a poignant moment for the city's culinary scene and loyal patrons.
London's Metropolitan Police launch an arson investigation after a major fire tears through the Indian Aroma restaurant in Ilford. Two individuals have been arrested on suspicion of deliberately starting the blaze.
Guardian critic Grace Dent delivers her verdict on Bellota, a new Spanish restaurant in Bury St Edmunds. Discover if this Suffolk spot delivers authentic Iberian flavours or misses the mark.
A pizzeria in Italy faces a customer backlash and accusations of 'scandalous' hidden costs after adding an €8 'background music' surcharge and 45p for freshly ground pepper to a couple's bill.
Another major Italian restaurant chain has fallen into administration, marking the fourth such collapse in 2025. The crisis threatens jobs and highlights severe pressures facing UK's hospitality sector from rising costs and changing consumer habits.
An experienced UK restaurant owner reveals the hidden truths behind popular menu items, exposing which dishes to avoid for your health and why you should think twice before ordering.
A prominent Russian anti-Putin activist has had his UK asylum claim rejected, leaving him in legal limbo and facing potential deportation. The Home Office decision raises questions about Britain's stance on Kremlin critics.
Oscar-winning director Quentin Tarantino is bringing his final film project, 'The Movie Critic', to the London stage as a West End play before its cinematic release, marking a major theatrical event for 2025.
The UK's first-ever restaurant where giraffes, zebras, and camels join you for dinner has opened its doors. Discover the unique safari dining experience taking the country by storm.
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is set to launch his debut Indian venture, 'Street Pizza', at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, marking a major culinary milestone and expanding his global restaurant empire.
A London restaurant, Little Kitchen in Chelsea, has ignited a firestorm by adding a 10% 'entitlement' surcharge to diners' bills, claiming it compensates for 'high maintenance' customers. Patrons and industry critics have blasted the move as 'offensive' a
Oscar-winning filmmaker Quentin Tarantino announces his theatrical directorial debut with 'The Movie Critic' adaptation, premiering in London's West End in 2025 before potential Broadway transfer.
A major UK chicken restaurant chain has filed for bankruptcy, sending shockwaves through the competitive fast-food sector. Here's how it could affect your favourite meals.
A restaurant server was left speechless after a diner handed them a list of outrageous demands. From specific seating to customised dishes, the requests have sparked debate online.
Another trendy eatery linked to MasterChef Australia's Reynold Poernomo has entered administration, just months after his previous venture folded.
A heated culinary rivalry in Double Bay takes an unexpected twist as a prestigious food magazine steps into the fray, sparking fresh debate among diners and critics alike.
A heated rivalry between two top Double Bay eateries escalates after a renowned food critic magazine publicly endorses one over the other, sparking debate among gourmands.
A rising culinary star's life crumbles after a TikTok controversy spirals out of control, costing him his restaurant, reputation, and family ties in a shocking social media downfall.