An ill-conceived Queen medley was unspeakably naff, but frankly who cares?
Celine Dion
Comedy
It could be as irritating as nails down a blackboard yet it works as warped surrealism
Dina Martina
Theatre
I soon found myself as overwhelmed by David Calder’s King Lear as any interpretation I have seen in 25 years
King Lear
Why oh why didn't I take up the offer of leaving in the interval?
Kate is a good singer, very expressive, although not a great dancer
This was a masterclass in funk, soul and R&B
London,
07.05.08
When warm weather takes the place of woolly jumpers, it's time to think about taking and eating food outside.
07.05.08
You find traditional produce and treat it in the original way: Mark Hix's plan is so simple, and it deserves to succeed.
30.04.08
It's not so much about eating less or the illusion of saving money, it’s sharing and exploring that makes an array of small plates eminently...
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30.04.08
London’s first upmarket vegan restaurant - Saf in EC2 - can’t overcome the restrictions such a diet puts on available ingredients.
30.04.08
Four great courses in four of London’s best restaurants made The Gourmet Gallop an outing to remember, says Fay Maschler.
23.04.08
Ramen, beanthread, udon, spaghetti — noodles are a cheap and cheerful option. Here are five restaurants offering tasty dishes.
23.04.08
Ramsay has fun trying to outdo the top Paris restaurants in their own back yard – but some of his culinary quips fall flat.
16.04.08
Taking Eurostar to Paris, Fay Maschler finds great value for money and one of the best meals of her life.
16.04.08
Jason Atherton is emulating New York’s most skilled chefs at his new grill — and it’s a treat for London carnivores.
09.04.08
A former derelict workshop, bike shed and canteen are amongst the five best restaurants to have been turned around by architecture.
09.04.08
Apsleys - a new American-designed restaurant with an English name and an English head chef, but Italian food — seems to be showing signs of confusion...
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02.04.08
White chocolate and chilli bread spread with pesto may sound like a culinary nightmare — but the chef at Cruse 9 makes it work.
26.03.08
It's easy for a lunch date to turn into an expensive affair. Here are a few set menus that shouldn't put too much of a strain on your bank balance.
26.03.08
For his revamp of Café Boheme, Nick Jones hired some top names – but despite the quality ingredients, it’s a recipe for disaster.
19.03.08
The demand for guilt-free, environmentally friendly eating is ever-increasing. Here are a few restaurants that are top of the game as far as green...
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19.03.08
A cloying soufflé; named after the Princess of Wales is typical of the heavy-handed approach of the new owners of Launceston Place.
12.03.08
They've turned the clock back at The Grill to serve up the best of traditional British fare with lashings of style.
05.03.08
Côte is the first of a proposed new restaurant chain from the men behind Strada, but it needs to get more authentically Gallic, says Fay Maschler.
20.02.08
Despite its annoying spelling, Bord'eaux in Grosvenor House comes close to solving the problem of everyday catering in hotel restaurants.
20.02.08
The food was good but unexpectedly profligate with food miles at Arthur Potts Dawson's eco-friendly Water House.
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