Palaces, parks, museums and private members' clubs are locked in a fierce battle for a share of the expected £100 million windfall as nations look to secure a party venue for the Olympics... more
Delia can do no wrong, particularly at Christmas, in Melanie McDonagh's eyes, but other imaginative and user-friendly food writers also find favour in her round-up... more
From ballet dancers to bosses of blue chip companies and red carpet fashion designers to Premier League footballers, the capital's 350,000 French expatriates are celebrating their role in London society... more
In his first interview since his business failed, Michelin-starred chef Tom Aikens talks about his guilt and his battle to keep his restaurants going ... more
The credit crunch is going to be a test for restaurateurs as the capital's increasingly educated diners become more picky not only about the menu but the price tag attached to it. ... more
The meal at L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon was more appropriate to a decent bistro than to a restaurant bearing the name of a chef who holds 17 Michelin stars.... more
Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester shows flashes of brilliance, but with a meal for six in a private room at £1,350, critic Fay Maschler is still unconvinced.... more
From friendly neighbourhood brasseries to splash-out dining, the capital has witnessed some excellent openings. 2006 has been a cracking year, says Fay Maschler.... more
Marina O'Loughlin is having a little trouble with her stars so she'd like to clear things up by explaining exactly what four stars for Odette's really means.... more
The opening of La Cuisine De Joel Robuchon is one of the most eagerly anticipated restaurant launches of the year, but the house was barely half-full when Fay Maschler visited.... more
Joel Robuchon's debut London operation, L'Atelier, prides itself on informality and simple, clear, flavours. If you want an "event" meal, you simply must go, says Nick Curtis.... more
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