With Wagamama, Hakkasan, Yauatcha and now the relaunch of Sake No Hana Alan Yau has transformed London’s restaurant scene. So why is he abandoning the high life for the spartan regime of a Buddhist monk, asks Lydia Slater... more
Ah, Easter! For some a celebration of the resurrection of a saviour, for others a reminder of our ancient pagan past, but for most of us a chance to watch telly for three days straight and eat chocolate until it leaks out of our ears and cacao-bonds us to the sofa... 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 Mayor of Tower Hamlets defeated Labour to be elected. Livingstone not only backed him but some of Ken's key players are now at the heart of running the council. Stephen Robinson reports
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