Festivals tend to be about music but this summer it's about what you eat while you're listening to it. This weekend is Jamie Oliver's first Big Feastival in Clapham Common... more
The serve-yourself supper now has royal approval but it is an etiquette minefield. Our writers queue for their dinner and report on pros and cons... more
Chef Richard Corrigan kicked off this year's London Restaurant Festival by serving jelly of lobster, Granny Smith parfait and grouse pie to 10 guests in a pod of the London Eye... more
Moving from Pimlico to Soho — from genteel respectability to social Sturm und Drang — is not the usual way round in life. But Alexis Gauthier has chosen that route.... more
The Prime Minister's New Year's resolution was to take up running again - and, frankly, he'll need every turn of speed he can get to keep ahead of his own spectacular contradictions... more
Whether you're cooking for your family or having an office party, it's possible to save money while enjoying great quality festive food and drink.... more
Take advantage of our fantastic new restaurant booking service with amazing offers at top London restaurants ... including these celebrity chef specials.
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The most mesmerising view of London is reserved for employees of the offices at 30 St Mary Axe, their guests and those willing to spend £1,000 to become an individual "member".... more
A bad oyster is a very expensive, and potentially dangerous, mistake. For a sublime flavour, seek out the oyster sellers with pearls of wisdom, says Rose Prince.... more
Toby Young ate at Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill on Swallow Street, and while the food got an enthusiastic thumbs up, the bill left an unpleasant taste.... more
It's the beginning of September and oyster season is upon us. Charles Campion goes in search of the best places in London where you can eat them, fresh from the sea.... more
Exclusive: After high-profile allegations this season, Charlton's manager is pleased the issue is now being addressed but says the authorities still have plenty of work to do
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