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Guy needs his Punchbowl

17.09.08

The Punch Bowl is suitably low-key, the food and drink decent, the staff protective. It seems Guy Ritchie and Madonna have their very own London-style Isla Bonita.... more

Domestic goddess Nigella Lawson really does sees life through rose-tinted glasses

29.08.08

Well it's what you might expect from a domestic goddess. As television cook Nigella Lawson has made it her life's work to make domesticity attractive to women, it's no surprise that she is the owner of a pair of rose-coloured tinted glasses. ... more

Is there actually a love reunion for Bill Nighy and his estranged partner of 27 years?

29.08.08

Love Actually star Bill Nighy stepped out with his partner of 27 years Diane Quick last night, a week after announcing their separation.... more

Best restaurants with female chefs

27.08.08

Female chefs are taking over restaurants across London. From Le Gavroche to The Connaught, here are those embracing the trend.... more

Punky Pixie Geldof hits the town in a Union Jack minidress and bovver boots

20.06.08

Pixie Geldof took inspiration from her mother Paula Yates heyday, back in the 80s for her latest headline grabbing look. The schoolgirl about town stepped out in a punky looking combination of union jack mini dress and blue Dr. Marten style high heeled 'bovver' boots.... more

The night our ten gourmets galloped

30.04.08

Four great courses in four of London’s best restaurants made The Gourmet Gallop an outing to remember, says Fay Maschler.... more

Yau's latest project named as best new restaurant

07.03.08

Alan Yau's Sake No Hana has been named London's best new restaurant in a version of the Good Food Guide devoted to the capital.... more

Modern mix

14.02.08

The gear sported at the new Harmonic club was barely distinguishable, but the idea will never replace the true classical experience.... more

Romantic restaurants for Valentine's night

06.02.08

Planning to take your loved one out for a meal on Valentine's night. Then take a look at our guide to some of the most romantic restaurants in town.... more

A Podium for losers

02.01.08

Even with a vastly expensive refit and new head chef, the Park Lane Hilton's Podium is no gastronomic destination.... more

Fine place for a civilised pint

12.11.07

Bedecked with chandeliers and fine decoration, The Audley provides an elegant setting for almost any social occasion.... more

So when does a pub stop being a pub?

26.09.07

The quality of food at The Only Running Footman is at least the equal of the posh English restaurants.... more

An Iberian treat

19.09.07

An odd title doesn't detract from the tasty and very Spanish rustic fare on offer at Oops in Covent Garden.... more

This little house is one big delight

25.07.07

Located just behind Claridge's, La Petite Maison gets everything right, with the food so heavenly the bowl deserved its own halo.... more

A game of Riviera fantasies

11.07.07

Fond memories of restaurants enjoyed on holiday often tempt people into trying to recreate the magic here. But London does not always play ball, as La Petite Maison shows.... more

Square meal is lighter at lunch

18.05.07

Does daylight scare off the The Square's more ponderous customers? Mark Bolland enjoys lunch there much more than dinner.... more

Lebanese please

16.05.07

With Londoners unable to get enough of mezze dishes, whether from traditional or glossy establishments, Charles Campion takes a look at some of the best Lebanese restaurants in town.... more

Critic's choice: Best for breakfast

26.04.07

Start the day in style at a top eaterie ... Hilary Armstrong reveals the best places for breakfast in the capital.... more

Too many cooks is a foil for broth

11.04.07

Haiku's owner has spent Ł3 million creating a replica of his Cape Town restaurant in a Mayfair street, which boasts four kitchens spread over three floors offering Japanese, Chinese, Thai and Indian food.... more

Flavour to make Buddha buckle

28.02.07

The special soup at Pearl Liang may not cost the Ł108 a bowl which another restaurant charged, but at Ł20 it's still a broth to sip and savour.... more

Best restaurants for Valentine's Day

29.01.07

The countdown to the soppiest day of the year has begun so if you're looking for somewhere to play footsie under the table, visit one of these restaurants where romance is always in the air.... more

Two more Michelin stars for Gordon's empire

24.01.07

Gordon Ramsay has strengthened his grip on the London restaurant scene after two more Michelin stars were added to his empire.... more

TV chefs snubbed as top restaurants named

22.01.07

The annual Tatler Louis Roederer Restaurant Awards shortlist is dominated by London restaurants but famous chefs and celebrity hangouts have been left out in the cold.... more

Free food as noise row delays Scott's licence

12.12.06

Diners at one of London's smartest restaurants were surprised when they were told they would not have to pay for their dinner or wine.... more

The coolest places to hangout in 2007

08.11.06

The coolest places in London to be seen at next year include the latest restaurant from the duo behind The Ivy and a new night spot by New York's "queen of clubs". ... more

Mayfair's coolest fish restaurant

10.10.06

Celebrated fish restaurant Scott's is re-opening and features an eye-catching innovation - an air conditioning system using cool water pumped from the chalk deep underneath Mayfair.... more