How I got here: Ben Chamberlain
The head chef at open-fire restaurant Wild in Burford says it’s important to enjoy the process, not just the result.
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How I Got Here: Simon Piovesan
The founder of Italian restaurant 2 Veneti in Marylebone, which this year celebrates 20 years, on leading by example and taking nothing for granted.
Michael O’Hare: “I’ve got more degrees in dance than I do in cooking”
With his new restaurant In Lamentation about to open, the former The Man Behind the Curtain chef patron discusses his return to the kitchen, the current state of fine dining, and why he’s doubling down on his avant-garde approach to cooking.
Latest opening: DakaDaka
Modern food from ancient Georgia is on the menu at this charming Mayfair restaurant.
Harneet Baweja: “Gunpowder is a London restaurant. I’m not going to transport you to India”
As the Indian restaurant celebrates its 10th birthday, its founder reflects on the mini empire (empire) he has created in the capital.
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Is Niyamo Capital’s purchase of Byron a master stroke or tilting at windmills?
The beleaguered burger brand has changed hands once again, with its new owner eyeing international, rather than regional, expansion
Book review: Cracco in Galleria
Italian chef Carlo Cracco’s new book is a riot of colour, creativity and some culinary clowning around.
Restaurant radar: November 2025
New projects from former Ramsay chefs Matt Abé and Clare Smyth and a generous helping of progressive pizzerias are among this month’s key restaurant openings.
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Will Velvet Taco’s move into the UK be a smooth one?
The US brand, known for its vast range of globally-inspired tacos, is landing soon on these shores. But its success is far from a given.