"Stefan has almost 30 years' experience as a journalist and has worked at Restaurant for more than 15 years, the past decade or so as its editor. He has contributed industry insight and commentry to numerous titles over the years as well as written articles that have appeared in places including The Telegraph, the Guardian, Brummell, and Waitrose Food. He also makes regular radio appearances and has appeared on TV in food related programmes about Nando's, Wetherspoons and Toby Carvery. He has an expanding waistline but enviably low cholesterol. "

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Latest opening: Orrery by Pierre Minotti

Latest opening: Orrery by Pierre Minotti

By Stefan Chomka

The reboot of Terence Conran’s Orrery restaurant, which takes its name from clockwork models of the solar system, has different stars in its eyes.

Latest opening: Forza Wine Soho

Latest opening: Forza Wine Soho

By Stefan Chomka

Bash Redford and Michael Lavery’s third Forza Wine is their biggest and most ambitious to date.

How I got Here: Melody Adams

How I got Here: Melody Adams

By Stefan Chomka

The restaurateur behind Basque restaurants Lurra and Donostia and most recently Maset on dreams of becoming a farmer, the importance of authenticity, and trusting your instincts.