Guides & stories

Restaurant roundups, practical explainers and weekends planned around food.

Each article links to its sources. These are compiled guides and suggestions, with dates to help you judge what’s current.

Guide

Michelin stars and Bib Gourmand, explained

What the awards tell you, how they differ, and where to start looking.

1 November 2026

Restaurant roundup

Pizza in Newington Green, French cooking in Covent Garden and an American restaurant in Shoreditch.

1 November 2026

Weekend guide

Wine and small plates at Beckford Bottle Shop, seasonal cooking at Beckford Canteen, and a suggested place to stay.

1 November 2026