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Since the pandemic, thousands of Britons have swapped pie and mash for pastel de natas, trading their lives in the UK for a trip to Portugal, Europe’s remote working capital. But for those of us who are contractually bound to our Blighty-based offices, openings like Lisboeta bring us – thankfully – to Portugal (at least […]

Block Soho, Clarion House, 2 Saint Anne’s Court, London W1F 0AZ (020 3376 9999). Starters £9-£17, Sunday lunch £15-£26, desserts £9, wines from £27 Hanging on the wall above the urinal in the Soho block was a promotional poster for the Sunday lunch I had just finished. It carried the slogan: “Whole joints, big flames, […]

For once in my life, I’m ahead. Probably should have reviewed Kinara in a few weeks as changes are afoot, but sometimes I think it’s good for Irish Examiner readers to be ahead of the game. The Kinara Group was founded just over two decades ago by Sean Collender and Shoaib Yunus and now has […]

Can’t Believe it’s Vegan, or CBIV for short, is the kitschy title of a new project on the North Side. As the name suggests, the joint serves vegan food. And while savvy diners recognize that plant-based foods have come a long way in the past two decades, there are likely plenty of diners with less […]

The past two years have been a tough time for even established restaurants to stay afloat. Undaunted, recent university graduate Vivian Yenson opened her first Tây Hố restaurant in January this year, adapting her restaurant model to the mid-pandemic climate in which she was opening it. Tây Hố is a family business started by Yenson’s […]

Restaurant Review: La Barca, 33 W. Clyde St, Helensburgh Calendar An icon of a desktop calendar. to cancel An icon of a circle with a diagonal line across it. Caret A right-pointing solid arrow icon. E-mail An icon of a paper envelope. Facebook An icon of Facebook’s “f” mark. Google An icon of Google’s “G” […]

Is Alaya a guaranteed recipe for success? Simply by opening in DIFC, restaurants take with them a certain level of expectation. These include a good atmosphere, quality food and impeccable service. These expectations are further heightened when acclaimed chef Izu Ani is also at the helm. With the likes of Greek hotspot Gaia, French brasserie […]

New What does “Italian coast” mean, anyway? At Faccia Brutta by Ken Oringer and Jamie Bissonnette, that means a lot of things, most of them very, very good. Passionate foodies and catering newbies love The Feed. Subscribe now to our bi-weekly newsletter. Grilled lobster, from the quaint coastal village of Scituate, with butter chilli brodo […]

Did you know that Blackberry Farm – the luxury resort in rural Blount County – operates a brewery near downtown Maryville? I had tasted and enjoyed Blackberry Farm beers on different occasions in the past, but when I heard that their burgers were a must try, that was enough to send The Grub Spouse and […]

Passing the swarm of guests gathering in the bar of the Chester Hotel in Aberdeen, I was on a mission to get to the other side of the room. It was a deliberate move, with the edge of the bar my target. I positioned myself here knowing full well that the man everyone was talking […]

Kevin Bridges is back in Glasgow for another round of sold-out shows at the Hydro. The last time the comedian was there for his Brand New tour, he took over Tiffney’s for his friends and crew. Food is often a part of Birdges’ decor, so it seemed appropriate to visit the steakhouse before attending a […]

Lebnani, 11 Church Street, Reigate RH2 0AA (07495 528919). Mass £5.95 to £6.95, larger dishes £9.50 to £17.50, desserts £5, wines from £24.95 With the wrong places, the time never comes, even if you wish it were otherwise. Perhaps you make allowances for the clumsy service, or the overdone decor, or the overly harsh menu […]

AND so we return once more to Kenmare, or Neidín, as I’ve thought about it for decades since a Jimmy McCarthy song, a tearful but lingering melody made famous by Mary Black for the first time in my head a while ago several decades . It wouldn’t have been my first choice on the jukebox, […]

Cotechino e lenticchie “beluga” and kina tagliolino in Spiga, Remuera. Photo/Alex Burton OPINION Kina-cauliflower-pasta combo impresses Canvas magazine restaurant critic Kim Knight In their own words: Spiga’s website lacks cute, snack-sized summaries of its philosophy. Go browse the menu and stay for the story of chefs Fabrizio and Taryne Napolitano. When you get to the […]

The “chef’s table” experience in a restaurant is usually an exclusive and relatively expensive option for groups who want to have an up-close experience with the chefs, try their signature dishes, or simply join in the kitchen action. I attended many of them over the year: some resulted in the ultimate experience while others felt […]

Marlow’s Cheesesteaks homepage proclaims “THIS JAWN WAS MADE WITH BROTHER LOVE.” Now, brotherly love, that part of the proclamation makes sense: Philadelphia, home of the cheesesteak sandwich, is also the city of brotherly love. But what is a jaw? Well, thanks to the internet, we can learn that “jawn” is a Philadelphia term for “thing”. […]

We rarely celebrate uncomfortable feelings, but after years in Perth, I’ve never been happier to experience the post-holiday blues. This week, I took a break to look longingly at photos from recent vacations to dine at Emily Taylor’s in Fremantle. I had already had an unforgettable experience there in the summer. We had some Asian […]

Restaurant Review: The Galley Whitehills, Banff, Aberdeenshire Calendar An icon of a desktop calendar. to cancel An icon of a circle with a diagonal line across it. Caret A right-pointing solid arrow icon. E-mail An icon of a paper envelope. Facebook An icon of Facebook’s “f” mark. Google An icon of Google’s “G” mark. Linked […]

It’s so easy to feel overwhelmed with guilt after a good meal at a restaurant. Why didn’t I order the fish instead of the steak? Maybe that vegetarian option that my eyes have lingered on for so long wouldn’t have been so bad? I should have skipped dessert or resisted the temptation of a second […]

For my entree, I opted for one of the mainstays of Sylvan Table: trout with black rice with ginger, shiitake, leeks and beets. Trout has been one of the most popular dishes since the beginning. Gadulka says they sold out the first day in three hours, so he called his supplier and said he would […]

For diners who fondly remember the long-lost John C. Calhoun Junior High Teachers’ Lounge, famed Superintendent Sheldon Kornfahrt’s latest offering is sure to bring back fond memories. Drawing inspiration from various culinary traditions, including leftover salad from last night’s school board meeting and the reduced aisle for quick sale at Sam’s Club, the newly reimagined […]

Listen to this article My mum took me out for lunch and I just discovered this hidden gem for the first time in my life. At 61N, near the loaded tea shop and the Zips, there is a small building that serves comfort food. I had my doubts, as I’m not always impressed with cafe […]

Bridge of Allan is becoming a foodie destination. 2020 saw the opening of celebrity chef Nick Nairn’s namesake restaurant (to much excitement and fanfare) and in early 2022 Queen’s House opened just up the road. Tragically, Nick’s suffered a major fire, but is expected to reopen soon. While food is key at Queen’s House, wine […]

The Hexagon, 22 Lower Goat Lane, Norwich NR2 1EL (01603 926 886). Starters and small plates £7-£12, mains £14-£24, desserts £7, wines from £21 At the beginning of my happy adventures as a concert musician, putting my bag of borrowed tunes and my boundless, puppy-dog enthusiasm in front of a very kind audience, I had […]

Who would have thought 1990s house music would be a soothing backdrop to Ireland’s finest seafood? Turns out even Terenure wasn’t immune to the music of Garth Brooks last weekend (8k away), but once settled in Saltwater, the 120 beats per minute, four on the floor, boom boom boom from the 90s house turned out […]

What to expect from this Italian-themed restaurant that was named in this year’s Michelin Guide. Cathedral House, located in Townhead – near Batman’s lair, the Necropolis – in Glasgow has a rich history. From a hostel for female inmates released from nearby Duke Street Jail to a choir practice and Sunday school venue, it was […]

Kai Eatery owner Allen Yeh. Photo / Dean Purcell Amanda Saxton visits the Taiwanese street food restaurant, which has grown from food stand to franchise. Kai Eatery is best known for its juicy, face-sized fried chicken breasts, but I’m here to rave about what should to be nicknamed the Taiwanese Happy Meal. It’s also a […]

We must have looked so smug when we pulled into the main street of Aldeburgh last weekend. It is notoriously difficult to find a parking space here, but the day we visit the new Sur-Mer restaurant, there is a deluge of rain, and the day-trippers have either stayed home or huddled together, holding small children, […]

Check out the restaurants happening in town By Laraib Anwer Published: Thu 15 Sep 2022, 06:37 PM Located in the Sheraton Grand Hotel in Dubai, Miss Lily’s is a hidden cave in its own right. With dim lights, a relaxing atmosphere and tunes to beat all afternoon, this restaurant offers the perfect getaway without you […]

At the risk of triggering the North versus South debate, the former currently ticks a lot of boxes for foodies. I’ll preface this by stating that I have no in-game skin as someone who grew up in neither zone and now lives somewhere in the middle. But driving along the West Coast Highway at the […]

For this week, I decided to pair two different companies from South Knox – one for a savory meal and one for dessert. Fortunately, I found two restaurants on/near Chapman Highway – Camps Chicken & Grill and Sugar Queen Creamery – that would suit my needs. And they weren’t far from each other. We started […]

Stefi Hsia | September 12, 2022 Sushi Zushi is a sushi restaurant founded in 2001 by Alfonso Tsuyoshi Tomita. Austin offers countless sushi options and Sushi Sushi in Austin must be on your list. Known for their Japanese cuisine with Latin American influences, their two Austin establishments are favorites for their extensive menu of quality […]

Hot and spicy are not necessarily synonymous. Heard at the Potluck Club, which the team of Cereal bar with milk and cream opened on Chrystie Street in June: “Is it going to be spicy? It’s going to be expertly seasoned, yes, which doesn’t answer the question, I know. But with few exceptions, the dishes on […]

Lyrics by Selina Julien Four Seasons Hotel, George V, Paris is as synonymous with culinary excellence as it is with being one of the best hotels in the world. The only European establishment to hold five Michelin stars for three of its restaurants, this is the place to see and be seen for chic Parisians […]

Rumble menu. Photo by Steven Woodburn Joining the group of restaurants in the Star’s food district is Rumble, offering a fusion of Southeast Asian flavors from Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia. The newly opened establishment offers a menu inspired by the imagination and memories of head chef Benjamin Tan, whose dishes are a traditional and […]

As I studied the menu, I wondered if hotel giant Mitchells and Butlers had regretted the day they failed to sign up a budding rock band. The reason this crossed my mind was that I was at the Miller & Carter steakhouse in Aberdeen, which is a chain within the same business empire. The young […]

Housed in a converted textile factory that is now a Dundee hotel, you’ll find the modern Scottish restaurant Daisy Tasker. Named after a young factory worker who was known for hosting social events for his co-workers, Daisy Tasker is part of Hotel Indigo and is a space not only for lunch and dinner, but also […]

About 15km from Adare Mansion, I fire up the engine to evacuate another car simulator, chomping at the brakes to get to my destination, when our trusty jalopy “suddenly pulls a hamstring,” instantly stopping our charge as we shudder violently in the slow lane and the ’95 Starlet driven by Methuselah’s great-grandmother spins around 45 […]

AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman NEW ORLEANS — As the 2022 NFL season begins, optimism abounds. Saints fans are hoping the team led by Dennis Allen will put plenty of points on the board while controlling the opposition’s attacks. Local hospitality professionals, on the other hand, rely on many hotel room and restaurant bookings to boost their […]

I didn’t realize why the Chow Hall was called the Chow Hall until The Grub Spouse and I arrived on the premises for a dinner party last week. The front panel reads “Honoring and Supporting Our Veterans” and bears the insignia of all of our nation’s service branches. The theme is even more prominent inside […]