David Ellis

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David Ellis is the editor of the Reveller. He writes regularly about eating and drinking, and is a keen practitioner of both.

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David Ellis is the editor of the Reveller. He writes regularly about eating and drinking, and is a keen practitioner of both.

<p>A vibe: the downstairs pub at the Hero is an upmarket, loud room full of upmarket, loud people</p>
Restaurants

This might just be the world’s most beautiful pub

Four storeys of ready-made social-media stardom await in W9

29 May 2024
<p>Here’s one they made earlier: the Standard’s features team get ready to cook</p>
Food + Drink

Can a meal kit revolutionise your dinner?  

DIY gourmet fare delivered to your door with idiot-proof instructions — but is it really the best way to dine, asks David Ellis

26 Feb 2024
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Food + Drink

How to make the pot-au-feu from The Taste of Things

Your new life in rural France awaits

23 Feb 2024
<p>The Saraburi Punch</p>
Pubs, Bars and Nightlife

Acclaimed bar Oriole to return in summer, following three-month pop-up

Forced to close in 2022, the popular bar finally makes its return

21 Feb 2024
<p>The cafe will bake all its own good on site</p>
Restaurants

Maison François team announce sibling site in Borough Market

Expect French classics with an international influence

16 Feb 2024
<p>Gleneagles remains one of the best hotels in the world</p>
Travel

Is Gleneagles the ultimate minibreak?

The legendary Scottish hotel is 100 years old — and will never go out of style, says David Ellis

15 Feb 2024
<p>Star power: William Drabble</p>
Restaurants

William Drabble to open site inspired by Queen Victoria’s head chef

Don’t call it a comeback, he’s been here for years

15 Feb 2024
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Pubs, Bars and Nightlife

The best bars for a Valentine's Day date in London

Whether you want to curl up in one of London's most romantic hideaways or are just looking for somewhere to drink away the awkwardness, London has you covered, says David Ellis 

14 Feb 2024
<p>My Old Dutch: the Holborn cafe opened in 1958</p>
Restaurants

The best pancakes in London, from Fuwa Fuwa to Hoppers

What do you call someone who can’t stop stealing pancakes? A crêpe-tomaniac

13 Feb 2024
<p>Look on the flip side: try a new recipe this year </p>
Food + Drink

Five top chefs share their favourite recipes for Pancake Day

Five chefs, five twists: not all heroes wear crepes

13 Feb 2024
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Restaurants

How the Dover became the hottest table in town

It launched without a party, doesn’t do influencers and the food is as simple as can be. David Ellis on the restaurant making it look easy

7 Feb 2024
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Restaurants

London's newest Michelin-starred restaurants

It was an outstanding evening for Gymkhana and The Ledbury

6 Feb 2024
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Restaurants

The complete guide to all of London’s Michelin-starred restaurants

London's galaxy of stars — every starred restaurant in the capital including the newest additions to the lauded Michelin guide

5 Feb 2024
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Restaurants

Michelin Green stars 2024: St Barts only London restaurant to win

Out of six winners, St Barts was the sole London winner

5 Feb 2024
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Restaurants

Myth-busting Michelin: everything you need to know about the guide

The Guide has long been the source of gossip. But what stacks up, and what's idle chatter?

5 Feb 2024
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Restaurants

Jeremy King: 'I was always a shy person. I'm uncomfortable in public'

After a punishing ‘war’ with backers, Jeremy King is back and busier than ever. He tells David Ellis his plans for rebuilding an empire

31 Jan 2024
<p>Tell it on the Mountain: a London winner</p>
Restaurants

Good Food Guide Awards: Soho's Mountain named 'best new restaurant'

Tomos Parry's Mountain, which is not yet a year old, was among a host of London winners

31 Jan 2024
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Food + Drink

Brooklyn Beckham's Uber Eats menu reviewed: 'Lettuce has more panache'

With Brooklyn Beckham not in the country, let alone the kitchen, can the Uber Eats team do him justice?

25 Jan 2024