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Vodka-fried chicken nuggets: Soho restaurant launches £19 special
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A chaotic taste test of the Guinness Nitrosurge
David Ellis ropes in Josh Barrie to try Guinness’ home gadget. The results are... mixed
The best things to do in London on Mother's Day
Mum deserves a treat on Mother’s Day. Here’s a handy guide for a grand day out in London
On the hype trail: Are London's most raved-about restaurants worth it?
TikTok hits and word-of-mouth favourites are ruling London. But are they any good? Josh Barrie and David Ellis brave the queues and find out
London's very best fried chicken shops
London isn’t short of fried chicken shops, but not all pass muster. Here are 10 of the best
Rene Redzepi to reopen Noma after residency in Japan
The celebrated restaurant will embark on a second tour of Japan in the autumn
In pies we crust: London’s best pies, from St John to The Devonshire
Who ate all the pies? If it wasn’t you, read on
Josh Barrie at Dear Darling: Go for gin in teacups… or the dungeon
Josh Barrie finds leather paddles and other unmentionables at this peak Mayfair hangout