‘This is just devilish … I’m going in again’: the best hot sauces tasted and rated
Who best to test 15 hot sauces – from mild and fruity to fierce and fiery – in a single sitting? Food TV’s Big Zuu, that’s who
Marcus Wareing’s secret ingredient: stock cubes
One cube is great for seasoning– and if you want to make a stock, use a few
Counter culture: stories from 75 years of Britain’s Caribbean food shops
As the Windrush anniversary draws near, five shopkeepers reflect on their work, lives and community pride
Everest Curry King, London: ‘It’s a simple place, but oh so good’
This curry house in Lewisham is much loved by locals, but the cooking is so gorgeous that outsiders make the journey too. By Jay Rayner
An exhibition about milk’s complicated history has me rethinking my morning cuppa
The Wellcome Collection’s show has art and history, biology and ecology, public health, politics – and the dangers of ice-cream
Keith Brymer Jones: ‘It doesn’t surprise me that a lot of chefs also do pottery – clay is very tactile’
The potter and TV presenter on making hundreds of mugs a day, his dislike of square plates, and crying on The Great Pottery Throw Down
35 of the best restaurants in Europe
From Ireland to Italy, our local writers reveal their favourite places to eat across the continent
The key to an unforgettable holiday? Just focus on the food
Discovering a great local place to eat is often the highlight of a trip and a way of understanding a culture
‘An unforgettable feast’: readers’ favourite restaurants in Europe
Brilliant tortilla, amazing pasta, wonderful risotto and delectable vegan small plates feature among our tipsters’ tasty experiences on the continent
I have unsavoury habits in the kitchen – but don’t we all?
At home I double dip. And triple dip. And lick the spoon again. I’m sure I’m in good company
Jacuzzi, London: ‘Give yourself to it as to, well, a hot, bubbly bath’ – restaurant review
Lower yourself into the froth of Jacuzzi for a great time – just try not to think about the prices
Toot, Plymouth: ‘A very good time indeed’ – restaurant review
Toot, a Persian place in Plymouth, could easily blow its own trumpet, but they’ve let me do it instead
Alexandros Greek Restaurant, Carlisle: ‘Somewhere that will see you right’ – restaurant review
This family-run Greek restaurant serves up so much more than just classic dishes
Start with the font: Jay Rayner’s guide to choosing a good restaurant anywhere
Our food critic uses his years of experience dining out to advise you on how to pick the best place to eat
Cavo, London: ‘The emptiest of empty vessels’ – restaurant review
It promises a Mediterranean culinary odyssey, but right now Cavo is just a trip to nowhere