My father thought not eating meat was silly but the vegan revolution has been seismic
Restaurants have finally realised that there is money to be made from tofu-eaters
Review of the year: ‘I was privileged to eat stupidly well in 2022’
It was a challenging year, but the best places led by shining example, writes Jay Rayner
‘They begged me to keep it secret’ – Grace Dent’s favourite restaurants of 2022
In a year of hugely hyped, slapdash nonsense, I was thankful for the many gems
Pentonbridge Inn, Penton, Cumbria: ‘The sort of food that makes me giddy’ – restaurant review
Why are more people not extolling this chef’s genius? And where are his Michelin stars?
The Barley Mow, London: ‘Infuriatingly nice’ – restaurant review
It’s in Mayfair, so obviously not cheap, but the food on offer is butch and beguiling. By Jay Rayner
Diners flee as Christmas decorations catch fire in central London restaurant
Firefighters put out blaze at Latin American restaurant MNKY HSE in Mayfair after flames rapidly spread
Saltie Girl, London W1: ‘There is something slapdash about this place’ – restaurant review
I have taken to leaving restaurants such as this by simply WhatsApping an image of a highwayman to denote paying the bill
From tomato salad in Spain to pumpkin rice: chefs and writers on the best things they ate in 2022
Riaz Phillips had jollof rice in east London, while Stephen Toman ate fish and chips on the Northern Irish coast – 15 chefs and food writers share their most memorable meal of the year
Cardamom pancakes, pistachio galettes, salmon toasts – Claire Ptak’s festive brunch recipes
Light but substantial dishes to keep you going on Christmas morning before the main event
The 12 rules of Christmas cooking
Do you really need a starter? What’s the best bird? And when to do the prep? Observer Food Monthly’s expert guide to keeping your kitchen happy
Chetna Makan’s secret ingredient: hazelnuts
The cookery writer’s go-to nut for a filling for home-made profiteroles and a crunchy topping for barbecued vegetables
The best Christmas chocolate and cheese – tested by Anna Haugh
The MasterChef the Professionals judge samples vintage cheddar, fruity chutney and more
The best Christmas party food and drinks – tested by Ed Gamble
The Great British Menu judge’s verdict on crisps, bites and booze
The best Christmas cakes and bakes – tested by Ravneet Gill
The Junior Bake Off judge rates mince pies, stollen and panettone
Tsiakkos & Charcoal, London: ‘It’s just so damn lovely’ – restaurant review
There’s nothing new about this wonderful Greek restaurant in west London, writes Jay Rayner, but that’s exactly the point