Yikouchi at Chancer’s Café: ‘An utter joy’ – restaurant review

A move to Birmingham from Beijing lets this fine British chef show off his robust talents

Corinne Bailey Rae: ‘On tour, I’ll chop up raw garlic, put it in hot water and drink it’

The singer on the most effective way to look after her voice, why she swears by manuka honey and lunch with Stevie Wonder

Life is about small pleasures. Having the same thing for dinner every night may not be one of them

When I had no time or money, I ate nothing but pasta and pesto. But why would anyone choose to do that?

Millionaire, Reacher, The Bridge … some shows are more suited to TV dinners than others

Here’s a rule of thumb: when eating in front of the telly, the bleeding pieces of meat should mostly be on your plate, not the screen

Beyond the Biennale: Venice’s ‘secret’ Sant’Elena island

While most of La Serenissima will be heaving with visitors during the art fair, which starts this week, this tiny island at the city’s eastern tip is a world apart

Richoux, London: ‘An instant classic’ – restaurant review

After 113 years, the revamped Richoux on Piccadilly is suddenly a genuinely nice place to eat, says Jay Rayner

Can I cycle 200 miles around Puglia in six days? I can on an e-bike

Italy’s heel offers sun, saints, olives and wineries galore. And cycling round it with a local non-profit group means helping the region’s economy, too

A great walk to a great pub – The Old Post Office, Ingleton, Yorkshire Dales

A beautiful old hotel stars alongside a quirky village microbar on this stroll amid epic limestone scenery

Five Little Pigs, Wallingford: ‘The cooking really is up to scratch’ – restaurant review

It’s named after an Agatha Christie whodunnit, but the only crime here is that it’s not busier, says Jay Rayner

Goila Butter Chicken, London W1: ‘A new religion? I wasn’t moved’ – restaurant review

Goila’s butter chicken is not bad, but I felt no real urge to declare the chef my new spiritual leader

Hot cross bun cookies, chocolate toasties and cake: Claire Ptak’s Easter baking recipes

From traditional Sicilian cassata to comforting cake and custard, these Easter bakes are full of candied citrus, spices … and chocolate

Mussel soup, asparagus spaghetti and slow-roast lamb: Joe Trivelli’s Italian Easter recipes

From Good Friday fish to roast meats for Easter Sunday, recipes from the River Cafe chef for a weekend of celebration

Crack on! John Whaite rates the best and worst chocolate Easter eggs

The Great British Bake Off winner and Strictly finalist gives his verdict on 2022’s high street Easter treats

Claw & Hammer, London: ‘The seafood is terrific’ – restaurant review

The City of London may be an unlikely spot to catch the taste of the US south, but wait till you try Claw & Hammer, says Jay Rayner

Cafe 52, Aberdeen: ‘The owner doesn’t like Guardian readers’ – restaurant review

‘This charming bistro has survived for more than 25 years without the likes of me’