Mangal 2, London: ‘It’s brave and compelling and properly delicious’ – restaurant review

A Turkish grill in Dalston, east London could have been like so many others… but the Dirik boys had different ideas. By Jay Rayner

Pick Up Pintxos, Folkestone: ‘We were spared the life story of the Galician cow’ – restaurant review

‘Can the food culture of San Sebastián ever translate to a sit-down restaurant in Blighty?’

The GPO, Liverpool: ‘They’re trying to work all the angles’ – restaurant review

Is it a post office, is it a shopping mall? Liverpool’s GPO may be first-class once it sorts itself out, says Jay Rayner

From the Thames to the Tyne: what to see and do on five of Britain’s great rivers

Instead of the coast, try a leisurely trip on our great rivers, for memorable sights, activities and food along their banks

Kysty, Ambleside, Cumbria: ‘A classy jewel’ – restaurant review

‘I adore it when Michelin-starred chefs say they’re doing something “relaxed”, because they’re the least relaxed individuals ever’

Kurisu Omakase at Ichiban Sushi, London: ‘It is both dinner and theatre’ – restaurant review

London’s top sushi chefs are fighting to book a precious seat to see what this young man is doing in Brixton, writes Jay Rayner

10 of the best tapas bars in Santander, northern Spain

San Sebastián gets the kudos and crowds – but this port city in Cantabria has its own take on pinchos, plus top fish and seafood

Royale, London E3: ‘Sometimes, I have to admit that the French just do it better’ – restaurant review

‘A refreshing, simple but delicious spin on Provençal home cooking’

Ravinder Bhogal’s secret ingredient: tajin spice mix

The chef and cookery writer on the Mexican chilli and dried lime flavouring that can be used on sweet and savoury alike

Watermelon and barbecue feta salad; jerk chicken; chilled courgette soup – recipes to eat outdoors

Former Great British Menu champion James Cochran delivers five summery dishes, each one zinging with flavour and perfect for serving outside

Maggi Hambling: ‘There are always goody goody people telling you you’ve done the wrong thing’

The artist discusses statue rage, tennis tips from Andy Murray – and teeth

Kitchen porter, commis chef, novelist: how working in restaurants shaped my new life

The author of the acclaimed debut novel Moth tells how hard graft in the kitchen prepared her for the world of literature

Kitchen sorcery: lunch with Britain’s best chef

Clare Smyth has three Michelin stars, and cooked for Harry and Meghan’s wedding. Her mission? To make the humble magical

Can hospitality’s recruitment crisis ever be fixed?

Brexit and Covid have exacerbated a problem that has been building for years. But some restaurants are trying to attract and keep staff by changing the culture of the industry

The Polo Lounge at the Dorchester Hotel: ‘Dismal food at inexplicable prices’ – restaurant review

A Park Lane pop-up produces an eye-popping dinner