Tharavadu, Leeds: ‘It’ll make you profoundly happy’ – restaurant review

With real friendly warmth and great cooking, this Keralan place in Leeds is putting itself on the map

Anna Jones: ‘Giving up meat and fish was the opposite of hard. You can be more creative’

The cook and author recalls the huge family gatherings at her nan’s and the meals for her own family that informed her own recipes and cooking

The Habitat chicken brick is back – but what’s the best way to roast a bird?

When even free-range, organic chicken doesn’t taste as good as it used to, Simon Hopkinson has the answer

Who ate all the falafels? The changing face of football’s match-day menus

From Brentford’s butter chicken to Hull City’s katsu curry and Forest Green Rovers’ all-vegan offerings, football food in England is now in a different league from the pies of old

Toasted nori on Pot Noodle, sea salt on supermarket mousse… behold, I am the king of snacks

There’s nothing like a bit of ‘kitchen lipstick’ to elevate even the most bog-standard food item

Giovanni’s, London: ‘Exactly what you want it to be’ – restaurant review

Fond memories are reignited at this Italian stalwart, still serving great dishes after many years

Squash them flat, pile them high: the rise and rise of the smash burger

Forget those plump pillows of beef or chicken – today’s gourmet burgers are increasingly wide, flat and crispy. But what’s behind the trend? And what’s next?

Little Dumpling King, Stoke-on-Trent: ‘Huge, banging flavours’ – restaurant review

From the loud music to all the crispy chilli oil, Little Dumpling King is punching well above its weight

Panda’s Kitchen, London: ‘It demands your full attention’ – restaurant review

The spicy Sichuan food at Panda in Harrow has enough kick to take your mind off all worries

A hard day’s night: life with the food workers who are up all hours

From the farmer calving at 3am to the fisherman who heads out in the dark, the stories of those on the very late (or very early) shift

St John: 30 ways the ‘nose to tail’ restaurant changed the way we eat

Fergus Henderson and Trevor Gulliver’s London restaurant celebrates its 30th anniversary in the autumn. Here’s how it influenced food culture in Britain and beyond

Monica Galetti’s secret ingredient: fennel

The Masterchef: the Professionals judge likes her fennel braised, seared, in salad – and seasoned with coffee

Adrian Edmondson: ‘I don’t think I ever fell out with Rik. But things became thinner’

The comedian and actor on his life’s two great double acts – with Jennifer Saunders and Rik Mayall. Plus why he avoids Michelin stars and adores Johnny Rotten

Six great summer barbecue recipes: from grilled mussels to chicken – and peach melba

Three experts share their tips for the best results and some of their favourite recipes

Maida Grill House, Salford: ‘Serving profound care and nourishment’ – restaurant review

Manchester’s noble rice and three lives on – alongside chicken tikka, smoky lamb chops, samosas and many other good, cheap dishes at this Salford grill