‘Our island is like a mosaic’: how migrants are reshaping Sicily’s food culture
As Italy swings right, the layers of cuisine reflect the traditions of an island that has adapted to centuries of immigration
The 20 best summer wines for 2018
Something dry and fresh for fish or ripe and red for a barbecue? For best value booze and high street bargains, the Observer’s wine expert is on the case
From cocktails to cake: eight recipes for a Mediterranean summer feast
Marianna Leivaditaki of Morito Hackney Road treats friends to lamb and baked aubergines in a spread inspired by the food she ate as a child on Crete
Thomas Carr Seafood and Grill, Devon: ‘It demands to be liked’ – restaurant review
Some things are so right at this new seafood grill that you forgive them things that are so wrong, says Jay Rayner
Tim Minchin: ‘These days I’m a hypocritical philosophical vegetarian’
The comedian and actor on childhood barbecues, hockey, and the power of cheese
Eating alone isn’t good for you – but you do get to read at the table
Research shows that eating on your own at home is a prime indicator of unhappiness but it does have its plus points
Do try this at home: why restaurants always ruin roasties, crumble and macaroni cheese
Restaurants are terrible at anything that takes time – or is too easy. So cancel the booking and start cooking
A local’s guide to Havana, Cuba: 10 top tips
Cuba’s capital is changing and a lot of the cutting-edge art and new wave restaurants are in characterful districts away from the much-visited old city
The Birnam Brasserie, Gleneagles: ‘The cassoulet is a £23 travesty’ – restaurant review
It’s easy to find yourself in the rough at the new all-day brasserie at Gleneagles. By Jay Rayner
Alchemilla, Glasgow: ‘I used every ounce of willpower to decline seconds’ – restaurant review
This food isn’t intricate or precise. It is not made to be photographed. It is designed to be fabulous to eat, says Jay Rayner
Cromer’s odyssey: from Victorian escape to foodie hub
It’s the classic crabbing-from-the-pier seaside town but alongside the faded grandeur is a thriving community with a fab food scene
10 of the best seaside cafes and restaurants in the UK: readers’ tips
Our tipsters tuck into everything from good strong tea and cake to scallops and langoustines – but all these coastal pitstops make the most of their gorgeous setting
San Luis Obispo, California: America’s happy valley
This historic college town between California’s mountains and its rugged Pacific coast seems to have it all. No wonder Oprah raves about it
Heinz Beck, London: ‘Everything is over-engineered’
With its fastidious attention to the food, a meal at Heinz Beck can leave you feeling utterly hollow, says Jay Rayner
A local’s guide to Rome: 10 top tips
Contemporary Rome’s best bars, restaurants and culture are found in the southern neighbourhoods of Testaccio and Garbatella, a world away from the city-centre gladiators in plastic armour