Josephine Bouchon, London: ‘Beautifully executed’ – restaurant review

They are putting the world to rights here on the Fulham Road, with every classic Lyonnais dish they serve

Right place, long time: what are the secret ingredients that help a restaurant last for years?

The Sportsman, Melton’s and Prashad have thrived for two decades or longer. We meet the teams behind these evergreen favourites

Richard Corrigan: ‘St Patrick’s is a get together day for humanity. We Irish know how to celebrate’

The chef on his childhood on a farm, why his restaurant’s oysters are the best, and how to do St Patrick’s Day properly

Omni Café, Whitley Bay: ‘The food is cracking’: restaurant review

Vietnamese-inspired food served with warmth and enthusiasm

Paradise Food, Harrogate: ‘Precise and generous cookery’ – restaurant review

This isn’t a normal café in a garden centre, thank heavens – it’s halfway to Paradise

Suffield Arms, Norfolk: ‘a delicious experience’ – restaurant review

A chance to feast on Spanish food and soak up the fantasy of a louche Granada – all in a pub outside Norwich

Good Old Days, Reading: ‘Like finding a chef from the Ritz at your local caff’ – restaurant review

The Hong Kong expats of Reading have a Cantonese treasure house right on their doorstop, writes Jay Rayner

30 things we love in the world of food, 2024

Celebration doughnuts and an elite cheese snack, tiny drinks and hyper-regional Malaysian food, decision-free dining and dessert trolleys – these are the Observer Food Monthly’s favourite people, places and things for the year

Everyday People, Nottingham: ‘Small things done right’ – restaurant review

Ramen is all about attention to detail, and these Japanese food enthusiasts are truly meticulous

Yes, it can be hard to get a restaurant table. But it can be impossible if you’re a wheelchair user

My lunch with a disability access campaigner was an eye-opener. Even booking was a problem

Zucco, Leeds: ‘All the essentials are attended to’ – restaurant review

A note-perfect Italian in Leeds carries the legacy of a great London restaurateur in its bones

Levante, London: ‘A very happy find’ – restaurant review

A classic Turkish grill house comes to the rescue on a cold grey day in Lewisham

Bali Satay House, London: ‘Deserves all the good words’ – restaurant review

There’s live music at this satay house, but it’s the food you’ll want to make a song and dance about, writes Jay Rayner

‘One taste explodes like a moon rocket booster’: readers’ favourite foodie finds in Europe

Lava soup in Iceland, assassins’ pasta in Bari, Georgian breads and Norfolk seafood … our tipsters pick their favourite culinary treats across the continent

Where chefs go to grab a bite: great pizza, sushi, cafes and value for money meals across the UK

Butties in Leeds, burgers in St Andrews … get some local knowledge from top chefs of meals that won’t break the bank