Tim Hayward

In which a meal prepared by tiny plastic people sparks a revelation about hospitality

Chef Jonny Lake makes the case against tasting menus at his two-Michelin-star restaurant

Gastronomic odyssey or therapy session? Our critic reflects

Two critics have their cynicism blown away by pomp and a pigeon press

 Our critic’s journey to rediscover the joy of fine dining takes a positive turn in Copenhagen 

Our critic is on a mission, and his first stop is Le Grand Véfour in Paris

London’s ‘room where it happens’ looks like a Victorian waiting room crossed with an officers’ mess

Great steaks but no soul in the City

They may be amateurs, but they’re our amateurs

The Olympic host city is full of gems. What does it matter if lots of them aren’t hidden?