Asparagus carbonara recipe

William Sitwell reviews Opheem, Birmingham: ‘When your world is a melting pot, beautiful things happen’

Aktar Islam's Michelin-starred restaurant effortlessly blends Indian tradition with British ingredients

William Sitwell reviews Blacklock, London: ‘Meat piled high and wines on tap… glorious’

Tucked away in a windowless basement you’ll find friendly staff, an Eighties playlist and a merry lunch

William Sitwell reviews The George, London: ‘The drinks list is a hymn sheet to English wine’

This refurbished pub in central London looks glorious and has a sophisticated menu to match (well, mostly)

William Sitwell reviews Jöro, Sheffield: ‘It might be one of the great restaurants of the world’

Tucked away on Shalesmoor road, you’ll find one of the most intoxicatingly pleasurable eating houses that I've ever encountered

William Sitwell reviews Bob Bob Ricard: ‘This could be the most raucous ride in the City’

The Russian-inspired restaurant in the Square Mile offers up an impeccable lunch in surreal surroundings

William Sitwell reviews The Crossing, Barnes: ‘It made you glad to be alive – a thing of epic wonder’

Parents of young children will feel welcome and safe visiting this neighbourhood pub with a stellar wine list

William Sitwell reviews Wiltons, London: 'A lunch of opulent perfection'

Classic dishes defy the fashions and fads of the past decade at this London institution

William Sitwell reviews Spelt, Bampton: ‘This was sophisticated, wise and wonderful cookery’

This bright, cheerful café of a place offers a quiet, easy charm – just make sure you challenge them to cook you more than breakfast

Five of the best value wines to buy this weekend

From pinot noir to albarino, take advantage of Majestic's famous ‘mix any six’ offer in time for the bank holiday

Why it’s too soon to ditch the cafetiere

Research suggests that the type of coffee you drink can raise cholesterol, but is it as simple as that? We find out...

The type of coffee you drink can raise your heart attack risk

Cafetiere brews produce more cholesterol in the blood than filter coffee, while the effects are more pronounced among men

Why traditional English mild ale is making a comeback

After being sidelined by lagers and pale ales, craft and mainstream brewers are resurrecting an old favourite

The secret to creating a lasting wine dynasty

California's Harlan Estate plans not for the day, week or month – but for the century

Cocaine worth £40m discovered in coffee bags at Nespresso plant

The massive haul of cocaine was found stuffed into a shipment of beans from Brazil

Inside the battle to be Britain’s oldest pub

Covid is threatening to call last orders on what alleges to be our most ancient inn – and pretenders to its crown are staking their claims

Mark Hix is back in business with a cool village pub with rooms in Dorset

After a tough year, restaurateur Mark Hix has opened a village pub – and it’s a foodie retreat you’ll definitely want to visit

Five of the best value wines to buy this weekend

From pinot noir to albarino, take advantage of Majestic's famous ‘mix any six’ offer in time for the bank holiday

The five types of tinned tuna – and their labels explained

Never heard of big eye, albacore or yellow fin? It's time Britons got familiar with the nation's favourite tinned fish

Diana Henry's easy summer roll recipes

From salmon and mango rolls to lamb filo cigars, here’s how to create perfectly satisfying parcels of flavour

The secret to creating a lasting wine dynasty

California's Harlan Estate plans not for the day, week or month – but for the century

Diana Henry's three best crab recipes

Put white and brown crab meat to good use in spiced mac 'n' cheese, fritters with a zesty mayonnaise and tongue-tingling chilli noodles

Do you really need strong flour for bread? Five of the most common baking myths debunked

We reveal whether you should splurge on durum flour or make a white sauce with self-raising. Plus, five British flour producers to seek out

Why it's time to end the snobbery around sauvignon blanc

Wine aficionados love to hate the grape variety, but there's a reason why it's one of Britain's most popular wines