Michelin inspectors impressed with the consistency of the restaurant scene in D.C.

Third Edition of the Michelin Guide in D.C. Recognizes Its First Three-Star Restaurant The 2019 selection includes: One restaurant with three Michelin stars, two restaurants with two stars, 13 restaurants with one star, and 39 restaurants with a Bib Gourmand. Every D.C. Michelin-starred restaurant recognized last year has maintained exceptional quality and steadiness. The newest … Read more

Masterpiece Estates – a handpicked selection of remarkable properties, your very own bespoke retreat

  Masterpiece Estates is the latest, most unique offering from the Oetker Collection. Masterpiece Estates is a small portfolio of historical houses and private luxury estates. Germany’s luxury hospitality group Oetker Collection is offering extraordinary houses in spectacular countryside. Each historical property called “Masterpiece Estate” offers a huge choice of outstanding activities, and is staffed … Read more

I never set out to stick my knife into a restaurant – but some just deserve it

The Observer restaurant critic’s most biting reviews have now been collected in a book. Here, he defends the art of negative criticism – after all, it’s just a part of the job

Idris Elba’s Parrot bar adds shot of celebrity to London’s cocktail mix

Actor’s Aldwych venture has ‘A-list surprises’, chauffeur-driven Aston Martins and DJ Driis on the decks

Almost famous: less well-known wines

Three excellent dry white wines made from unheralded grape varieties

Charred beef ribs and truffle brie dumplings: the world of Hong Kong’s top chefs

Hong Kong is home to an increasing number of innovative chefs transforming the food scene with fantastic fusion food and new takes on old classics. Here, we meet six of the best