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

Will Elon Musk’s 120-hour week stop us worshipping workaholism?

The Silicon Valley drive for corporate efficiency – all 24/7 schedules, bulletproof coffees and five-minute meetings – has long been lauded. Now the wheels are flying off

‘This is what 70 looks like’: the new generation of beauty influencers

Fed up with ageism in the industry, the most exciting new voices in beauty vlogging are over 60

Sustainable Restaurant Award 2018: Sustainability can only go as far as you can envision it

  In the search for a sustainable future in , there are no limits that cannot be broken. The Basque restaurant Azurmendi is well-placed to further encourage a sustainable revolution in the restaurant world. For the forward-thinking Basque restaurant Azurmendi (Larrabetzu, Spain), the menu starts in the field. Azurmendi is this year’s winner of the Sustainable … Read more

The last (plastic) straw: travel and its environmental responsibilities

Some airlines, hotels and tour operators are now addressing the issue of plastics pollution but activists believe the solution requires everyone to take a stand

Cruise control: Chanel pushes the boat out with ambitious show

Replica ship in Grand Palais is striking backdrop for catwalk show that reflects bold new confidence of French fashion