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Emily Zemler

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At Ynyshir in Wales, Gareth Ward Turns Fine Dining Into a 28-Course Party

A5 Wagyu, Japanese techniques, a live DJ and a T. rex from Ed Sheeran all have a place in Gareth Ward’s singular North Wales dining room.

23.07.2026 6

Observer

Emily Zemler

Langosteria Brings Milanese Magic and Well-Placed Noise to London

Enrico Buonocore’s Langosteria arrives in London with seafood, style and a long-game plan to turn a serious room at Raffles at the OWO into...

16.07.2026 6

Observer

Emily Zemler

The London Members’ Clubs Worth Knowing

From old-guard Mayfair institutions to new-school Soho hideaways, these are the London members’ clubs where access still comes with a certain amount...

08.07.2026 3

Observer

Emily Zemler

‘Challengers’ and the Best Movies About Tennis

'Challengers' — which puts Zendaya at the apex of a love triangle — is one of the most engaging movies to ever center around the world of tennis....

06.07.2026 10

Observer

Emily Zemler

Strawberries, Tea and Champagne: The London Hotels With the Best Wimbledon Experiences

London’s hotels are getting in on Wimbledon with themed afternoon teas, outdoor screenings, strawberries and cream, Champagne pairings and Centre...

05.07.2026 10

Observer

Emily Zemler

After 20 Years, Tommy Banks’ The Black Swan Is Still Fiercely Rooted in Oldstead

The self-taught chef behind The Black Swan marks 20 years of cooking from Oldstead’s fields, farm and larder while pushing for a fairer future for...

24.06.2026 10

Observer

Emily Zemler

London’s Most Elevated Omakase Experiences, From Classic to Unconventional

London’s best omakase restaurants range from old-school sushi counters to more creative chef’s-choice menus, with prices and reservations to match.

22.06.2026 20

Observer

Emily Zemler

Aktar Islam’s Indian Fine Dining Is Built on a Lifetime of Curiosity

At Opheem and Oudh 1722, Aktar Islam turns books, travel and years of research into Indian fine dining that moves from Bengali broths to Awadhi...

18.06.2026 10

Observer

Emily Zemler

At Cape Town’s Salsify, Ryan Cole Draws From the Sea and Soil

From yellowtail caught off Cape Point to foraged succulents and Karoo lamb, Salsify’s menu is rooted firmly in place.

02.06.2026 10

Observer

Emily Zemler

London’s Best Cafes and Coffee Shops for Working Remotely

These London coffee shops offer the rare combination of space, atmosphere and a seat worth keeping for hours.

27.05.2026 70

Observer

Emily Zemler

Praiano Is Where the Amalfi Coast Drops the Act

In Praiano, cliffside views, local rituals and a slower rhythm restore the Amalfi Coast to its most authentic.

25.05.2026 10

Observer

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At Edinburgh’s Timberyard, Chef Bart Stratfold Wants to Define New Scottish Cuisine

The Michelin-starred restaurant takes a relaxed approach to its presentation and dining, with ingredient-driven cuisine that honors the region.

19.05.2026 20

Observer

Emily Zemler

At Teal, Sally Abé Makes Fine Dining Feel Less Precious

In Hackney, the chef’s first solo restaurant pairs modern British cooking with the warmth of a dinner party.

07.05.2026 20

Observer

Emily Zemler

At Edinburgh’s Lyla, Stuart Ralston Extends Hospitality Upstairs

The chef has added four rooms above his Michelin-starred restaurant, turning a long dinner into a short walk upstairs.

20.04.2026 20

Observer

Emily Zemler

At Evelyn’s Table, Seamus Sam Leads an Inventive 12-Seat Tasting Menu Beneath a London Pub

Chef Seamus Sam draws on seasonal ingredients, global influences and London's dining scene to shape a tightly run 12-seat experience.

10.04.2026 20

Observer

Emily Zemler

The 19 Most Exciting Tasting Menus in London for an Unforgettable Dining Experience

From Michelin stars to innovative new spots, discover the best tasting menus in London that promise a memorable culinary adventure.

04.04.2026 70

Observer

Emily Zemler

What’s Fueling the Explosion of Chef-Made Hot Sauce?

Chefs across London and beyond are bottling, jarring and packaging their hot sauces.

02.04.2026 20

Observer

Emily Zemler

Edinburgh’s Most Noteworthy Luxury Hotels

Edinburgh’s luxury hotel scene has flourished over the past decade, with new standouts like Gleneagles Townhouse and 100 Princes Street joining...

23.03.2026 50

Observer

Emily Zemler

How Jeremy King Revived Simpson’s in the Strand, the Grand Dame of London Dining

“I’m always trying to get better. The great enemy of restaurateurs is complacency and overconfidence,” Jeremy King tells Observer.

20.03.2026 30

Observer

Emily Zemler

Sketch London Has Always Been More Than a Social Media Moment

Long before Instagram made its pink rooms famous, Sketch built a world of Michelin-starred cuisine, immersive art and theatrical dining.

18.03.2026 40

Observer

Emily Zemler

Amy Poon Builds on Family Legacy with Modern Chinese Cooking at Poon’s at Somerset House

At Poon’s Somerset House, Amy Poon infuses modern Chinese cooking with family legacy and a welcoming, home-like atmosphere.

24.02.2026 30

Observer

Emily Zemler

At Chef Andy Beynon’s Behind Restaurant, the Menu Shifts With the Sea

At the 18-seat Hackney restaurant, Beynon lets the day's catch dictate what lands on the plate.

10.02.2026 20

Observer

Emily Zemler

At London’s Caractère, Emily Roux Carries Her Family Legacy Forward

At her Notting Hill restaurant, Roux balances inheritance and independence, shaping Caractère on her own terms.

30.01.2026 30

Observer

Emily Zemler

London’s Most Romantic Restaurants for Date Night

These are the London restaurants that understand romance doesn’t need a special occasion.

26.01.2026 40

Observer

Emily Zemler

The London Restaurant Openings to Watch in 2026

Delayed debuts, buzzy newcomers and a few high-stakes revivals are set to shape London’s dining scene this year.

21.01.2026 40

Observer

Emily Zemler

How Nathan Cornwell Is Putting Chiswick on London’s Culinary Map

At The Silver Birch, a serious tasting menu is quietly making diners rethink London geography.

12.01.2026 20

Observer

Emily Zemler

The 12 Most Noteworthy London Restaurant Openings of 2025

These are the 12 new London restaurants that were truly worth the hype this year, from Shoreditch hits to Soho standouts.

10.12.2025 30

Observer

Emily Zemler

Chef Mary-Ellen McTague Is Shaping a More Sustainable Kitchen, One Pie at a Time

At Pip, the Fat Duck alum brings heart, heritage and a menu that refuses to waste a thing.

18.11.2025 20

Observer

Emily Zemler

Restaurant Story’s Tom Sellers Knows the Journey Tastes Better Than the Destination

After earning two Michelin stars and building one of London's most admired restaurant groups, the chef still doesn't think he's at the top just yet.

04.11.2025 30

Observer

Emily Zemler

How Padel Became the Reigning Leisure Sport in Luxury Hospitality

The social, low-pressure sport is serving a new standard for luxury hospitality, one court at a time.

31.10.2025 30

Observer

Emily Zemler

London Film Festival’s Standout Works Offer Portraits of Connection in a Disconnected World

This year’s awards contenders reflect a collective attempt to process grief and connection in an age defined by uncertainty and fragmentation.

29.10.2025 20

Observer

Emily Zemler

How Chef Roberta Hall-McCarron Balances the Chaos of 3 Restaurants and a Toddler

The Little Chartroom’s Roberta Hall-McCarron proves balance is possible—even if it means rewriting the rules of parenting and kitchens.

16.10.2025 30

Observer

Emily Zemler

The Essentials With Taylor Kitsch: Bourbon, Motorcycles and the Great Outdoors

From Bozeman mornings and Jefferson's Bourbon to motorcycle trips through Patagonia, the actor shares his everyday must-haves.

13.10.2025 20

Observer

Emily Zemler

After 10 Years, Parisian Cafe Mokonuts Still Thrives on Spontaneity and Charm

Mokonuts marks 10 years with a debut cookbook and the same playful defiance that makes it an insider favorite.

09.10.2025 30

Observer

Emily Zemler

Chef Mark Greenaway Showcases Scotland’s Bounty Without Conforming to Clichés

The Caledonian Edinburgh chef proves Scottish cuisine is more than haggis jokes and deep-fried punchlines.

01.10.2025 20

Observer

Emily Zemler

Angelo Sato Wants 3 Michelin Stars for Humble Chicken, and He’s Not Afraid to Say It

Unlike many chefs of his caliber, Sato has been brutally honest about exactly what he’s pursuing at his London restaurant.

22.09.2025 30

Observer

Emily Zemler

Holly Middleton-Joseph Brings Fire, Flavor and Hi-Fi Energy to London’s Hausu

"I do have imposter syndrome, and I’ve got to convince myself that I’m good enough all the time," the chef says. "I am slowly believing it."

16.09.2025 30

Observer

Emily Zemler

At Silo, Douglas McMaster Is Changing How Restaurants Approach Waste

The chef wasn’t an expert in sustainability practices when he started London's Silo. Today, however, many fellow chefs look to him for inspiration...

10.09.2025 30

Observer

Emily Zemler

London’s 20 Most Anticipated Fall Restaurant Openings

The city's restaurant scene shows no signs of slowing, with fall debuts promising everything from spicy rigatoni to Sri Lankan street food.

02.09.2025 30

Observer

Emily Zemler

How Sollip’s Bomee Ki and Woongchul Park Turned a Daikon Tart Into a Michelin Star

Sollip combines the couple’s South Korean influences with their traditional French culinary training and a shared interest in local British...

25.08.2025 20

Observer

Emily Zemler

At Sap Sửa, Anthony and Anna Nguyen Are Rewriting the Rules of Vietnamese Cuisine

The Nguyens are making Vietnamese food personal, poetic and impossible to ignore.

13.08.2025 30

Observer

Emily Zemler

From Garden to Coast, Chef Andrew Baird Showcases the Flavors of the Island of Jersey

At Longueville Manor, the longtime chef blends locally foraged ingredients and freshly caught seafood for a hyper-local menu rooted in Jersey’s...

06.08.2025 20

Observer

Emily Zemler

At Osip, Chef Merlin Labron-Johnson Distills Somerset’s Landscape Into Every Dish

At a 17th-century coaching inn in Bruton, the Michelin-starred chef has transformed a restaurant into a sensory escape.

28.07.2025 30

Observer

Emily Zemler

Skof Chef Tom Barnes Brings Warmth and Precision to Fine Dining in Manchester

The chef’s first restaurant rewrites fine dining with cured trout, Barney's tiramisu and a beer instead of bubbles.

21.07.2025 30

Observer

Emily Zemler

Amsterdam’s New Culinary Era: The 15 Best Places to Eat and Drink

A culinary guide to Amsterdam, a city redefining its cuisine.

14.07.2025 30

Observer

Emily Zemler

At London’s Café Deco, Anna Tobias Makes the Case for Seasonal Simplicity

The chef focuses on high-quality, seasonal ingredients and simple, flavorful dishes at her Bloomsbury restaurant.

07.07.2025 30

Observer

Emily Zemler

The Essentials With Chace Crawford: Morning Meditation, Cabo and the Perfect T-Shirt

Chace Crawford on daily rituals, laid-back travel and the new clothing line he built from scratch.

02.07.2025 20

Observer

Emily Zemler

At Amsterdam’s Flore, Bas van Kranen Puts Vegetables in the Fine Dining Spotlight

The two-Michelin-starred chef behind Flore has built a new culinary language around seasonal Dutch ingredients and an obsession with vegetables.

30.06.2025 30

Observer

Emily Zemler

At De Kas, Chef Savannah Hagendijk Lets the Garden Take Center Stage

The Michelin-starred chef guides one of Amsterdam’s most ambitious kitchens with seasonal precision and zero theatrics.

18.06.2025 30

Observer

Emily Zemler

London’s Dining Trolley Renaissance Runs on Nostalgia and Tableside Theatrics

As diners seek experience alongside excellence, London's best restaurants are bringing back old-world theater.

05.06.2025 20

Observer

Emily Zemler