Omar Shah is the king of Kentish Town. His latest restaurant needs a little more thought, says David Ellis

Live life out of the shadows

Does this new M&S dessert sandwich cut the cream?

Julius Roberts, Rahel Stephanie and James Cochran are all set to cook

SunSeekr is architect Mo Dawod’s bright idea

The master of the martini, Agostino Perrone, mixes things up with David Ellis

The hit Thai is heading west to the Electric on Portobello Road

Lai Rai looks faintly make-believe, but has the feeling of being the place to be, says David Ellis

Thirty years ago, the death of his father made José “Pepe” Hermosillo consider what legacy really meant. He found his answer in tequila

David Ellis finds a tribute to the traditional Caribbean takeaway in Ladbroke Grove

The inspirational hot air balloon left decades ago, but the good pints remain

Almost everything offers a convincer that its two Michelin stars are hard earned, says David Ellis

The Ritz is the last public dining room in the country where men are required to wear a jacket and tie

The Maybush is somewhere to be a straggler in, says David Ellis

In some sushi restaurants, it feels like lunch is in the headmaster’s office. But this place is a riot, says David Ellis

From cod to haddock, skate to plaice, here’s where to go in London when you need a fishy fix

Fancy a thrash about? Here’s where to head

Seeking a standout supper north of the river? Joanna Taylor and David Ellis have you covered

Across town, a meal out is increasingly getting to a ridiculous figure — but it doesn’t always have to

Straker offers a collection that might never let you down, says David Ellis