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Soho Food Scene: Standard alumnus Jimi Famurewa to lead new Carnaby Street initiative

Soho has always been the beating heart of London’s food culture, Famurewa said

Evening Standard

Taking a seat at the table: meet David Ellis, our new restaurant critic

The Standard’s new restaurant reviewer shares the meals that shaped him, and what the next course holds

Evening Standard

The 15 best and worst restaurants reviewed by Jimi Famurewa

From dining exuberance to absolute despair, a look at food critic Jimi Famurewa’s best and worst restaurants

Evening Standard

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At the stroke of a pen: Jimi Famurewa's very best lines

As he leaves the Standard, relive the funniest — and most insightful — lines of Jimi’s restaurant reviews

Evening Standard

Lucia's review: In a world of viral brags, this offline taco joint is a joy

Jimi Famurewa offers an alternative Mexican restaurant ‘that basically no one is yet talking about’

Evening Standard

National Restaurant Awards 2024: The Ledbury named as UK's best, and Michel Roux Jr honoured

The win marks the fourth time the Ledbury has topped the list

Evening Standard

StreetSmart raises record-breaking sum for the homeless, with more than £1million donated by diners

It adds to the £13 million the charity has raised since it was founded more than a quarter of a century ago

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Jimi Famurewa reviews The Shoap by Auld Hag: Scots deli too proud for deep-fried punchlines

The Shoap has caught the prevailing mood of unfussy cultural authenticity, says Jimi Famurewa

Evening Standard

Jimi Famurewa reviews Tashas: Fine details will make you a brunch believer

These days, I have belatedly started to appreciate the virtues of an Antipodean-style brunch, says Jimi Famurewa

Evening Standard

TV tonight: food critics battle it out in a super MasterChef special

Jay Rayner, Grace Dent and Jimi Famurewa are among the writers whose cooking is put to the test. Plus: Dawn French reveals her most awkward moments. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

I’ve spent years tasting dishes on MasterChef. Now it’s my turn to put on the apron

I steadied my nerves and donned whites for a Christmas special – while trying not to cry on camera

The Guardian - UK

A year in reviews: the worst restaurants of 2023, according to the Standard's critics

From horrible concepts to ropey comebacks, not everything Jimi Famurewa and David Ellis ate was a hit

Evening Standard

A year in reviews: the best restaurants of 2023, according to Evening Standard critics

The last 12 months have been a whirlwind of eating. Here's where the Standard's critics rated

Evening Standard

Maison François Croûte Off: Restaurant announces return of surprisingly-competitive cook-off

The Standard's Jimi Famurewa joins this year's judging panel

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Jimi Famurewa reviews Mauro Colagreco: High on cost, low on laughs, you’ll leave bored and broke

In isolation, the food is perhaps worth four stars, says Jimi Famurewa, but he can't help but question the vertiginous madness of its prices

Evening Standard

The podcasts by black creators that you need to listen to now

From food to film, to music and pop culture, here are the best podcasts from black creators to tuck into this year

Evening Standard

Guild of Food Writers: Jimi Famurewa named restaurant writer of the year for third time

Famurewa said of the win: “It’s a vote of confidence for the Evening Standard and for London’s restaurants”

Evening Standard

Fortnum & Mason Food and Drink Awards: Joanna Taylor named restaurant writer of the year as Jeremy Lee receives nod for latest book

The elegant event saw the best voices in food and drink come together to recognise outstanding achievement

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Isibani, London: ‘Bathe me in the pepper soup’ – restaurant review

The fiery flavours of West Africa are bringing London to life, from swanky Knightsbridge to homely Peckham, writes Jay Rayner

The Guardian - UK

Best podcasts of the week: Words of wisdom from Michelle Obama and her famous friends

In this week’s newsletter: Personal stories and platitudes abound in the former first lady’s The Light We Carry podcast. Plus: five of the best shows to help you organise your life

Evening Standard

Jimi Famurewa names his 12 favourite restaurants of 2022

The Evening Standard’s chief restaurant critic names the places he ate best over the past 12 months

Evening Standard

Welcome to the Notting Hill revolution: The new wave of restaurants making west London cool again

The best new openings are in W11 — it’s now the go-to postcode for those in the know, says David Ellis

The Guardian - UK

‘I think of suya and I’m on a Lagos beach with Mum’: celebrating Nigeria’s spice dish

Exploring the myths, mysteries and memories of west African barbecue

Evening Standard

Chuku’s: Siblings behind London’s only Nigerian tapas restaurant launch campaign to save business from closure

Emeka and Ifeyinwa Frederick have turned to Instagram to help save their Nigerian tapas restaurant

Evening Standard

London’s best gastropubs, from the Tamil Prince to the Harwood Arms

The era of reheated horrors and all-grey makeovers is over, says David Ellis — and London is heaving with food-loving boozers

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