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Monday Bulletin: Martino’s | Paesano | Burro

Published 5 December 2025

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Monday Bulletin: Martino’s | Paesano | Burro

Published 5 December 2025

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What We’re Reading

Published 29 November 2025

Love your local: inside Britain’s community pub revival Despite the doom-and-gloom headlines, there’s plenty of good news across the pub …

Generations: Opeoluwa Odutayo meets Adejoké Bakare

Published 27 November 2025

In the first instalment of CODE’s new series, Generations, rising star Opeoluwa Odutayo, a private chef, recipe developer and one …

Generations: Opeoluwa Odutayo meets Adejoké Bakare

Published 27 November 2025

In the first instalment of CODE’s new series, Generations, rising star Opeoluwa Odutayo, a private chef, recipe developer and one …

Industry news

Monday Bulletin: Skye Gyngell | St. JOHN | Nokx Majozi

Published 25 November 2025

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10 questions with Zoe Paskin

Published 25 November 2025

Zoë Paskin is co-founder, with her brother Layo, of Studio Paskin, the hospitality group behind such hits as The Palomar …

10 questions with Zoe Paskin

Published 25 November 2025

Zoë Paskin is co-founder, with her brother Layo, of Studio Paskin, the hospitality group behind such hits as The Palomar …

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What We’re Reading

Published 21 November 2025

Christmas Gift Guide 2025: 50 Great Gift Ideas for Food-Lovers There’s something for everyone in The Good Food Guide’s 2025 …

Monday Bulletin: Roti King | FKABAM | Simpson’s Tavern

Published 17 November 2025

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Monday Bulletin: Roti King | FKABAM | Simpson’s Tavern

Published 17 November 2025

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Published 14 November 2025

Folkestone’s Nepalese Cuisine Writer, restaurateur and Folkestone local Zeren Wilson delves into Folkestone’s astonishing collection of Nepalese restaurants which goes …

Call My Agent: How a New Generation of Chefs Are Finding Success Beyond the Pass

Published 13 November 2025

From pop-ups to brand deals and blockbuster book contracts, a new generation of culinary creators are redefining what it means …

Call My Agent: How a New Generation of Chefs Are Finding Success Beyond the Pass

Published 13 November 2025

From pop-ups to brand deals and blockbuster book contracts, a new generation of culinary creators are redefining what it means …

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Where to eat in Soho on CODE

Published 10 November 2025

Soho may be small but its one square mile, boundaried by Charing Cross Road, Oxford Street, Regent Street and Shaftesbury …

Monday Bulletin: Liu Xiaomian | Hoppers | Gracey’s

Published 10 November 2025

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Monday Bulletin: Liu Xiaomian | Hoppers | Gracey’s

Published 10 November 2025

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What We’re Reading

Published 9 November 2025

Where to eat: standout Sunday roasts: The Good Food Guide It’s Sunday roast season. Here’s the Good Food Guide with …

“This is the beginning of a new chapter”

Published 7 November 2025

After 18 years working for Gordon Ramsay (eight of which were spent as chef de cuisine at his three Michelin …

“This is the beginning of a new chapter”

Published 7 November 2025

After 18 years working for Gordon Ramsay (eight of which were spent as chef de cuisine at his three Michelin …

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The Golden Rules of Restaurant Design

Published 6 November 2025

For the third and final of CODE’s Founders Series 2025, powered by Toast, we brought together three leading voices in …

In Conversation: Jenny Lau and Cynthia Shanmugalingam

Published 6 November 2025

Jenny Lau (@celestialpeach) is a writer, event curator, community organiser and the founder of Celestial Peach, a platform for telling …

In Conversation: Jenny Lau and Cynthia Shanmugalingam

Published 6 November 2025

Jenny Lau (@celestialpeach) is a writer, event curator, community organiser and the founder of Celestial Peach, a platform for telling …

Industry news

Monday Bulletin: StreetSmart | Britain’s 100 Best Pubs 2025 | Posie

Published 3 November 2025

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Powering Up: How RYE was the Essential Ingredient in Layla Bakery’s Growth

Published 2 November 2025

sponsored content: Spare a thought for the bakers who make your morning croissant. Behind every buttery layer, is a team …

Powering Up: How RYE was the Essential Ingredient in Layla Bakery’s Growth

Published 2 November 2025

sponsored content: Spare a thought for the bakers who make your morning croissant. Behind every buttery layer, is a team …

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What We’re Reading

Published 31 October 2025

Why Britain’s proper pubs must be celebrated As the Good Food Guide launches its 100 Best Pubs 2025, in partnership …

10 Questions with Tara MacBain of Julie’s

Published 27 October 2025

Tara MacBain is the owner of Julie’s in Holland Park, a West London institution dating back to 1969, and known …

10 Questions with Tara MacBain of Julie’s

Published 27 October 2025

Tara MacBain is the owner of Julie’s in Holland Park, a West London institution dating back to 1969, and known …

Industry news

Monday Bulletin: Nick Jones | Restaurant Month | Tokkia

Published 27 October 2025

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Where the CODE team ate: Edinburgh

Published 24 October 2025

The Knife & Fork Media crew headed up to Edinburgh last week for The Good Food Guide’s Britain’s Best Local …

Where the CODE team ate: Edinburgh

Published 24 October 2025

The Knife & Fork Media crew headed up to Edinburgh last week for The Good Food Guide’s Britain’s Best Local …

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“It feels like a really exciting time in Manchester”

Published 24 October 2025

The CODE Founder Series, powered by Toast, made its way to Manchester last week for “Manchester Madness: What the Rest …

Monday Bulletin: Tiella | KOL | Trogolo

Published 21 October 2025

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Monday Bulletin: Tiella | KOL | Trogolo

Published 21 October 2025

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“Every year I feel that I am a better chef. That’s the beautiful thing about this profession.”

Published 17 October 2025

Santiago Lastra’s contemporary Mexican restaurant KOL, which opened between lockdowns at the height of the pandemic in 2020, turns five …

What We’re Reading

Published 17 October 2025

Where to eat in Newcastle: Anna Hedworth’s personal tour Architect turned chef and restaurateur Anna Hedworth is the woman behind …

What We’re Reading

Published 17 October 2025

Where to eat in Newcastle: Anna Hedworth’s personal tour Architect turned chef and restaurateur Anna Hedworth is the woman behind …

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Where to eat in Theatreland on CODE

Published 14 October 2025

Dinner and a show is the ultimate West End double act but it can get expensive. With the CODE app, …

Monday Bulletin: Meedu Saad | Hawksmoor | Aji Akokomi

Published 14 October 2025

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Monday Bulletin: Meedu Saad | Hawksmoor | Aji Akokomi

Published 14 October 2025

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“The akara is iconic. You’re pretty much not allowed to change it.”

Published 10 October 2025

Nigerian-born chef and restaurateur Aji Akokomi is the founder of Akoko and Akara, two modern West African restaurants in London. …

What we’re reading

Published 8 October 2025

My cooking rules Adam Byatt has started a Substack. After 35 years in the industry, the chef patron of Trinity …

What we’re reading

Published 8 October 2025

My cooking rules Adam Byatt has started a Substack. After 35 years in the industry, the chef patron of Trinity …

Industry news

Monday Bulletin: Ling Ling’s | Notto | Bar Brutal

Published 6 October 2025

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