What we’re reading
Published 30 January 2026
16 of our favourite French bistros
With newcomers like Stuart Ralston’s Vinette and Roberta Hall-McCarron’s soon-to-come Eleanore reboot, The Good Food Guide provides us with a timely and trusty guide to the best of the bistros.
Where have all the vegans gone?
That felt like the quietest Veganuary in a while. London On The Inside takes a look at the trends standing in veganism’s way, from proteinmaxxing and fibremaxxing to the popularity of the bargain steak frites deal. “The plant-based category is coming back down to earth after a period of artificial hype.”
Wild Cherry is ready for its close-up
Helen Rosner casts a critical eye over Wild Cherry, the new New York restaurant from A24, the indie-film productiong company behind Marty Supreme, Euphoria and more. We hope restaurateurs in the UK are taking note; we like the sound of the ‘old-school pizzazz’ and the retro dishes such as frog’s legs, scungilli (conch) salad, and an ‘audaciously retrograde baked potato’.
Why even great restaurants are closing in 2026
“I am no longer reassured by full restaurants,” writes senior contributor Lela London, a sentiment many restaurateurs will recognise. She identifies ‘the careful middle’, those that fall between neighbourhood joints and starry destinations, as the restaurants most at risk.
