Up in the Midlands, Anita discovers the pleasures of an Edwardian dining room followed by a fine room for the night

Berries from the hedgerows and fungus from the woods – The Little Chartroom is the modest 18-cover restaurant that’s put Edinburgh’s Albert Place on the map.

A new ‘Indian’ restaurant comes to Charlotte Street with plenty of pizazz and a deft hand in the kitchen

Mike wants to go to Chelsea and with the new refurb of The Builders Arms now over and the kitchen firing on all cylinders this seems the perfect time.

With the sun shining and at a loose end on a Sunday, Nick heads to Shoreditch by Sea for a memorable lunch

The cooking at The Corner Restaurant is easily as good enough to be served at any quality standalone restaurant and the experience is relaxed yet stylish. Next time you’re out shopping, drop in and rest your weary feet.

Situated in South Bethnal Green underneath 6 Victorian railway arches is The Arches which houses three new venues – 640East, Taproom by Bethnal Green and Drop Yard.

Brunches have never been so popular and are fast becoming a weapon in the armoury of many restaurants, but that’s not to say all restaurants should serve them.

Some people see August as the time to eat game but not Nick, who hates spitting out shot. For him it’s the season to tuck into black summer truffles.

Hidden off a roadside in Cockfosters is one of London’s best kept secrets.