I’ve eaten gourmet food in more than 100 cities – and this one was my favourite
My job has taken me to all the world’s gastronomic capitals, from LA to Lima, but the finest city for dining is far closer to home
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My job has taken me to all the world’s gastronomic capitals, from LA to Lima, but the finest city for dining is far closer to home
The new gongs established that, if you want to dine Michelin-style, you will pay a lot of money and your dinner will be cooked by a man
Recognised as "a booming hotbed of ambitious chefs," the north has become the best place to seek out a superior meal
The impact of coronavirus has left the likes of Michelin and the AA with little to write home about