Indian Cafe Racer, Birmingham B5: ‘A good news tale for the local food scene’ – restaurant review
The cooking is sometimes bang on, sometimes a little slapdash, but then piques your interest all over againIndian Cafe Racer on Bristol Street, Birmingham, spent its fledgling years tucked behind a curtain at the back of the Wellington pub just a few…
The dreadful decline of hosting at home: ‘I feel shame any time a friend comes over’
It used to be quite normal to pop next door for a coffee or invite friends over for dinner. But not any more. What’s behind this change – and just how damaging is it?‘I really loved hosting at home years ago, before I had kids, when my house wasn’t…
The moment I knew: As a reality TV contestant, I was allowed one 15-minute call a week. Even at 3am, Chris would always pick up
Conor Curran’s first date with Chris lasted nine hours but their relationship remained casual. Then, when Conor was at his most vulnerable, Chris was there for himFind more stories from the moment I knew seriesAt 29 I had lost my career in hospitality…
Athens on a plate – a food-lover’s guide to the Greek capital
Athens-born chef Nick Molyviatis and Greek restaurant supremo David Carter share their top tips to the best cafes, bars and restaurants in the cityNormally we stay around Plaka, so Anana is the coffee shop I go to most often. There’s also Behold The Man…
How Athens discovered a new, confident Greek cuisine
Athens is now a food capital where you can enjoy bustling bars, traditional taverna fare or unearth a new-wave gem in its many restaurants – but it wasn’t always this waySee our recommendations for eating and drinking around AthensVisiting Athens for its…
Why the versatile PB&J remains king of the lunchbox after 125 years
A peanut butter and jelly sandwich is prepared in New York in August 2026. (Katie Workman via AP)2026-09-09T12:28:51Z If there is a single sandwich associated with childhood and school lunches in the U.S.A, it has…