David Ellis is the London Standard's restaurant critic and Going Out editor. He writes regularly about eating and drinking, and is a keen practitioner of both
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David Ellis is the London Standard's restaurant critic and Going Out editor. He writes regularly about eating and drinking, and is a keen practitioner of both
The best Chinese restaurants in London, from A Wong to the Sichuan
From Sichuan to Shaanxi, Hunan to Yunnan, Cantonese and everything in between
The Devonshire to finally open long-awaited rooftop terrace
The Soho success story looks set to continue
David Ellis at Sale e Pepe: Seventies cocktails — but hard to resist
David Ellis is seduced by the new, beautiful Sale e Pepe
Can restaurant critics actually cook? Here's a chance to find out...
In a reversal of the natural order of things, restaurant writers being asked to cook for a judging panel of chefs — and you can join in
The best spots for a barbecue in London
It’s Barbie season — albeit without Ryan Gosling (unless you’re lucky)
David Ellis on July: Talented chef held captive by the concept
Occasionally baffling, July is a single-use restaurant which is worth a visit, says David Ellis, but just the once
The magic that's made E.Pellicci an East End icon
A bastion of the old East End, the historic caff is telling its story with a few favourite regulars, owners Anna and Nev tell David Ellis
A comprehensive guide to Soho's best restaurants
If the Square Mile is where London goes to work, then Soho is where Londoners play
The Goring restaurant to reopen after 'Armageddon' refurbishment
Expect a palatial look, fine-dining favourites and plenty of flames
Welcome to Otto's: Is this London's maddest restaurant?
It’s the critics’ cult favourite — but what is Otto’s really like? First-timer Joanna Taylor and regular David Ellis go for the feast of their lives
Say no to Nero — these are London's best coffee shops
Forget Pret, say no to Nero and wish goodbye to Gail’s — this is where to find the very best coffee in London
Can the Fallow boys do it again with Roe?
Their first restaurant is the social media darling that made cod’s head cool. Now, the trio tell David Ellis, they’re opening a £6m site with shark on the menu
Ed Sheeran slams London chippies as overrated — but he eats 'fish cum'
The award-winning singer also revealed he holds parties at his bar after his gigs, and has eaten what he described as “fish cum”
StreetSmart raises record-breaking £1million for the homeless
It adds to the £13 million the charity has raised since it was founded more than a quarter of a century ago
Has one of London's best bartenders cracked non-alcoholic spirits?
How do you replace gin? By not trying to mimic it in the first place, Maxim Schulte tells David Ellis
Amy Winehouse's London, from the Good Mixer to Beigel Bake
From Camden boozers to Soho clubs, David Ellis traces the late singer’s favourite haunts
Replacing waiters' tips with a 'brand charge' must be questioned
The chain has banned card tips, replacing them with a so-called “brand charge”. Is this anything more than an attempt to sidestep the law, asks David Ellis
