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
Tommy Banks's Easter recipe for hogget meatballs with mushroom sauce
Tommy Banks shares his recipe for an Easter feast with a twist
The best recipes for Easter, as chosen by the country's top chefs
Try something different this Easter and be sure to try hogget and mutton
Things to do in London this weekend
Josh Barrie hasthe best of what to do, see and eat this weekend
Tom Brown at the Capital: He's showing off — and it suits him
Brown is operating at a level rarely witnessed, says David Ellis, he just needs to hold back a little
The best pubs and restaurants along this year’s London Marathon route
Once you’ve cheered on the runners, amble on down to one these spots for a light refreshment
Gasping for a Guinness? London’s top pubs for a pint (and Murphy's)
The perfect pint is out there — if you know where to look
Stevie Parle to open 'most ambitious' project, Town on Drury Lane
Satan’s Whiskers owner Kevin Armstrong has built the cocktail list
The UK's first gastropub, the Crooked Billet, is still one of the best
The celebrity credentials are impeccable, but it’s the food, wine and picturesque setting that make the Billet one of the country’s most perfect pubs, says David Ellis
Why London still rules the dining world
Paris, NYC? One-trick ponies compared with our city’s brilliance
David Ellis on Ikeda: The best restaurant you've never heard of
London's oldest Japanese restaurant seems to be unknown to everyone but A-listers, says David Ellis
Where to eat for lunch on Easter Sunday
An Easter meal is about more than just lamb, say Josh Barrie and David Ellis. It’s about family, comfort, and fun
Easter inspiration: Richard Corrigan's recipe for perfect roast lamb
There’s nothing more traditional for Easter than lamb. Here, chef Richard Corrigan shares his favourite recipe
Every Spoons in Zone 1, from the terrible to the actually quite nice
Love them or hate them, Spoons aren’t going anywhere. Here’s our pick of the best in central London
London’s top alfresco terraces, from Scott's to Tamarind
From riverside lunches to rooftop suppers, here are 25 of the capital’s finest restaurant terraces
Country pub of the week: The Lamb Inn, Little Milton
A favourite of the Le Manoir team, the Lamb is a biscuit box pub with big boy wine, says David Ellis
Meet Super 8, the Londoners behind everyone's favourite restaurants
What’s the secret behind Super 8’s growing list of A-lister restaurants?
The best rooftop bars in London, from Frank’s to the Culpeper
The sun is out. Here’s where to go for al fresco vibes, cocktails and views
£10 pasta, £5 wine, open till 1am? David Ellis falls for 27 Compton St
Nima Safaei has opened a restaurant that could fit every bill, says David Ellis
Six star chefs share their top tips for a perfect Easter lunch
From braised lamb to hot cross buns cooked into the ultimate banoffee pudding, six of the country’s best chefs share their Easter favourites
Flukes: £1.2m games hall to open in Walthamstow at Big Penny Social
Darts, pool and interactive shuffleboard await
David Ellis reviews Tasca at Cav: A glowing light amid Budget gloom
It looks as if someone attempted to open The Dover using their pocket money, says David Ellis, but Tasca at Câv offers beautiful food and fair prices