Married couple Daniel Crump and Margriet Vandezande-Crump have rapidly developed a strong industry reputation as modern restaurateurs combined with a customer led devotion to front of house.  Here the couple speak to Simon Carter of fine dining guide about their lives and professional journeys to the present day and beyond. Daniel Crump grew up with […]

Since 2007, Ryan & Liam Simpson-Trotman have successfully combined their relationship outside of work with their professional lives as top end restaurant chefs.  With contrasting paths to mastering their craft, each brings a temperament and skill set to balance the other.  Indeed, the output from their kitchen demonstrates a consistent balance and harmony on a […]

London. 27 October 2021. The AA has announced its 2021 Rosette Award winners in a virtual ceremony today, recognising those restaurants achieving the highest culinary standards in the UK. Three restaurants have been awarded four AA Rosettes, while a further sixteen have been awarded three AA Rosettes. Restaurants receiving four AA Rosettes are Forest Side […]

Much to report after a busy 2018.  The site maintained a focus on restaurant reviews supplemented with feature articles, interviews and broad guide coverage.  The iTunes podcast series remains – as always the links are to the written transcripts, you may find the podcast series on iTunes by typing “Restaurant Dining (UK)” into the main […]

Much to report after a busy remainder to 2015 which has continued through 2016.  The site maintained a focus on restaurant reviews supplemented with feature articles, interviews and broad guide coverage. The iTunes podcast series remains – as always the links are to the written transcripts, you may find the podcast series on iTunes by […]

A news round up of 2014 and looking ahead to 2015 in the top end restaurant world