Christy Spring

Associate Editor

Christy Spring's articles

Manteca Brown Crab Cacio e Pepe

This reinvention of the classic Roman pasta dish by Manteca adds rich brown crab meat to make one of the capital's most iconic pasta dishes

Published: Tuesday 13th June 2023

Soho Beats & Eats 2023

Get a flavour of Soho's diverse selection of restaurants, bars and cafés this summer at Beats & Eats this June

Friday 16 June 2023 - Friday 30 June 2023

The Barrafina Classic Tortilla

Barrafina is a name that is synonymous with good tapas in the capital, and this recipe for its iconic tortilla with an oozing yolky centre and perfectly golden exterior means you can recreate the magic at home

Published: Tuesday 30th May 2023

The Dishoom Black Daal

You will see queues outside the doors of Dishoom solely for a bowl of its iconic black daal. It's spiced, rich and totally soul-warming

Published: Tuesday 9th May 2023
Italian Cooking School La Cucina Caldesi

Marylebone Food Festival

From Tuesday 25 April to Sunday 30 April, Marylebone Food Festival 2023 will feature a magnificent line-up of masterclasses, supper clubs, tastings and specially themed menus

Tuesday 25 April 2023 - Sunday 30 April 2023

The Ritz's Crêpe Suzette

The Ritz's crêpe suzette has been an item on the menu of the world-famous hotel restaurant for more than a century – evidence of its popularity and celebrity status. These pancakes should be flambéd at the end for maximum culinary theatrics

Published: Monday 17th April 2023

The Plain Egg and Milk Hopper from Hoppers

These crisp bowl-shaped pancakes are a menu staple at the much-loved restaurant Hoppers. Originating from South India and Sri Lanka, hoppers can be served plain or as an accompaniment to curries and sambols

Published: Wednesday 29th March 2023

Five Favourite Cookbooks from London Chefs

Recreate the magic of your favourite London restaurants at home, with our five favourite cookbooks by London chefs. From a River Cafe pastry prodigy to the head chef at St John, get ready to gain some serious culinary credentials.

Published: Tuesday 28th March 2023
Quo Vadis Smoked Eel Sandwich

The Quo Vadis Eel Sandwich

This legendary eel sandwich recipe is one of Jeremy Lee's signature dishes and is a favourite among diners at Soho's iconic Quo Vadis

Published: Monday 13th March 2023
The Regional Finals of the Roux Scholarship 2023

Six national finalists announced for the Roux Scholarship 2023

Following the regional finals which took place in London and Birmingham, the Roux Family have revealed the names of the six chefs who will be competing for the title of Roux Scholar 2023.

Published: Friday 10th March 2023

Koya's English Breakfast Noodles

The Koya English breakfast noodles are a fan favourite and go down in legend for destroying hangovers and warming souls. This anglo-Japanese dish, combines the very best of a traditional Japanese breakfast with an English fry up

Published: Saturday 4th March 2023

Bentley's Proper Shellfish Cocktail

This proper English shellfish cocktail is a classic dish at Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill, packed with the freshest crab, prawns and lobster tails. It's a particular favourite of owner and chef patron, Richard Corrigan

Published: Monday 20th February 2023