Lydia Winter
Lydia Winter's articles
The Foodism guide to Bruton, Somerset
Fancy a trip to the gastronomic capital of Bruton? We've rounded up our guide to the best place to eat, drink and explore in Bruton
Published: Tuesday 24th May 2022
New film project Molca tells the stories behind traditional Mexican food
A new platform shares long-form and recipe videos telling the story of the traditional Mexican cooking found in Oaxaca's mezcal distilleries
Published: Monday 17th January 2022
Manteca, Shoreditch: restaurant review
A temple to the gods of carbs and cured meat: Manteca finally found a permanent home in Shoreditch, and here's why we're very glad it did
Published: Friday 14th January 2022
Bar Crispin, Soho: restaurant review
At the much-anticipated second site from Spitalfields' Crispin, we find a wine bar with a supporting menu of beautiful small plates, and we like it. We like it a lot
Published: Monday 6th December 2021
A sommelier's guide to the German wine regions and grapes to try now
More affordable than the French appellations and better for pairing with food: why we should all be drinking more German wine
Published: Friday 3rd December 2021
Maker's Mark managing director Rob Samuels on his family's whisky legacy
With nearly 70 years in the whisky business, Maker's Mark is a family-run brand that continues the vision of its founders, says managing director Rob Samuels over a tasting at The Whisky Shop in Piccadilly
Published: Tuesday 30th November 2021
The Barbary Next Door, Covent Garden: restaurant review
As London drifts into the endless grey of winter, we find vibrant, life-affirming, cockle-warming food and service at The Barbary Next Door, the new opening from the acclaimed Palomar Group
Published: Wednesday 24th November 2021
Mam Sham: the best friends ripping up the influencer rulebook
Hosts, presenters, events organisers, comedians: Maria K Georgiou and Rhiannon Butler of Mam Sham talk food, friendship and the serious business of being funny
Published: Wednesday 29th September 2021
Big Jo and Jolene: My Career in Five Dishes
The founders of Primeur, Western's Laundry, Jolene and more share the five dishes that have defined their career to date, with a razor-sharp focus on ultra-sustainable supply chains
Published: Tuesday 31st August 2021
Meal kit review: Otto by Phil Howard
Pasta kits get polished up by Phil Howard, chef of Michelin-starred Elystan Street, with restaurant-quality produce and a magical secret ingredient...
Published: Tuesday 13th July 2021
The best butchers in London for ethically sourced meat
Don't plan your barbecue before reading this: we've tracked down the best butchers in London to take your grill game to the next level
Published: Wednesday 23rd June 2021
Meal kit review: Lyle's mid-week meal kit
Lyle's new meal kit is low on effort, high on flavour and as close to a restaurant meal as you'll get. Here's what to expect
Published: Friday 12th February 2021
Margot Henderson: My Career in Five Dishes
Rochelle Canteen's Margot Henderson has just been awarded an OBE for her services to the culinary arts. She gives us the low-down on her career in London
Published: Monday 8th February 2021
Rita Ora on her new tequila, how to make a margarita, and turning 30
When you've amassed several number one music singles and been nominated for an Oscar, what's next? For Rita Ora, it's launching an award-winning tequila brand
Published: Wednesday 25th November 2020
Rondo, Holborn: Restaurant review
The Hoxton brings nose-to-tail dining and wines on tap to Holborn with Rondo, in partnership with the Quality Chop House's Will Lander
Published: Friday 30th October 2020
Townsend, Whitechapel: Restaurant review
The Whitechapel Gallery applies its forward-thinking approach to art to food with Townsend, a modern dining room showcasing the best of seasonal produce
Published: Wednesday 21st October 2020
Kimpton De Witt, Amsterdam: hotel review
In the Kimpton De Witt hotel, Amsterdam has a new hideaway where you can sip cocktails by London legend Mr Lyan. We pitch up to visit a new old favourite
Published: Friday 22nd November 2019
Maremma, Brixton: restaurant review
We take a tour of the Tuscan region of Maremma with our tastebuds at Brixton's new neighbourhood favourite
Published: Tuesday 22nd October 2019
Honey & Smoke, Fitzrovia: restaurant review
In a sleek space on Great Portland Street, Sarit Packer and Itamar Srulovich are quietly creating a menu that's good enough to shout about
Published: Tuesday 27th August 2019
Standon Calling announces its food and drink line-up for 2019
Standon Calling has put together a roster of mouthwatering food, thirst-quenching drink and unmissable music for 2019, and we've got the inside scoop