Lydia Winter
Lydia Winter's articles
Get your fill of Pastéis de Nata at London's 5 best Portuguese restaurants
If you've been searching for the best Portuguese restaurants in London, you're in the right place. Click for Foodism's top picks of custard tarts, chicken wine from the Douro Valley
Published: Wednesday 29th May 2019
The changing face of Seoul, South Korea
South Korea's capital is a quickly evolving metropolis, a place where age-old traditions are making way for fast-paced change. We find our way around bite by bite, and learns that the best way to understand this city is via its food
Published: Monday 20th May 2019
12:51, Angel: restaurant review
James Cochran's newest venture, 12:51 in the prime location of Upper Street, goes from strength to strength with a new tasting menu – and BYOB
Published: Wednesday 1st May 2019
Kebab Queen, Covent Garden: restaurant review
Maison Bab's private dining room Kebab Queen pays homage to the rise and rise of the humble 'bab – to mouthwatering effect
Published: Wednesday 24th April 2019
Merlin Labron-Johnson on The Conduit and cooking in Sicily
Merlin Labron-Johnson's intuitive way with ingredients and passion for provenance earned him a Michelin star by the time he was 24. Now, he's focused on a new restaurant and sharing his skills with others, but there's still much more to come
Published: Thursday 21st February 2019
Exploring the southern Italian tradition of eating horse meat
We visit Catania, Sicily and encounter a surprisingly delicious bit of butchery that many Brits would find troubling
Published: Monday 4th February 2019
A street-food tour of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
In Ho Chi Minh City, street food isn’t a fad – it’s an integral part of life in the Vietnamese city. From famous stalls to backstreet shacks, we get a taste of the action
Published: Monday 21st January 2019
Berenjak, Soho: restaurant review
There's no such thing as style over substance at Berenjak. Expect Iranian-inspired kababs, Middle-Eastern mazeh and baklava ice cream sandwiches, served up in a beautiful setting on Soho's Romilly Street
Published: Wednesday 16th January 2019
The Swan, Southwold: hotel review
From five-star fish and chips to pretty coastal views, Southwold is bursting with seaside charm – make the most of it with a stay at The Swan
Published: Friday 11th January 2019
Hicce, King’s Cross: restaurant review
Its name might be inspired by ancient history, but Pip Lacey's Hicce is a lesson in contemporary European cooking holding its own an equally modern space
Published: Wednesday 2nd January 2019
London's best patisseries and bakeries
From sourdough pastries to the finest choux this side of the French border, we've rounded up some of the best patisseries in the capital
Published: Wednesday 12th December 2018
Maison Bab, Covent Garden: restaurant review
Stephen Tozer and Ed Brunet take things up a notch with the opening of Maison Bab on Mercer Street, a stylish kebab house complete with its own bar and a 10-seater secret chef's table
Published: Monday 3rd December 2018
Stem, Mayfair: restaurant review
We venture to Stem, where Mark Jarvis continues to push the boundaries of the modern tasting menu with inventive cooking at affordable prices
Published: Wednesday 14th November 2018
Peter Gordon: My Career in Five Dishes
The Providores' Peter Gordon tells us that he never set out to create fusion food – it was simply a different way of looking at ingredients… Here are the five dishes that have defined his career so far
Published: Tuesday 23rd October 2018
6 of our favourite social enterprise cafés
These cafés do more than serve brilliant food and coffee – they give back to the community, too
Published: Thursday 11th October 2018
5 fantastic regional African restaurants in London
From home-style to fine dining, it's never been easier to get delicious, creative food from all over Africa in London. Check these out first
Published: Tuesday 11th September 2018
Where to eat and drink in Oaxaca City, Mexico
Oaxaca City is considered to be the food capital of Mexico, and rightly so. Planning a trip? Get your chops around this lovely lot
Published: Monday 10th September 2018
Heart and craft: mezcal tradition in Oaxaca, Mexico
Mezcal isn't just a drink – it's the result of traditional, centuries-old production methods. We travel to Oaxaca City, Mexico to meet the people keeping it that way
Published: Friday 7th September 2018
Q&A: the founders of London Mezcal Week on what makes the Mexican spirit so magical
What actually is mezcal and how do you drink it? Melanie Symonds and Thea Cumming, the founders of London Mezcal Week, give us the lowdown on their favourite spirit
Published: Friday 7th September 2018
What to do at London Mezcal Week 2018
London's biggest celebration of traditionally made mezcal returns 10-16 September, taking over TT Liquor for a week of tastings, talks and parties