Restaurants & Cafes
Here’s Why This Really Common Item Is Disappearing from Restaurants
Next time you're dining out, look at how your beverage is served. Notice something missing? The plastic straw was first introduced into the mass market in the 1960s—perfect for slurping up shakes at your old-school soda shop! Now this quasi-cultural icon could be on the way out. In the last few [...]
11 Of The Best Hidden Restaurants In The UK
When you find a great restaurant it’s hard to let it go. But some of the best restaurants you’ll ever go to might be the ones you haven’t found. They might be the ones who make it actively difficult to find them. A new trend is starting to take [...]
Starbucks Just Released a Brand New Drink and It’s Even Prettier Than You Imagined
Because in this weather, the thirst is real. The first day of summer is right around the corner (T-minus two days, to be exact), and with the rising temperatures comes the need for a refreshing drink to combat all that sweat. So, Starbucks is helping you quench your thirst [...]
Restaurant review: Al-Shami, Oxford
Matthew Norman enjoyed the meze at Al-Shami, Oxford. Photo: JOHN LAWRENCE Matthew Norman visits Al-Shami in Oxford. On any reliable list of Things You Really Don’t Want To See in a Restaurant, this one would hardly challenge such contenders for the top spot as the extravagantly leprous waiter, Tony and [...]
7 Most Important Interior Design Features of Restaurants
When you choose a restaurant, your mind naturally gravitates toward the quality and nature of the food. A restaurant with clever, original, and delicious dishes has a chance of being successful no matter what other efforts they’re making to succeed. However, there’s a secondary set of considerations that can help [...]
Five Reykjavík Restaurants
Photo: Kol and Grillmarkadurinn Reykjavík’s world-class scene adds yet another reason for travelers and eaters alike to adore Iceland. The seafood is fresh, the liquor is strong and Icelandic agriculture guarantees that whether it comes from a supermarket or fine restaurant, you’ll encounter some of the best protein of your [...]
