The blue pelican

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Smash burgers, smashed potatoes, smashed courgettes. Smashed food is one of the most inescapable – and playfully delicious – trends of the moment. Smash tacos are its tastiest manifestation and one th

Drawing regular queues to its snug 200-year-old home, this bakery in Dunkeld by former Great British Bake Off semi-finalist Flora Shedden is a local phenomenon. Laminated layers of croissants shine, b

The décor isn’t the only thing that’s been refreshed in this Victorian Hackney pub that’s brimming with period features – there’s also the arrival of Elephant, the latest venture by serial restaurateu

‘The Mediterranean is all about food and there’s plenty of it’

Autumn is the season we crave a getaway. Great food, a good night’s sleep and a leaf-kicking walk ticks all the boxes - take your pick