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48 hours eating and drinking in Santiago de Compostela and Pontevedra

Information: 05 August 2019

We spent a long weekend in Galicia, taking in both Pontevedra and Santiago de Compostela. If you're looking for a foodie guide to the best restaurants and bars around, here's where we think you should eat.

The ultimate guide to pairing crisps with wine

Information: 25 July 2019

Sometimes there's little better than wine and a packet of crisps. But which wine goes with which crisps? We're here to help.

Where to find the best salads in London

Information: 23 July 2019

For those summery days when it's just too darned hot to even consider eating something warm, here's which cafes and restaurants are serving up the best salads in London right now.

Test Driving The Mariners in Rock (with a stay in Padstow Townhouse too)

Information: 23 July 2019

We do the Paul Ainsworth double - staying in his Padstow Townhouse before popping across the estuary to check out his Mariners pub in Rock.

Cooking lessons the Paul Ainsworth way - we try out Mahé in Padstow

Information: 23 July 2019

The latest in the Paul Ainsworth Padstow empire, we take in a day's worth of cooking lessons at his new cookery school, Mahé

Checking into the InterContinental Lyon - Hotel Dieu - a piece of Lyonnais history gets the luxe hotel makeover

Information: 18 July 2019

There's been somewhere for weary travellers to rest their heads on this site in Lyon since the 12th century, but the latest makeover is altogether more five star than before.

48 hours in Lyon - how to spend two days wining and dining in this city of gastronomy

Information: 17 July 2019

From traditional bouchons to wine bars and a world class food hall, here's how to spend a great weekend in a city which takes its food very seriously.

Test Driving The Woodsman - Stratford-upon-Avon's hot new restaurant

Information: 03 July 2019

When the chap behind Michelin-starred pub The Harwood Arms opens a new place devoted to British food cooked over fire in Bard country, we thought it was worth taking a look. And yes, it happens to have a cracking cocktail trolley too. Sold.

The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2019 - the complete list

Information: 25 June 2019

Hot Dinners takes a closer look at the top ten restaurants from the 2019 World's 50 Best Restaurants List to find out what's so great about them.

A super overnight destination for stressed Londoners - we check into The Grove

Information: 06 June 2019

Who wants to be facing a four hour schlep on the motorway when you can be at your minibreak destination in under an hour from London? We check out The Grove in Hertfordshire which has just seen its Glasshouse restaurant reopen after a three month makeover.

The best pintxos and tapas in San Sebastian restaurants and bars

Information: 21 May 2019

Looking for advice on where to eat the best pintxos and tapas when you hit up San Sebastian? You've come to the right place.

London's best bottomless brunches with free-flowing drinks

Information: 15 May 2019

Want a little more than Prosecco from your bottomless bunch? We've picked out some of the best brunches in London where the bottomless option is a little more unique.

Super handy for a Shannon Airport pitstop - Test Driving Adare Manor's Carriage House restaurant

Information: 24 April 2019

Our latest trip to Ireland sees us visit the newest restaurant at one of Ireland's glammest hotels. We take a look at the Carriage House restaurant that's part of the sprawling Adare Manor grounds.

Special dishes in London restaurants for Easter

Information: 09 April 2019

With the Easter break on the way, lots of London restaurants are putting on some very special Easter dishes. Obviously, they're only on for a limited time, but here are the ones we think are worth hunting down...

Checking into the Hotel Lutetia in Paris - restored, modernised, always chic

Information: 04 April 2019

Following a multi-million, four year restoration this famous Parisian hotel has reopened and is looking lovelier than ever. We checked in for a night of luxury in Paris.

Taking a trip on Ducasse Sur Seine - the multi Michelin-starred chef takes to the water

Information: 04 April 2019

Top French chef Alain Ducasse has got himself a boat - so we popped over to Paris to try his floating restaurant.

Staying at Mama Shelter Paris - cut-price accommodation in the 11th

Information: 04 April 2019

We take in a night at Mamma Shelter, a very affordable way to stay in Paris.

Where to celebrate Cherry Blossom season, Sakura, in London

Information: 26 March 2019

As sure a sign that spring is upon us as rows of daffodils in London's parks is the popping up of Japanese cherry blossom installations all over town to celebrate Sakura - the cherry blossom season. We've picked out some of the prettiest places putting on Sakura specials this year.

Where to eat in Miami - a foodie's guide to South Beach, Wynwood and more

Information: 19 March 2019

If you're planning a trip to Miami and you're looking for tips on where to eat, drink and stay while you're there, then look no further. The Hot Dinners team spent some time there recently, and we've compiled a shortlist for your first trip there.

Where to find great Irish dishes to eat in London

Information: 14 March 2019

St Patrick's Day might come just once a year but the huge amount of Irish talent we have working in London (just check out our Murphia List if you want to find out more) means it's easy to eat super Irish-inspired dishes all year round. Here are some you should put on your to-try list.

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