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<p>Guest chef James Sharp (left) with Hithe + Seek head chef, Fabio De Paolis </p>

Hithe + Seek joins with chef James Sharp for limited-time menu

Zimbabwe New Currency

Zimbabwe's ZiG is the world's newest currency and its latest attempt to resolve a money crisis

<p>From fascinating ancient sites to charming wanders and buzzy eateries, Athens makes for an incredible all-round city break </p>

Ultimate Athens city break: from sightseeing to shopping, must-dos

<p>The hospitality industry is struggling without a steady stream of young staff </p>

Business Comment

Blocking a Brexit free-movement scheme is spiteful and unforgiveable

<p>The total solar eclipse of December 2020</p>

All of the best total solar eclipse deals to take advantage of

<p>Pershing Square building, the location of Perch, in downtown Los Angeles, where the restaurant is imposing a ‘security charge’ </p>

LA bistro Perch sparks outrage over ‘security charge’ on bills

<p>The Colony offers 1920s New York vibes </p>

A short list of the best roast dinners in London

California School Food Wages

California schools forced to compete with fast food industry for workers after minimum wage hike

<p>Bottle of water have not been spared soaring costs during the cost of living crisis </p>

Soaring cost of bottled water in London as one restaurant charges £62

<p>California fast food workers </p>

New $20 minimum wage for fast food workers in California

11 incredible food and drink brands you won’t want to miss out on

Lethal Restraint Takeaways

Key findings from AP's investigation into police force that isn't supposed to be lethal

Lethal Restraint

Why did more than 1,000 people die after police subdued them with force that isn't meant to kill?

California Wine Country Mustard

Spectacular fields of yellow mustard draw visitors to Northern California's wine country

<p>Vegetarians don’t necessarily want to order a vegan option </p>

Restaurants: stop offering vegan options instead of vegetarian meals

Dynamic Pricing-Explained

Surge in Wendy's complaints exposes limits to consumer tolerance of floating prices

<p>Trejo set up his first taco joint back in 2016 – and now he’s coming to London</p>

Hollywood hardman Danny Trejo on opening a taco restaurant at 80

<p>Zhou Yinghua, aka Michael Chow, aka Mr Chow, aka M, became a legend in many A-list lunchtimes </p>

From Mick Jagger to Madonna, Mr Chow has fed them all – but who is he?

<p>Saltine is a new ‘modern neighbourhood restaurant’ in Highbury </p>

Saltine, restaurant review: Cool Highbury bistro is a mixed bag

<p>From otak otak to pandan crepes, Mambow is a masterclass in powerhouse Malaysian flavours </p>

Mambow, Clapton, review: A fiery tribute to a lesser known cuisine

<p>TV chef Simon Rimmer, 60, called Tuesday a ‘heartbreaking day’ as he announced the closure of his restaurant Greens in West Didsbury, Manchester, after 33 years</p>

Simon Rimmer and former Masterchef contestant both close restaurants

<p>Super model Heidi Klum poses with three new designed McDonald’s chicken wraps during a press conference at the Munich Inner City McDonald’s Restaurant ‘Im Tal’ on 29 May 2008 in Munich, Germany</p>

McDonald’s Snack Wrap is coming back

<p>Art deco interiors, low lighting and Jamie’s favourite artists set the tone for this new chapter </p>

Review: Can Jamie Oliver’s new showpiece restaurant right his wrongs?

<p>The small-plate situation may put off classic-menu-layout purists, but that’d be their loss </p>

Kolae, restaurant review: No other way to say it – this place is cool

Discover the diverse appeals of Fuerteventura

<p>Influencers are ‘a threat ... because of how insidious their dishonesty is’ </p>

Why restaurant influencers have just ruined your dinner