Back at the beginning of summer, we visited Heist Bank for its launch party. Now, a few months later, we went back to try the menu properly and see how they are getting on.

Nick wilts in the sun but is revived by a good watering with pork broth.

Love at first bite? Tom heads to Skylon to see if a special tasting menu will woo

Everything on the bord was incredibly tasty, from the home-cured gravlax which was soft, melt-in-the-mouth delicious to the Skagen

Overall, our brunch at Smoke & Salt was spectacular and, if I could, I think I would eat it on a weekly basis.

The Clarence is situated in the heart of London – minutes from Trafalgar Square and close to the Houses of Parliament, making it popular with civil servants and tourists alike

Gary Rose samples the south coast’s pioneering modern-Indian experience

he Mussel Men has just launched its new summer menu with some real classics – from Marinière to Vongole. We popped down to give it a go, and see if it lived up to expectations from a self-proclaimed seafood lover.

Nick puts his misgivings about restaurants with themes aside, and finds Talli Joe has all the character it needs in the food.

Overall, the tasting menu at Smoke & Salt was delicious and, at £38 per person we would say for such fantastic quality food, good value too.