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David Ellis

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David Ellis is the editor of the Reveller. He writes regularly about eating and drinking, and is a keen practitioner of both.

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David Ellis is the editor of the Reveller. He writes regularly about eating and drinking, and is a keen practitioner of both.

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Aulis: First look at Simon Rogan’s redesigned chef’s table restaurant

The Soho spot has had a makeover — and now boasts a small bar

May 30, 2023
Restaurants

Help! I’m a restaurant critic but now chefs are judging my cooking

On June 4, critics plays chef and chefs play critic in a bid to raise £100,000 for Action Against Hunger. David Ellis is nervously donning his whites

May 25, 2023
Restaurants

Masala Zone to take over historic Criterion restaurant

The glamorous but ill-fated site is set for an Indian grand brasserie, with high tea and late night jazz planned

May 25, 2023
Restaurants

Max Halley on the Hippodrome: ‘Life is a frequent and unexpected joy’

Max Halley, the lovable eccentric behind Max’s Sandwich Shop, has unexpectedly joined forces with the Hippodrome Casino. David Ellis finds out why

May 24, 2023
Restaurants

Not a member? Join the club: The new restaurants with a private vibe

The line between members’ clubs and restaurants is being blurred more than ever before. David Ellis gets his foot in the door

May 24, 2023
Food + Drink

18 London bakeries worth the dough

Where to have your cake and eat it in the capital, according to Ben McCormack and David Ellis

May 18, 2023
Events and Things To Do

Soho Food Feast: Line-up revealed for celebrated festival

Margot Henderson, of Rochelle Canteen fame, runs the festival in aid of the Soho Parish Primary School

May 17, 2023
Restaurants

Outcrop: New “green social club” pop-up launching at 180 The Strand

John Chantarasak will head up much of the cooking, with Desiree Chantarasak looking after the wine

May 16, 2023
Events and Things To Do

Where and how to celebrate the Coronation in London

The long weekend is full of horses in hats, countless flags, the national anthem on repeat, and plenty of goings-on across the capital

May 6, 2023
Events and Things To Do

How to host the ultimate street party for the Coronation

As the historic day arrives, make your street the one to beat with a carnival of celebrations (even if you’re doing it last minute)

May 6, 2023
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Seven underrated gin cocktails and where to get them

Once longstanding favourites, too many of these classics have almost been forgotten. David Ellis on where to uncover the old school

May 5, 2023
Food + Drink

Coronation quiche: Is the Royal special worth the effort?

Nessa’s Tom Cenci cooks the official coronation dish for David Ellis and Josh Barrie

May 5, 2023
Food + Drink

Coronation eats: Three recipes and a cocktail fit for a king

Swerve the soggy sandwiches and quiche hysteria — three top London chefs have come up with delicious dishes to raise salutes at home soirées or street parties. David Ellis works up an appetite

May 5, 2023
Events and Things To Do

Cocktails and crowns: how to enjoy the big day

All eyes are on London for the Coronation. But where do you goto join in the celebrations? David Ellis has the lowdown onthe best views, the big screens and where to raise a glass or two

May 5, 2023
Pubs, Bars and Nightlife

Tesco launches pop-up pub with prices from 50p — and cocktails at £6

The pop-up will run for two days in Farringdon — and hopes to raise money for the Prince’s Trust

May 4, 2023
Restaurants

Restaurants worth travelling for: Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons

Nearly 40 years after it first opened, Le Manoir still twinkles with a little magic, says David Ellis

Apr 25, 2023
Events and Things To Do

The best pubs and restaurants along this year’s London Marathon route

Once you’ve cheered on the runners, amble on down to one these spots for a light refreshment

Apr 21, 2023
Food + Drink

Blind tasting four celebrity tequilas, from 818 to Casamigos

A-List celebs — as well as, er, the Backstreet Boys — have just discovered their new favourite drink. We put it to the test

Apr 19, 2023
Restaurants

Karen’s Diner: Is this the world’s rudest restaurant?

Karen’s Diner is going viral for its deliberately awful service. David Ellis and Clare Finney head in for a talking-to

Apr 19, 2023
Pubs, Bars and Nightlife

Fortnum & Mason’s new bar lets guests mix their own drinks

The ‘made to measure’ menu guides drinkers through the process of creating a cocktail

Apr 19, 2023