Restaurants

rooster booster 41

Spit-roast chicken is taking off in the UK, as caterers adapt this hugely popular American concept

Menuwatch 66

A chef double-act in a new Edinburgh eaterie, and an Italian duo bringing Latin flavours to London's Mayfair

plain sailing 73

A venture into Valdepe¤as in the heart of Spain discovers middle-market reds perfect for wine lists

the ginger group 48

Peter Gordon of the Sugar Club shows how vital the ginger family is to the best Pacific Rim dishes

coping with paradise 54

Chef overseas Laurie Burr gives the low-down on his life as executive chef at a luxury resort in the Maldives

buoyant cork 28

The second in our Irish property series visits Cork, where business is on the up - from budget B&Bs to five-star hotels

Change of course 32

Golf clubs are recruiting from hospitality in their bid to move in on the conference and wedding market

Adopted Business 44

Welcome to Fallowfields as it prepares to break into the country house hotel and restaurant market

Opinion 21

Letters 22

Viewpoint 24

Reader Diaries 26

Table Talk 27

Clockwork 46

Chef 48

Quiz 71

Food Prices 80