From frying fish in his family’s Coventry chip shop to leading one of the Midlands’ most exciting kitchens, Leo Kattou’s journey has been anything but conventional. In this conversation with The Knife, The Bower House head chef opens up about Michelin pressure, rediscovering Cyprus, building healthy kitchen culture and why the true sound of a great restaurant isn’t silence…

Cape Town’s food scene is having a moment, and few cities right now blend world-class dining, dramatic landscapes and genuine personality quite like South Africa’s coastal capital. From the theatrical tasting menus of La Colombe and Salsify to oceanside luxury at The Twelve Apostles, long lunches at The Vineyard and the electric energy of The Pot Luck Club, these are the restaurants and hotels defining modern Cape Town dining right now.

Often called the capital of the Cotswolds, Cirencester is known for its Roman history and honey-coloured streets — but its food scene deserves just as much attention. From farm-to-fork dining in Cirencester Park to Neapolitan pizza, artisan cafés and historic coaching inns, discover the restaurants helping shape this charming Cotswolds town.

Mallory Court has always been elegant, but in 2025, it feels newly assured. With the opening of Stu Deeley’s modern British restaurant, The Warwick, the Warwickshire hotel enters a confident new chapter defined by seasonality, craft and quiet excellence. From kitchen-garden produce to nostalgic desserts done properly, this is why Mallory Court is crowned The Knife’s Hotel of the Year.

East Devon is having a moment. From fire-lit feasts in the woods to cliff-top seafood, kitchen-garden dining and Michelin starred brilliance, this stretch of Jurassic Coast is home to some of the South West’s most exciting food experiences. Discover seven standout venues redefining the region in The Knife's latest spotlight article.

Forget predictable tagines. At Le Trou au Mur, owner James Wix has redefined Moroccan dining by sourcing recipes straight from his team’s family kitchens. The result? A soulful, one-of-a-kind menu.

Michelin starred chef Luke Selby is heading to North Wales to become Chef Partner at Palé Hall Hotel. Launching in early 2026, the partnership will see him reinvent the hotel’s dining scene, oversee its historic Bryntirion Inn, and champion Welsh produce and talent in a bold bid to place North Wales on the international culinary map.

From Nordic buns to Japanese burgers, cocktail lounges to Mediterranean small plates, Victoria is no longer just a stop on the way somewhere else. The first in The Knife’s new A Spotlight On… series dives into the restaurants, bars and chefs transforming this corner of London into one of the city’s most dynamic dining districts.