Two generations, one shared love of Spanish food. From Brindisa's two decades of tapas, regional produce and convivial dining to Bar Kroketa's three-site celebration of croquetas, vermút and Basque-style bar hopping, we explore how these sister brands are keeping London's love affair with Spain alive – one small plate at a time.

Century egg, raw garlic and perhaps pig brain next? Noodle & Beer founder Xiaoxiao Wang talks to The Knife about challenging British palates, the rise of Sichuan food in London, balancing a growing restaurant brand with parenthood, and why every Noodle & Beer needs its own personality.

The Knife launches its new 'Check In, Dine Out' series at Monkey Island Estate, a private retreat on the Thames where modern British dining takes centre stage. From hand-dived scallops and riverside Champagne to afternoon tea beneath historic frescoes and charcuterie enjoyed aboard a private boat, this is a hotel with plenty of reasons to arrive hungry.

From running out of food at an East London pop-up to building a Michelin starred restaurant and international hospitality group, Dave Pynt has never been interested in making Burnt Ends "fancier". He talk to The Knife about signature dishes, brewing beer in Singapore, barbecue in the Maldives, a possible London return, and why sometimes the smartest thing a chef can do is leave a great dish alone.

What if your favourite restaurant changed chefs every few weeks? Mare Street newcomer Rocola combines an open kitchen, Latin-inspired bar and rotating programme of culinary residencies. The Knife stopped by during Colombian chef Sebastian Becerra's stint to see whether East London's new jukebox-themed restaurant is an idea worth putting on repeat.

Royal banquets, One Hyde Park and now one of Suffolk's grandest family hotels. The Ickworth's Executive Head Chef Paul Reader talks to The Knife about refined dining, brilliant local produce, getting children's menus right, the unseen work behind great hospitality, and why running a kitchen isn't so different from an F1 pit stop.

Is one of London’s best tasting menus hiding in plain sight? Smoke & Salt brings serious technique, bold flavour and genuine creativity to Tooting – all for £80. After experiencing its summer Culture menu, The Knife asks whether this South London restaurant might just be the capital’s most underrated.