Welcome back to The Go-To Weekend, your ultimate guide to making the most of your days off. Hosted by Sunday Times deputy food editor Hannah Evans and Foodism deputy editor Molly Codyre, we’re here delivering the hottest tips on where to go, what to eat, and what not to miss this weekend—all with a sharp eye, a raised glass, and zero tolerance for nonsense. This week, we’re diving into the wild world of Nobu—the restaurant that’s been a celebrity magnet for decades. With its first Manchester outpost now open, we look back at its star-studded history, iconic black cod miso (a staggering 538,000 portions sold annually), and the A-listers who’ve made it their second home. Then, it’s onto Hollywood’s latest disaster: the Snow White remake. Between casting controversies, political tensions, and some seriously brutal reviews, we ask—has Disney finally lost the plot? Back in the food world, we take on the latest pantry essential: Bold Beans. Are they worth the £4 price tag, and more importantly, can you handle the, er, side effects? And we head to Borough Market to unpack how it’s changed, whether it’s still a place for locals, and which vendors are actually worth your time. With Borough on the mind, we sit down with chef Elliot Hashtroudi to talk about his restaurant Camille, the highs and lows of the industry, and why government support for restaurants is seriously lacking. And of course, we wrap things up our things to eat, drink and do this weekend, Hannah’s birthday plans, some hilarious food mishaps. Grab a drink, get comfortable, and let’s make the most of the weekend.

Elliot Hashtroudi - Nobu's Heyday - Top Jaw's Houdini Incident & The Dangers Of Beans!

Welcome back to The Go-To Weekend, your ultimate guide to making the most of your days off. Hosted by Sunday Times deputy food editor Hannah Evans and Foodism deputy editor Molly Codyre, we’re here with the hottest tips on where to go, what to eat, and what not to miss—all with a sharp eye, a raised glass, and zero tolerance for nonsense. This week, we’re joined by the one and only Claire Dinhut—aka @condimentclaire, the Condiment Queen, as anointed by Nigella and Ottolenghi themselves. From debating whether butter qualifies as a condiment to the unexpected joys of soy sauce on vanilla ice cream, we’re getting deep into the saucy stuff. Elsewhere, Hannah uncovers a troubling new restaurant trend: Dorian and others are secretly ranking diners based on how ‘good’ a customer they are, with priority bookings and VIP treatment reserved for the chosen few. Is this the future of dining—or just another way to make eating out feel like an exclusive club? We’re also heading to Wolton Kitchen Garden in the Cotswolds, the perfect antidote to the nauseating scene at Soho Farmhouse. Plus, we swap stories of the most incongruous celebrity spots in restaurants and debate the best places for a first date. And of course, we round things off with our Go-To picks of the week—what to do, read, watch, eat, and, crucially, what to avoid. Grab a drink, get comfortable, and let’s make the most of the weekend.

Dorian's Brutal Customer Ranking System - Pizza Express's 33p Pizzas & The Cotswolds Hidden Foodie Gem!

Welcome to The Go-To Weekend, your ultimate guide to making the most of your days off. Hosted by Sunday Times deputy food editor Hannah Evans and Foodism deputy editor Molly Codyre, we’re here delivering the hottest tips on where to go, what to eat, and what not to miss this weekend, all with a sharp eye, a raised glass, and zero tolerance for nonsense. This week, we’re taking in the scent of Tom Straker’s candle—does it whisper ‘buttery bliss’ or just smell like burning cash? And speaking of money, we’re tackling International Women’s Day, the gender pay gap, and why letting your partner pick up the tab might just be a sleeper act of economic rebalancing. Meanwhile, we reminisce about the golden age of Big Mamma Group restaurant launches - back when treating yourself didn’t require financial planning and leaving a restaurant launch in an ambulance wasn’t quite the faux par it might be today. Then, with St Patrick’s Day looming, we get stuck into the internet boxing match of the year, Ellis vs Corcoran, before we brace for the inevitable onslaught of Guinness brosplaining while making the case for Beamish as the superior pint. Plus, in a twist that defies all logic, we investigate Guinness as a health food—its surprising role in weight loss and post-pregnancy recovery. Grab a drink, get comfortable, and let’s make the most of the weekend.

Ellis vs Corcoran - Big Mamma Group's Messy Parties & Where To Celebrate St Patrick's Day!

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The Go-To Weekend is your ultimate guide to making the most of your days off. Hosted by Sunday Times deputy food editor Hannah Evans and Foodism deputy editor Molly Codyre, this weekly podcast drops every Friday with the hottest tips on where to go, what to eat, and what not to miss. From insider restaurant recommendations to the most outrageous food, travel, and culture news of the week, expect sharp insights, plenty of laughs, and a behind-the-scenes look at the industry’s best-kept secrets and juiciest stories.

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