The Go To Weekend

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.

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.