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Leslie Williams
Leslie Williams
Restaurant review: Soulful homeliness and a welcome sense of place in dishes at Spitalfields
S Restaurant review: Soulful homeliness and a welcome sense of place in dishes at Spitalfields
I last reviewed Spitalfields in September 2019, shortly after it opened. Stephen McAllister’s menu arrived fully formed, full of instant classics, most of which are still on the menu today

Sun, 08 Feb, 2026

Still life photo of grapes, wine bottle and wine glass
Wine with Leslie: Grenache falls under the radar despite being one of the most planted grapes
Grenache plantings may have reduced a little in recent years but it is still the primary grape in Côtes-du-Rhône, Provence and much of Southern France

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

Close up shot of man and woman toasting and drinking red wine from glasses on dinner
Wine with Leslie: Red wines to warm you up as spring begins
While we wait for spring weather, let’s look for warmth and sustenance in the Southern Hemisphere.

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

Restaurant review: The menu at Hang Dai Chinese will get you through the January blues
S Restaurant review: The menu at Hang Dai Chinese will get you through the January blues
Hang Dai’s menu is a mix of small and larger plates, with everything designed for sharing, and there is also the option of a ‘family style’ tasting menu

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

red wine on young adults valentines day table
Leslie Williams: Forget about dry January — life is too short
Instead of depriving myself of delicious things this January, I have instead been indulging in African and East and Southern Asian flavours

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

Pouring red wine
Wine with Leslie: Why Piedmont is my favourite Italian destination
The Slow Food movement was founded in Piedmont, and besides the wines, there are white truffles, agnolotti, vitello tonnato, bagna cauda and chocolate hazelnut tarts

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026

A close-up of elegant glasses with alcoholic beverages. Cups with colorful sparkling wines from different grape varieties. Champ
Wine with Leslie: Weighing up calories and alcohol levels in wines from various regions
Alcohol levels in all wines have crept up in recent years, thanks largely to warmer summers and the popularity of riper styles

Sat, 10 Jan, 2026

Restaurant review: Old school classics to bank on at Díon Rooftop Restaurant and Bar in Dublin
S Restaurant review: Old school classics to bank on at Díon Rooftop Restaurant and Bar in Dublin
We started with cocktails because it is that kind of space

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026

happy friends drinking red wine at christmas party
Wine with Leslie: De-alcoholised wines have improved enormously
I’m not doing dry January or any other penance, I was good last year

Sat, 03 Jan, 2026

Hands, group and toast champagne at party in celebration, goals or connection for success in career at night. Business people, d
Wine with Leslie: Three Champagnes inspired by women that you need to try
Toast the women of Champagne with these drinks

Fri, 26 Dec, 2025

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