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Jay Rayner
Jay Rayner is the Observer's restaurant critic and a feature writer. His most recent book is Wasted Calories and Ruined Nights. He keeps an archive of all his journalism at jayrayner.co.uk
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Happy eaterFood crazes make me want to roll my eyes. But first, pass me a crookieHistory is littered with food fads, from pineapples to �poultry mania’ – and now, anything involving croissant dough
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The Hong Kong expats of Reading have a Cantonese treasure house right on their doorstop, writes Jay Rayner
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Ramen is all about attention to detail, and these Japanese food enthusiasts are truly meticulous
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My lunch with a disability access campaigner was an eye-opener. Even booking was a problem
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A note-perfect Italian in Leeds carries the legacy of a great London restaurateur in its bones
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There’s live music at this satay house, but it’s the food you’ll want to make a song and dance about, writes Jay Rayner
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