The debate about the ban gets one thing wrong about London parents, says Broadsheet columnist Jimi Famurewa. Thankfully, there are some great kid-friendly spots in the capital, from a sprawling pub with great food to a canalside Japanese cafe.

In his latest edition of The Counter, Broadsheet London columnist Jimi Famurewa delves into the city's "Big Fancy Salad Mania", and explores how long this might last.

Chef-owner Maria Bradford has brought thrillingly contemporary West African flavours to the Kent commuter belt

It’s an elegant, accomplished, buzzy operation and there are a few other equally attractive places nearby

Chef couple Ravneet and Mattie practice their love language to superb effect at their new Chingford restaurant

London’s Latin-American import makes a lot of noise, but under-delivers on dishes and dazzle

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Jupiter, Buster’s, Dove, and the limited limitlessness of London’s burger multiverse

The food writer and critic charts his journey from picky child to restaurant critic in Picky