Gousto, Hello Fresh or Cookaway: which is the best meal kit? DIY gourmet fare delivered to your door with idiot-proof instructions — but is it really the best way to dine, asks David Ellis Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2024
Going Out's biggest interviews of the year, from Tom Sellers to SluttyCheff Chefs, restaurateurs, publicans and nightclub owners had a lot to say in 2023. We were grateful: it made our jobs much easier. From Thomas Straker to Tom Sellers, SluttyCheff to Richard Corrigan, we caught up with some of London’s movers and shakers. Evening Standard · Dec 28, 2023
The biggest food stories of 2023, from Le Gavroche closing to burrata being cancelled Openings, closings, record breakers and unlikely steaks Evening Standard · Dec 27, 2023
2023's best bars in London, according to the Standard's critics After a stellar year for bar openings, both old and new, our critics pick their favourites Evening Standard · Dec 21, 2023
A year in reviews: the best restaurants of 2023, according to Evening Standard critics The last 12 months have been a whirlwind of eating. Here's where the Standard's critics rated Evening Standard · Dec 20, 2023
A year in reviews: the worst restaurants of 2023, according to the Standard's critics From horrible concepts to ropey comebacks, not everything Jimi Famurewa and David Ellis ate was a hit Evening Standard · Dec 20, 2023
Will the real Thomas Straker please stand up? After speaking to The Standard about a furious diversity row, Lara Olszowska discovers more about the man behind the butter Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2023
David Ellis reviews Jamie Oliver Catherine St: Oh Jamie, this is like a musical with a star who just can’t sing A stylish room suffers from slow service and food with notes of surface cleaner Evening Standard · Dec 6, 2023
The rise of the £1,000 meal in London Seven years ago, only one London restaurant broke past the £150-a-head barrier. Now it's not unusual to see supper come in at £1000 for two. David Ellis and Ben McCormack explore why — and what it means for diners Evening Standard · Nov 8, 2023
OPINION - Soapbox: My watch does so much more than tell the time Death. Divorce. Daylight robbery. Etched into the watches David Ellis has owned is a lifetime of memories Evening Standard · Oct 26, 2023
The Other Art Fair returns with a smashing line-up and special collaboration with artists Gods Own Junkyard British photographer David Ellis will be taking pictures at the event space transformed by the celebrated neon artists Evening Standard · Sep 18, 2023
Cyclist rides 960 miles through every 'Ness' town in memory of friends who died from MND Pete Hawkins, 62, challenged himself to ride through destinations across both Scotland and England with 'Ness' in the name. Daily Record · Jul 8, 2023
Cyclist completes 960-mile ride to remember friends who died from MND Pete Hawkins, from Tideswell in the Peak District, rode for 13 days across England and Scotland to destinations with Ness in the name. The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2023
Is AI the world’s best bartender? Putting ChatGPT to the test against the Savoy’s Chelsie Bailey Can ChatGPT outshine the maestro at the American Bar in a taste test? Rob Buckhaven and David Ellis drink in mankind vs the machines Evening Standard · Jul 5, 2023
Evening Standard · Jun 5, 2023 Too Many Critics: Action Against Hunger fundraiser raises record-breaking £121,000 for charity Critics cooking include Giles Coren, Grace Dent, Tom Parker Bowles and the Standard’s own David Ellis
Evening Standard · Jun 1, 2023 Starbucks Oleato taste test: Would you drink coffee with olive oil in it? Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schulz had a hunch that coffee and olive oil belong together. Clare Finney and David Ellis test the premise
Evening Standard · Apr 21, 2023 Coronation quiche taste test: We see if the Royal special is worth the effort Nessa’s Tom Cenci cooks the official coronation dish for David Ellis and Josh Barrie
Evening Standard · Apr 19, 2023 Karen’s Diner: Is this the world’s rudest restaurant? Karen’s Diner is going viral for its deliberately awful service. David Ellis and Clare Finney head in for a talking-to
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 12, 2023 Prosecution rests in ComEd bribery trial as defense says former CEO Anne Pramaggiore will testify Prosecutors called three dozen witnesses over four weeks as they sought to prove four former political players conspired to bribe Madigan by arranging for jobs, contracts and money for his allies.
Leeds Live · Apr 12, 2023 Leeds United fan who made racist gestures at Elland Road Premier League match is jailed Leeds United supporter David Ellis, 39, pleaded guilty to a racially aggravated public order act offence
Evening Standard · Mar 7, 2023 On the Sauce with Guinness Nitrosurge: Hands up, this one is probably our fault David Ellis ropes in Josh Barrie to try a new Guinness gadget, which promises pub-like pints at home. The results are... mixed
Nottingham Post · Feb 5, 2023 Parents desperate for 'outdated' park that is 'not nice on the eye' to be regenerated Residents have had their say on what they would like to see
Manchester Evening News · Feb 1, 2023 Mum brought group of thugs with weapons to woman's home after drunken 'disagreement' They also pinned the victim's dad against the wall as he tried to defend her
Nottingham Post · Jan 23, 2023 Arnold shoppers remain hopeful of improvements to 'north side of town' despite failed levelling up bid Council plans were in place for a new leisure centre, library and park
Daily Mirror · Oct 22, 2022 Girl who saw little sister hit and killed by speeding driver 'suffers daily with PTSD' The impact of the horror accident that killed Courtney Ellis died has taken its toll on her sister Morgan, who now suffers daily with symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder