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David Ellis
David Ellis is the editor of the Reveller. He writes regularly about eating and drinking, and is a keen practitioner of both.
Irish influence on London hospitality thrives despite trying year
Many have risen to meet the challenges of the past 12 months head on
The Cadbury Creme Egg beer reviewed: ‘There are hints of lava lamp’
Unlike the eggs themselves, you can consume this without your teeth hurting, says David Ellis
Pride organisers confirm celebrations to go ahead in September
The traditional summer anniversary will also be marked
‘For now we’ll take it’: Small business owners welcome Sunak lifelines
Extension to reliefs recognises ‘this isn’t going to get better overnight’
Festivals in 2021: Sun, cider and no more social distancing?
As the live music scene readies itself for a big return this summer, festival organisers tell us about how they’re preparing
#SaveHospitalityRishi: Chefs back campaign calling on Sunak to help
The industry is warning that jobs will go if the Chancellor does not continue his support
Robin Gill teams up with StarChefs for St Patrick’s Day feast
The chef says the menu has been inspired by his childhood in Ireland
Social Media Diet: How TikTok & Instagram influence us more than ever
TikTokers might iron chicken and whip coffee, says David Ellis, but the internet’s top chefs have never been bigger
Slow Rise by Robert Penn: a Sapiens-with-wheat story of humanity
Far from being yet another book on how to achieve the perfect sourdough starter, Robert Penn’s engaging account encompasses every aspect of bread, from how it fuelled entire empires to which grains he could grow on his own allotment, says David Ellis
Award-winning winery to donate 100% of sales in aid of hospitality
From now until March 8, the winery will donate every penny from every bottle sold to the charity
Glastonbury festival has its own cheese now – this is what it’s like
It’s difficult to wax lyrical about a hunk of cheddar, says David Ellis, but bravo to Michael Eavis for making the best of a bad situation
Fast food chain Wendy’s confirms first UK opening in over 20 years
The group left in 2000, but are back for another shot at the British market
Raise a glass to London’s locals: Inside the battle to save our pubs
The bars are dry, and landlords need a plan — fast. David Ellis reports on the fight to save the city’s beloved boozers
Eight perfect pancake deliveries to sink your teeth into
If Pancake day has crêped up on you this year, try one of these last-minute options, says David Ellis
Aziz Ansari and Matty Matheson to dream up dishes for ASAP Pizza
Borough Market pizzeria is set to serve up a taste of the world
A £50, gold-wrapped beef sandwich? It could only be made in Chelsea
This is a marketing stunt from a clearly canny chef, says David Ellis, but it will find its own audience
New cookbook shares secrets of top chefs’ favourite lockdown dishes
The country's chefs have cooked up something for a good a cause
A grumpy review of the viral feta pasta recipe from Tik Tok
Don't believe the hype, says David Ellis