Smashed #83: Review of the Restaurant Reviews
The latest Smashed column lampoons William Sitwell’s Telegraph review of Lapin in Bristol, while Grace Dent offers a tongue‑in‑cheek endorsement of Impala in London. Dent also highlights the financial surge of Super 8 Group, whose wood‑fired restaurant portfolio posted a 13% turnover increase to £22.5 m (≈ $28 m) and a jump in operating profit to £7.6 m, despite a slight dip in pre‑tax profit. The piece juxtaposes critical satire with hard data, underscoring how restaurant criticism and fiscal performance intersect in today’s hospitality landscape.
Smashed: You Oughta Know by Now - Media and Diner Due Diligence in the Post-Noma Scandal Era
René Redzepi stepped down from Noma’s board after a New York Times investigation exposed alleged abuse of unpaid interns and harsh working conditions at the famed restaurant. The scandal prompted sponsors like American Express and Blackbird to pull $2 million in support, refund tickets and...
Smashed Restaurant Report: 74 Charlotte Street by Ben Murphy
The AA released its spring 2026 rosette awards, granting four rosettes to Home by James Sommerin and Sorrel, and three rosettes to several London and Scottish venues including 74 Charlotte Street, Bonheur, and LOMA. Trade publications covered the results, but...
Smashed: An Announcement
The author postpones Smashed #80 to focus on launching a second newsletter, "Serving Up," for Brighton’s Best Restaurants. The new publication debuts this Friday, offering free, twice‑monthly content that blends chef interviews, cocktail recipes, and dish reviews. It coincides with...