31. Ruchetta: the rise of a new Roman empire

Italian food and Italian wine – all we need now is Italian weather.

32. Burger kings

Burgers. Every so often I have a craving for them and end up popping into MaccyDs for a illicit quarterpounder.

33. Pub Grub

There’s something idyllic about a pub in the country – complete with a view – in the summer.

34. This Greek restaurant is smashing

When it comes to food, like all good Mediterraneans the Greeks believe the more the better.

35. Cobra class

The first thing you notice when you walk into the Blue Cobra is a grand piano slap bang in the middle of the dining area.

36. Eating out offers

37. La Tasca Restaurant & Tapas Bar

38. The sizzling sound of summer

Bit of a disappointing British summer so far? Head on down to Slough for the sizzling sounds of a Latin summer direct from Cuba and Columbia.

39. Shahi India

As we are being urged more and more to buy local produce from local shops (if you can find any), perhaps we should be reminded occasionally to support our local restaurants as well.

40. Linger and learn the lingo

Ten days in Sicily and a weekend in Milan preceded my night in Mari e Monti so the grazies and per favores were flowing.