Welcome back to The Go-To Weekend, your ultimate guide to making the most of your days off. Hosted by Sunday Times deputy food editor Hannah Evans and Foodism deputy editor Molly Codyre, we’re here with the hottest tips on where to go, what to eat, and what not to miss—all with a sharp eye, a raised glass, and zero tolerance for nonsense.

This week, we’re joined by the one and only Claire Dinhut—aka @condimentclaire, the Condiment Queen, as anointed by Nigella and Ottolenghi themselves. From debating whether butter qualifies as a condiment to the unexpected joys of soy sauce on vanilla ice cream, we’re getting deep into the saucy stuff.

Elsewhere, Hannah uncovers a troubling new restaurant trend: Dorian and others are secretly ranking diners based on how ‘good’ a customer they are, with priority bookings and VIP treatment reserved for the chosen few. Is this the future of dining—or just another way to make eating out feel like an exclusive club?

We’re also heading to Wolton Kitchen Garden in the Cotswolds, the perfect antidote to the nauseating scene at Soho Farmhouse. Plus, we swap stories of the most incongruous celebrity spots in restaurants and debate the best places for a first date.

And of course, we round things off with our Go-To picks of the week—what to do, read, watch, eat, and, crucially, what to avoid.

Grab a drink, get comfortable, and let’s make the most of the weekend.

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