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The Olive Branch, Clipsham named The Good Pub Guide's Pub of the Year 2014 The Olive Branch in Clipsham, has been named The Good Pub Guide's 2014 Pub of the Year for its quality service and 'sublime food'. Read more from Big Hospitality   Ramsay and Beckham's London opening leads autumn restaurant bonanza Gordon Ramsay's new London restaurant — backed by David Beckham — was overwhelmed by bookings as soon as it began taking reservations ahead of what critics say will be the most exciting autumn foodie opening “season” in decades. Read more from London Evening Standard   Alain and the chocolate factory What does a chef do once he's conquered the globe? When it's Alain Ducasse, become a chocolatier. The Independent's Samuel Muston takes a trip to the legendary French chef's chocolate factory in Paris. Read more from The Independent      
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Editor 30th August 2013

Daily news round up: our selection of food and chef news from the world's press