A hearty portion of pie and mash has been an Essex dining staple enjoyed for generations. We pick 15 places to go for a tasty portion of this local favourite

When you're too late for breakfast but too early for lunch you're left with one option: brunch. Here are 10 great places to try in Essex

CyclesUK are a leading independent bike retail chain based in Essex and they have held a public vote to find the cafes that local cyclists love. The results are in and these are 10 of the best cycling cafes in Essex

Stephanie Mackentyre continues her culinary tour of Essex as she eats out at The Felix Seafood Grill in Billericay

Stephanie Mackentyre heads to Constable Country for a delightful meal at the Dedham Boathouse

Stephanie Mackentyre reviews ACanteen, a family-run restaurant on Chelmsford's New London Road

Stephanie Mackentyre reviews the Banana Tree on Chelmsford's Exchange Way, a popular Pan-Asian location

In Stephanie Mackentyre's latest review of Essex's best eateries, she drops into renowned Indian Grand Trunk Road in South Woodford

If you're looking for somewhere with the county's best chefs and finest local produce then you'll want to book a table at one of these top eateries. Here are 8 great fine dining venues in Essex

What makes a local, independent restaurant preferable to a generic chain restaurant? We spoke to Rob Ely of The Chophouse, Braintree to find out what makes his eating house different and why local food is better…

Stephanie Mackentyre continues her tour of Essex's finest eateries and this time drops into the Back-Inn Time American diner in Chelmsford

Stephanie Mackentyre continues her tour of Essex's best eateries by stopping to eat at Dedham's Sun Inn with her pooch