The cook at the London restaurant the Yellow Bittern serves up controversy alongside hearty stews. And it all boils down to class. Lady Frances Armstrong-Jones and Hugh Corcoran, two of the Yellow ...

The Yellow Bittern is a new yet curiously old-fashioned restaurant in London’s King’s Cross. It opens only for lunch on weekdays, accepts only cash and bookings must be made by phone or even postcard.

Since opening in late 2024, myriad rants have been inspired by The Yellow Bittern. Largely, these haven’t been about the food, but rather the pretentious-leaning lore around it. To wit; you can only ...