The Dish by Stella Newman is the new novel from the much-loved author of Pear Shaped and Left Overs . This is a warm, passionate novel that will delight fans of Jill Mansell and Mhairi McFarlane and leave you happy and hungry in equal measure. Laura Segalfry is big on trust - and who can blame her, after what happened with her ex, Tom? Heart and ego bruised, she retreats home to London and starts working as restaurant critic for The Voice . The buzzing cafés and restaurants are a welcome haven and food feels like the ultimate pleasure. Who needs a man anyway? Laura's enthusiasm and energy for life are swiftly re-ignited. Her writing is brilliant, award-winning - one choice word can make or break a restaurant opening. Life is sweet as a custard doughnut. Until a chance encounter with a man .

who just happens to be head chef at the hottest new restaurant in town . turns her world, and her work, upside down.