Jason Matthew Rayner[3] (born 14 September 1966) is a British journalist and food critic. He worked as a freelance journalist for newspapers including The Observer and The Independent on Sunday. He was the Observer restaurant critic from 1999 until …

Nov 21, 2024 · The prominent Jewish restaurant critic Jay Rayner is leaving the Observer, and will be joining the Financial Times in the same role, after 25 years covering food for the Guardian media group.

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Nov 21, 2024 · Jay Rayner, one of Britain's most prominent restaurant critics, is leaving The Observer after 25 years amid an escalating backlash against the sale of the world's oldest Sunday newspaper to Tortoise Media. Sky News understands that Mr Rayner will join the Financial Times to write restaurant reviews for its Weekend edition.

Nov 21, 2024 · Jay Rayner, one of The Observer’s most prominent writers, is leaving the newsbrand as controversy surrounds its proposed sale to Tortoise Media.

Mar 18, 2021 · Apart from being one of the biggest obstacles between any MasterChef contestant and glory, Jay Rayner is also one of the UK’s most celebrated food writers. Known for his wit, as well as his low tolerance for substandard cooking, Rayner is widely seen as one of the most influential voices in Britsh food.

Jay Rayner is an award-winning writer, journalist and broadcaster. He was born in London in 1966 and has written extensively across the British and international media as both feature writer and columnist on everything from crime and politics, to the arts and fashion.

Nov 22, 2024 · Jay Rayner is leaving The Observer after 25 years as its restaurant critic to take up a new position at the Financial Times. The appointment is part of the FT’s plans to expand its food and drinks coverage.

Nov 21, 2024 · Jay Rayner is leaving The Observer after 25 years as its restaurant critic, to join the Financial Times – which means that for many readers his weekly reviews will disappear behind a paywall.

Sep 4, 2024 · In his 25 years as a revered restaurant critic – and even after his most brutal takedowns – Jay Rayner says he never feels guilty.