But now Russell Davies' search for the perfect greasy spoon cafe has produced a spin-off book. Egg, Bacon, Chips and Beans: 50 Great Cafes and the Stuff that Makes Them Great lists the top places ...

Julie Powell's tales of French cooking beat the intimate diary of a prostitute and a guide to the UK's best "greasy spoon" cafes to take the Blooker Prize. The contest was set up for bloggers who have ...