Background
Dashiell Frost covers the UK and Ireland from London, with a standing detour to Australia for RFK's Melbourne coverage. His beat is the city's French rooms, its steak houses, and the wine lists that justify — or fail to justify — their margins.
He writes with a cellar-first bias: half his verdicts turn on whether the list below £90 is honest. He is also the site's reminder that Australia has no Michelin guide, and that hats are not stars.
Editorial Focus
- London French dining — from Mayfair grande cuisine to the bistros that undercut it.
- Wine programmes — lists judged on the under-£90 page, not the trophy spreads.
- Dublin & Irish dining — steak, seafood, and the corporate rooms of the docklands.
- Melbourne — Japanese and modern-Australian rooms, hatted not starred.
Fast Facts
- Role
- UK & Ireland Editor
- Based
- London
- Specialty regions
- United Kingdom · Ireland · Australia
- Languages
- English · French
- Specialty occasions
- Impress Clients · Solo Dining
Selected Reviews
A sample of pieces Dashiell Frost has written for RFK. Browse the full archive by city or occasion.
- Best French Restaurants in London 2026 — Six rooms after Bibendum's close.
- Best Japanese Restaurants in Melbourne 2026 — Hats, not stars — corrected accordingly.
- Best French Restaurants Worldwide — The global French guide Dashiell contributes to.
Editorial Standards
Every review attributed to Dashiell Frost is based on personal visits and assessed against the RFK scoring methodology. RFK does not accept payment from restaurants, PR agencies, or booking platforms in exchange for coverage; affiliate relationships are disclosed.