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The holidays call for white wines with real personality. Here are Jancis Robinon’s picks
Why the pantomime dame of Christmas desserts is overdue a makeover
Half cocktail joint, half European café, central London needs more places like this one
A store cupboard recipe starring tinned fish
Off-the-clock (but on the record) with Angela Hartnett, Jackson Boxer, Tim Hayward and many more
These strong, short drinks will keep for at least a month — although they may not last that long
The regional restaurants, pubs and drinking dens we can’t wait to return to during the holidays
Don’t use champagne in buck’s fizz and never put wine in paper cups – 15 Christmas quandaries sorted
The strange history of how Dickens’ pudding became a tool of imperial propaganda
A sharing salad with a festive twist
An easy vegetable side with sweetness, tang and crunch
Make it (and shape it) in advance for an easy buffet side
Cellar’s remorse
What to serve? How to sit? And when to start washing up? We asked top hosts for their entertaining dos and don’ts
There are cooks, there are artists, and there are food illusionists. Meet the culinary magicians
The multimedia artist brings elevated kitsch to a New York gallery gathering
The founders of Roman and Williams and RW Guild take the festivities outside at their Montauk home
‘Serving Martinis to a big group loses its finesse quite quickly’
Four creatives open their doors to an unforgettable season for HTSI
The creative director opens the stately Oakley Court to a wide circle of friends
A clos encounter with the Vins d’Exception
Under pressure independent pubs fear rise in minimum wage
It’s about to be the most valuable spirits category in the US. Can it conquer the world?
These restaurants marry the region’s myriad cuisines with contemporary cooking styles. Here’s where to find its most exciting chefs at work
From Matsusaka wagyu to Yorkshire Longhorn, we unveil the world’s best beef
On the eve of the launch of his new London restaurant, the TV chef reveals his top eateries and bars in the capital — and where you might spot him having a picnic
Luxury stays, party fashion and more to put you in the festive mood
Retreats to get a crush on, from the Peloponnese to South America
Ten chefs on the festive foods they regret handmaking, and where to buy them instead
A chef’s take on the traditional canapé
Rejoice — it’s a festive centrepiece that can withstand reheating
The perfect potluck dish for ambitious cooks
Forget salmon. A whole trout is sustainable, tasty and the perfect party showstopper
The Hoppers’ founder shares a festive take on his mutton rolls
Jamshyd Sethna, founder of Banyan Tours, shares his favourite spots for sundowners, pashminas and biryanis
Harriet Fitch Little selects her must-read titles
If chefs were in charge of your Christmas, it would probably look something like this. Including potluck recipes, fridge cocktails and the cosiest restaurants for winter
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