Once the epitome of old-school glamour, the martini is having a modern moment. Helping to shake off its stuffy reputation, spots across the capital are putting their own spin on the classic, serving ice-cold, crystal-clear concoctions to a new generation of cocktail fans. To find out why this iconic drink is back in fashion, what separates a good martini from a great one and how to master the art of making one at home, we asked the experts to share their insights (and recipes)…

The London restaurant scene fizzes with new openings and ideas. Our three experts have eaten and drunk their way through the good and bad so you don’t have to. All you have to do is claim their insights as your own. To start, they’ve given us four rules for eating well in 2025. Between mouthfuls, they’ve also highlighted half a dozen hotspots that deserve the hype – and, for dessert, how about their unfiltered thoughts on the very latest micro-trends?

When interior designer Rachael Gowdridge was asked to restore and reimagine a Georgian townhouse in Clerkenwell, she decided to work within the property’s existing footprint to transform it into a layered, welcoming home. Choosing to retain some of original elements like the kitchen carcasses, timber floorboards and pieces of client-owned furniture, the result is a thoughtful and tactile space. Here, Rachael gives us the tour…

No longer confined to party shots and questionable hangovers, tequila is fast becoming the most sophisticated spirit on the menu. A new wave of premium bottles, low-intervention cocktails and flavour-led infusions means there’s never been a better time to get acquainted with Mexico’s most iconic export – so we asked industry insiders to explain what makes tequila so exciting right now and where to sample the best in London.

In an era of identikit SUVs and style-compromised crossovers, a sports car has a distinctive presence. Sleek silhouette on the eye, engine note in the ear, wind in the hair, it can deliver a sensory experience like nothing else on the road – even if the electric options have to fake that engine note. From rally-inspired hot hatches to throwback Italian beauties, these are the latest models to turn our head…

Yossi Eliyahoo is owner & co-founder of The Entourage Group, which has just opened MR PORTER Steakhouse on Park Lane. As he prepared to host an SLMan dinner there, he chatted to us about the importance of dedication and consistency in his business, why he prefers his voice to AI’s, and how a plate isn’t just a plate…

From an actor’s new Italian restaurant to the arrival in London of Paris’s best burger, these are the food and drink launches you should know about. There’s some stuff in here for the BBQ too…

After years of ill health, Edward Hamilton-Hill set out to find a solution – not only for himself, but for others also struggling with chronic health challenges. The result was Swiss Mountain Rescue, a company co-founded with Olympic skier Chemmy Alcott, that makes easy-to-use products to help people prepare, perform and recover. Here, Ed tells us what it took to get the business off the ground, and what he’s learnt along the way – plus, we round up the key products that could make a real difference.

Williams F1 driver Carlos Sainz Jr has important things to say about race-day diets, the problem with ‘normal’ cars, and the role of Carlos Sainz Sr in his life. Attending Cannes film festival recently, the new L’Oréal Men Expert ambassador pulled in for a pit stop with us…

Padel has got tennis worried – even Rafa Nadal has been papped with one of its blocky racquets in hand. If you want to make like the king of clay and try your luck on a different kind of court, you’ve got plenty of options across the capital…

Wondering what to do with your downtime? SLMan has you covered. From flame-grilled Greek feasts to a new music festival, here’s what to check out…