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)…

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…

From the latest beer brands to BBQ-ready sausages, supermarket shelves are stacked with new launches worth knowing about. Whether you're hitting up Aldi or nipping into Waitrose, here’s everything to look out for…

We spoke to the affable Chris Gove – CEO and founder of Percival – on what it takes to be successful in menswear. From going too far into the ‘funny side’ of marketing to creating clothes that men actually wear, and questioning whether he has the right traits to be a global CEO, his is a refreshing perspective…

Tom Cenci is exec chef at members club Mortimer House, where he puts a Mediterranean spin on the menus at each of its restaurants. Taking him out of its kitchens for a second, we asked him about the staples he relies on at home. From packet noodles to sourdough pizza, here’s what he gave us…

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro have gone from obscure diabetes treatments to front-page news thanks to their powerful appetite-suppressing effects. But behind the hype – and the celebrity endorsements – is a more complex picture, especially as unregulated clinics flood the market. We asked leading doctors to give us the inside track…

Hugh Mangum is the pitmaster who founded American restaurant group Mighty Quinn's BBQ. Now he’s put together a cookbook of classic BBQ recipes from across the world – from Korean short ribs to Mexican lamb barbacoa. Just in time for the British season, he’s sharing four of his best for you to try at home…