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?

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

There’s a lot to love about a cold pint. But ask your gut and it might not be so effusive about your current craft brew of choice. To find out how beer impacts your gut, we did the obvious thing and asked the experts. It wasn’t all bad news…

John Chantarasak is the chef behind AngloThai – the Marylebone restaurant that took just three months to win a Michelin star earlier this year. John’s also a former musician, making him a prime candidate for our 3 Plates & A Playlist series. Just before he shares his recipes and musical choices, we asked him a bit about what makes music and food such a good pairing…

From next-level ready meals to fun spirit launches, we’ve distilled the food and drink news you need to know about…

Everyone knows Aldi is the place to bag a bargain. From affordable organic wine and wagyu steaks
to spring-ready salad bowls and on-trend tropical IPAs, these are our picks from every aisle this
season.

Botivo is one of the emerging brands taking booze-free drinks to another level. Here, its co-founder Sam Paget – who still enjoys the occasional drink – shares his favourite tipples and the places to enjoy them.