The weather’s hotting up again and London’s reopening for business. Now’s the time to acquaint yourself with the city’s top restaurants with outdoor space. From old favourites to new openings, here are 13 great places with terraces to book now…

The reopening of pubs grabbed the headlines, but it’s their close cousin the taproom that’s really worth getting excited about. With lots of space – inside and out – these underrated venues look well set up for the new era of social distancing. They also happen to serve some of the finest and freshest beer in the city. Put these outstanding examples on your radar now…

The negroni is a classic cocktail whose popularity in the UK has risen immeasurably in recent years – and not just because Stanley Tucci was making them in lockdown. An ideal balance between sweet and bitter, this Italian aperitivo works as well on a hot afternoon as it does as a pre-dinner drink. Here, two top bartenders tell us what makes it so good and how to make the ultimate version at home.

Teriyaki – an addictively sticky glaze – adds unbeatable flavour to speedy weeknight suppers, says food writer and SL contributor Chloe Scott-Moncrieff. Here are three easy recipes using this store-cupboard staple…

A comforting risotto might seem like winter dish but, with asparagus and scallop season in full swing, now’s the time to transform it into a summery supper. Six chefs share their favourite recipes…

When the recipes get more complicated, perfectly executed cocktails become difficult to achieve at home. Thankfully, there are plenty of drinks services – established and new – to make things that little bit simpler. Whether it’s a special occasion, or you’re just after something easy and ready-to-pour, check out these heroic dozen deliverers…

James Cochran spent nine years working for Brett Graham at Michelin-starred The Ledbury and The Harwood Arms before striking out on his own with James Cochran EC3 and then Islington’s 12:51. Here, the Great British Menu champ tells us what he’s been cooking in lockdown, recalls some of his most memorable meals and reveals where he’s heading when restaurants reopen…

Friday is International Martini Day. Its elegant simplicity ensures this classic cocktail never goes out of style – and also means it’s an easy one to make at home while those high-end hotel bars remain out of reach. We asked three pros to show us how it’s done…

You’re not alone if you’re feeling a bit of cooking fatigue. In the nick of time, several top restaurants have switched from running full dinner services to creating finish-at-home meal kits and menus, all of which require minimal prep once delivered. From beef pies sourced in Sussex to pasta dishes made by Angela Hartnett, here are 12 places to order a quick-win dinner.

Once upon a time, non-alcoholic beer meant mass-produced metallic lagers that fooled no one. Now smaller producers have found ways to lower the strength but capture the taste of the good stuff. Rob Fink, founder of Big Drop Brewing Co, told us how they’ve done it – and why a new generation of alcohol-free pale ales, stouts and more are perfect for weekdays at home.

After more than 30 years as a wine expert, Matthew Jukes’s entry into the world of non-alcoholic drinks may come as a bit of a surprise. But with more people looking to cut down on booze, the demand for healthier options has never been higher. Enter Jukes Cordialities and its luxe take on non-alcoholic wine. Here, Matthew tells us why his new brand solves the age-old problem of what to drink when you’re not drinking…

An easy hack when it comes to speedy suppers, tortilla wraps can inject Mexican fire into any number of meals, says food writer and SL contributor Chloe Scott-Moncrieff. From a South-American tostada, to a creative sweet treat, here are three to try…