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If you haven’t yet ordered your wine for Christmas, we asked three experts for the best options under £20. Here’s what they went for…

It’s 15 years since David Gandy first made a splash as the face of Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue. Since then, the world’s most famous male model has become a father of two and has launched his own leisurewear brand. SLMan caught up with him to chat style tips, life advice and partying with J. Lo…

Whether you’re looking for a gift for the whisky fan in your life or are on the hunt for something special, yet easy to drink, over the festive season, Glenfarclas is the single malt maker to know. A family-owned producer in the Highlands that’s been producing whisky for six generations, there’s a reason Glenfarclas is well respected among whisky drinkers. From how it's made to its best bottles, here’s what you should know about this distinguished distillery – plus some expert tasting notes.

Jake Humphrey is the sports TV presenter you’ll recognise from Formula 1 on the BBC back in the day and, more recently, BT Sport’s football coverage. But he’s also spent the last few years speaking to remarkable people from Gareth Southgate to Matthew McConaughey about their methods for success. Jake told Tobias Gourlay what he’s learnt from these exceptional characters – and why those lessons have been so important in his own life.

Whether you’re a novice in the kitchen or a seasoned cook, a bit of expert advice never goes amiss. That’s why we asked ten head chefs how to get everyone’s favourite accompaniment just right.

If you’re yet to dabble in the world of sex toys, here, three experts share their top recommendations, designed for her. Happy shopping…

If the prospect of a month of hangovers isn’t great, we asked those in-the-know how to minimise the effects. Here’s what they had to say...

From an Edinburgh whisky range to a foodie pub in Richmond, these are the best new food and drink launches out there...

Kelefa Sanneh has been obsessed with music since he went to a wild punk gig in his early teens. As a music critic for both the New Yorker and the New York Times, he’s spent a lot of this century living out that obsession. Kelefa filled Tobias Gourlay in on where everything’s at right now: from the classic albums you might have missed to the new acts to know – and how Lionel Richie once wrote the perfect song.

Chef Jackson Boxer is from a family that’s serious about food. He was always going to end up in hospitality and has become known as the creative mastermind behind much-loved restaurants like Brunswick House and Orasay. Now he’s teamed with his brother to launch a dive bar in Soho. He told SLMan where he loves to eat, why he loves to eat – and how on earth he’s going to open a dive bar now he’s sober.

If you grew up listening to Radio 1 in the 90s, you’ll know all about Pete Tong – his Friday-night Essential Selection show made him a legend of the airwaves. In 2014 he was awarded an MBE for services to broadcasting and music. Here, he tells us more about his incredible career, how the pandemic has affected the capital’s dance scene, and his upcoming album release.

If there’s one man who knows what goes into a good drink, it’s Saturday Kitchen’s resident guru Olly Smith. For his new Home Cocktail Bible, he’s put together a collection of easy recipes – all using spirits you’ll find in any self-respecting drinks cabinet. In time for the festivities ahead, he gave us four showstoppers to serve this season.