New Year’s Eve at Park Chinois ramps up the opulence to new heights, as it very well should. Their concept for the closing chimes of 2025 has been revealed as ‘Jade et Lumière’ – a radiant celebration of elegance, indulgence and theatrical flair.

Whilst Gordon Ramsey’s Plane Food has been a mainstay of London’s Heathrow Terminal 5 since its opening in 2008, December 1st marked a significant shakeup in its offerings with the introduction of Plane Food Market.

Engel has put considerable work into the not-inconsiderable task of standing out amid a glut of brunch spots and casual dining venues — an effort with pays off in maximalist, opulent and irresistible fashion.

Set prettily on the banks of the Tagus estuary, Terrace is a sleek and spacious restaurant with an open kitchen, where the clatter of knives lets you know that some serious cookery is taking place while you pour your first glass of Douro Valley wine. 

The Limousin takes the provenance and superlative quality of its produce very seriously indeed, and this is something that comes across with stunning intent at La Table du Couvent - quite simply, one of the most thrillingly brilliant restaurants I’ve ever encountered. 

Mayfair’s Sketch is home to four exquisite restaurants, each bursting with character and distinction. A cornucopia of eye-opening dishes and astounding design features, it’s one of the capital’s must-visit fine dining establishments, delivering delicious food in peerless style. From light lunch options to three Michelin star fine dining, Sketch is a journey into gastronomy unlike any other.