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Cha chaan tengs — frenetic, no-frills eateries where bankers share tables with builders — bring together local dishes and western imports in a uniquely delicious mix
An eclectic tour of the Big Apple’s world of flavours, from Lebanese and Italian in Brooklyn to Korean in Midtown and an old-school NYC lunch counter in Flatiron
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Guacamole’s in Peckham offers outstanding Mexican food — and the extraordinary life story of its founder, ‘Taco Manny’
This year’s top tables, as selected by FT editors and writers
FT art critics share their personal picks of the world’s greatest permanent collections
A Martin Brudnizki triumph with a phenomenal restaurant lights up Le Marais
Cocoon yourself in a sensory rush inspired by the Belle Époque life and times of Marcel P
A cool urban oasis in an unlikely part of town
A new, decently priced Left Bank stay evokes the glamour of the golden age of transatlantic travel
The Scottish capital’s New Year celebrations are wild but can be overwhelming. Enjoy them to the full with a little strategic planning
Roast potatoes should make you happy, says chef Heston Blumenthal, inventor of the triple-cooked chip. So what are the secrets?
Uncover the sharp contrasts of the city’s dual nature — from castle to cathedral to Canongate oyster bar
The city is a sushi-lover’s paradise, and the salmon rolls and sashimi punch well above their price
Insider tips on how to keep the magic alive — and avoid the crowds, the cost and the cold
Where to see some of the most beautiful sacred art in the world
Next year sees a new train service launch across Italy — La Dolce Vita Orient Express
The man at the helm of The Goring, the UK capital’s last family-run high-end stay, shares a surprisingly relaxed protocol . . .
Top tips on authentic places to dine and drink in La Serenissima
The Met is on a mission to win over a wider — and younger — audience with a pioneering programme of contemporary works
Contrary to our fantasy, it is not all 35-hour weeks, long holidays and leisurely lunches (well, maybe the latter)
Kristian Baumann’s haute mash-up of Korean and Danish cuisine is intense and dazzling
Is the first Danish restaurant to have won three Michelin stars still at the top of its game?
After more than a decade in the doldrums, the heart of the city is in the spotlight as it reinvents itself as a lifestyle and business hub
The parks and gardens where the author heads to take in her hometown’s natural beauty