Meet the new wave of bartenders shaking things up in the Magic City
The mid-century kitsch fest is back — but this time mainly shorn of its more problematic aspects
A trio of culinary stars are making their mark on a traditionally male-dominated restaurant scene
The writer, cook and Chinese-food champion gets ready to greet the Year of the Snake. Plus, FT correspondents reveal how their cities will mark the occasion
Routes that really set the pace in great global cities
The free running event turns 21 this year — and its continuing global expansion makes it an excellent way to see another side of a city
Young people in the UK capital are increasingly ditching the dating apps for a more sophisticated scene
Key Notes | A four-year revamp of the Astoria has created an elegant new destination — just don’t order breakfast
Your favourite pit-stops to while away those pre-boarding hours in style
Second-hand clothing is having a youth-fuelled moment. Here’s where to find the resales of the century
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
Postwar planning means the best restaurants are tucked away inside mundane buildings
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
How far will you travel to collect Avios and EuroBonus points in 2025?
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
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
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
