Five food rites of passage that you can’t experience anywhere else — from coffee at a tiny window to sandwiches at a laundromat
From BookTok cafés to dating events, from writing workshops to cocktail bars, here are some of the capital’s hotspots for bibliophiles
After the London museum’s once-in-a-generation revamp, the FT’s art critic shares her favourite works from its permanent collection
The Grand Palais’ monumental restaurant wants to recapture the magic of the belle époque. Has it worked?
Everything you need to know about this glorious Grand Slam tournament, from its often dark history to tickets and where to eat and drink
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Whether you want to power along or be pampered, here’s where to get in the swim
As marathon training picks up, here are some clubs where you can network, make friends . . . and run
As it comes into season, London restaurants are making the most of this sweet emerald legume in everything from cocktails to pasta to ice cream
A humble Vietnamese soup bar in the capital’s Chinatown district is attracting gourmands, Asian film stars and Michelin guides
Connect with the land and hang out with animals at these urban oases focused on community, sustainability and experimental agriculture
From cool co-working spots to ritzy rooftop bars, these are the best subscriptions in town
A barber’s chair in NYC gives you more than a trim — it captures the spirit of the city. Here’s how to choose a shop, and five of the best for buzz cuts, salon experiences, fades and shaves
Botín has been going strong for 300 years — but can it avoid being a tourist trap?
The fair returns as the art world contends with tariffs and AI. Also: interviews with artists Pilvi Takala and Danielle Brathwaite-Shirley, and the buzziest galleries to know
As luxury malls replace mom-and-pop shops in this bustling New York neighbourhood, here are the dim sum, hotpot and Peking duck spots that capture both its history and its future
As spring rolls on, the capital is abloom with edible plants — if you know where to look, what to pluck and how to cook them. Chef Chantelle Nicholson shows us the way
The Chelsea DIY store boasts a huge archive of historical shades – and expert advice
Recipes for this buttery Malaysian flatbread are hard to find. Making it is even harder
And it’s 12 points from us for the charming Swiss city that’s top of the scoreboard for carousing, cuisine and culture (not to mention fountain swimming)
Working remotely from the French capital can be a delight — but it does have its snags. Here’s everything you need to know to set up shop successfully
Once regarded as a mere garnish, they’ve stepped into the spotlight in all their piquant variety
The first stages of the £3bn redevelopment of Queensway are bedding in. More change is on the way. But there’s still some distance to go to shake off the “cheap side of the park” jibes
’Round our hometown / memories better be fresh
The viral home chef — who just published her debut cookbook — shares her top dining recommendations from her town on the northern stretch, just a short ferry ride from New York
