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Featured · Food & Drink

Vivek Singh publishes Spirit & Spice to mark 25 years of The Cinnamon Collection

Chef Vivek Singh has published Spirit & Spice, a £50 large-format hardback combining recipes and memoir to mark 25 years of The Cinnamon Collection, with photography by Jean Cazals.

Sam Allcock · 13 November 2026 · 2 min read
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Stir-up Sunday22Nov · SunMake the Christmas pudding Traditionally the Sunday before Advent.
St Andrew's Day30Nov · MonCook something Scottish Scotch lamb muckle pie
Christmas Day25Dec · FriBook the food shop early Delivery slot dates
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Food & Drink

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A flight of Scotch whisky drams served on a table at Amber Restaurant & Whisky Bar
Food & Drink

Amber Restaurant marks 25 years with whisky flights chosen by its own team

Amber Restaurant & Whisky Bar at The Scotch Whisky Experience is marking its 25th anniversary with three limited edition whisky flights chosen by its chefs, managers and bookings and events team.

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Turkey schnitzel focaccia sandwich with Brie and cranberry sauce on a bakery counter

Signorelli unveils Christmas menu with Turkey Schnitzel Focaccia, festive bakes and gifts
PAUL's Le Noël Turkey and Le Noël Brie baguette sandwiches on a red festive background

PAUL launches Le Noël Turkey and Le Noël Brie Christmas sandwiches from 18 November
Festive afternoon tea and Christmas dishes at Aki London

Aki London teams up with Rebecca Vallance on a couture Christmas afternoon tea
A Côte at Home Christmas table laid with turkey, trimmings and festive dishes

Côte opens on Christmas Day for a second year and brings back Côte at Home

London

Openings, independents and old favouritesAll London →
Festive Christmas sandwiches, including a turkey baguette and a turkey bagel

Festive sandwiches arrive at PAUL, B Bagel and TOZI Counter in London
A tray of oysters, mussels and shellfish with bread and dips at Clerk's House

Green & Fortune reveals London Museum menus, from a Billingsgate Bap to a Mirinda Daiquiri
Chef Henry Lam in chef's whites inside China Tang at The Dorchester

China Tang at The Dorchester names Henry Lam head chef and launches canapés for events
Sky Garden's top-floor terrace dressed as an Alpine lodge with skis and snowy Christmas trees

Sky Garden opens a Belvedere Alpine Terrace and a Nutcracker bar for Christmas

Around the UK

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restaurants near First Direct ArenaLeeds

The Best Restaurants Near First Direct Arena Leeds
Restaurants and pre-concert dining near Co-op Live ManchesterManchester

12 Best Restaurants Near Co-op Live Manchester
Prezzo Italian Manchester Media City sees in the new year with stylish new look and half price mealsManchester

Prezzo Italian Manchester Media City sees in the new year with stylish new look and half price meals
Is Manchester the Most Romantic City in the North?Manchester

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Festive restaurant interior with red velvet booths, decorated Christmas trees and twinkling lights
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Trinity Leeds opens The Christmas House, a New York inspired festive pop-up restaurant and bar

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Wild Idol and The Ivy Collection launch alcohol-free Santa’s Kir for Christmas

Wild Idol and The Ivy Collection have teamed up for Christmas, with an alcohol-free Santa's Kir, a breakfast Mimosa and Wild Idol…
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Two-time Pizza Chef of the Year Brigi Stamber opens Stretch in Hove using British regenerative flour

Brigi Stamber, twice crowned Pizza Chef of the Year, has opened Stretch in Hove, where every pizza uses British regeneratively farmed wheat,…