Masalchi by Atul Kochhar: ‘Come here for a bit of everything’ – restaurant review

A big new space in Wembley serving a terrific range of Indian dishes has it all to play for

Restaurants face food waste mountain as cancellations soar over Omicron fears

Hospitality industry struggles with drop-off in custom as Covid concerns lead to scrapping of festive plans

‘I’m so grateful to be out of the house, I’d think, while dining in a repurposed loading bay attacked by gale-force winds’

Perfect presents for friends, family and fans of Stanley Tucci, Rachel Roddy, and Anthony Bourdain

Mulled gin, negroni punch and a vegan white Russian – seasonal drinks to give you and your guests festive cheer

In novelist Susie Boyt’s childhood, Christmas was the world as it should be, not as it was. And she still won’t hear a word against it

As a starstruck teenager, the Nutcracker choreographer was a keen autograph hunter. And the thrill of the stage has never left him

Spiced biscuits, marzipan cake and Flammkuchen – a celebration of festive German baking

The best way to crisp up your Christmas turkey, bake really short shortbread, or make honeycomb at home

Smoked salmon, mulled wine and more, rated by the founder and executive chef of Mowgli Street Food restaurants

Supermarket chocolate boxes, stilton, chutney … which ones should you buy?

Panettone, mince pies and more, from supermarkets and online. Which ones should you buy?

Don’t be put off by the uncompromising location or ambitious pricing, the cooking here is big, bullish and beautiful

From perfect fish pie to the power of food as a gift – here are some of the things I’ve been grateful for this year

The comedian on the perils of TV set snacks, the comfort of smoothies and the lure of sugar