Treves and Hyde, London: ‘A fitting end to a year of cheer’ – restaurant review
It’s the details that count at this City gem, says Jay Rayner, as he looks back on the highs and lows of the past 12 months
The great big Observer Food Monthly Christmas leftovers sandwich
What to do with the leftover bird and bits? Pile them high, the bigger the better. Add crunch and crisps. Perfect for Boxing Day (or any other day)
Sushi Atelier: ‘It’s impressive without being neurotic’ – restaurant review
Tracking down great-quality Japanese cooking at a price that won’t make you weep is very hard – until now, that is
10 of the best Michelin-rated restaurants in Bangkok
The first Michelin guide to Bangkok’s brilliant food scene reveals a city where both fine dining and street food can be as affordable as they are adventurous
Turkey enchiladas, sprout pesto – some leftovers deserve to stay that way
I’m all for avoiding food waste – but you’ve got to draw the line at some creative post-Christmas recipes
Martin Parr: ‘Brexit infects every other story in Britain’
The pioneering photographer has been documenting Britain for 40 years. He talks about his gallery and his collection of space dog ephemera
The best whisky for Christmas and New Year 2017
From Scotland to Japan, the best buys for the festive season
The 20 best food books of 2017
From Ottolenghi’s cakes to Locatelli’s home cooking, here, in no particular order, are Observer Food Monthly’s picks of the year
Sara Pascoe: ‘All my ex-boyfriends become vegan, and it’s really annoying’
The comedian on food ethics, dieting – and running away to see Take That
The best thing I ate in 2017
From Jamie Oliver to Nadiya Hussain, a star cast select their highlights of the year: roast pork in Tahiti, poached brain in Paris, crisps in Cambridgeshire …
Palatino: ‘Better than in Rome’ – restaurant review
You don’t have to fly to Italy to sample Roman cooking at its simple best – just catch a cab to Palatino in Old Street, says Jay Rayner
My 10 Christmas food commandments
Thou shalt eat trifle on Boxing Day – and thou shalt not serve Christmas pudding. It’s the law, as laid down by Jay Rayner
Simpson’s in the Strand: ‘I can’t love it any more’ – restaurant review
After serving Londoners for 189 years, Simpson’s needed a makeover. But did they have to change the menu, too?
Gul & Sepoy: ‘Not as clever as it thinks it is’ – restaurant review
Harneet and Devina Baweja’s first two places were rapturously received, and their reviews have all been good. Until now. By Jay Rayner
The rise of vinegar: from staple to status symbol
Out goes balsamic, in come flavoured vinegars and even making your own, all a side effect of fermentation being the infatuation of the culinary nation