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MYSTERIOUS: 2 - What They Never Told You

A year in reviews: the worst restaurants of 2023, according to the Standard's critics

From horrible concepts to ropey comebacks, not everything Jimi Famurewa and David Ellis ate was a hit

Evening Standard

'We're like sisters' — meet the Londoners who are hosting refugees this Christmas

Generous Londoners have welcomed people from Iran, Ukraine and El Salvador into their homes. Robbie Griffiths tells their stories

Evening Standard

London's most jaw-dropping Christmas homes and streets to visit this year

From programming 69,000 lightbulbs individually to a Christmas tradition spanning 40 years, we spoke to Londoners decorating their homes for good causes and have rounded up the most jaw-dropping displays around the capital

Evening Standard

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Sheldon Edwards: ‘I’ve lived to see barbering elevate. In 2023 it’s opening doors all over the globe’

He’s the Jamacian-born, south London-based barber responsible for the hairstyles of some of the world’s greatest sportsmen. Jason Okundaye meets Sheldon Edwards

Evening Standard

Jimi Famurewa reviews Chishuru: Adejoké Bakare’s relocated West African takes the breath away

Chishuru 2.0 remains a containment facility for the whirring dynamo of Bakare’s blazing, intuitive talent

Evening Standard

David Ellis reviews Chung’dam: Lifeless Korean sent to grave by insulting tips policy

A dull meal at this well-regarded Korean barbecue speaks to an off night, says David Ellis. But the shenanigans with the service charge..?

Evening Standard

I spent a week dressing like Barbie - with fun and troubling results

As the movie takes over the planet, Charlotta Billstrom decided to fully take the plastic plunge by living as the heroine, which took her from introvert to extrovert, with both fun and troubling results

Evening Standard

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Dance star Georgia on her new album Euphoric, dealing with grief and playing to 45,000 people aged six

The musician and producer takes us on a tour of her childhood haunts, ahead of releasing a deeply personal new dance-pop record

Evening Standard

London’s best value wine lists, from Andrew Edmunds to Crouch End Cellars

Whether you’re a go-with-what-you-know drinker, or someone hoping to discover new horizons, Joel Hart rounds up the best spots to fulfil any Dionysian dreams

Evening Standard

‘I lived plastic-free for a week and it changed my life’

From home-made sunscreen and cabbage clingfilm to DIY deodorant and ivy-in-a-sock laundry detergent, in the spirit of Plastic-free July, Fleur Britten tried all the eco-hacks. So does the satisfaction outweigh the sacrifice?

Evening Standard

Critics’ choice: Our 20 favourite restaurants in London

Where do food critics eat? Jimi Famurewa and David Ellis share the places they really love

Evening Standard

Kurt Zouma exclusive: ‘I made a mistake - a bad one - but playing the game I love kept my head straight’

West Ham defender opens up on his cat abuse, a dark period in his life and targeting European glory with the Hammers

Evening Standard

Tate Britain collection rehang: this is a masterclass in how to refresh a museum

The last 10 years have seen seismic change and the gallery has dealt with our new ways of seeing with aplomb

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Why I live in Hackney Central: fashion designer Charles Jeffrey on why he loves his ‘inspirational’ London neighbourhood

Charles Jeffrey, the lauded fashion designer adored by stars from Tilda Swinton to Harry Styles, reveals why he loves living in Hackney Central and how it inspires his collections

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Why I live in Kensal Rise: Bettina Ceramica founder Natalie Sytner on why her London area is ‘having a real resurgence’

Bettina Ceramica founder Natalie Sytner moved to the area six years ago to raise her children. Here’s what she loves about the friendly north-west London neighbourhood

Evening Standard

Ai Weiwei at the Design Museum: “We’re building a society on greed and selfishness”

‘I always pay attention to all the refugee situations, not because I’m a refugee, but I’m trying to see where our humanity is going to be... those boats carry our trust in humanity’

Evening Standard

Why I live in Maida Vale: former Sex Pistol Glen Matlock on why he’s staying put in ‘the triangle’

Musician and former Sex Pistol Glen Matlock has lived in Maida Vale for 46 years. Here’s why he has no plans to leave just yet

Evening Standard

Labrum London’s peerless show lights up Brixton Village

Foday Dumbuya’s offering on Sunday touched on the migrant experience, with the help of Yinka Ilori and Julianknxx. It is a leading contender for the best show at London Fashion Week, says Joe Bromley

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Girl, 7, who eats so little ‘you can see her ribcage’ among children needing help in cost of living crisis

On the Breadline: Families are worried about having enough food to go around and have started using food banks in the cost of living crisis

Evening Standard

Why I live in Kings Cross: actor Ralf Little on a new life in his ‘extraordinary’ London neighbourhood

The Death in Paradise and Royle Family star on leaving his long-time home in west London for this ‘magnet of art and culture’ – just don’t ask him to pick a gym

Evening Standard

Papi interview: ‘I want you to leave going: what the f*** was that? But it was banging!’

Matthew Scott and Charlie Carr have made their name with pop-ups that are more like parties. Ahead of new opening Papi, they tell David Ellis what’s next

Evening Standard

Why I live in Pimlico: actor Nathaniel Curtis on his wonderfully tame corner of Zone 1

It’s a Sin and The Witcher: Blood Origin actor Nathaniel Curtis on why his low-key neighbourhood might be the most peaceful spot in Zone 1

Evening Standard

Anyone for padel? The unstoppable rise of tennis’ cool younger sister

A-Listers can’t get enough of this tennis-squash hybrid — we’ll all be addicted soon, says Katie Strick

Evening Standard

Riches star CJ Beckford: ‘This show is special - normally we only see one version of black London on screen’

The London actor on how this new ITVX show is a love letter to the city, on whether opportunities are better in the US and deleting his socials

The Independent UK

How even small donations to our Christmas campaign can change lives

On the Breadline: Some Londoners asking how they can survive the winter, drop-in club says

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