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For €550pp, would you EAT MOULD? 2 Michelin stars… but you’re eating with your BODY PARTS?! Yup. Fine dining, but definitely not as you know it. This is Mugaritz — where finger food takes on a whole new meaning and body parts might just be part of the cutlery. This is not your candlelit, foie-gras-and-fine-silver affair. Mugaritz is deliberately disorienting. It’s part performance, part philosophy, part “wait… did I just eat mould?” Expect dishes that ask questions, not jus

You don’t just walk in and take charge like it’s your personal dining room. No, no. You follow the host. Always. Handbags? Not on the table, darling. Ideally next to you and even better if you handbag is given it’s on seat. Napkin? Straight to the lap, neatly folded — never crumpled. NEVER. Bathroom break? Drape your napkin on the chair. It’s all in the art of elegance — and yes, your napkin speaks volumes. Elizabeth x

Don’t just pop the cork back in and hope for the best… My TOP TIP: pour the wine into a small jar once you’re halfway through the bottle — Remember, when it comes to wine, oxygen is the enemy!Less oxygen = fresher wine.This way, it’ll keep for up to a week in the fridge. Elizabeth x

The Parakeet is an open-fire fuelled beauty of a pub in Kentish Town with ex-Brat chef Ben Allen at the coals. Kentish Town is food critic Giles Coren’s local ‘hood, so you need to be on your game to succeed here. The Parakeet opened a couple of years ago and it became something of an instant classic. The building is split into two very distinct sections - the pub for drinks and the dining room for food. I loved the art in the dining room and the use of greens and moody

Brutto35–37 Greenhill Rents, Clerkenwell, EC1M 6BNThe last restaurant created by the legend Russel Norman and it’s a masterpiece. It’s a relaxed Italian trattoria meets New York City dark moody lighting! With insanely good food from light snacks, pasta and T-bone steaks, very cool vibes with a bar when you want to leave the table and epic £5 Negroni’s. Tollingtons Fish Bar365 Tollington Road, Finsbury Park, N7 6DNA transformed old fish and chip shop into a Spanish-sty

Where to sip wine this summer in The City – check out the @chateausaintemarguerite collab at @canopybyhilton. If you’re looking for a new go-to after work or Thursday lunch spot in the sun, I’ve found a gem for you! Canopy by Hilton has become my latest wine stop, largely thanks to a beautiful collaboration with one of my favourite rosé producers: Château Sainte-Marguerite from Provence, France. Situated at 11 Minories, just a short walk from Liverpool Street and Leaden

Non-alcohol drinks aren’t just for teetotallers. In fact, 78% of people buying them to drink. This market’s growing 8% each year — not because we’re saying no to wine, but because we’re saying yes to options. What are your non-alcoholic go-to drinks? Elizabeth x

Why do we abbreviate Bourgogne to ‘Burgundy’—but never do the same for Champagne, Bordeaux or Loire? It’s time to give Bourgogne the same respect we show other French wine regions—by calling it by its proper name.

I’ve always been intrigued about how non-alcoholic wines and drinks are made and was lucky enough to visit @joerggeiger.uk recently in Germany to find out more. ✨ 1. They can be complex and more than fruit juice. 2. They can be aged in barrels. 3. They can be made with up to 100 different ingredients. 4. They’re made with the same care and creativity a chef puts into a recipe. 5. They’re made with fruit trees up to 180 years old. 6. They’re produ

The Italians know how to lead the good life and in the 1870 with the grape Moscato they started to make a light, fizzy, white wine. Perfect for elevenses with lemon sorbet, afternoons with fruit tart or long lunches. I've enjoyed a Moscato d 'Asti on many a trip to Piedmont. I love this wine because its only 5.5% in alcohol (normal is 12%) is light, fruity and sweet so easy to drink on its own. Elizabeth x

This sun-drenched pocket of southern France is crafting wines with soul, not just sunshine in a glass. Tucked between the Mediterranean and the Pyrenees, Roussillon is redefining what it means to be a “southern French wine.” Elegant reds. Crisp whites. Old vines with serious pedigree. Q: Is Roussillon part of Languedoc? A: Roussillon proudly stands on its own — wedged between mountain and sea, with one foot in France and a wink to Catalonia. Q: Are the wines all simple

Can you put ice in your rosé? Yes, you absolutely can. Or use an ice bucket. My Top Tip? Freeze your grapes! Putting frozen grapes in your glass will keep your wine cold and it won't dilute it. Cheers! Elizabeth x