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 · Dec 20, 2023
'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 · Dec 19, 2023
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 · Dec 1, 2023
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 · Oct 17, 2023
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 · Oct 4, 2023
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 · Aug 16, 2023
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 · Jul 21, 2023
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 · Jul 21, 2023
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 · Jul 19, 2023
‘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 · Jul 11, 2023
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 · Jun 7, 2023
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 · Jun 1, 2023
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 Evening Standard · May 23, 2023
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 Evening Standard · Apr 14, 2023
Evening Standard · Apr 6, 2023 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 · Apr 6, 2023 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 · Mar 10, 2023 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 · Feb 20, 2023 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
The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2023 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 · Feb 9, 2023 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 · Feb 1, 2023 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 · Jan 26, 2023 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 · Jan 24, 2023 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 · Dec 22, 2022 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 · Dec 20, 2022 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