I last reviewed Spitalfields in September 2019, shortly after it opened. Stephen McAllister’s menu arrived fully formed, full of instant classics, most of which are still on the menu today

Grenache plantings may have reduced a little in recent years but it is still the primary grape in Côtes-du-Rhône, Provence and much of Southern France

While we wait for spring weather, let’s look for warmth and sustenance in the Southern Hemisphere.

Hang Dai’s menu is a mix of small and larger plates, with everything designed for sharing, and there is also the option of a ‘family style’ tasting menu

Instead of depriving myself of delicious things this January, I have instead been indulging in African and East and Southern Asian flavours

The Slow Food movement was founded in Piedmont, and besides the wines, there are white truffles, agnolotti, vitello tonnato, bagna cauda and chocolate hazelnut tarts

Alcohol levels in all wines have crept up in recent years, thanks largely to warmer summers and the popularity of riper styles

We started with cocktails because it is that kind of space

I’m not doing dry January or any other penance, I was good last year

Toast the women of Champagne with these drinks