Author: Paloma Lacy

Pub in the Park is coming to Wimbledon from May 17 to 29, making that two South London locations for this hugely popular annual foodie festival.

York may well be the jewel in North Yorkshire’s crown. This pretty and historic city has everything at its fingertips for a family to enjoy this Easter.

Spanish fayre was once a town centre staple, feeding the appetites of Brits fond of breaks on the Costas but so few remain these days.

Ganymede is in South London but it is, albeit the posh part. I kept expecting the cast of Made In Chelsea to skip through the door – it’s that kind of place but remains accessible to all at the same time.

Who knew that such a guilty pleasure could be pimped up within an inch of its life, making it yet more pleasurable?

The last few years have found me searching for the culinary experiences of my youth and at the top of that list is a decent local curry house. Recently, I finally discovered nirvana.

Sunday dining conjures up an image of one dish, the great Sunday roast. It’s also the day when I’m least nervous to take an almost four year old, who, like her peers is, at times unpredictable, to a restaurant.

South London dwellers don’t have very far to go when they fancy some time beside the seaside. Brighton remains a firm favourite for very many reasons.

The menu makes sense upon discovering that this is a combination of North Indian cuisine and a classic British chophouse. And of course delicately spiced and well marinated meats and naan, cooked in a tandoor, lies and the very heart of it.

It is said that travel broadens the mind. But for Joe Stewart, it completely changed his life. Taking all the recipes he learned in small villages on his travels, Joe is giving visitors a real taste of Indonesia.

Good fish and chips are a thing of beauty, but sadly our national dish so often falls short of the mark.

Some people revel in the excitement of the January sales. Sadly, I am not one of these. Quite the opposite, shopping fills me with dread and fear of the oncoming jostle fest.

‘Ring out the old, bring in the new’. For those choosing to mark the occasion with restaurant-grade dining from the comfort of their own home, you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to Indian food.

What’s your favourite tipple? Here’s our selection to carry you through the festive season.

Christmas is quite frankly the most delicious time of year, with new launches and seasonable foods available.

Visit London has put together a list of the capital’s best Christmas markets to get you in the festive mood.