With homelessness at its highest in 10 years, the charity’s work is more important than ever

Ghosts do exist, observes a spooked David Ellis

The King’s stepson shares his favourite places to eat, drink and go in the capital

Welcome to “the little pub in the woods”

The All in a Box chef is headed to Brixton

The very best ways to while away the weekend, whether you’re heading out or staying in

Variety is not the name of the game here, says David Ellis — but it does not necessarily need to be

Is London forgetting how to have fun?

With no gastropub pretensions, despite its Michelin star, the Sportman serves some of the country’s best food

Pricey pints, mass pub and club closures, venue curfews, licensing restrictions and a struggling late-night transport infrastructure are killing London’s buzz, says El Hunt — when did the capital stop being fun after dark?

Jason Atherton’s return is unequivocally a success, says David Ellis — but best explored bit by bit, not all in one go

Daquise is under threat. Here’s a prompt to visit

David Ellis uncovers a North London bookshop with a ‘strange kind of distinction’

Sometimes, comedy requires courage. Here such bravery is worthwhile

With closures, high-profile departures and distinctly middling reviews, insiders say the group has lost its way. Are they right, ask Josh Barrie and David Ellis?

Once someone gets to grip with running the place, Dalston will have a blindingly good place on its hands, says David Ellis

Somaia Hammad will be head chef, with Luca Dusi of Passione Vino looking after the wine

Amost everything offers a convincer that Michelin is getting this place wrong, says David Ellis. One star? Triple it, pronto

The Standard’s new restaurant reviewer shares the meals that shaped him, and what the next course holds

Al desko is dead and the martini diet is back in fashion. Mike Daw and David Ellis on where to eat like it’s the Eighties