Ben McCormack
The 20 best restaurants in Chelsea, from Joséphine to Myrtle
Whether you were made in Chelsea or not, it’s a rather nice place to end up. Here are the 20 best places to eat, chosen by Ben McCormack
Curtains up! How theatre dining took the centre stage
Forget a pre-show sandwich — finally London’s chefs are opening exciting restaurants in the top theatres, says Ben McCormack
Where to eat on Burns Night, from Bentley's to Boisdale
Haggis and bagpipes, cranachan and ceilidh: feel the Burns this January 25 with one of these Scottish menus
Ben McCormack at Twice Shy: Handsome waiters who remember your name
Amaro owner Elon Soddu has another hit on his hands
Canary Wharf Winter Lights Festival returns to E14 this month
From a flickering flame illusion to geometric monoliths, here’s what you can expect to see
London’s best French restaurants, from L’Escargot to Les 2 Garcons
From three-Michelin-starred temples of haute cuisine to neighbourhood bistros, Ben McCormack and Mike Daw go à la française
35 of London's best dishes under a tenner
New year, new budget? Don’t let it stop you dining out — London is filled with cheap eats, say Ben McCormack and Mike Daw, if you know where to look
100 delicious dishes in London for less than £15
If the new year brings budget-conscious eating, then look no further. These are London's 100 best dishes for under £15
January's hottest openings, from Juno to Joséphine
From Balham to Baker Street, London Bridge to Notting Hill, Ben McCormack has the hottest restaurant launches in January
The Going Out team share their new year's resolutions
The Standard's greediest bunch on what they're giving and taking up
London’s best restaurants for New Year’s Eve, from Sketch to Quo Vadis
Greet the clock striking midnight in one of these restaurants perfect for seeing in the new year, says Ben McCormack
London's best New Year's Eve parties, from Acme Fire Cult to El Pastor
DJs and drag queens, disco dancing and ice skating: Ben McCormack round up the best places to party into 2024
Top chefs share their favourite Christmas leftover recipes
Turkey is a tough old bird — and somehow, always survives the big day. Here’s what to do with what’s left
The best restaurants in London open on Christmas Day
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, says Ben McCormack, and here’s the food to prove it
Merry Christmas! 11 London chefs share their tips for a perfect lunch
Cook Christmas lunch like a pro with advice from the capital’s best chefs on everything from stress-free veg to turkey alternatives and the ultimate roast
What the Going Out team are drinking this Christmastime
From Champagne to martinis, here's what the Standard's booziest desk will be knocking back this year
The best skyscraper and rooftop restaurants for New Year's Eve
Watch the New Year's Eve fireworks from the comfort of a restaurant table then party afterwards, says Ben McCormack
Code's 30 Under 30 list: 17 Londoners make the grade
Chefs, GMs and a housekeeper among those represented on the annual list of young hospitality professionals
December's hottest openings, from Clap to Capilungo
A noughties name is revived and Tom Kerridge arrives in Chelsea: Ben McCormack has the hottest launches in December
London’s best Christmas menus, from Hoppers to Scott's
Give the best gift of all this Christmas... with a slap-up meal in a top London restaurant. Ben McCormack rounds up this year’s finest festive menus
The rise of the £1,000 meal
Seven years ago, only one London restaurant broke past the £150-a-head barrier. Now it's not unusual to see supper come in at £1000 for two. David Ellis and Ben McCormack explore why — and what it means for diners