David Muñoz has already received international acclaim and three Michelin stars for his Madrid restaurant DiverXo, as well as praise for StreetXo, its street food derivative. This year London’s street food scene will get the Muñoz touch, as the first UK StreetXo will open its doors in Mayfair in June.

When you’re rather fond of a mixed beverage, being instantly presented with a good looking list and the premise that,’it’s January – you should still be celebrating New Year’ bodes well for things to come. So is the situation at Babur, the award-winning Indian restaurant on Brockley Rise.

Start making that Haggis and stock up with some quality whiskies, because Burns Night is just around the corner on Saturday 25th January. To that end, here are our recommendations both for things to do, and some top tipples to keep both your taste buds and the evening happy.

Restaurant and wine workshop 28-50 are giving guests the chance to celebrate the wines of Burgundy with a three-course dinner, paired with five classic Burgundy wines by master sommelier Gearoid Devaney, from Burgundy specialists Flint Wines.

The Bingham,  a restored Georgian Townhouse overlooking the river Thames – is celebrating it’s 30th Birthday this year. As part of the celebrations and to hail the arrival of new Head Chef, Mark Jarvis, the critically acclaimed’restaurant with rooms’ is offering diners a three-course daily Market Lunch Menu for just £15 per head. 

Acclaimed burrito chain Poncho 8 is expanding beyond the City – starting with a new store in Paddington, opening Wednesday 15th January. Voted the best burrito in London by the Evening Standard, the sixth Poncho 8 store will feature a UK first – grab’n’ go Mexican food for speedy feeding of local office punters.

Like the idea of street food but wish it would appeal to a demographic beyond the young and trendy? Then Street Food Sundays at Caffe Caldesi in Marylebone might just be the ticket.

Grab your glitz and head for The Ritz this Christmas – there’s a lot occurin’.

For the majority of Brits, Christmas just wouldn’t be Christmas without a bumper bundle of buttered Brazils, Turkish delight, marzipan and other sweet treats. These gift ideas are sweet enough to give you toothache.

Not everyone goes crackers for sugary Christmas goodies – indeed, some would rather their crackers came accompanied by a nice chunk of cheese. This part of our gourmet gift guide is devoted to those devoid of a sweet tooth.