Food and Drink
Meet The Chef: Luke Selby of Palé Hall
Having refined his skills at a plethora of renowned restaurants including Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons, Evelyn's Table, and Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, Luke Selby is a force to be reckoned with in the culinary world. Find out more about his latest venture in The Sybarite's exclusive interview below.
Luke Selby has marked an exciting new chapter with Snowdonia hotel, Palé Hall. As of January 2026, Selby will be leading the creative direction of the property's entire food and beverage offering, from the fine-dining restaurant and the informal all-day dining spaces to events, breakfast, and seasonal shoot hospitality.
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What's On Our Radar This Month: January 2026
Ask anyone who lives in London, and they’ll surely tell you there is no shortage of exciting openings, launches and events taking place each month — the trouble is usually hearing about them. From hot, new restaurant openings to the latest beauty drops, consider The Sybarite your luxury barometer when it comes to noteworthy newcomers each and every month. Below, find our curated list of launches and openings to add to your calendar this January.
Best Michelin-starred Restaurants in London For New...
A big fuss is often made about New Year’s Eve, with a huge amount of pressure placed on how we enter this next chapter. We're left pondering, 'How can we make it count?', and 'How can we make it better than the previous year?'. Amid these big swirling questions, there's a much simpler way to kick start the year in style. Cue a celebratory meal at one of London's Michelin-starred restaurants... Below, discover our top five picks for an unforgettable evening.
What's On Our Radar This Month: December 2025
Ask anyone who lives in London, and they’ll surely tell you there is no shortage of exciting openings, launches and events taking place each month — the trouble is usually hearing about them. From hot, new restaurant openings to the latest beauty drops, consider The Sybarite your luxury barometer when it comes to noteworthy newcomers each and every month. Below, find our curated list of launches and openings to add to your calendar this December.
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society: The Winter Series Unwrapped
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) has launched a Winter Series of four limited-edition single malt whiskies, each inspired by a defining moment from October to January. Celebrate the festive season with a dram or two by purchasing all four exceptional whiskies. If you have been good this year, someone may be kind enough to buy you a year's membership to the SMWS. (More about that later in the piece...). First, let's take a closer look at the four seasonal whiskies.
Meet The Chef: Kenny Atkinson of Solaya
Atkinson champions ingredient-led dishes with punchy flavours. Aside from Solaya, he is also Chef Patron and Owner of Newcastle's Michelin-starred House of Tides and Solstice by Kenny Atkinson. As such, he is the first chef to ever hold two separate Michelin stars for two different restaurants in the northern city.
Best Luxury Christmas Lunch in London 2025
For those who don't want to spend hours on Christmas day whipping up a festive banquet with all the trimmings, there are plenty of fine dining restaurants open in London offering a Christmas feast to remember.