We all need a varied diet, right? And, over the holiday season, the 24/7 routine of mince pies, turkey sarnies and mulled wine can get a bit much. If you crave something different, take inspiration from O’s hit list of venues, from food halls to ambitious restaurants, where Christmas is a mindset not a menu plan, and cranberry sauce is largely conspicuous by its absence. However you eat your way through December, have a blast and a fantastic 2023.
HOT TICKET St Bart’s, London
New from the team behind Nest and Fenn, this 15-course Smithfield restaurant pays tribute to exceptional seasonal, artisan UK produce. The aim, says executive head chef, Johnnie Crowe, is to