From the latest Nuno Mendes venture in Lisbon to a long-awaited bistro in New York's West Village, these are the best new restaurants to visit this month

David Kermode picks out a dozen bottles from UK supermarkets that are a fine fit for this year's festivities, selecting a range to cover every occasion over Christmas, from parties to pigs in blankets

Wine and food go hand in hand, so it's no surprise Bordeaux winemakers know where to eat. James Lawrence asks a selection of top Bordeaux producers to share their favourite restaurants in the region

American whiskey is at a crossroads. Young makers are engineering new flavours and emergent styles make the headlines - but in the tasting room, it’s the time-honoured classics that come out on top, as Kristiane Sherry witnessed at the IWSC’s inaugural North American whiskey judging in Kentucky

In episode 189, David Kermode speaks to Mick Parre, newly crowned winner of the ASI Best Sommelier in Europe, Africa and the Middle East competition. He is also joined by the reigning World's Best Sommelier, Raimonds Tomsons. Plus, Alex Huskinson, Tequila category expert at The Whisky Exchange, is on hand for a mini masterclass in all things agave

Whether the food lover in your life wants to be entertained on the sofa or get creative in the kitchen with a new collection of recipes, these are the best books to gift them this Christmas