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Past articles by Ailis:

Our guide to the art galleries in London you should visit, from Tate Modern to National Portrait Gallery

From fresh new spaces, to prestigious institutions, London has it all → Read More

The best restaurants in Chelsea, from Stanley’s to Daphne’s

Whether you were made in Chelsea or not, it’s a rather nice place to end up. Here are the 17 best places to eat → Read More

Which is the best Star Wars movie? We rank them from worst to best on May 4th

Whether you’re a George Lucas fan or a J. J. Abrams devotee, let’s face it, some Star Wars films have been better than others → Read More

The best fish and chips shops in London

Soaring energy bills and the rising cost of ingredients is threatening the future of the country’s fish and chip shops. Here are the best places in London to support an endangered species → Read More

Best waterside restaurants in London, from The River Cafe to Le Pont de la Tour

Whether it’s a canalside cult favourite or French food with a view, here’s where to go with the flow → Read More

Wimbledon 2022 restaurants, bars and pubs: Best food and drink near the All England Lawn Tennis Club

Need a refuel after all that Centre Court action? Here’s where to head → Read More

Best ice cream parlours in London, from Amorino to the Soft Serve Society

Life’s not all peaches and cream, but sometimes it can be → Read More

London’s best ice cream and gelato shops, from Gelupo to Oddono’s

When the heat is on, chill out with the capital’s best gelato → Read More

Star Wars movies ranked from worst to best to celebrate May the fourth be with you

No movie franchise has ever captured the imaginations of cinephiles across the world quite like Star Wars. → Read More

Best outdoor activities in London: Things to do in the sun and warm weather this summer

Hard as it might be to believe, there’s more to do in the good weather than grabbing a pint outside the pub → Read More

Pancake Day 2022: Where to find the best vegan pancakes in London

Go eggless this Shrove Tuesday with these plant-based alternatives → Read More

Best pancakes in London for Pancake Day, from Where The Pancakes Are to Fuwa Fuwa

What do you call someone who can’t stop stealing pancakes? A crêpe-tomaniac → Read More

The best things to do in London for free: from street performers to museums

Experience to best of the capital without breaking the bank → Read More

Romantic restaurants in London that are ideal for Valentine's Day

We all need a little romance in our lives — and for those one-on-one nights out with our better halves, we want it in our restaurants too. → Read More

Best pizza London 2022: From sourdough to by-the-slice, the top restaurants in the capital

Pizza one of the world’s most popular foods – and rightly so. But with popularity comes much mediocrity and London has its fair share of lacklustre slices. Thankfully the capital also offers gluttonous amounts of very good pizza indeed. We're home to Neapolitan-style margheritas with silky tomato bases; New York-inspired, by-the-slice bad boys laden with spicy toppings and thin-and-crispy heroes… → Read More

100 cheap eats London: Best meals and dinners for under £10

We've all had those months when payday can't come quick enough. → Read More

World Pasta Day 2021: The best pasta restaurants in London, from Padella to Lina Stores

Never has pasta been more popular — here are favourite places for a bowl of something good → Read More

David Hockney has drawn a nude sketch of athlete Tom Daley

David Hockney has painted many a famous face over the years – and now he’s captured one as we've never seen him before. → Read More

Negroni Week 2021: London’s best Negroni cocktails

There’s an art to getting this deceptively simple mix just as it should be → Read More

National Fish and Chip Day 2021: The best fish and chips shops in London

This city was built on fish and chips – well, it wasn’t, but can you imagine London without it? → Read More