How Athens discovered a new, confident Greek cuisine
Athens is now a food capital where you can enjoy bustling bars, traditional taverna fare or unearth a new-wave gem in its many restaurants – but it wasn’t always this waySee our recommendations for eating and drinking around AthensVisiting Athens for its…
Cooking with Tom Kerridge, the Michelin ‘meatfluencer’
The star chef demystified the restaurant scene with his love of a welcoming pub. Now he explains why hospitality is in crisis – and how to make a sublime venison chilliTom Kerridge is the king of meat: first as a chef, transforming pub classics like pork…
Which story was inspired by rogue waves hitting the Queen Mary? The Saturday quiz
From the Battle of Watling Street and dingo dollars to Atomic Monster, Hammer and Troma, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz1 Which diarist was born on 2 April 1967?2 Which No 1 hit was a tribute to the most recorded female singer of all time?3…
Tim Dowling: I’ve been replaced by a younger model … it’s a relief
My wife has summarily dismissed me from outdoor duties, in favour of ‘Gardening Steve’. Inevitably, there’s a catchMy wife wants to hire someone to put the garden in order. She knows I’ll object, because it’s really something I should be doing, but…
‘They accepted the money but didn’t take care of my child’: what Luna Wong’s death reveals about the treatment of international students in the UK
When her parents waved her off to study in England they hoped it would be a fresh start the 16-year-old needed after struggling with her mental health in Hong Kong. Instead, 10 months later, she was dead. What went so wrong?As a young teen, one of Luna…
‘It’s luxury that wants to be seen’: aristocrats and eccentrics inspire Demna’s vision for Gucci in Milan
Collection by the designer, brought in to return the ailing fashion house to profit, is on the moneyHe’s the mononymic designer who has been charged with rescuing Gucci from plummeting sales. So where better for Demna to stage his third catwalk show than…
Have you taken GLP-1s for a year or more? We would like to hear from you
We would to hear about the changes in your life after taking GLP-1sAround 100 million people globally are taking GLP-1s. The majority experience significant weight loss. Research has shown that women in particular experience greater success in dating and…
From chunky knits to go-anywhere boots: 52 women’s autumn wardrobe updates (some are even free)
Forget a head-to-toe overhaul. Whether it’s swapping loafers for lace-ups or mixing your metals, try these styling tweaks to give your look a fresh seasonal spin• Don’t get the Filter delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereYou know what I always think…
Game, set … match? Can a dating coach help you win at love?
Would you pay thousands to meet the love of your life? In an age of app fatigue, many singles are hiring coaches to help them find partners. But are they chancers preying on the lovelorn, or do they hold the key to true romance?Modern dating is a…
After a fiery summer, I’m choosing resilient crops to future-proof my garden
From kale to hostas, there are many vegetable patch options that are hardy, low-maintenance and deliciousYou’d have to have been living under a rock (which would have been a cool and sensible place to dwell) to not have felt the intensity of the…