Eleanor Magill

From the decorations to the food, there’s plenty that goes into making a Christmas event memorable. To take one thing off your list, we’ve compiled a selection of Spotify playlists that are guaranteed to get the party started…

Juti Kongaunruan – @Wear.Juti.Eats on Instagram – is a fashion and foodie obsessive. So, after her recent trip to Amsterdam, we had to ask her for her recommendations. Here’s what to do, where to eat and where to shop on your next visit…

For anyone who hasn’t made New Year’s Eve plans yet, we’ve rounded up the best dining experiences and parties happening across the capital. Here’s everywhere we’d like to ring in 2025…

An instant hit thanks to its outrageous, subversive take on motherhood, Rachel Yoder’s debut novel Nightbitch was quickly picked up for a movie. As the film starring Amy Adams hits the big screen, we caught up with Rachel to chat about her reading habits, favourite authors, must-read books and what’s next..

While Christmas is billed as the happiest time of the year for many, it can be difficult for some. Whether you’re feeling pressure from social media or dealing with grief, there are plenty of reasons you might not feel all that positive right now. Here, we gave the experts some hypothetical scenarios and asked them for their advice on how best to take care of yourself...

We all know the music can make or break a party. Whether you are planning on seeing out 2024 with a big one or just want to go into the New Year listening to some new music, help is at hand. Some of our favourite DJs have given us their top recommendations, go-to songs and ultimate party playlists…

If you’re a weekday Capital FM listener, you’ll be familiar with DJ Kemi Rodgers – or maybe you know her as a presenter on ITV’s I’m A Celeb Unpacked. We grabbed her for a quick chat about her career, the music that made her, and the songs that will always get her on the dancefloor.

Author Claire Keegan is best known for her string of successful novellas – not least Booker-nominated ‘Small Things Like These’, the film adaptation of which stars Cillian Murphy as protagonist Bill Murphy. Based in County Wexford, where she runs writing workshops and is busy working on her next novel, we caught up with her to talk reading habits, favourite authors and must-reads.

Next up in our Plates and Playlists series is Daniel Watkins, head chef at Holy Carrot – the Portobello Road restaurant known for its wholly plant-based menu and buzzy atmosphere. We asked Daniel some quick-fire questions – plus, he shared three recipes and a playlist to set the mood while you’re cooking…

You’ve likely spotted Our Place’s pots and pans on the tables of your favourite foodies. Now, it’s compiled a collection of recipes from 11 celebrated chefs and tastemakers, presented in a new book with some choice insights from brand co-founder Shiza Shahid. From a comforting curry to a berry-packed pie, here are four of its must-try recipes.