What's On 10 Dec FINAL

Ellie Smith
December 10, 2023

Dear Reader,

So Taylor Swift is Time magazine’s person of the year. And ‘Swiftie’ was a runner up in Oxford University Press’s Word of the Year, only to be outranked by ‘rizz’ (listening to Radio 4 presenters talk all things ‘rizz’ raised a smile in my house). Swift was chosen, says Time, because she ‘represents joy’. And joy is much-underrated. It’s why new cult mind and body work-out Sanctum (which pops up in churches in London and is finding a permanent base next year) has hit a beat (Arizona Muse and Tiffanie Darke are fans) – it doesn’t take itself too seriously in a world where wellness can feel like a really stuffy serious place – all hushed tones, pastel colours and turning inwards. Sanctum lets you howl it out and shake it all off along with 100 other people in the room. Are you ready for it?

Have a great week.

WHAT’S EXCITING ME THIS WEEK

The Paris Olympics

Just a hop on the Eurostar next summer will see you at the heart of sport’s greatest spectacle – but just how do you get tickets? We reveal all here.

Wild For Wonkacore

Another film, another ‘core’... This time it’s Wonkacore. Think chocolatey, aubergine hues and thick velvets. The ultimate accessory? That’s easy. A chocolate bar. Mine’s a Crunchie, if you’re asking.

Rochelle’s Canteen

London’s Most In-Demand Restaurants

End of the year means wrapping things up and presenting them with a bow. Thanks to Resy, we now know which were London’s top 10 most in-demand restaurants. How many did you eat at?

PRODUCT OF THE WEEK

Annoushka 14ct Gold Diamond Double Hoop Earrings

Looking for an extra special gift for someone this Christmas? Or the perfect sparkly accessory for party season? These double hoop gold earrings from Annoushka are handcrafted in 14ct white and yellow gold, connected by a diamond knuckle joint.

FIVE THINGS NOT TO MISS

Sip hot gin cocktails at Ham Yard Hotel, which is opening up its roof terrace (usually reserved for hotel guests) for the winter.

Head to the cinema to watch Eileen: a dark new thriller adapted from Ottessa Moshfegh’s book of the same name.

Explore the brand-new glittering winter light trail at Kenwood House, complete with festive treats aplenty. Until 1 January 2024

Have a go at whizzing up TikTok’s baked feta pasta recipe, the viral trend which has made a comeback this season.

Pick up unique gifts from independent brands at a makers market, popping up at The Hawk’s Nest today and next Sunday. 10 and 17 December 2023

WHAT'S TRENDING ON C&TH

Frank Sinatra’s California home is up for sale

The Traitors, Series 1 (c) BBC

The Traitors is back for season 2

Food & drink trends that defined 2023

Sparkly partywear to shop now

Win A Stay At One of De Vere's Country Estate Hotels

In the mood for a staycation? You’re in luck: we’ve teamed up with De Vere, who are giving one lucky reader and a guest the chance to experience a stay at one of their iconic country estate hotels.