Zaha Hadid: creator of ambitious wonders – and a fair share of blunders
In her best buildings the laws of physics appear suspended, while other designs struggle when forced to meet reality
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The OFM 50: what we love about the world of food in 2016
From Heston Blumenthal’s sweet shop to the policeman turned pie-maker, here (in no particular order) are 50 of Observer Food Monthly’s favourite things
The most unmissable culture of 2016
Tarantino goes bounty-hunting, Botticelli takes you to hell, Bowie goes dark, and Jericho fills that Downton-shaped hole … in our bumper guide to the best 150 arts events to look forward to this year
Wrap it up, guys: scarf semantics for men
What with it being cold and windy, scarves are likely to be in your ‘essential’ wardrobe. How to tie yours depends on your mood – and your muse. From Idris Elba to Count von Bismarck, here are four ways
Best British Car Ever voted in worldwide voting poll
The Jaguar E-type has added yet another award to its enviable roll of honour after being voted as Best British Car Ever in a worldwide poll run by the inaugural Classic & Sportscar – The London Show. The E-type garnered the most votes of the shortlisted cars that also included the McLaren F1, Mini, Bentley … Read more
Playgrounds for sheikhs and oligarchs: the secret world of London’s luxury hotels
With their discreet lobbies and Michelin-starred restaurants, the capital’s high-end hotels have become a new green zone of affluence, where the global super-rich book entire floors to do business away from prying eyes