Claus Meyer: the other man from Noma

The Danish TV cookery show host and entrepreneur helped create the world’s best restaurant and turn Copenhagen into a leading dining destination. Next stop: New York

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

First Matsuhisa restaurant in France opened at Le Royal Monceau palace

What’s on your plate for lunch today? Belle Dégustation au Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris. World-renowned Chef Nobu Matsuhisa and Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris Palace hotel have partnered to introduce the first Matsuhisa restaurant in France. Further to the internationally celebrated Matsuhisa Beverly Hills and the celebration of six other exclusive destinations around … Read more

Easter eggs 2016: the best and worst – taste test

Our panel of tasters rate Easter chocolate, from budget supermarket buys to luxury brands. Which showstopper is worth splashing out on – and will kids go for Betty’s badger, Percy Pig or Egg Head?

Your good health: an Alpine spa crawl

For the price of a night in the pub you can luxuriate in a top Alpine spa. Debbie Lawson tries out three in Switzerland and Italy

Zurich city guide: what to see, plus the best restaurants, bars and hotels

Yes, it’s big on banking and watches but don’t imagine the Swiss city is entirely straitlaced – this year it’s going gaga over Dada for starters