Christmas gift ideas for food lovers 2019

From stocking fillers to hampers, great Christmas presents for foodies, selected by Observer Food Monthly

The 50 best wines for Christmas 2019

High street bargains, best value buys – and reds, whites and fizz to splash out on, chosen for Observer Food Monthly

Christmas taste test: the best party food and booze

From champagne and smoked salmon to paté and negronis – ranked by Fred Sirieix

Christmas taste test: cheese and chocolate

Potted stilton, salted caramels and festive boxes of chocs – it wouldn’t be Christmas without them. Andi Oliver rates the classics

OFM Awards 2019: Best restaurant – the runners-up

Readers vote for their favourite restaurants – from steaks and seafood in Belfast to authentic Vietnamese in north London

When should a wine be chilled?

Some reds are better after a spell in the fridge – and some whites are often served just too cold