Max Williams

Staff Writer

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Nibble on Nikkei at Nakanojo

Why choose between Peruvian and Japanese cuisine when you can have both? Nakanojo brings Nikkei dining to the King's Road

Anthony Joshua has already secured his legacy

Anthony Joshua is fighting for glory on Saturday night – but his career will be bright regardless and his legacy is secure

"I don't think it gets much bigger than this." Conor Benn on the fight of a generation

He was raised in a mansion, forged in the ring. His name is both a blessing and a burden. His fights offer pure visceral entertainment. Conor Benn speaks to Eddie Hearn about life, legacy and famous fathers

South Place Hotel offers a perfect Shoreditch staycation

With five bars and two restaurants on site, the brilliant boutique South Place Hotel offers visitors one hell of a stay. Shoreditch is around the corner but you mightn't want to leave...

Karl Shakur and Liisi LaFontaine might be the coolest couple on the planet

One is a travel photographer with more than half a million Instagram followers and counting. The other is the star of Moulin Rouge!, the West End’s hottest show. Meet Karl Shakur and Liisi LaFontaine

Enjoy the highlife at PocketSquare and Hyatt Place

With a killer rooftop bar in PocketSquare and a delightful Sicilian restaurant in Zoom East, Hyatt Place London City East is a hotel worth seeking out

Paint Soho red at The Little Scarlet Door

The Little Scarlet Door is the latest addition to Little Door and Co – bringing Manhattan-style loft parties to Soho. Expect delicious drinks and plenty of glamour

Shooting the stars at Cannes Film Festival

The Cannes Film Festival turned 75 this year and still remains as prestigious as ever. Max Williams speaks to photographer Bertie Watson about his experiences shooting the most glamorous fortnight in the calendar

Trivet is a truly terrific restaurant

The first solo restaurant from Fat Duck alumni Jonny Lake and Isa Bal, Trivet is bringing a delightful dining experience to London Bridge. You don't win a Michelin star by accident...

Take in the tranquility at Bingham Riverhouse

Boutique Richmond hotel Bingham Riverhouse is considering one of the finest in London. It's the perfect place to while – and wine – away a summer's afternoon

Daryl McCormack: "There was literally nowhere to hide"

Daryl McCormack starred in Peaky Blinders but has landed the role of his career opposite Emma Thompson in Good Luck To You, Leo Grande. Max Williams finds out why it was the role the actor was born to play

Hithe + Seek is a corner of hotel heaven

Located in the five-star Westin London City, Hithe + Seek serves up delicious sharing plates, cracking cocktails and a wine list of considerable invention

Dereck Chisora most memorable moments

Heavyweight Dereck Chisora returns to action on Saturday night. We pick the most memorable fights and moments of a truly unique career in British boxing

Jon Albon will keep running up that mountain

Jon Albon may have begun his life working underground, but he’s now on top of the world. We join him on his journey to smash the 20-hour UTMB barrier

Seek out Above at Hide's new tasting menu

One of London's finest restaurants, Above at Hide has launched a new tasting menu. Choose between five or seven courses – but obviously choose the seven

The best bars in Shoreditch

Feeling thirsty? Then sample our guide to the best bars in Shoreditch. From cocktail legends to thrilling new openings, these are the Shoreditch bars to visit

"I treat every actor like their part is integral." How Dexter Fletcher conquered Hollywood

Actor. Director. Inspiration. Dexter Fletcher is enjoying a remarkable career. Max Williams meets the most beloved man in the industry

Charly Clive: "I’m a cheeky little risk taker. I’m also deathly afraid of almost everything"

Comedian and actor Charly Clive on her life-changing drama teacher, her ambitions to start a band and giving her Mum's ACDC concert T-Shirt to a boy she fancied

Enjoy capital Camden accommodation at Stay London

Serviced apartments from Stay London combine the amenities of a five-star hotel with the comfort and convenience of an Airbnb

Gourmands, go genuflect at Galvin La Chapelle

One of the most beautiful restaurants in London, Galvin La Chapelle won a Michelin star in 2011 and maintained it in the decade since. This is food worthy of worship and more