Max Williams

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Chotto Matte is taking Nikkei cuisine global

With venues opening around the world, Nikkei restaurant Chotto Matte is quickly becoming something of a phenomenon. There are two in London alone...

Kit Young: "I’m always the guy with some type of weapon"

Kit Young is a fantasy regular with leading roles in Shadow and Bone and The School for Good and Evil. What next for the actor? He checks in for a chat

Essie Davis: "I want to win an Oscar! Among many other things"

She's won awards. Starred in monster TV shows. And played one of the great detectives in Miss Phryne Fisher. The delightful Essie Davis discusses her remarkable career

"I almost cussed Dwayne Johnson out!" Aldis Hodge in conversation with Kevin Bacon

Aldis Hodge craved a superhero film for years. Then he went and landed a major role in the blockbuster Black Adam. He shares his story with his friend, the legendary Kevin Bacon

Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù: "There is a lot more blood"

Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù studied economics at the University of Birmingham but acting was always his passion. He’s now the lead in the hit TV series Gangs of London. Here's how it all worked out

Louie London brings timeless cool to the capital

Restaurant and cocktail bar Louie London blends the best bits of four of the world's coolest cities. You'll want to pay a visit

Rotimi: "I’m creating music that hasn’t been done before"

Actor, singer, entrepreneur – Rotimi has plenty to keep him busy. We spoke to the American superstar about his life and style

"As long as it scares me then I don’t mind." David Dawson is the best-kept secret in British acting

He conquered TV with The Last Kingdom. His stage performances attract rave reviews. Now David Dawson is romancing Harry Styles in the upcoming film My Policeman. We knock back the lemonades with the best-kept secret in British acting

Samuel Bottomley: "I’m like a jukebox!"

Somewhere Boy star Samuel Bottomley discusses his acting inspirations, love of music and treasured Rotary watch in the latest Life / Style

"A monster doesn't do this justice!" The story of Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn

Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn was a fantasy matchup – until all of a sudden it wasn’t. We speak to the central protagonists to discover how the fight of a generation came into being

"It was the time of ultimate glamour." Gavin Bond on shooting a decade of supermodels and champagne

Gavin Bond spent the 1990s photographing supermodels backstage. He shares his experiences ahead of his book and exhibition, Being There

Emer Kenny: "I went to the Emmys with very dirty hair!"

Writer, actress and producer Emer Kenny on her new detective show Karen Pirie, her love of Stella McCartney and her hungover outing to the Emmys

Roger Federer: "Retirement was an emotional process"

The great Roger Federer may have announced his retirement but the Swiss legend still has one last tournament left to play. He talks to Mercedes-Benz about the upcoming Laver Cup and more

Enjoy glamour and golden sands at Jamaica Inn

Jamaica Inn has hosted everyone from Sir Winston Churchill to Marilyn Monroe. We recount the story of one of the island’s most glamorous resorts

Cocktails with an icon: David Beckham is our September cover

Heard the one about the most famous man on the planet? We only went and met him. Twice. David Beckham needs no introduction so we won’t give him one. We speak to the most iconic footballer of his generation

The Ivy, West Street is iconic for a reason

The Ivy on West Street has been one of the most fashionable restaurants in London for more than a century. Enjoy its timeless charms and genuinely fantastic food

"It’s about the journey." Graham McTavish is the gentlest of giants

Graham McTavish has starred in some of the biggest TV shows in the world. Next up? House of the Dragon. Meet an on-screen hardman with the gentlest of souls

Percelle Ascott is onto a winner

Producer, actor, entrepreneur... Over the past decade, Percelle Ascott has established himself as one of the most influential figures in British youth culture. He tells us what’s coming next

Vivat Bacchus: viva la vino!

South African restaurant and wine bar Vivat Bacchus is a wonderful place to while away an evening. Pay a visit to the London Bridge or Farringdon outlets

Samm Henshaw: "I’d love to direct something one day!"

South London musician Samm Henshaw talks us through his life and style