TODAY
The Dock Christmas Market

Fans of chameleonic restaurant Dock Kitchen, and the stylish wares being churned out by Tom Dixon will find this their perfect festive pairing. The Dock Christmas Market is being hosted by the designer, selling cool bits by Les Ateliers Ruby, Phaidon, PlayLab, Ana Maria Design and Simon Hasan, with food by La Fromagerie, Joe Trivelli Confectionaries, The Bath Big and Vallebona Sardinian Delicatessen. The Dock Kitchen will be making and selling produce and mulled wine, which you can enjoy to the sounds of The Bonfire Band in the outdoor living room.

Today-Saturday: 12pm-8pm, Sun: 11am-5pm. Free Entry. Portobello Dock, 344 Ladbroke Grove, W10 5BU.

TONIGHT
Wolf and Badger Menswear Evening

Whilst their brand new online shop is proving to be quite the office distraction, we're still partial to a physical potter around this Notting Hill gem’s innovative designer options. Tonight it’s the boys turn to treat themselves, with an evening of mulled wine, mince pies and a chance to meet some exciting menswear designers and claim discounts in person. We love Huxley’s colourful socks and belts and Braille’s gorgeous zip up scarf.

3pm-8pm. 46 Ledbury Road, W11.

INTERNATIONAL
New Year's Eve at The Standard NYC

New Year in New York sound like a plan? Ring in 2011 with these stellar options from The Standard – head up to The Top of The Standard where Marianne Faithfull will be presiding over musical proceedings whilst you take in the view, or check out DFA Records’ top artists and DJs (including LCD Soundsystem’s Nancy Whang) down at Le Bain. Foodies should book into The Grill where the clock starts ticking 12 hours before midnight and special performances accompany Dan Silverman’s spectacular menu.

From $30, For reservations call: 212 645 4100.

SHOP
New Lacoste Concept Store Opens

Lacoste opened its new concept store, L!VE, this month with a unique street art exhibition co-curated by leading street art publication Very Nearly Almost, which can be viewed until Christmas. The store will be stocking specially selected capsule collections of clothing, sneakers and accessories in the form of directional streetwear and limited editions with A/W10 collections reflecting varsity and skate themes. Visit the new store on London’s Newburgh Street to see the collections and take advantage of entering a prize draw to win a one-off print by Eelus, one of the exhibiting artists, plus two runners up prizes of £100 to spend in the new Lacoste L!VE store.

BOOK AHEAD
Disappearing Dining Club

It doesn’t look like the secret supperclub trend is going to disappear anytime soon – instead they're just getting better, smaller, and more exclusive. Check out this brand new idea centred around a single table at a venue in Old Street, taking bookings from two to ten people every evening, as well as Saturday and Sunday lunch. The project also hosts Dinner Dances, with a big candlelit shebang planned for New Year including a 5-course meal, a heated smoking terrace up high for firework spotting, and DJs.

Disappearing Dining Club,
31 Featherstone Street, London EC1Y 2BJ
NYE tickets; £75, 7:30pm-6am. Dancing only; £25. Venue TBA..

GET FESTIVE
Paul Smith at Browns

Bereft of stylish baubles? Check out this collab between Rocco Forte’s Brown’s Hotel and Paul Smith, who’ve teamed up to create a magical array of hundreds of hand-painted decorations, alongside topiary animals inspired by "The Jungle Book". There are also a series of large baubles, created by the likes of Fiona Rae, Richard Woods, Rob Ryan and Paul Smith himself, each of which will be sold by silent auction to raise money for Maggie’s Cancer Caring Centres. Paul Smith Christmas decorations will also be sold at No 9 Albemarle Street, whilst the hotel is offering a special Baubles & Bubbles package.

For more information call 020 7493 6020, visit www.roccofortecollection.com or email reservations.browns@roccofortecollection.com.

PODCAST
Audiosushi & UJ’s Best of 2010

Here, as selected by Audio Sushi’s worldwide team of crack DJs – from Berlin, to Sydney, Tokyo, LA, New York and London – is a mix of music that encapsulated 2010 for us – sublime and just off the beaten path, with a lower-key LP from Kanye, quirky beautiful pop from King Charles and Caribou and pure electronic masterpieces thanks to Crystal Castles and Lindstrom & Christabelle.
If you want a leap on 2011 we suggest listening to Pigradio on Itunes, looking at the Popular blog category on Hypem.com and of course, keeping it locked on Urban Junkies - both in Archive format and for the future.

Click here to listen..

CHECK IT OUT
Patrón Silver Bauble Bar

Sure we’re missing Patrón’s Bistrotheque pop-up restaurant but we’re not going entirely without this year, as the tequila brand has appeared in Harvey Nichols’ menswear floor with a luxury bar. Created by events guru to the stars Fiona Leahy, the Christmas wonderland will be made up of over 5000 silver baubles and snow globes, serving a range of 12 festive cocktails with a modern creative edge, from the Tequila Snowball to the Bloody Merry. Fancy something for a friend? Snap up one of the personalised gifts which includes an engraved medallion with every bottle purchased.

16th-23rd December, 12-9pm.
Harvey Nichols, 109-125 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7RJ.

NEW YEARS EVE
Boujis Blowout

How does an open bar at one of the city’s most decadent disco dens for New Year sound? Boujis is throwing a big bash this year with resident DJ Klaus on the decks and three ticket options to tickle your champagne-addled tastebuds. Grab a Bar Ticket for £125 for access to the entertainment and bar, Table Ticket for £180 with comp bottle service, or come after 1am and party with an open bar for £100. Email reservations@boujis.com for guestlist and table reservations.

10pm-6am, 43 Thurloe Street, SW7 2LQ.

LAST MINUTE
Babington House Getaway

If you’re still struggling for that perfect present, we like the nifty gifty getaways from Soho House’s country outpost. The Knackered Cow Set (including a candle, room fragrance and soap) from the gorgeous Cowshed Spa is great for exhausted other-halves, which includes one of their 'Will you spend a cosy night with me at Babington House?' cards for a night away at the manor with spa, heated pools and great dining options. Perfect for the post-Christmas slump – how thoughtful you are...

£195, call 01373 812 266 to book. Valid Jan–March 2011, Sun–Thurs based on two sharing a Coach or Main House double room. Subject to availability.