Scully
The ex-Ottolenghi chef blew us away with his debut venture, serving up innovate fusion plates that reflect his heritage.

CBD
This feel-good oil (yes, the one made from cannabis) is EVERYWHERE, from Farm Girl's hot choc to By Chloe's cookies.

Virgil Abloh
He's making LV more relevant than ever and DJing at all our favourite haunts. Also, check that Off-Circoloco capsule!

Seedlip
It's been the year of no booze, and Seedlip have transformed the idea of a mocktail into something we actually want.

The Lehman Trilogy
Transferring to NY in March & the West End in May, any theatre show that can keep our attention for 3 hours is a winner.

Turbot
Tomos Parry propelled it to cult ingredient status at newly Michelin-starred Brat, and since then we're seeing it a lot.

Expansion
Both Soho House and The EDITION have gone seriously global, each opening multiple locations from Amsterdam to Abu Dhabi.

Jackson Boxer
He seriously impressed with his new opening St Leonards, changing perceptions of what open-fire cooking can be.

Dark Rosé
As recommended to us by sommelier Honey Spencer earlier in the year, dark rosé (or chilled red) is our choice for 2018.

Georgia
Not May Jagger, but the country. Try Tbilisi - it's got it's own Fashion Week, and some seriously good dancing spots.

Maggie Marilyn
She's known for her luxe take on sustainable pieces and tomboy chic, and is one to watch for 2019. We love the stripes!

Logomania
Fila. Gucci. Fendi. Balenciaga. Fiorucci. This was truly the year of logo on logo on logo on logo.

Carbs
Bakeries, savoury bun shops, and a huge focus on bread: we declare 2018 the year of the carb.

Matty Bovan
Matty Bovan is truly a fashion inspiration. FRESH, creative, punk – his designs & shows represent the spirit of London.

Coal Drops Yard
Barrafina, Bodega Rita's, Coal Office, MHL, Aesop, Paul Smith: CDY is a curated eat/shop heaven.

Metal Straws
No one drinks from a plastic straw anymore, right?

Juno Calypso
Surrealism, solitude & femininity: Juno Calypso's What To Do With a Million Years was one of the year's stand-out shows.

Sunday Raving
For 2017 it was day raving, for 2018, Phonox, Fabric and Corsica Studios are championing Sunday as the new Thursday.

Albert Adrià
Albert Adriá finally opened his first London venture, Cakes & Bubbles, here this year. We'll have the cheesecake please!

Tottenham
With The Bluecoats, Five Miles and The Cause all taking up residence here, Tottenham was the area to know for 2018.

Upmarket Food Courts
Food halls, but not as you know them. Market Hall Victoria, Coal Drops Yard and Mercado Little Spain are shaking it up.

Holly Chaves
London's cheese queen, the woman behind Wine & Rind, and responsible for some of the best Palace/Pecorino merch ever.

Leroy
Ellory's new, Michelin-starred incarnation, and seemingly top of everyone's list this year. Low key is key for 2018.

Peggy Gou
The LV-wearing, giraffe-loving DJ has gone from esteemed selector to global star this year. The world has got Gou-mania!

Mickey Mouse
We couldn't finish without saying HAPPY 90th MICKEY! Merry Christmas, Team UJ xx