For some reason, the area around Tate Modern is a bit of a dead zone for great bars and restaurants. But just across the river is a restaurant owned by the founders of Frieze magazine and art fairs, which has exceptional attention to detail. There’s still-warm sourdough from its bakery next door, snacks of fried feta with honey and chilli, and generous plates of artichoke or slow-grilled carrots with labneh. A sophisticated spot that’s not trying to fit into a scene.

Australian chef Skye Gyngell has always been ahead of her time when it comes to low-waste cooking. Alongside the a la carte, her scratch menu, served between 5.30pm and 6.15pm from Tuesday to Saturday at Spring in Somerset House, makes the most of leftovers from the night before, and might include charcuterie croquettes with lovage aïoli or lemon and ricotta pudding. It’s hard to differentiate this innovative offering from the à la carte, which is fabulous too.

The newest outpost of this New York favourite is located in the heart of Covent Garden. They bring so many of the thoughtful touches we love in NYC all the way to London.

The auditorium is beautiful, with its curving rows of gilt-edged galleries; and then there’s the modern extension with a rooftop terrace overlooking the piazza that anyone can visit. Both the building and the roster of shows (contemporary ballet alongside world-class opera) are a clever mix of modernity and history. Everyone should go to the Royal Opera House at least once in their life.