Something for the weekend
AMERICAN TREATS: THANKSGIVING AT THE MAZE GRILL
With Josper-grilled turkey, honey roast parsnips and delicately spiced pumpkin soup, Gordon Ramsay is beating the yanks at their own game with the Thanksgiving menu at his Maze Grill restaurant. Three courses £35; gordonramsay.com/mazegrill
ROMANTIC FUN: SOMERSET HOUSE ICE SKATING
Christmas wouldn’t be christmas without skating at Somerset House. Give in to the cliché this weekend and glide through the cold winter air in the shadow of the grand neo-classical courtyard.
From £7.50, book tickets at somersethouse.org.uk
FIERY FOOD: CHILLI TASTING MENU AT HUTONG
This weekend is your last chance to sample Hutong at the Shard’s Chilli Connoisseur menu. Learn the different levels of heat given by fresh, dried and powdered chillies as well as chilli oils and pastes. Book now at hutong.co.uk, if you can handle the heat
FOR THE KIDS: BRICK 2014
The perfect kids activity this weekend. London’s cavernous Excel Centre hosts one of the world’s biggest celebrations of all things Lego, including famous characters, seminars and a chance to build. £30 on the door, visit brick2014.com