Tips from the top

The man behind NYC celebrity haunt Carbone and the new ZZ’s Members’ Club shares his Manhattan must-dos
From morning meditation to an evening train to Lake Como, via museums, markets, eateries and the city’s answer to the Sistine Chapel
The chair and CEO of the Ermenegildo Zegna Group loves to lose himself in the city’s abundance of artistic and historic treasures, as well as its urban oases
The man behind Cornwall’s Michelin-starred Paul Ainsworth at No 6 shares his favourite places to dine when he’s back in the capital
The international superchef’s go-tos in the capital for Vietnamese, Italian, Japanese and, of course, the finest French food
The Brussels-based cacao maestro reveals the City of Light’s restaurants and bars that really hit his sweet spot
The woman behind the eponymous clothes label shares her top spots to eat, drink, shop and swim in the capital
The outgoing editor-in-chief of Bon Appétit and Epicurious shares her favourite eateries in the Big Apple, from the theatrical to the cosy
The co-founder of the luxury villa rental company on his favourite spots for everything from groceries to cocktails in his ninth-arrondissement neighbourhood
The woman at the helm of CHART, one of the highlights of the Nordic art scene’s calendar, shares her favourite galleries, restaurants and shops in the Danish capital
Thomas Broom-Hughes, who tends to London’s Petersham Nurseries, shares his favourite places to find flourishing plant life amid NYC’s concrete jungle
The man behind the Frenchie group of dining destinations shares his favourite places for food and drink in one of the capital’s coolest quartiers
As Art Basel Hong Kong kicks off, the director of the city’s acclaimed Ora-Ora gallery shares her list of local likes
The woman behind two of the chicest places to stay on Lake Como on her top destinations for food, shopping and culture in the Italian capital
Ilori relishes the strong African and Caribbean culture, community-driven arts spaces and rich architectural history of an often-overlooked pocket of the UK capital
The Israeli-born designer takes us to the places that for him have long been the very essence of the City of Light
The London-based Korean-American chef, restaurateur and author returns to her old culinary haunts in NYC — and reveals some new ones
The global hospitality executive — who started out as a chef — shares his top spots to eat and drink in HK
The publication’s global editorial director and long-time Tribeca resident likes to keep it local, from Pilates to post-prandial drinks — via her favourite shops, galleries and eateries in the district
The executive director and chief curator of The Bass Museum of Art describes her perfect day in the city, taking in its public art and most exciting eateries
The CEO of the Toronto International Film Festival shares his city highlights — from north to south
The British chef at the helm of Tokyo’s Michelin-starred Sézanne reveals his favourite places to eat and drink in the Japanese capital
The woman at the helm of the world-leading gallery group shares her favourite restaurants, spas and gardens in the capital
Traditional shops, rooftop picnics, boat trips to beautiful beaches: the award-winning designer’s very own HK
The fifth — and youngest — Cellar Master in the long history of the maison’s Louis XIII Cognac shares his favourite eateries, markets and gardens in the French capital
After picking up flowers and bagels, the leading contemporary art gallery’s global chief likes to immerse himself in a sumptuous ‘still-life drama’ before heading for one of Charles Dickens’ riverside haunts
A true gourmet’s guide to dining in the Eternal City
The British chef-patron takes us to a few of his favourite places to eat in the French capital
The woman whose creative vision helped drive the boutique hotel movement shares her sources of inspiration in the UK capital — its architecture, craftspeople, food and flowers
Taking on chess hustlers, catching Daniel Craig in ‘Macbeth’ and sampling exquisite Japanese plant-based food: how one of the world’s top chefs is enjoying his adopted hometown right now
After watching the sun rise at Sacré Coeur, the scion of the eponymous Parisian family bakery — which she has run since the age of 18 — loves exploring the French capital on two wheels until nightfall
One of Asia’s top financial executives — whose groundbreaking work on gender parity helped shape Japanese government policy — highlights Tokyo’s female game-changers in the fields of art, design and food
The man behind a dozen restaurants in Israel, Paris and London reveals his favourite bistros, food shops and kitchenware suppliers in the French capital
The British superchef shares his highlights of the HK food scene, from mooncakes to Michelin stardom — via the best fried chicken in town and creative odes to classic Cantonese cooking
The powerhouse behind the Italian luxury brand’s jewellery collections shares her perfect day in the Eternal City, from morning cappuccino to sunset aperitivo, via Baroque churches and empty back streets
The global editorial director of Condé Nast Traveller recently relocated to the UK capital — and is discovering its showcases for her homeland’s food at its finest
The celebrated British chef and restaurateur shares his favourite spots to eat and drink in NYC
Breakfast by the Comédie Française, lunch at Napoleon’s table, dinner up the Eiffel Tower: an epicurean tour of the French capital with the president of the global luxury hospitality group
‘Manatee safaris’, the culture and cuisine of Little Haiti, kicking back with a cocktail: the man at the helm of the Pérez Art Museum Miami — one of the city’s top art spaces — shares his local delights
For the CEO of boutique hospitality group Naumi Hotels, the city-state’s sleek 1930s architecture, vibrant Arab Street and colourful temples all feed his creativity — and its eateries whet his appetite
After a run around Central Park’s reservoir, the luxury-hospitality guru likes to shop for Belgian shoes, treat himself to a ‘deconstructed’ tiramisu and take in some jazz
After taking in all the fairs and exhibitions, the CEO of Casa Dragones — and first ever female ‘Maestra Tequilera’ — likes to sample the city’s superb food and drinks scene
The co-owner of South Beach’s The Betsy channels the ‘electric energy’ of her neighbourhood via its world-class culture and cuisine
The head of the independent luxury-hotel group likes to enjoy her home borough’s excellent food offerings and explore its green spaces with her family — followed by a night in Manhattan
The hospitality-design guru relishes the creative and culinary nourishment on offer in her neighbourhood — stunning starchitecture, cool galleries and her favourite brasserie
Bespoke martinis in Mayfair, oysters in Piccadilly and chocolate soufflé in Chelsea — via stop-offs at gourmet food stores — with the chef-patron of Notting Hill’s three-Michelin-starred Core
The powerhouse behind the South Beach and New York Wine & Food Festivals likes to stop off for a luxurious shave, explore one of the city’s finest art museums and sail out to sea
The local highlights of one of Asia’s leading chefs include exploring a traditional fishing village, treating herself at an eco spa and indulging in delicious ‘dessert soups’
The former Nikkei chairman’s guide to the Japanese capital, with scenic runs and walks rounded off with fine food and culture
From brunch with the cops to a German deli and an ice-cream parlour-cum-speakeasy, the FT columnist shares some of her top places to eat and drink in NYC
From art exhibitions to catch now to the hottest haberdashery in Harlem (via making snowmen in Central Park), the man behind NYC’s beloved Red Rooster reveals his local likes
Botanic gardens, spa afternoons, sunset strolls by the Main: how the founder and CEO of Heartcore — one of the key players on London’s boutique fitness scene — likes to recharge in the German financial capital
It’s all in the mix — from markets to motorbikes, cool clothes stores to gourmet picnics — for one of the quartet behind the Experimental Group, the craft-cocktail pioneers who now operate bars and boutique hotels around the world
Dim sum, surfing, scenic hikes . . . the FT’s Asia editor shares his recommendations for discovering the city behind the bustle
From the church where Puccini’s Tosca was set to the best addresses for artichokes and carbonara, the managing director of FT Live reveals his ideal itinerary for 24h in the Italian capital
The FT’s wine columnist reveals her favourite clubs, cellars and bars in the capital