Where to eat with children – and still enjoy yourself Twenty-two places to eat that offer more than just a colouring sheet for the children ✍️ Laura Goodman bit.ly/4i9zD7U

‘The menu is very short, always an excellent sign’: Cassette, London The name doesn’t let on, but the energy is Parisian and the service notably kind at this modern bistro in Covent Garden ✍️ @TanyaGold1 bit.ly/4estS47

Classified ads are back in all their inky, kinky glory As the world burns, the voices in the back pages and personal columns call loudly to me. Does their power lies in their human wonkiness? ✍️ Eva Wiseman bit.ly/4eldjqI

That’s offal! What children really think of fancy grown-up food Children brave some of the most challenging dishes on a fine-dining menu, from oysters to pig’s head. What do they think? ✍️ Holly O'Neill bit.ly/3U9eiTZ

‘I’ve been looking for this all my life’: @DavidHarewood Finally, aged 60, the actor is portraying a man in full, in Channel 4’s new legal drama Pierre. Is his the slowest overnight success story in the business? ✍️ Stuart McGurk, @helenseamons bit.ly/4sj7lwq

Kid-friendly recipes for fussy eaters and frazzled parents Georgina Hayden shares her go-to soup for using up fridge odds and ends, while Charlie Hibbert offers his baking recipes that kids will want to get involved in ✍️ Georgina Hayden, Charlie Hibbert bit.ly/47vQwEY

Nigel Slater’s recipe for chorizo cheese puffs Forget the spooky decorations – this year Halloween is all about celebrating around the table with comforting, seasonal dishes ✍️ @NigelSlater bit.ly/4zFKa1A

Hannah Crosbie’s life choices: ‘My quest for the perfect brown-nude lip shade’ Left-field literature, frosty drinks and the eternal quest for the perfect Posh Spice lip ✍️ Hannah Crosbie (@han67787) bit.ly/4yYcJaB

The rise of the expensively scruffy British dive bar A new wave of bars is embracing a deliberately unpolished aesthetic, offering a welcome antidote to the minimalist trend ✍️ Hannah Crosbie, Aaron Graubart bit.ly/4jn9PHG

A sprawling Cambridge house where the artists are taking over A newly established artist residency in Cambridge offers free rein for creatives, transforming a family home into a hub of experimentation and inspiration ✍️ Rosalind Jana, Jasper Fry bit.ly/4i4MAjc

O, Really? The Observer Magazine’s weekly quiz Fingers on buzzers. Now is the time to take a moment to test your knowledge of culture, style, history, science – and much more ✍️ Lydia Heaton bit.ly/4hUIES0

The enduring appeal of Prouvé’s pavilions Jean Prouvé’s innovative prefabricated homes, designed for rapid assembly and sustainability, are finding new relevance with collectors and architects today ✍️ Serena Fokschaner bit.ly/47r7qVa

Fantasia furniture: a new collection gets a cartoon twist The architect-turned-designer Gustaf Westman has collaborated with Disney to create a new collection of furniture and homewares inspired by classic characters ✍️ @aimee_farrell bit.ly/3WvhCto

The happiness index: Charlotte and Angus Buchanan on not being too fussy The designers behind Buchanan Studio reveal why a home comes to life if you are confident and quirky ✍️ @aimee_farrell bit.ly/4806ffD

The personality coat is this season’s easiest style shortcut This winter, the statement coat is king. Discover the must-have outerwear pieces that will keep you cosy and turn heads ✍️ @helenseamons bit.ly/4yRObjP

Nigel Slater’s recipe for chicken with grapes Comforting and elegant, this dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion ✍️ @NigelSlater bit.ly/4s6bfIO

Can Aldi and Lidl really do cheap wine well? Aldi and Lidl are challenging the big supermarkets with their growing market share and focus on affordable, quality wines. Discover the best bottles to buy from each ✍️ @Daveydaibach bit.ly/47moZpy

The soft-prepper dads preparing for the end of the world Millennial fathers are the demographic most likely to be stocking up on supplies and learning survival skills. What are they so scared of? ✍️ Sam Parker bit.ly/4s8k4lw

‘No cuisine smells quite as good as this’: Kinz, Notting Hill Built in an old bank on this busy London street, Kinz is a Lebanese treasure trove ✍️ @TanyaGold1 bit.ly/4hMcFEW

Loneliness influencers: the streamers of solitude Isolation is decried as the scourge of this extremely online age. But in truth, the textures of our aloneness are infinite ✍️ Eva Wiseman bit.ly/4ewiEeR