The team shares their food and drink resolutions for the year ahead.

As 2024 approaches, the Going Out team from The Standard have set personal resolutions focused on their passions for dining, drinking, and experiencing new flavours. From exploring new restaurants to breaking old habits, here’s how they plan to enhance their year ahead:

David Ellis is keen to reinvigorate his dining habits after a slow end to 2023, prioritising new restaurant visits and neighbourhood explorations. He also aims to limit martinis, especially at breakfast, and stick to his resolution of not going out for both lunch and dinner on the same day.

Joanna Taylor is looking forward to several exciting personal projects, including completing her WSET qualifications, mastering paella, and finally visiting Noma 2.0 before it closes. She also plans to drink more water alongside alcohol and experience a pint of Guinness without mixing in Chambord.

Josh Barrie, frustrated with his reliance on food delivery services, has decided to delete the apps and rediscover the simple joy of walking to the shop for food. He hopes this will help him save money while enjoying the experience of choosing his meals in person again.

Mike Daw is focusing on cutting back on alcohol as he trains for a half-marathon in May. He’s also committed to revisiting his favourite restaurants, aiming to make the most of old favourites while avoiding new openings unless they truly stand out.

Millie Milliken wants to break free from her rushed workday lunches by enjoying solo meals in new spots. She’s also determined to build a wine cellar at home to complement her growing collection of spirits, marking a new chapter in her enjoyment of wine.

Ben McCormack is prioritising home cooking and batch meal prep to make weeknight dinners easier. He also plans to explore restaurants beyond his usual West London haunts and be more mindful of his eating habits, focusing on delicious, satisfying food.

Clare Finney is tackling her long-standing aversion to red wine. Despite preferring white wine, Clare is determined to explore the world of red wine, hoping to broaden her palate and finally appreciate its variety.

Douglas Blyde plans to deepen his knowledge of baijiu, the Chinese liquor, while also discovering more about sake. He’ll be visiting new pubs for Sunday roasts paired with artisan ales and aims to make every coffee count, refusing to settle for poor-quality brews.

With these resolutions, the team hopes to bring a fresh and exciting approach to the year ahead, whether it’s through discovering new flavours, revisiting favourites, or embracing new culinary experiences.