By Catherine McQueen Restaurant of the Month The  Capital’s  best restaurant picks reviewed each month.  Name: Boyd’s Bar & Brasserie Location: 8 Northumberland Avenue, London, WC2N 5BY. Boyd’s Bar & Brasserie is certainly a welcome throwback to the days of former grandeur. Set in the Northumberland building on the Strand, the hotel-style brasserie is all about marbled walls, crisp white tablecloths, dripping chandeliers, and a mirrored bar. The menu is also impressive, with French and British classics both making appearances; Chelsea monthly tip? Tis the season to be merry... Try...

Dec.15                Magical Night, Royal Opera House This exciting new production for all the family at Christmas is a fantasy sparked by magic, filled with colour.http://www.roh.org.uk/ Dec.16                George Michael Symphonica – The Orchestral Tour George Michael returns to London Earls Court with his latest Symphonica - The Orchestral Tour from 16th-19thDecember. http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/George-Michael-tickets/artist/945156 Ascot Christmas Meeting 16thand 17th– Action packed jumps, Father Christmas and Carol Singing. http://www.ascot.co.uk/ Dec.17                Jools Holland and his Rhythms and Blues Orchestra Jules Holland will be back to the NIA, Birmingham this December with his infamous rhythm and blues...

Dec.1 Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree Lights Get down to Trafalgar Square to watch the gift from Norway have its Christmas lights, this event really represents the start of Christmas for people in London.http://golondon.about.com/ The AEGON Masters Tennis The AEGON Masters Tennis is the perfect combination of competitive and entertaining tennis in one of the UK’s most loved venues, the Royal Albert Hall, where you and your guests will enjoy inspiring tennis from some of the greatest legends on the ATP Champions Tour.http://www.aegonmasterstennis.com/ Hyde Park Winter Wonderland From November 19th until January...