Dessert is faultless. A tahini and apple tart smothered with cherry stone cream, is chunky and zingy, while an elegant, extremely manageable pear sorbet with grilled grape and anise hyssop coulis makes for the perfect ‘I still want pudding but I’m full’ pudding. In classic bottle green, this warm jumper could be a new ‘lounging about on the sofa with a good red’ top. Curiously the OVP’s lead candidate in the election scheduled for October 11 is Austria’s Minister of Finance Gernot Blumel.

Nothing quite says sultry, suave and sophisticated like this tote bag from Lyle’s. Its deep navy hue plays nicely with the restaurant’s name emblazoned in hot white on its side; a bag ensured to let everyone around you know that, yes, you have excellent taste. And no, you may not put your leaky Tupperware anyone near this. For her part, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has had pictures of herself taken slicing meat off a doner spit. Noting anxieties surrounding the food, the far-right National Front had made combatting ‘kebabisation’ a key campaign pledge.There’s perhaps no T-shirt that better sums up the current state of mind than Pastaio’s “This too shall pasta” joint, made in collaboration with artist Jenny Dyson. It looks great and the message is one that’s never rang more true. The only downside is that it’s probably not a good idea to wear this when going HAM on a plate of ragù. Because it’s just that nice. Has restaurant merch gone too far? “No,” I say, zipping up my En Root-branded bum bag, “it has not”. The south London vegans at En Root have come up with this bespoke bum bag that is simultaneously the least necessary and most necessary bit of restaurant-related kit I’ve ever seen. Past precedent in neighbouring countries, as well as popular sentiment across Europe tilts towards the idea that kebabs are more than just a tasty but slightly greasy indulgence.

Made in celebration of the Fergroni (Fergus Henderson’s bespoke Negroni recipe that deploys an alcohol bomb of Tanqueray gin, Punt e Mes vermouth, and Campari bitters), this tee is a great way to show your appreciation for one of the lodestars of British cooking. It also looks very sharp. One of the best ways to show some love to favourite restaurants during 2020 and 2021 — and also upgrade the rig in the process — is by buying their merch. Whether it’s a very hypebeasty t-shirt from Yard Sale Pizza, a statement tote from Lyle’s, or a water bottle from a wine bar, there’s plenty of options out there to show a very stylish form of support, and give the nearest and dearest food lovers in your life a very fine Christmas gift. In France, which has instituted bans and restrictions on a number of Islamic symbols, such as headscarves and face veils, the kebab shop has become a symbol of ‘creeping Islamisation’ among the right.This simple tee from the pie people at Pieminister is the absolute business. Not only does it look great — and show that you’ve impeccable taste in filled pastries — but it’s also printed using low waste technology by a certified organic company in the U.K. Printed on a heavyweight Gildan T-Shirt, this bit of clobber from Dark Arts Coffee is the sort of thing you could wear on a weekly basis at the office and no-one would even dare to mention the fact that you’re a serial outfit repeater. They’d all be too busy being envious of how effortlessly trendy you look while making your morning coffee in a V60. While Austria is governed by a coalition led by the Austrian People’s Party (OVP), in the capital it holds only seven out of a 100 municipal seats available, trailing way behind the 44 seats held by the Social Democratic Party of Austria (SPO). Homeslice’s 20” pizzas have ruined countless white t-shirts over the years. Think of purchasing this simple tee as a way of saying thank you to the slice slingers for the delicious food that stained those garments, and a way of securing yourself a t-shirt that might just be improved by having an authentic marinara splatter on it. Legendary mini pizza chain has teamed up with all your favourite restaurants such as Top Cuvée, Four Legs and Mangal to create cool one-off cool tees. Collect them all. Misc

Detroit pizza is starting to gain some proper popularity in London and Party Store Pizza is at the forefront. This T-shirt comes in a fetching yellow and looks exactly the sort of thing a pizza delivery boy would wear in a John Hughes movie. If you’re wondering whether or not that’s a compliment: it is. Germans have a similar love affair with Doner, with the Turkish kebab ranking highly on the country’s list of favourite takeout options. You already know that Bocca di Lupo is one of the best places to eat pasta in London but did you also know that they make hard-wearing tote bags? No? Well, you do now. You’re welcome.

I once accidentally wore this exact Forza Wine T-shirt to a dinner at Forza Wine and I’m 98 percent sure that it was the most embarrassing dining experience I’ve ever had. Would not recommend it. What I would recommend, though, is buying this T-shirt, as it’s very comfortable and looks the business. Holloway Road’s Provisions is a wine and cheese shop where one could quite happily do the weekly shop until the day they die. You can buy just about you’d ever want or need from Provision’s online shop. Including the merch which earns it a place on this list. Printed in London, this tote bag — like the rest of Provisions’s offerings — is of excellent quality and can hold up to 8kg of goods. If you’re feeling worried about the future for your faves but are nervous to head out for food or booze right now, you’ve come to the right place: we’re spending the next few days rounding up all the stuff you can buy to support London’s restaurants and bars. From brilliant merch and foodie bits to vouchers and meal kits, all these things make excellent last-minute Christmas presents for friends (and treats for yourself). Foodstuff By wrapping their hate of Islam and Muslims in the semi-humourous imagery of the humble kebab, the far-right masks their broader agenda of reestablishing a Europe free of Muslims. Donatello, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Leonardo might be better known for their love of gloriously greasy pizza but this TMNT mash-up T-shirt from London sandwich magnate Max Halley looks pretty radical. Buy it, wear it, and let the whole world know about the focaccia foot soldiers.

There’s no better canvas bag to have flitting softly next to your buns than this tote from the steamed bun masters at BAO. Adorned with the now-iconic “BAO man”, exhibiting a flawless Guy Fieri hunch, this bag doubles as a fashion statement and an informative how-to guide on the best method for demolishing one of BAO’s perfect confit pork sandwiches. From the French 75 to Margaritas and Negronis, you can get all of this top bar’s top drinks in bottle form.You can’t really move for pizza merch in London but, in saying that, you should definitely look to get yourself one of these drippy hoodies from Dinner For One Hundred. Not only will you be supporting an independent business but you’ll be keeping yourself proper snug and fashionable, too. They also do a very cool basil T-shirt that’s worth adding to your wishlist. Get involved. The timing of the advertisements has therefore led many in the Austrian media to question whether there is an electoral motivation. Protect heads from the sun, and present an outward image of wino sophistication to the outside world, by donning this cap from Shoreditch wine merchant Passione Vino. They’re garish in the best way imaginable. Just imagine feeling smug with this tote bag filled to the brim with flaky pastries and a sturdy loaf of sourdough. Most of the wares that comes out of Pophams Bakery are great and this tote bag doesn’t stray from that trend.