What’s on this week

The Journal’s definitive guide to the week ahead.

Where to eat – Marco Pierre White’s Steakhouse

Three courses for only £29.50, which works out at around 50% off. Available at both his King’s Road and Spitalfields steak houses. londonsteakhousecompany.com

What to watch – Secret State, Channel 4, Wednesday 07 Nov

With Downton Abbey at an end, we need something to help replace the feeling of emptiness. Secret State is the new Channel 4 thriller about an honourable PM caught up in the scandalous world of politics. channel4.com

Not to miss – US Election, Tuesday 06 November

It is set to be one of the closest elections in history. Can Obama pull it off, or will Romney have the last word?

What to drink – Mulled Cider

The new mulled wine that is filling up the capitals pub’s with the smell of Apple and Cinnamon. This is the trendy winter warmer for this season.

Where to take her – Ice Skating at The Natural History Museum, This 100 meter lit up ice rink should help break the ice of a first date (sorry), and if it doesn’t impress don’t fear, as there are lots of great restaurants close by. nhm.ac.uk