City Notes
In the heart of Hell’s Kitchen, a new eatery is garnering attention with a bold take on Mexican cuisine. Taquería Condesa is the latest venture from Leonel Baizan of Taquería 86, and channels the vibrant spirit of Mexico City’s Condesa...
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In Montreal’s Little Italy, a new arrival is making waves with a fresh take on Italian dining. Pasta Pooks, which opened in March 2025, is a compact five-seat takeout counter serving pasta and natural wine in a space that marries Old World charm...
Stuff Crush
Weirdness is a notion long entwined with the concept of creativity. Mocked by the strait-laced confined to their boxes of conformism, celebrated by the bold and the brave who pursue the outré as a means of pushing beyond the banal. In Weird...
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Dave the Butcher brings a taste of old-world Europe to Beacon’s Main Street, reimagined through the lens of modern Hudson Valley. The debut project by Now or Never Studio — conceived for husband and wife team Dave and Melissa Mountain —...
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Despite having been opened since 2016, the concept of Daft Music Hotel & Studios still feels ahead of its time. Situated in the Belgian Ardennes between Spa-Francorchamps, Malmedy, and the High Fens nature reserve, Daft is one of Europe’s rare...
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Opened in September 2025, HYLL brings a new interpretation of country hospitality to the Cotswolds, a hotel rooted in its landscape, designed to slow the pace and dim the noise. Set within a restored 16th century manor house, the 26 room property...
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Toronto’s beloved North of Brooklyn continues its steady expansion with the opening of its eighth location, this time setting up shop in the city’s Etobicoke neighbourhood. Spanning two floors, the new outpost brings together the quick-fire...
Dispatches
Recognising the world’s most inspiring work across design, innovation and creativity, the A’ Design Award & Competition stands as one of the most respected and far-reaching international design accolades. Each year, a diverse panel of academics,...
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Set on the small island of Iki, just off Nagasaki, Iki Retreat by Onko Chishin is a masterclass in quiet luxury and cultural preservation. Founded by Tomoki Matsuyama, the retreat forms part of his mission to restore — not replace — Japan’s...
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In Los Angeles, Alfred has long cemented itself as the city’s coffee authority, the place where caffeine meets cool. With an outpost in Austin and a couple of international branches as far away as Kuwait City, the brand continues to expand its...
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In the heart of Saint-Lambert Village, just across the river from Montreal, Limousine brings French glamour and a taste for indulgence to the city’s south shore. A new gourmet bistro that celebrates the art of excess and refined pleasure, its...
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Housed in a 17th century mansion moments from Oaxaca’s main square, Hotel Sin Nombre is a contemporary retreat where history, art, and hospitality combine. Restored by RootStudio, the building retains its vaulted ceilings, centuries-old ironwork,...
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Just outside historic Georgetown, South Carolina, Wicklow Hall has opened its doors as a refined bed and breakfast set across 11 acres of oak trees and manicured gardens. Approached by a tree-lined drive, the property blends the grandeur of its 19th...
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Amsterdam’s Vondelpark welcomes a new chapter in its storied pavilion with the arrival of Café Vertigo, a grand café inspired by Hitchcock’s psychological classic and brought to life by local designers Studio Modijefsky. Once home to a beloved...
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Sircle Collection, the international hospitality group behind a growing portfolio of hotels and restaurants, introduces The Cover Vienna this November, a private members’ club in the city’s 7th District. Set within the Max Brown Hotel, the club...
Stuff Crush
Weirdness is a notion long entwined with the concept of creativity. Mocked by the strait-laced confined to their boxes of conformism, celebrated by the bold and the brave who pursue the outré as a means of pushing beyond the banal. In Weird...
City Notes
In Montreal’s Little Italy, a new arrival is making waves with a fresh take on Italian dining. Pasta Pooks, which opened in March 2025, is a compact five-seat takeout counter serving pasta and natural wine in a space that marries Old World charm...
City Notes
A once-forgotten 19th-century residence in Savannah’s historic district has been brought spectacularly back to life, reincarnated as The Douglas; a refined 16-room boutique hotel at 14 East Oglethorpe Avenue, where design meets old-world...
Dispatches
In a country where club floors open with Buddhist chants and Ladyboys offer dawn alms in corsets and stilettos, Elizabeth Waterman has found a world of contradictions too vivid to ignore. Over the past three years, and across four extended trips,...
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Moving, renovating, or downsizing in a fast-growing city like Dallas can quickly become overwhelming. Between tight housing transitions, unpredictable weather, and the sheer logistics of packing up a home or office, it’s easy to feel buried under...
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Drivers race the yellow light constantly. It's become normal behavior. Someone sees the light turn yellow and accelerates to beat it rather than slowing down. Another driver is already committed to going through. They collide in the middle of the...
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Once upon a time, hotels were where we went to escape real life, and homes were where we returned to it. Today, that separation is disappearing. The warmth, comfort, and design sophistication that once defined boutique hotels are now finding their...
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Moving is one of those life events that sits somewhere between chaos and reinvention. It’s stressful, yes — but it’s also a rare opportunity to start over. To touch every object you own, question its purpose, and decide what kind of person...