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In the heart of historic Bath, Emberwood opens its doors with open-fire cooking, striking design, and a sharp focus on local provenance. Housed within a multi-million-pound restoration, the new restaurant draws inspiration from the city’s Georgian...
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Not all hotels are created equal. Many are plain bad, others functional at best; some go above and beyond, and lots deserve a big thumbs-up. In seeking out those a cut-above, we often happen upon those that are excellent, special, or memorable. But...
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After a century spent as apartment residences, and following a meticulous two-year transformation, Hotel Granada reopened its Spanish Colonial archways to guests in August 2024. Located at 1302 West Peachtree Street NW, this 120-room property now...
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Festivalgoers having a good whinge about the lineup is a tradition as old as warm cider and stupid flags. I was at Reading 2000 when Daphne and Celeste were bottled off stage by Gen X’s most inglorious neanderthals (I, personally, would have saved...
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With its flamboyant neon runway entrance, SLS Barcelona sees the luxury, experience-led brand make its European debut in typically theatrical fashion. Positioned on the edge of the Mediterranean at Port Fòrum, the 471-room hotel is a high-octane...
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Located in the heart of Valencia, a city increasingly known for its rich electronic music culture, OVEN Club emerges afresh with a striking redesign by Clap Studio. Over five years since their first collaboration, the design firm returns to...
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Method Co. return to Charleston with The Nickel Hotel, a refined new-build boutique property on the city’s vibrant King Street. Designed in collaboration with New York-based Morris Adjmi Architects and developed alongside Capital Square, the...
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Set on Warsaw’s Solec Street, Pastelowe is a small but transportive pâtisserie that brings the spirit of Portugal’s Atlantic coast to the Polish capital. Known for its rich and delicately crisp pastéis de nata, the bakery draws on a love of...
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Lobel’s Original, the latest venture from the iconic Lobel’s of New York butcher family, has landed in the heart of Rockefeller Center; 30 Rockefeller Plaza’s Rink Level to be precise. This new 50-seat sandwich restaurant offers a refined take...
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Extending over the edge of Halifax Harbour, Mystic brings a refined new energy to Canada’s East Coast dining scene, offering a modern maritime experience that blurs the lines between land, sea, and sky. Set within the signature building of...
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Located in the Alison Brookes Architects-designed Cadence Court development in King’s Cross, Bubala unveils its largest and most expressive restaurant to date, a 3,000 square foot ode to Middle Eastern hospitality and contemporary London...
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Moving in step to the slow rhythm of Mérida and the cultural richness of the Yucatán Peninsula, Kahal is a serene addition to the city’s design hotel scene; an elegant restoration of a colonial-era mansion along Paseo Montejo, reimagined for the...
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Hidden beneath the cobblestone streets of Old Montreal, Bowie is a subterranean supperclub that marries 1980s glamour with design-led flair. Spanning 3,000 square feet, the late 2024 opening nods to London and New York’s most decadent nightlife...
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Reimagined by Barcelona-based studio El Equipo Creativo, Kimpton Los Monteros Hotel brings a vibrant new energy to Marbella, where 1970s nostalgia meets Mediterranean soul in a boldly artistic transformation of a coastal icon. Rooted in...
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Opening its doors on one of Notting Hill’s busiest corners, Permit Room Portobello arrives as the first London outpost of Dishoom’s all-day drinking and dining concept. Inspired by the original permit rooms and post-independence bars of Bombay,...
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A striking new addition to Prague’s culturally minded hospitality scene, Sir Prague opens its doors inside a meticulously restored neo-Renaissance building dating back to 1884. The latest venture from Sir Hotels, this sophisticated stay blends...
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Located in Copenhagen’s tranquil Østerbro district, Amator is an attractive new spot that blends the warmth of home dining with the refinement of a contemporary café and restaurant. The brainchild of chef Mateusz Sarnowski, better known as Mati...
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Bringing a sleek blend of Japanese-inspired aesthetics and high-fidelity audio to the heart of Williamsburg, Hear & There is the latest destination for those seeking an immersive dining and drinking experience. The debut concept from...
The Edit
Marking the opening of EMOP Berlin 2025, the Helmut Newton Foundation unveils Polaroids, a striking new group exhibition celebrating the art of instant photography. A defining medium of the 1960s, Polaroid photography was revolutionary, offering...
Dispatches
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably spent hours filming, editing, and posting content only to see it flop. Maybe you get a couple of likes from your friends and your mom, but the reach? Flat. And when you’re trying to grow on platforms...
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Traveling to inspiration and solitary places can refresh body and spirit. Artist travel spots are special places where peace and loneliness meet to generate innovative thoughts and deep introspection. As an artist seeking a quiet retreat or as a...
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There are awards, and then there’s the A’ Design Award & Competition: an institution in the world of design excellence, and a long time collaborator that we're thrilled to be working with again this year. Recognised globally as the most...
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In the quiet moments between helping hands and heartfelt responsibilities, caregivers often forget one very important person: themselves. Whether you're caring for a loved one, working in a professional role, or juggling both, self-care can feel...
