Reykjavik
MAR may be in the Nordic climes of Iceland, but its food casts a wider net to the waters of the Meditteranean and beyond to the countries of South America. As you may have guessed, MAR takes its name from the Latin “mare” meaning sea, but if...
Paris
Manger gets two ticks in the We Heart book, one for the look of the Paris restaurant, and one for the fact that it's getting people back into work, and heaven knows we need more of that. How is it fighting the good fight against unemployment? Well,...
Melbourne
We've never met the folks from Market Lane Coffee in Melbourne, but we already know a fair bit about the blossoming chain and their philosophy – mainly from the introductory mission statement that's plastered on the wall of their Victoria Market,...
London
Just next to one of London’s favourite landmarks, St. Paul’s Cathedral, sits recently opened bar and restaurant The Happenstance. It really is happenstance if you do stumble across it due to its rather unassuming exterior - nothing extraordinary...
Jerusalem
We know designers OPA do good things with restaurants, having enjoyed the Tel Aviv firm's offbeat, eclectic interiors at Jacko's and Chakra Café in Jerusalem in recent times. This time out, however, it's a far more serious OPA that has created...
Berlin
There are few nationalities in the world who can make deliciously satisfying food coupled with a relaxed and enjoyable dining atmosphere like the Italians, so kudos to the owners of Lavanderia Vecchia in Berlin for ensuring over half their small...
Saint Petersburg
If you're of the opinion that things, everything in fact, used to be better in the old days, then you might want to cruise by Zig Zag in St Petersburg for a double shot of nostalgia. The bar and restaurant harks back to a time when the Space Race...
London
Marvelling at its ceiling installation of 7,600 glass containers back in March, Ametsa with Arzak Instruction at Halkin by Como was a restaurant name we were never going to remember, despite its interior beauty. However, Ametsa with Arzak...
Barcelona
Times are tight in Spain, and increasingly epicureans are looking for more budget conscious places to enjoy interesting and tasty food. Dining at restaurants with Michelin stars is great right up until the bill comes, and that's something Xavier...
Berlin
You won't find many double Michelin-starred chefs cooking in a restaurant with cracked plaster work and rusty looking girders criss-crossing the ceiling, but here is Tim Raue, one of Germany's very best, opening La Soupe Populaire in the former...
Barcelona
When asked to renovate a 19th Century building in Barcelona's l'Eixample district for a new restaurant, there must be a huge temptation to break out the heavy machinery and go right back to the original shell – after all, there have been...
London
In the historic quarter of London’s Spitalfields resides one of Galvin Restaurants' lesser known gems. Unless you’re a banker or read certain foodie guides, you’re likely to miss this coveted French cuisine beauty. I say beauty and I mean it,...
City Notes
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...
City Notes
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...
City Notes
In the centre of Bergen, a new chapter has opened for a concrete landmark designed by Egill Reimers in 1920. Once home to bakeries, offices, shops and social services, the building has been reimagined by architecture studio LOCAL as Bergen Camping,...
City Notes
On Barcelona’s recently beautified Avinguda Diagonal, a new kind of café experience has arrived, one that has already piqued the curiosity of both locals and visitors. Jaç Hi-Fi Café, designed by Isern Serra Studio for owners Ligia and Arnau,...
Dispatches
Picture this: you’ve just landed in Paris for the holidays after a 10 hour flight. You’re exhausted, carrying luggage, and just want to check in with your Airbnb host. But your phone? Completely dead in the water; no service, no Wi-Fi, nothing....
Dispatches
Key Takeaways - Implementing flexible work arrangements can significantly enhance employee well-being and reduce burnout. - Providing comprehensive support systems, including mental health resources and career development opportunities, fosters...
Dispatches
For many travelers, a hotel stay is no longer just about having a clean room and a comfortable bed. By 2026, expectations have shifted in subtle but meaningful ways. Guests still value good design, location, and service, but the definition of a...
Dispatches
One of the first things you may be wondering as a new parent is: What temperature is a fever for a baby? It can be tricky to tell what your baby’s temperature is, particularly since infants and older babies can have different symptoms. An...