Barcelona
Bringing fine Italian dining to a city fiercely proud of its own culinary triumphs may seem a fools errand, but Cecconi’s — which joins Dirty Burger Chicken Shop as part of the Soho House takeover in this corner of Barcelona — proves itself as...
Barcelona
From the boys behind Koku Kitchen Ramen comes Koku Kitchen Buns, bringing the hirata bun to the ever more hip Born neighbourhood. Riding the wave of a booming popularity in Asian Street food in Barcelona, Koku Kitchen is currently the only place in...
Barcelona
Riding high on success, Barcelona’s much loved chocolate kitchen, chök, has opened a second branch close to its original location just off La Rambla, sending residents and visitors into a cacao-induced haze. The kitchen is the focal...
Barcelona
*Permanently Closed This particular We Hearter struggles to eat without napkins; paper towels; serviettes; kitchen roll; tabloid newspapers ... anything. He likes things messy. And messy just hit Barcelona. Folk from London Town will be familiar...
Barcelona
Barcelona bar-restaurant Malamén is somewhat of a round peg in a square hole. Occupying a spot on divisive Carrer de Blai — famed for its Basque-style pintxo bars — Malamén is a refuge for all sick of fried things on sticks, a glamorous...
Barcelona
Forgive me the hackneyed banality but: there's a real buzz about Barcelona at the moment. Not a humming drone, but the sort of audible crackling that electricity in its rawest form emits. Forgive me the hackneyed metaphors. Thing is, right now...
Barcelona
Hernán Cortés was probably a fairly nasty chap, the Spanish conquistador marshalled an expedition that led to the demise of the Aztec Empire; bringing large sections of Mexico under Spanish rule unlikely took place without a few heads being...
Barcelona
You're in Barcelona, so chances are you're already wearing your sunglasses, but it's worth taking an extra pair with you for a visit to the eye-meltingly jazzy restaurant Ocaña DF. Colourful doesn't really do this place justice at all. Located in...
Barcelona
Although it has gone through a few changes since opening at the turn of the century, the family-run restaurant Tandoor has always been a pioneer of Indian food on the Barcelona dining scene. With a its reputation firmly established, it's time for...
Barcelona
International influences abound at Barcelona's Hotel Brummell thanks to the mix of creative influences that had a hand in bringing the venue into being. Australian-born, Barcelona-based design duo Blankslate are responsible for the eclectic...
Barcelona
One of the by-products of the industrial revolution and the rise of international trade was a proliferation of merchants' organisations — groups formed by wealthy businessmen dealing in a particular commodity for the purpose of getting even more...
Barcelona
This is not a brewpub. Co-owner James Welsh is at pains to spell out that at Garage Beer Co., it is beer first, all else second. Brewpub; microbrewery; nano-brewery... little doubt you'll have come across the whole craft beer glossary (if you...
City Notes
Just shy of an hour's drive down the coast from bustling Barcelona sits the Costa Daurada's only 'Grand Luxe 5*' resort: the very fancy Le Méridien RA Hotel & Spa. With 150 guest rooms, suites and apartments on the beachfront of 'Platja de Sant...
City Notes
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...
City Notes
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...
City Notes
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...
Dispatches
There’s a certain romance to the open road — until you find yourself two hours deep in a Catalan car park, arguing with an intercom about whether your booking is “in the system.” Ask anyone who’s tried to rent a car abroad: the dream can...
Dispatches
When the weather's great it can be easy to forget how winter can be brutal. Nothing feels better than retreating into the warm, cozy confines of your home when the chill sets in. But to ensure those toasty vibes, there's some important groundwork...
Dispatches
Sick and tired of neutral interior spaces? Beige, bland, boring... But something exciting is happening in kitchen design. Bold colours are making a comeback, patterns are stepping into the spotlight, and homeowners are embracing personality over...
Dispatches
Cafés are everywhere, and with so much competition, blending in is a fast track to obscurity. To stand out, you need more than a Facebook page and a logo on your latte cups—you need strategies that make people talk and keep them coming back....