Eating Out
Located behind the the Apple Store at number 10, Rue des Drapiers, Brussels, BUDDY BUDDY is a passion project from Julien Gaucherot and Matt Samra, and is Belgium’s first nut butter café; the idea born from the partners' personal transition from...
Culture
Designed by post-war architect Constantin Brodzki for cement company CBR in the late 1960s, the awkward allure of this building with a façade made from 756 prefab convex oval concrete modules is today home to "Belgium’s finest office"—Fosbury &...
Hotels
The story of Leon°16 begins as many great stories do: with a hero. Leon Alfons Ernest de Witte was a lieutenant-general in the Belgian army during WWI; and contributed to a great victory in the battle of Haelen. Such acts lead to commemoration, and...
Hotels
More than just a new hotel launch, Radisson RED marks the birth of a philosophy and lifestyle brand inspired by the spirit and mindset of the mythical Millennials, and is hoping to shake-up the industry; breaking and creating rules on its way....
Hotels
Among the art galleries, hip bars, restaurants, and independent shops of Brussels's Saint-Gilles and Ixelles districts, a new hotel is waiting to show you a different side to its city. Close enough to the historic centre, JAM is located in an area...
Hotels
We don't normally spend too much time in the hotel bar on foreign excursions, but in the case of Zoom Hotel in Brussels we're quite happy to make an exception. Our advice is to check in, drop off your bags and eschew the standard sightseeing...
Shopping
Gin and tonics are the speciality at De Haus in the Ixelles neighbourhood of Brussels, and although there is waiter service at your table, it pays to make your way to the bar to order one. There you'll see the terrific ceiling installation of...
Hotels
They say that the first three rules of property are location, location, location, and the Hôtel des Galeries in Brussels has one of the most exceptional European city locations you'll find. The Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert pull in more than six...
Eating Out
The Belgians love their beer so much that it's a surprise when any of their breweries become surplus to requirements, but that's what happened to the former Belle-Vue site in Brussels. Occupying an imposing spot on the banks of the Canal...
Shopping
The name may sound a bit sinister, but don't worry, SIBLINGSFACTORY isn't some Huxleyan nightmare pumping out cloned children, and the only needles here are sticking out of the cactii lined up to form the mezzanine fence at the Brussels concept...
Shopping
I've always drawn the line at Imperial Leather, but there is a world of science and technology dedicated to formulating the kind of high end skincare that Delbȏve Cosmetics produces, and the Luxembourg company has found that delicate blend of...
Shopping
Belgian fashion label Bellerose produces proudly utilitarian clothing, but the one thing they hate is uniformity, and that's something that's clear from the moment one enters their newly refurbished Brussels store. Owner Patrick van Heurck...
City Notes
Combining a traditional downtown vibe with the atmosphere of the historic Edo period, The ONE@Tokyo is a 142-room hotel located in the east side of Japanese city's 23 wards. A place to gather and meet, the property is home to a stunning ground...
City Notes
Space Copenhagen have completed devastatingly beautiful interior design works on Mammertsberg, a hotel and restaurant housed within a 1911-built classic Swiss villa that overlooks Lake Constance on the border of Germany, Austria, and...
City Notes
After calling Clerkenwell home for more than 20 years, Vitra have made the move further east, choosing the Grade II-listed Tramshed building in the heart of Shoreditch, as their new London flagship headquarters and showroom. Originally a power...
City Notes
M.A.D. Collectif (Mode, Arts et Divertissements) is a Montreal-based group of creatives formerly known as Groupe Sensation Mode, and they have recently moved to a new 3,600 square foot space in the city's lively Village district, partnering with...
Dispatches
Europe is a fascinating crossroads of different ways of life, with its many diverse architectural styles, cuisines, and fashions. Famous cities, small villages, scenic rivers and canals, pastoral wineries, and many events await you year-round, no...
Dispatches
Yoga is a huge part of life in Los Angels. It’s one of the yoga capitals of the world, and most certainly the yoga capital of the western world. The city has been a trendsetter when it comes to the millions of people who now take up yoga, for...
Dispatches
Are you a new parent trying to navigate the world of baby formula? With so many options on the market, it can be overwhelming to choose the right one. If you're curious about European baby formula, you're not alone! Many parents turn to European...
Dispatches
Historically, buildings were constructed without much thought about energy efficiency. But as we became more aware of the negative impacts of energy consumption on the environment and operating costs, building energy codes and regulations were...