Hotels
There's something to be said for a hotel that looks exactly like it does in its promotional pics, and that's the first thing we notice about the Center Chic Hotel; everything's just as it is on their website. Part of the Atlas group of boutique...
Hotels
Brother and sister Adi and Irit Strauss are busy bees; having already created three of Israel's best restaurants they have now branched out into the world of hotels with Alma, in Tel Aviv. The building, which dates back to 1925, lies in the...
Hotels
The restoration of the building now called The Efendi Hotel certainly wasn't a rush job. Formed from two ancient houses in Acre, Israel, the project took eight years to complete under the watchful eye of the local Antiques Authority, necessitating...
Eating Out
It's times like these we're glad the English language has so many words that mean the same thing, because in the world of modern design “eclectic” gets the kind of flogging that would make a dead horse get up and complain. Chakra Café, in...
Eating Out
Taking Warhol's 'tinned food as art' obsession to the nth degree, Studio Opa's design for Israeli pizzeria Shumis has turned entire walls into fascinating works of art. There's fabulously gaudy neon too, reminding me a little of Tracy Emin's neon...
Culture
We were lucky enough to be treated to a tour of the Tel Aviv Museum of Art's spellbinding new Herta and Paul Amir Building yesterday, and are still daydreaming about the seductive lines of its 87ft-high atrium. Known as the Lightfall - no prizes for...
Stuff Crush
“I am not sure whether my father totally understood my fascination with his photographs of package holidays,” explains artist Jake Clark, whose obsession with seaside resort architecture has been informed by his childhood growing up in the...
City Notes
Opening today, 28 February, Hôtel Hana Paris is the latest addition to the Adresses Hotels Collection, a fancy group of decadent boutique hotels that includes Monsieur George and Saint Tropez's La Ponche; the five-star luxury property set to...
City Notes
Passing away at the age of 60 in May 2021, Michelangelo Lovelace was a Cleveland-based artist renowned for his vibrant paintings depicting quotidian scenes of urban life, policing, poverty, war, and personal investigations of Black Identity....
City Notes
An urban sanctuary so laid back it's horizontal, Pátio do Tijolo is a truly beautiful 24-room boutique hotel that offers its guests a fusion of authentic Lisbon tradition with soothing contemporary aesthetics. Drawing on the 'slow life' concept,...
Dispatches
In Blackjack, splitting pairs can be a powerful strategy. This move allows players to separate identical cards into two hands. They can then play each hand individually. Key rules permit this strategy up to three times. This means players...
Dispatches
Achieving a flawless finish on your roofing project doesn't just elevate the curb appeal of your home; it's also critical for ensuring structural integrity and longevity. Whether you're tackling a DIY repair or overseeing a professional...
Dispatches
Looking for unique gift ideas from Japan? Discover 11 handcrafted treasures that embody the beauty and intricacy of Japanese craftsmanship. From elegant ceramics to traditional washi paper creations, each piece tells a story of artistry and...
Dispatches
When you are about to propose to the person you love, the engagement ring you choose can make or break their decision. Engagement rings represent the love and commitment you have for your partner. It tells the world that you have made a commitment...