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Known for its reputation as a crashpad for indie and rock royalty, built in 1956 and having been frequented by the likes of Neil Young, David Bowie, Kurt Cobain, and Pearl Jam, the Phoenix Hotel underwent a loving restoration in 1987; noted hotelier...
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Combining the long-gone convenience of the automat with the future-forward fantasies of Silicon Valley, the best of the tech industry’s software, robotics, and artificial intelligence skills come together at San Francisco's Creator—a new...
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Owing to the building’s flatiron shape, all guest rooms at Proper's new high-end design hotel for San Francisco boast killer views of the City by the Bay; the property shape-shifting into its surrounds and exuding maximum west coast...
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Known as Hayes Valley's hippest sushi bar, Robin features a hyper-seasonal menu that can be tucked into as either an omakase experience at the bar, or as part of the à la carte menu in the restaurant’s main dining space. Founded by...
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Joie de Vivre Hotels’ 1950s San Francisco design icon, The Laurel Inn, has undergone a recent multi-million-dollar renovation; gracing the Presidio Heights neighbourhood with long-awaited hip, urban-minded accommodation. Situated in an...
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San Francisco restaurant Flores is making (Mexican) waves with its traditional fare, contemporary cocktails and relaxed vibes; all set in a space of gleeful effervescence. Located between Belga and Palm House on the city's Union Street,...
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A new Mission restaurant merges Miami and Cuban influences, plentiful in colour, vibrancy and bags of taste. Paying homage to the late-night, party food of Miami Beach Media Noche is named after the casual eatery’s signature dish: a hot, pressed...
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Slap bang in the middle of San Francisco's The Tenderloin, The Tilden its an artsy affair that embraces its neighbourhood's ongoing development. One of the city's last unaffected districts, The Tenderloin is a gritty underbelly that evokes a little...
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Drawing hungry hoards since 2002, San Francisco’s Tartine Bakery is known as the Mission District’s go-to place for top notch cakes, croissants, loaves and the hot-pressed sandwiches that cause daily delirium for discerning...
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Fashioned after the great cocktail and oyster bars of the golden era, Leo’s Oyster Bar is the place in San Francisco for a bout of equally-retro indulgence; with its extensive raw bar, champagne bar and an ethos we very much believe in: ‘bring...
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Eco-minded San Francisco restaurant and bar, The Perennial, is a torch-bearer for progressive farming, believing that agriculture has the potential to reverse climate change; and doing lots of notable things to mark that belief. Top...
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Launched at the end of March, the Axiom Hotel in San Francisco’s Union Square successfully pays homage to the city's rich history whilst keeping up with the rapidly changing technological landscape fuelled by nearby Silicon Valley. Part of a joint...
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Since the popularity of cannabis use is growing, and it's getting legal in many areas, it's not a problem to find a store to buy cannabis products. But not all of them provide a good range of products or test their products in third party labs to...
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Leftover spray paint can be both a blessing and a curse. On one hand, it can be an inexpensive way to give your home a quick facelift. On the other hand, having too much unused paint can be a hassle, as you need to find ways to use it up before it...
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No one can deny that technology and the internet have changed not only the business landscape but consumers' day-to-day lives, giving them more flexibility and freedom. But people often forget that this freedom has come with a price. Technology,...
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Fire watch services are a vital part of fire safety in buildings. They protect property and people from fire hazards if an alarm or sprinkler system is down or out of commission for maintenance. If your business or facility is subject to a fire...