Hotels
Qbic, a fledgeling chain of reasonably priced, youthful hotels, has just opened up a branch in London after a successful start in Amsterdam, and we're happy to welcome the forward-thinking firm to the Brick Lane neighbourhood. Added to a high level...
Eating Out
Gourmet St Ives burger joint Hub launched a pop-up, Hub-Box, last year. This Truro spin-off was fashioned from a massive shipping container that was lowered by crane onto Lemon Quay, and when setting up shop permanently for a second time in Exeter,...
Bars & Nightlife
It's hard to believe nearly a year has passed since we got thoroughly drunk on the heady atmosphere of The Rum Kitchen, a subterranean drinking hole in Notting Hill with a smugglers' cove meets gentleman's club vibe going on and plenty of Caribbean...
Culture
Regent's Canal and its resident swans provide a picturesque setting for The Proud Archivist – a multi-purpose café/gallery which owes much to the coffee houses of centuries past. With a whole lot of glass fronting the premises in London's...
Eating Out
Restaurateur Martin Morales transported us to the Peruvian capital Lima with his London restaurant Ceviche, and with his follow-up venue Andina, it's a case of same country, different neighbourhood. Where Ceviche draws on Lima's Barranco...
Bars & Nightlife
With a strong flavour of Prohibition-era New York and one of the most quintessentially American names imaginable, it's a surprise to find ourselves in London's Soho for the opening of Jackson + Rye, a café, restaurant and bar with a violin case...
Bars & Nightlife
An elegant little wine bar recently opened on London’s Hackney Road. A place for sampling new and unknown wines, notably by the glass, Sager + Wilde is distanced from your typical East London hangout. In fact, it is almost anti that, it's a...
Hotels
Is your personal assistant having trouble finding a London hotel that can accommodate the tour entourage? We know, you just can't get the staff. When you've finished having the wretch whipped, point them in the direction of Rosewood London in...
Eating Out
Simple Simon Design popped up on the radar of Mission Burrito owners Jan and Sharon Rasmussen after the Bath agency did a top job on a neighbouring restaurant, so when time came for a new Mission outlet, they knew just who to call. Mission...
Culture
If the walls of the Olympic Studios could talk... this new London venue was formerly a recording studio where the likes of Jimi Hendrix, The Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin came to make some music. Pretty lively times. Before that Olympic Studios...
Landmarks
The Serpentine’s Sackler Gallery has a new extension in the form of the future-forward, glossy and spectacular Magazine Restaurant. The ex-gunpowder store is now a distinctively buxom gazebo, designed by curve-obsessed Zaha Hadid Architects. Set...
Bars & Nightlife
The Royal Academy of Arts has recently reopened The Keeper's House in London's Mayfair; the Academy's social hub underwent a £6.5 million renovation to bring back the glory days, and rising to the challenge (under a fair bit of pressure) were...
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...
The Edit
Marking the opening of EMOP Berlin 2025, the Helmut Newton Foundation unveils Polaroids, a striking new group exhibition celebrating the art of instant photography. A defining medium of the 1960s, Polaroid photography was revolutionary, offering...
Dispatches
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably spent hours filming, editing, and posting content only to see it flop. Maybe you get a couple of likes from your friends and your mom, but the reach? Flat. And when you’re trying to grow on platforms...
Dispatches
Traveling to inspiration and solitary places can refresh body and spirit. Artist travel spots are special places where peace and loneliness meet to generate innovative thoughts and deep introspection. As an artist seeking a quiet retreat or as a...
Dispatches
There are awards, and then there’s the A’ Design Award & Competition: an institution in the world of design excellence, and a long time collaborator that we're thrilled to be working with again this year. Recognised globally as the most...
Dispatches
In the quiet moments between helping hands and heartfelt responsibilities, caregivers often forget one very important person: themselves. Whether you're caring for a loved one, working in a professional role, or juggling both, self-care can feel...