Paris
It's a tricky proposition to build a hotel that combines a bustling location in the heart of one of the world's busiest cities with the restful ambience of a spa retreat, but it's a balance that interior architects Anne Peyroux and Emmanuèle Thisy...
Melbourne
When the premises you are renovating used to be a prison, you don't want to gloss over that kind of backstory too much, but neither do you want the new (voluntary) guests to feel like they are being punished for something while trying to enjoy a...
Brisbane
Let's talk about the mammoth in the room. There's no escaping that life-sized mascot in the main hall of The Woolly Mammoth Alehouse in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane – even if it is trying hard to hide behind a wall. The prehistoric beast has been...
Hong Kong
The ever-cosmopolitan Hong Kong has a stylish new restaurant dedicated to Basque cuisine following the fine efforts of WANG design agency. The venue on Aberdeen Street, formerly the district's Police Married Quarters, is divided into two distinct...
Melbourne
As well as creating a national hero of Lord Nelson, the Battle of Trafalgar also gave rise to one of the navy's most colourful yarns. Legend has it that rather than be buried at sea as was the tradition for sailors, Nelson requested that he be taken...
London
Three Eight Four, referring to its location on Brixton's Coldharbour Lane, is one of a pioneering group of bars and restaurants at the vanguard of the neighbourhood's blossoming transformation. A sister venue to the Seven at Brixton bar at Brixton...
London
The fictional backstory of Dishoom King's Cross, London, is that of a young Indian entrepreneur who sets up a stall at Bombay's Victoria Terminus in 1928, eventually expanding his operation to the grand premises it now occupies. To achieve the...
Barcelona
In Barcelona, somewhere between a hotel and a rental apartment, exists the eco-friendly concept yök Casa + Cultura. It's three homes in the turn-of-the-century Catalan Modernism style, crowned with a magnificent roof terrace, combined to form what...
London
Rosa's Thai Cafe has recently opened the doors on two new restaurants in prime London locations following a £500,000 investment – not bad for a venture that started out as a street food stall on Brick Lane. Rosa's Chelsea and Angel venues are...
New York
You've got to love a nice egg. Packed with protein, scientifically proven to shift a hangover, and as of five minutes ago, good for us. And what's more, eggs are one of the most versatile foods, and if you don't believe us, just have a look at the...
New York
At 9,000 square feet, Berg'n is a beer hall truly worthy of the name. The enormous venue in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, belongs to the same group as insanely popular 'burg outings Smorgasburg and Brooklyn Flea - and is the result of some major work by...
Brighton
Last month, Silo, the UK’s first zero waste restaurant opened in Brighton. Housed in an old warehouse in the North Lanes, Silo is a restaurant, bakery and coffee house that adopts a pre-industrial food system that generates zero waste. The...
City Notes
Interior design studio and creative consultancy Ste Marie has completed Olia Ristorante and Mimi Bar, a pair of hospitality venues conceived as a day-to-night sequence at the base of new residential tower Citizen on Jasper. Commissioned by Corso 32...
City Notes
On a private estate in central Ukraine, YOD Group has reimagined the traditional mazanka — the archetypal rural home — for the contemporary era. These 50 square metre guesthouses reinterpret the vernacular, translating thick whitewashed walls...
City Notes
Situated at the edge of Montmartre, where Pigalle’s energy meets Parisian rooftops, Hôtel Rochechouart is a 1929 Art Deco landmark given a contemporary pulse. Design duo Festen has restored the building’s historic details while threading a...
The Edit
Adrian Cox’s upcoming solo show at Corey Helford Gallery in downtown Los Angeles is one that demands some serious attention. The Well of Dreams, opening Saturday 21 February in the Main Gallery, presents over 20 new works from the Los...
Dispatches
In 2025, India had over 65 million active merchants accepting Unified Payments Interface (UPI) payments, making it the world's largest merchant acceptance network. This scale reflects how quickly businesses are embracing digital transactions to meet...
Dispatches
Term insurance is one of the most talked about financial products in India. Yet it is also one of the most misunderstood. This article clears up the most common misconceptions. It also shows how a term life insurance calculator helps cut through...
Dispatches
A diamond bracelet is one accessory that always makes you look better when you dress up for a night out or a special event. A nice bracelet can make your outfit look more expensive and classy, whether you're going to a formal gala, a cocktail party,...
Dispatches
Raja Ampat, a remote island group in eastern Indonesia, presents one of the most extraordinary marine regions on Earth. Clear turquoise water, limestone karst islands, and vibrant coral reefs create a landscape that attracts travelers who value...