Bangkok
The design brief that Thai studio party/space/design answered for Bangkok dessert bar SHUGGA must have been very short, and very sweet: weave a visual ode to sweet and sugary goodness. Looking to the scientific makeup of the crystalline...
Copenhagen
Despite its city centre location, a new Copenhagen restaurant carries a distinct air of the countryside, a lush greenhouse rising through two floors of its space and setting the tone for a veg-heavy bout of earthy Nordic cuisine. A member...
London
Overlooking London’s Trafalgar Square, Bronte, a new restaurant that promises 'health and happiness' with interiors created by British designer Tom Dixon’s, Design Research Studio (DRS); offering an all-day menu with Antipodean and Pacific...
Barcelona
Riding high on success, Barcelona’s much loved chocolate kitchen, chök, has opened a second branch close to its original location just off La Rambla, sending residents and visitors into a cacao-induced haze. The kitchen is the focal...
Philadelphia
A traditionally working-class neighbourhood, Fishtown (named due to its role as the centre of the Delaware River's fishing industry), has been undergoing a creative renaissance over recent years — culinary, artistic, and musical venues...
Melbourne
'The space is imagined as the found sanctuary of a harsh terrain traveller, creating refined resources which are of the land,' begins Brad Mitchell, the student architect who scooped top honours in last year's inaugural Mercedes-Benz Design Award by...
Thessaloníki
Befitting of its environment, Thessaloniki bar and bistro Otto e Mezzo is kitted out from aged wood, mosaics, leather, and chunky old walls with plenty a story to tell; all looking out over a killer mediterranean view. George Tyrothoulakis of...
Miami
Jean-Georges Vongerichten's Market at EDITION is a casual eatery inspired by the renowned food markets of Barcelona and Madrid; La Boqueria and San Miguel. Located within the Miami Beach EDITION, at 2901 Collins Avenue, the restaurant — a...
London
Opening their doors in Rome back in 2004, Obicà — the vision of Silvio Ursini — has gone from humble mozzarella bar to well-reputed international chain, setting down roots in the UK, USA, Japan and Dubai. Alongside further Italian outlets,...
London
A horseshoe shaped bar, open kitchen, and shots of colour are some of the main design features at Morito Hackney Road; its interiors a collaboration with artist Dillwyn Smith, Hackney-based designer Sam Newton contributing through the design's early...
Paris
Wow. Talk about the weight of expectation. Sometimes a venue is set to overpower whatever you place in it. Even the world's most famous piece of art. Anyone who has seen Mona Lisa in the flesh will know, its home for the last 219 years is as...
Berlin
The secret shooting star of Berlin, Potsdamer Strasse, has a new gem: Panama Restaurant & Bar, the latest addition to the collection of restaurateur Ludwig Cramer-Klett. Klett’s two other food temples, Katz Orange (the ethnic-eclectic...
City Notes
Hospitality brand Trailborn, debut their first coastal resort, Trailborn Surf & Sound an outstanding waterfront escape in North Carolina's Wrightsville Beach. With 151 guest rooms inspired by the region’s historic maritime heritage, various...
City Notes
Located in one of New York City's most storied neighbourhoods, Romer Hell’s Kitchen is a 295-room hotel just west of Broadway and a short walk to the waterfront. Known for informal restaurants, eclectic theatres, drag shows and jazz clubs,...
City Notes
Situated just steps from the Beltline at Lee + White — one of Atlanta's most exciting mixed-use destinations — Strangers in Paradise is a decadent cocktail den that exudes the aura of a 1980s or early '90s beachside resort with eclectic decor,...
City Notes
Home to a private two-bedroom apartment from Monocle, as well as a further seven minimalist guest rooms with shared facilities, Gasthof Oxen is a historic inn and restaurant blending five centuries of heritage with contemporary charm. A new...
Dispatches
At a time when sneakers are acceptable at the office and hoodies appear at high-end galas, you'd think the classic suit would be heading for extinction. Instead, it’s making a quiet but meaningful comeback—not as a dress code requirement, but as...
Dispatches
Giving jewellery is a big deal. It shows thought, care, and style. But not everyone likes the same look. That’s where pearl jewellery comes in. Pearls work with so many different vibes. Whether your person is bold or more low-key, there’s a...
Dispatches
There are many challenges you can face when you transition from a side hustle to business in the mainstream. With efficient planning and a gradual rollout, you can reduce the stress related to starting a business and increase the chance of success....
Dispatches
Driving is one of the greatest joys out there. Sometimes it's peaceful and scenic where you can contemplate all of your inner thoughts, other times it's an open road where you can test your reflexes. But no matter what kind of drive you’re on, one...