Hong Kong
Not being well-versed in the traditions of colonial Hong Kong, when I saw this restaurant was located in the territory's former Junior Police Call Clubhouse, I assumed it was once a social club for the constables of the force to blow off steam...
Barcelona
Cosmo es una bonita cafetería en Barcelona. Cosmo es también una galería de arte. I'm afraid that after just six weeks of Spanish lessons, that's about the size of my descriptive prowess. I think we've just learnt how to connect two simple...
Melbourne
In our opinion, if you're living in Melbourne you're already halfway to happiness and and a fulfilling life. Which isn't to say that you couldn't use a bit of help with the remaining 50%, whether it be professional advice, spiritual guidance, or...
Melbourne
We're not believing for a second that Merivale, the operators of Ms. G's Asian fusion restobar in Sydney, didn't notice the name bears a striking similarity to a well-known Asian food additive, so that's a big tick in the pun column and therefore a...
Paris
Chef-owner James Henry admits he didn't have a big budget to make his dream of a Parisian restaurant come true, so the project involved rolling up his sleeves and doing much of the renovation work himself, along with his business partners. The...
London
East London has always been a melting pot of different peoples, so it's only right that the Hawaiian culture is suitably represented in the capital. Step forward Pond Dalston, an exotic new bar that is hoping to entice you in with a alluring swish...
Hamburg
Today, studenten, we will be learning about German über-physicist Karl Ferdinand Braun while taking a tour around a Hamburg coffee shop that bears his name. Café Ferdinand, by Aerogram Studio, has a pleasing retro university vibe about it, which...
London
When the Town Hall on London's Patriot Square first opened in 1910, it would have been alive with the clacking of typewriter keys as the clerical staff hammered away on their Remingtons, processing the paperwork generated by the Mayor's office. In...
Dorset
You won't need telling that 'hygge' is the Danish word for cosiness, but it goes further than that – when applied to interior design it's more of a concept that aims to create an intimate and comfortable atmosphere through factors such as choice...
Oslo
Don't worry it's not just you, people have been drinking and blurting out their secrets since booze first became a thing. The Romans even coined a phrase for it – “in vino veritas”, or “in wine, truth”, and historians believe that the...
Hong Kong
If you like a good heist movie, you'll know that the basement vault of a bank is where all the loot is kept. Although there aren't pallets of shrink-wrapped $100 dollar bills stashed in the depths of Standard Chartered's Hong Kong tower, there is...
Madrid
Spain is a country of staunch tradition, where dependability can oft override the taking on board of new concepts. As such, many of its markets - give or take a lick of paint here and there - remain much the same as they have for decades, centuries....
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...