City Notes
Divided into three distinct spaces in a heritage-listed building—formerly home to the Jamie’s Italian restaurant opposite Greenwich Market—Greenwich Grind is an all-day restaurant, café and cocktail bar that offers a blend of music, coffee,...
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Serving Indonesian cuisine with a modern French flair, neighbourhood restaurant Wayan—located in New York City's upscale Nolita—is a venture between chef Cédric Vongerichten (son of Michelin-starred Jean-Georges Vongerichten), his wife Ochi...
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Britain’s national treasure, fashion designer Sir Paul Smith (CBE RDI), is globally celebrated for his distinctive coloured stripes that accentuate, individualise and enliven his many fashion wares and accessories. Combining tradition with...
City Notes
Located in a former Singer sewing-machine store and onetime hardware outlet T.B. Rayl and Company, the two buildings—married in a thoughtful restoration by architects Kraemer Design Group before being decked out impeccably by designers Gachot...
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Located in the old iconic Carlsberg Brewery, Hotel Ottilia—the latest from boutique brand Brøchner Hotels, whose other properties include other Copenhagen gems such as Hotel SP34 and the five-star rated Hotel Herman K—is the first hotel in the...
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With interiors that hit the sweet spot just as much as the ice creams they turn out, the Bronx's Ice Scream is a riot of modernism, pop art, 1950s kitsch design leanings and that irrepressible Memphis design of the 1980s. Situated in Mall at Bay...
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At Calgary's Analog Coffee, average is completely unacceptable. From striving to produce the finest coffees for their customers to providing aesthetically pleasing surroundings to enjoy them in, this is a community where details...
Dispatches
Stretching out to the country’s farthest tip, Cornwall is a county of inspired beauty. Surrounded by some of Britain’s most alluring waters, it is a region rich in maritime heritage, but enjoys all that brings to this day; namely jaw-dropping...
City Notes
Hungry for fine music or finer food, those in search of the perfect night out will be wowed by a new east London venue. The kitchen of Dalston's music and arts venue EartH (Evolutionary Arts Hackney) brings together Auro Foxcroft, the force behind...
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An Alpine town in Italy's Alto Adige region known for its spas and art nouveau buildings, Merano is also home to Ottmanngut, an imposing country residence with eleven suites in a peaceful and relaxing setting. Having belonged to the...
Stuff Crush
Driven forward by the financial might General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler—The United States's largest automobile manufacturers, collectively known as the Big Three—architecture flourished in the 20th century for Detroit, with some of the world's...
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With seating for just ten people, a new café and design store for Bath might be its smallest, but is well worth seeking out. Located just off the Grade I* listed Pulteney Bridge, the micro-concept store—already being labelled a hidden gem by...
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Just shy of an hour's drive down the coast from bustling Barcelona sits the Costa Daurada's only 'Grand Luxe 5*' resort: the very fancy Le Méridien RA Hotel & Spa. With 150 guest rooms, suites and apartments on the beachfront of 'Platja de Sant...
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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...
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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...
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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...
Dispatches
There’s a certain romance to the open road — until you find yourself two hours deep in a Catalan car park, arguing with an intercom about whether your booking is “in the system.” Ask anyone who’s tried to rent a car abroad: the dream can...
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When the weather's great it can be easy to forget how winter can be brutal. Nothing feels better than retreating into the warm, cozy confines of your home when the chill sets in. But to ensure those toasty vibes, there's some important groundwork...
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Sick and tired of neutral interior spaces? Beige, bland, boring... But something exciting is happening in kitchen design. Bold colours are making a comeback, patterns are stepping into the spotlight, and homeowners are embracing personality over...
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Cafés are everywhere, and with so much competition, blending in is a fast track to obscurity. To stand out, you need more than a Facebook page and a logo on your latte cups—you need strategies that make people talk and keep them coming back....