City Notes
Located within Ghent's Zebrastraat—a social housing project cum culture and conference centre—the XYZ Lounge serves as a focal point for the venue, a blisteringly beautiful space that its designer, Didier Faustino, says "questions the...
Journal
Shantell Martin's art is about connections. The connections that surround us. It is—like us—at once chaotic and uniformed. The New York-based British artist's practice is shaped by a stream-of-consciousness that is creative thinking in its most...
Stuff Crush
Monocle editors have compiled a list of their top 100 hotels, which they present in the gestalten-published The MONOCLE Guide to Hotels, Inns and Hideaways. A travelogue for excursionists, hoteliers and entrepreneurs alike, the tome is cited as "a...
Stuff Crush
Largely rebuilt after a devastating earthquake in 1963, Skopje—the Republic of Macedonia's capital and largest city—became home to one of the most potent architectural movements of the 20th century, Pritzker Prize-winning Japanese architect...
City Notes
Meaning 'story' in greek, the design concept behind ISTORIA hotel on Perivolos Beach, Santorini, was inspired by the tales of those who'd resided in the building over the years. On the edge of a dramatic black beach on the alluring...
City Notes
Leaving behind careers in advertising and production, Fergus and Sharmin Jackson hotfooted across the pond to San Francisco to indulge in their first love: bread. Specifically the crusty, chewy, slow-fermented, sourdough...
City Notes
Ian Schrager’s innovative vision expands with the opening of The Bodrum EDITION, an Aegean utopia with 102 guest rooms, bungalows with private pools, and—for those among us who have the cash to splash—a 14,000 EURO-per-night four-bedroom...
City Notes
* permanently closed * Author, chef, and a pioneer of the Ibiza artisan food scene, Anne Sijmonsbergen is also the force behind El Portalon, a restaurant that serves up a seasonally-focussed menu in Ibiza Old Town; using produce from her very own...
City Notes
The star of esteemed chef Ryan Butler (formally of Gramercy Park Hotel, Tocqueville, Django Restaurant and more) continues to shine, as his Williamsburg bakeshop and espresso bar goes from strength to strength; his Butler brand having announced an...
Journal
Situated on the Costa Blanca and spanning over 120 miles of coastline, the Alicante province is quite the utopia for travellers in search of sun, sea, and sand. Its proximity to the Mediterranean and some 2,800 hours of sunshine per year, coupled...
City Notes
Downtown Calgary restaurant Two Penny offers family style dining in a Chinese Deco-inspired space, serving up fare that nods to the Chinese cuisine owner Cody Willis grew up eating in Canada. Using only the the highest quality products...
City Notes
The term 'sports bar' might conjure up images of tatty pool tables and sticky carpets, pints of weak lager propped up on mahogany shelfs, mahogany stands/ ... mahogany everything. Not so with colour fiends Masquespacio in charge. For those weary of...
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
So you're planning a wedding, and you want something truly unique, something that feels special? Let me tell you about wood grain wedding invitations – they are just gorgeous and bring in this natural beauty that feels totally timeless. Think...
Dispatches
Independent fashion labels are redefining style with bold, original designs that break free from mainstream trends. To bring these visions to life, many are partnering with custom- cut and sew manufacturers, choosing tailored production over generic...
Dispatches
Tuscany is famous for its beautiful vineyards, rolling hills, and, of course, incredible wine. But did you know it’s also a fantastic place for families? Many wineries welcome kids, offering fun activities like juice tastings, farm visits, and...
Dispatches
If you want to compete effectively in the market, you’ll need to get a website. This is important for both online-based businesses and traditional brick-and-mortar businesses. You should remember that most people nowadays use the internet to find...