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...
Stuff Crush
Collaborating with over 6,000 artists from around the world, Displate is a community for art lovers to browse and buy unique posters printed on thick high quality metal that can be fixed to your wall in some 20 seconds thanks to clever magnetic...
City Notes
With interiors as alluring as its sweet treats, Feya, in London's West End, is a contemporary café and the passion project of chef Zahra Khan, graduate of Gordon Ramsay’s Tante Marie Culinary Academy. Counting Selfridges and St...
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Colourful all-day dining venue Meddens (that wins Instagram with just one little corner), is the latest hotspot in the Dutch city of Hilversum, an urban centre surrounded by an abundance of woodland situated just 24 km south-east of...
The Edit
Those of you who've spent time in Hamburg will have made sense of the all-encompassing spirit that grips the city, its people and visitors. As such, you will understand the sheer pleasure to be had in traipsing its graffiti-lined streets,...
City Notes
On a mission to transform and expand Illa Blanca's cultural offerings, Paradiso Ibiza Art Hotel—set in an over-the-top ode to Miami's idiosyncrasies and Ettore Sottsass's avant garde Memphis Style—is curating a programme seeking to make art more...
City Notes
As has been the case with Wynwood and the Miami Design District, many of the long-abandoned spaces dotted throughout Miami's urban core have seen regeneration at the hands of savvy developers who have one eye on the strong cultural reputation the...
City Notes
Chotto Matte is drenched in the drama of Miami Beach from the moment you meet a mammoth pivoting door that punctuates a stark white façade. It only gets more impressive. A retractable ceiling sees Herzog & de Meuron's iconic 1111 Lincoln Rd car...
Stuff Crush
Disinterested holidaymakers, the selfie-stick brigade, and cheap souvenirs make for a chucklesome—and frequently shake-my-head-worthy—collection of photographs in Laurence Stephens' latest photo book, Bored Tourists. After a visit to...
City Notes
Influenced by its neighbouring Danish design school, style-conscious St Petersburg eatery 'О' is a 46-cover gastrobar located on the ground floor of a 20th century mansion, with devastatingly handsome interiors courtesy of architecture bureau...
City Notes
Brand new on the Hackney night scene in London is Night Tales Bohemia Place, brought to us lucky ducks by the award-winning minds behind the revered pop-up of the same name. Their first ever permanent site is not just a bar, or restaurant, or club,...
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
The right painting professional makes a difference in the durability and visual appeal of your home. Finding a quality and qualified Calgary house painter is vital for homeowners and businesses. There are so many options, however, making it tough to...
Dispatches
The prestigious A’ Design Award & Competition wrap-up another fruitful year with the announcement of their winners for the 2024—2025 season. Created with the aim of building strong incentives for designers, companies and brands from around the...
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...
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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...