City Notes
One of the first skyscrapers in Chicago to have been constructed outside its downtown area, 12-storey Art Deco building The Northwest Tower (known locally as the Coyote Building) is now home to swish design-minded Grupo Habita hotel, The...
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Breddos Tacos is going to be, if it isn't already, known as that great little taco place in Clerkenwell. After several years on the street-food scene, owners Nud Dud and Chris Whitney finally found their new ‘forever’ home; which is tipped to...
The Edit
Do you know what creativity smells like? Azzi Glasser does. The perfumer was commissioned by Mo'Wax man James Lavelle to create a fragrance that serves as a sort of DNA of all that the restless creative has achieved over the last quarter of a...
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Found in Chicago’s renowned Wicker Park and Bucktown neighbourhoods, The Hollander — set in the historic 1905 five-story brick Hollander Fireproof Warehouse — is surrounded by a nexus of creative energy; local street fashion; the arts; and a...
Journal
Before binge-watching, before the blockbuster, before Technicolor, James Cagney and Greta Garbo; the largest showbiz industry that the world had seen would roll into town with a cast of thousands, literal tonnes of freight, and attract audiences of...
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A petite but very much perfectly formed restaurant, Plot has opened in Tooting’s Broadway Market, bringing to this corner of South London a relaxed spot from which to chow down on the cream of British cuisine. Founded by cousins Mark...
The Edit
'Marilyn Minter brings her decades-long engagement with the cultural politics of feminism uniquely to life through her virtuosity as a painter and photographer. With an unflinching gaze and a sympathetic sense of humour, Minter lays bare the often...
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With the march of change continuing at pace in Los Angeles’s Highland Park neighbourhood, a local café and shush-shush speakeasy have set up home on the popular York & Fig corridor. Café Birdie is filling its residents up on a...
Dispatches
What if heaven on earth really existed? The tangible Shangri-La where one could escape the stresses of the modern grind; a Garden of Eden filled with tradition, culture, nature and surrounded by sparkling seas. What if we told you that dream was a...
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'To me, Southern Californian cuisine conjures up these words: hearty, comfort, fresh, fusion and diversity,' says Siew Hui Lim, of Hui Designs. 'We wanted to create an ambiance that matches these words.' It's a simple and honest approach...
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Celebrating its 85th birthday and ongoing title as central London's single remaining permanent ice rink, Queens Ice & Bowl has undergone a major overhaul. Originally opened in the 1930s, Queens has become somewhat of an institution for those looking...
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Slap bang in the middle of San Francisco's The Tenderloin, The Tilden its an artsy affair that embraces its neighbourhood's ongoing development. One of the city's last unaffected districts, The Tenderloin is a gritty underbelly that evokes a little...
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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...
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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,...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...