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Small plates and fine wines reign superior at Glou Glou, a culinary concept led by chef Luis Pabón and sommelier Gabriela Moreno that is located within nine-suite boutique hotel Casa TO. Boasting a strong following since opening May 2023, Glou...
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Following the refurbishment of the main pub wing of Kincumber Hotel — a much-loved community venue on Australia's Central Coast since 1976 — Fabric Architecture Studio turned their hands to carving out nooks that would provide for a more...
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Architecture firms LOCAL and PIR2 have completed works on a sustainable activity park for clients Vestland County Council and Etne Municipality. Named Skakkeringen, the park is part of Vestland County’s endeavour to transform "innovative...
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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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A new Asian American restaurant opened in the heart of Manhattan's East Village, Bananas is a playful nod to the term historically used to describe Asian Americans who are 'yellow' presenting but culturally white due to their upbringing in Western...
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An all-female collective consisting of chief architect Kateryna Kuzmenko, executive architect Alla Lytvynenko, and project manager Valeriia Dehtiarova, alongside photography by Kateryna Zolotukhina, have created a one-of-a-kind fitness space...
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A charming Italian nickname for a 'chubby sweetheart', the word 'ciccio' is used only with love, never with judgement, and is therefore the ideal name for a health food café in Hasselt, Belgium, where customers are served Monday to Saturday with...
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Honouring the past, present and future of Hmong cooking, Vinai (pronounced VEE-nye) is a restaurant from chef Yia Vang, named so after the Ban Vinai refugee camp in Thailand, the place where his parents met, and where Yia was subsequently...
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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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With the opening date slated as 31 January 2025, reservations are now open for The Grand National Hotel, the much anticipated boutique offering from Josh and Julie Niland, the acclaimed duo behind Saint Peter, Fish Butchery, Petermen, and more....
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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...
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Located within London's Westfield Stratford City, decidedly decadent diner Super Club Roma serves up Roman-style pizzas (complete with their crispy and charred crusts) and fritti including lasagne, spaghetti and nduja bombs; the simple menu allowing...
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Reopened in the centre of Megève, Hotel Saint-Georges returns as a thoughtfully reimagined alpine retreat with a new visual language and razor-sharp focus. Set within a traditional chalet, the five-star hotel has been reimagined by Paris-based...
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The Zetter Group is set to deepen its connection to the UK capital with the opening of The Zetter Bloomsbury in March 2026, a 68 bedroom hotel housed across six interconnecting Georgian townhouses moments from Russell Square. Sitting directly...
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TOKKIA is a new addition to Covent Garden, and Europe’s first luxury Korean matcha house. Founded by Sooji Im — who previously introduced London to Korean tea culture with be-oom in Exmouth Market — the project brings a focused look at Korean...
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Bunkhouse Hotels expands its Houston presence with the opening of Hotel Daphne, a 49 room refuge in the historic Houston Heights. Following the success of the exquisite Hotel Saint Augustine in Montrose, the Austin-based brand continues its mission...
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Inspiration seldom arrives empty-handed. As ideas clarify, books, samples, tools, notes, and references accumulate, and the pile may begin competing for space and attention. What started as inspirational fuel becomes visual noise—debris in the...
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Freelancers and creatives rarely follow a traditional pay cycle. One month might bring multiple client payments, while the next feels quieter and less predictable. That irregular rhythm makes financial planning more nuanced than it is for salaried...
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Long-time devotees of Barcelona’s open-air dance circuit will need no telling that SOUNDIT has confirmed itself as the city’s go-to regular day rave for those with a more discerning taste for electronic music. Having welcomed the likes of...
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Opening your first retail store can be an exciting experience for more than a few reasons. But, it can also be a daunting one. You’ll want to make sure everything goes right so you can start making consistent sales as time goes on. While this...