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A revolving cocktail list that make use of seasonal ingredients (in what's called a ‘market-to-glass’ concept), brews from the brilliant Camden Town Brewery, and a selection of wines and champagnes — all served up amid an air of mystery;...
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Within the heart of Madrid’s Barrio de Salamanca, and overlooking two of the district’s most compelling streets — Calle Hermosilla and Calle Lagasca — is the new 64 bedroom hotel, TÓTEM. Set in a grand building that dates from...
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Sonny makes croques, exceedingly good croques. As the son of Monsieur Croque (and Madame, presumably) he had little choice, the burning desire to make a top notch sandwich — or as Sonny puts it: 'terribly good things, between things' — runs deep...
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With just 11 rooms, Valencia Lounge Hostel is certainly cosy. Distinct neo-classic touches charge through the property, along with vintage cement tiles and original ceilings; all of which were typical of Valencian homes of the 20th...
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Hey, hey, hey, what is going on here? It is an incredible 23 years since Zack Morris, Kelly Kapowski, A.C. Slater, Jessie Spano, Lisa Turtle, and Samuel 'Screech' Powers said goodbye to Bayside High School. Twenty three years. A reboot of...
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Aguascalientes, Mexico. The city and region of the same name don't come with major international recognition, but a new 200 acre cultural project set in former railway workshops is changing that. Macro Espacio para la Cultura y las Artes (MECA) is...
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Occupying a space at Exmouth Market with huge bi-fold windows, reclaimed wooden tables, leather-clad bar stools and a corridor lined with vintage photography is Berber & Q Shawarma Bar — the second offering from Josh Katz and Mattia Bianchi of...
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Ceviche founder and chef Martin Morales has added another string to his already finely-strung bow. Casita Andina serves up traditional Peruvian fare, each dish gluten free and inspired by ‘picanterias’; family-run restaurants dishing out...
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Leaving serial doper Justin Gatlin in his wake once again, that man Usain Bolt ran 9.81 seconds in his final Olympics to set himself up for a historic treble-treble; having notched gold in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m relay at both 2008 and 2012's...
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Among the art galleries, hip bars, restaurants, and independent shops of Brussels's Saint-Gilles and Ixelles districts, a new hotel is waiting to show you a different side to its city. Close enough to the historic centre, JAM is located in an area...
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The London EDITION is well known for lasting comfort and extraordinary style — two elements that, thanks to a collaboration with nearby independent bicycle company tokyobike, will be taken outside the walls of Ian Schrager's decadent bolthole and...
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Us Brits have had plenty of soul-searching to do this summer. In sharp contrast to the positivity that imbibed London's hosting of the Olympic Games in 2012, things have been entirely different four years on. As Team GB compete in Rio's...
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Interior design studio and creative consultancy Ste Marie has completed Olia Ristorante and Mimi Bar, a pair of hospitality venues conceived as a day-to-night sequence at the base of new residential tower Citizen on Jasper. Commissioned by Corso 32...
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On a private estate in central Ukraine, YOD Group has reimagined the traditional mazanka — the archetypal rural home — for the contemporary era. These 50 square metre guesthouses reinterpret the vernacular, translating thick whitewashed walls...
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Situated at the edge of Montmartre, where Pigalle’s energy meets Parisian rooftops, Hôtel Rochechouart is a 1929 Art Deco landmark given a contemporary pulse. Design duo Festen has restored the building’s historic details while threading a...
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Adrian Cox’s upcoming solo show at Corey Helford Gallery in downtown Los Angeles is one that demands some serious attention. The Well of Dreams, opening Saturday 21 February in the Main Gallery, presents over 20 new works from the Los...
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A diamond bracelet is one accessory that always makes you look better when you dress up for a night out or a special event. A nice bracelet can make your outfit look more expensive and classy, whether you're going to a formal gala, a cocktail party,...
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Raja Ampat, a remote island group in eastern Indonesia, presents one of the most extraordinary marine regions on Earth. Clear turquoise water, limestone karst islands, and vibrant coral reefs create a landscape that attracts travelers who value...
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The Modern Relevance of Timepieces In an age when nearly everyone carries a smartphone, the wristwatch might seem obsolete, but it’s anything but. People still wear watches not just to tell time, but to express identity, reduce digital...
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Planning a vacation for yourself is easy. Planning one for a group is an entirely different challenge. The moment you introduce multiple travelers into the equation, everything changes. Preferences collide. Budgets stretch. Wish lists grow longer by...