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When girls first start rollerskating, they naturally spend quite a bit of time falling over and hurting themselves. Those with the fortitude to persevere get better and stop falling over and hurting themselves. Then, if they get really good, they...
City Notes
It's usually the case with restobars that they are set up to favour either dining or drinking, and you know which one as soon as you walk in. Some places will be full of folks neatly arranged around tables enjoying a good nosh in orderly fashion,...
City Notes
You're in Barcelona, so chances are you're already wearing your sunglasses, but it's worth taking an extra pair with you for a visit to the eye-meltingly jazzy restaurant Ocaña DF. Colourful doesn't really do this place justice at all. Located in...
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Montauk is a place one seems to have heard of but doesn't know quite why — probably by osmosis from American TV shows. Ben Watts describes the town as “paradise three hours outside the walls of the greatest city in the world”, and that city is...
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Semi-organic, semi-synthetic sculptural objects mutate and grow in a shimmering exploration of interconnectedness at Please Do Not Enter in Los Angeles. Intimate Formations is Arik Levy's invitation to consider what he calls “genetic intimacy”,...
City Notes
Although the AC Hotels brand is part of the Marriott group, it is the creation of Spaniard Antonio Catalan and bases much of its appeal on a European cachet that goes over so darned well in the United States. AC Hotels has picked the perfect place...
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The folk at Nike have revamped the community tennis courts in Tanner Park, Bermondsey London to celebrate everybody's favourite British institution, Wimbledon. The court stands courageously in hot fuchsia pink and complimentary blue — a bespoke...
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The great weather, the beaches... life was already pretty sweet in Los Angeles, and now Angelinos have another reason to be thankful with the opening of Mexican restaurant Gracias Madre. A San Francisco favourite since 2009, the new outpost from the...
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As a term to describe women, “bird” doesn't go over very well in these days of enlightened feminism. Having said that, there's no denying that Parra's feminine figures have a touch of the avian about their features. So do the men, on the odd...
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In a foreword to one of Brigitte Lacombe's collections of cinema photography, playwright David Mamet — although himself a collaborator with some of the biggest stars of acting — expresses his surprise at “how human” her subjects appear as...
City Notes
The Lion & The Fox in Clerkenwell, London, is an unusual example of what is becoming a popular trend — diverse creative practices working together under one roof. Usually the photographs on the wall of a hairdresser are curiously dated examples of...
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As a native species of sub-Saharan Africa, the wattled crane isn't normally seen this far north. That said, if anything was going to induce the distinctively-billed bird to go the extra migratory mile and visit Berlin, it would be this lovely...
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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...
Dispatches
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....
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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...