City Notes
The ever-cosmopolitan Hong Kong has a stylish new restaurant dedicated to Basque cuisine following the fine efforts of WANG design agency. The venue on Aberdeen Street, formerly the district's Police Married Quarters, is divided into two distinct...
Journal
The Blue Planet's number one Kentucky bourbon has been making history for over two centuries, with one overriding ethos at the heart of its success: an unwavering reluctance to play by other's rules. Searingly bold and an unashamed desire to stay...
City Notes
As well as creating a national hero of Lord Nelson, the Battle of Trafalgar also gave rise to one of the navy's most colourful yarns. Legend has it that rather than be buried at sea as was the tradition for sailors, Nelson requested that he be taken...
City Notes
Three Eight Four, referring to its location on Brixton's Coldharbour Lane, is one of a pioneering group of bars and restaurants at the vanguard of the neighbourhood's blossoming transformation. A sister venue to the Seven at Brixton bar at Brixton...
The Edit
A major exhibition of the work of Jonas Wood currently running in Los Angeles is showcasing the artist's work in a couple of decidedly unusual genres; a room at David Kordansky Gallery is devoted to Wood's sports card paintings, while another...
City Notes
The fictional backstory of Dishoom King's Cross, London, is that of a young Indian entrepreneur who sets up a stall at Bombay's Victoria Terminus in 1928, eventually expanding his operation to the grand premises it now occupies. To achieve the...
Stuff Crush
A new generation is shaping the direction of Dutch design, and you can grab a behind-the-scenes peek at the practice of these youthful innovators and their exciting ideas in How We Work: The Avant-garde of Dutch Design. The book, from publisher...
The Edit
Jacolby Satterwhite often finds inspiration in his mother's artistic practice, using her drawings as a jumping off point for his own work. How Lovely Is Me Being As I Am follows this route; among her thousands of sketches, schematics and...
City Notes
In Barcelona, somewhere between a hotel and a rental apartment, exists the eco-friendly concept yök Casa + Cultura. It's three homes in the turn-of-the-century Catalan Modernism style, crowned with a magnificent roof terrace, combined to form what...
Journal
There have never been more devices and platforms for connecting with other people than there are today, and yet despite this, many of us have never felt more isolated. Paulo Morales is interested in our struggle to remain a part of something bigger...
Stuff Crush
They said it couldn't be done, but as usual, they were wrong. Ruben Steeman - aka RuSt - had been producing one drawing a day for seven years on his website, and when he reached number 2,500 he felt the milestone should be celebrated. Time, the...
City Notes
Rosa's Thai Cafe has recently opened the doors on two new restaurants in prime London locations following a £500,000 investment – not bad for a venture that started out as a street food stall on Brick Lane. Rosa's Chelsea and Angel venues are...
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
There’s a quiet kind of magic in the Nordic fjords. An ethereal beauty that lingers in the mind long after the journey ends. This isn't the cruise of polished decks and endless buffets; it's a voyage into the heart of nature's grandeur, where...
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...
Dispatches
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....