City Notes
Moscow has identified the need to create a “cultural centre of gravity” on a par with New York's Williamsburg and Berlin's Mitte districts, and to that end the ArtKvartal project has been set in motion to turn a post-industrial area of the city...
The Edit
Russian prisons are some of the most notorious institutions around, with a fearsome reputation for inhuman brutality. Woe betide those criminals who find themselves thrown to the wolves caged within their walls – but spare a thought too for those...
Stuff Crush
Apparently lurking about taking pictures of unsuspecting members of the public is OK if you do it in daylight, and not with a long lens through their window while hidden in a tree at bedtime. Actually that does sound bad now we're reading it back....
City Notes
“When churches fall completely out of use, what shall we turn them into?” mused Philip Larkin. The answer, in Truro at least, is a branch of burger and beer joint Hubbox. This 19th Century Wesleyan chapel is just around the corner from Hubbox's...
The Edit
I think my generation was perhaps the last not to have electronic devices as the default standard of toy. In my day – gah! - we played with boxes of old “stuff”, the kind of treasure trove for the imagination that was unearthed from the back...
City Notes
Florian Weitzer just keeps on coming up with new ways to impress us at his artistically savvy design hotels. It seems like only yesterday that we were marvelling at the Airstream trailer in the garden of his Hotel Daniel Vienna that doubles as a...
The Edit
After recently working on projects in Mexico and Louisiana, street artist Rone is back in Melbourne for his first Australian show in two years. Lumen draws on his time in Juarez, Baton Rouge and New Orleans – all places which have experienced...
City Notes
Former Scott's Head Maitre d' Ed Wyand and chef Tom Fraser have broken ranks and struck out on their own with Verden, a new wine bar and restaurant in London's Clapton district. The duo have been joined in the venture by former Ogilvy PR man Tom...
The Edit
Just when you're convinced that you are nothing more than an irrelevant dinosaur, someone makes a pop culture reference that you get without the help of google and all of a sudden the 15 bottles of paracetamol you've painstakingly stockpiled (one...
City Notes
After seven years at the forefront of London's Bermondsey Street dining scene, Village East has undergone a major overhaul to reflect changing tastes and keep the venue bang up to date. Not one to let the grass grow under his feet, co-founder Adam...
The Edit
The Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) in New York has launched a whopping group exhibition exploring the field of Latin American design, showcasing the work of more than 75 artists, artisans and collectives from the increasingly influential region....
City Notes
Not being well-versed in the traditions of colonial Hong Kong, when I saw this restaurant was located in the territory's former Junior Police Call Clubhouse, I assumed it was once a social club for the constables of the force to blow off steam...
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....