City Notes
We recently had a nosey around Saxon + Parole, an equestrian-inspired restaurant in New York. What we didn't mention at the time was the secret door within Saxon + Parole which leads to Madam Geneva, a sister establishment from AvroKO Hospitality...
The Edit
One of the beauties of this job is that you never stop learning, and I know a heck of a lot more about West African barber's shops than I did when commencing to write about Andrew Esiebo's photographic study of the subject. Nigerian-born Esiebo...
City Notes
There are a few different dates in January that have been labelled the most depressing day of the year. The pseudo-scientific findings are usually marketing ploys aimed at making you spend money in some way, but whether it's actually the 6th or the...
The Edit
Feathers are flying at San Francisco's Shooting Gallery as Paul Chatem unleashes The Guerneville Goose - his collection of interactive, energy packed kinetic paintings - on the world. Chatem's scenes are nightmarish flame-filled pits of despair or...
The Edit
Prefaced by the warning that Asger Carlsen's collection Hester isn't easy to explain, V1 Gallery nevertheless do a fine job by describing it as “a cross between a David Lynch dream, a Henry Moore sculpture and a Francis Bacon painting, mixed by...
City Notes
Qbic, a fledgeling chain of reasonably priced, youthful hotels, has just opened up a branch in London after a successful start in Amsterdam, and we're happy to welcome the forward-thinking firm to the Brick Lane neighbourhood. Added to a high level...
The Edit
If you don't know much about Latin American photography from the last 50 years and feel that's a situation you'd like to correct, may we direct you to the Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain, Paris, where you will find the fascinating...
City Notes
The form guide suggested AvroKO Hospitality Group's Saxon + Parole would be a runaway winner, and the result is as expected. A group of hospitality, catering and design specialists with the Midas touch, AvroKO has a reputation for pairing classy...
The Edit
Located amid downtown Manhattan's famous Wooster Street, Italian import (via Milan) Cappellini houses furniture designed by international forward thinkers. Founder Giulio Cappellini continues to introduce curated experiences into his showroom with...
Stuff Crush
Whatever Germany is doing, everyone else should be copying. With an economy a good deal less disastrous than the rest of Europe, and (get this) a capital city that's actually affordable to live in without selling bodily fluids on the black market,...
City Notes
Gourmet St Ives burger joint Hub launched a pop-up, Hub-Box, last year. This Truro spin-off was fashioned from a massive shipping container that was lowered by crane onto Lemon Quay, and when setting up shop permanently for a second time in Exeter,...
The Edit
The docks of any city are generally shady places, and when that city is 1970s New York City, and the docks have been abandoned to an underclass of homeless, deviants and criminals... the mind boggles. The shipping industry for which New York...
City Notes
A striking new addition to Prague’s culturally minded hospitality scene, Sir Prague opens its doors inside a meticulously restored neo-Renaissance building dating back to 1884. The latest venture from Sir Hotels, this sophisticated stay blends...
City Notes
Located in Copenhagen’s tranquil Østerbro district, Amator is an attractive new spot that blends the warmth of home dining with the refinement of a contemporary café and restaurant. The brainchild of chef Mateusz Sarnowski, better known as Mati...
City Notes
Bringing a sleek blend of Japanese-inspired aesthetics and high-fidelity audio to the heart of Williamsburg, Hear & There is the latest destination for those seeking an immersive dining and drinking experience. The debut concept from...
The Edit
Marking the opening of EMOP Berlin 2025, the Helmut Newton Foundation unveils Polaroids, a striking new group exhibition celebrating the art of instant photography. A defining medium of the 1960s, Polaroid photography was revolutionary, offering...
Dispatches
When it comes to fire safety, proper storage of fire extinguishers is just as important as having them available in the first place. A common question among facility managers, construction site supervisors, and safety professionals is: can fire...
Dispatches
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably spent hours filming, editing, and posting content only to see it flop. Maybe you get a couple of likes from your friends and your mom, but the reach? Flat. And when you’re trying to grow on platforms...
Dispatches
Traveling to inspiration and solitary places can refresh body and spirit. Artist travel spots are special places where peace and loneliness meet to generate innovative thoughts and deep introspection. As an artist seeking a quiet retreat or as a...
Dispatches
There are awards, and then there’s the A’ Design Award & Competition: an institution in the world of design excellence, and a long time collaborator that we're thrilled to be working with again this year. Recognised globally as the most...