City Notes
A taste of the Mediterranean awaits diners at much-acclaimed Michelin-starred chef Claude Bosi's new Mayfair restaurant, Socca. Its name paying homage to chickpea flour and the elegant pea flower, Socca Mayfair is a collaboration between Bosi and...
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'Listening bars' continue to be big news in the United States, as high-fidelity vinyl-only dens of high-brow music obsession inspired by intimate Tokyo hideaways crop up in cities around the country, with one objective: to transport us back to the...
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From Charlie Chaplin to Clark Gable and Marilyn Monroe, Santa Monica’s iconic hotel The Georgian has welcomed esteemed starlets throughout its many iterations. Debuting in 1933 atop the Santa Monica waterfront on Ocean Avenue, the opening...
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Chefs Evelyn Garcia and Henry Lu, open Jūn (pronounced June), a beautiful new 'Asian American' restaurant exploring and celebrating the upbringing of the chefs through fresh ingredients and funky flavours. Set in a modernised 1955 launderette in...
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At chef Fadi Kattan's Notting Hill restaurant, Akub, diners can indulge in cuisine that honours Palestine’s best produce with a modern twist, the menu balancing traditional flavours of the Middle East with creative influences, and best enjoyed...
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Author and Hackney-based designer, Lilly Marques, provides text and imagery for Blue Crow Media's latest guide, the Hackney Type Map. Celebrating architectural lettering in Hackney, the two-sided map is the publisher's first title dedicated to...
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Drift Palm Springs brings bold design to the Sonoran Desert, TMC Hospitality’s third property under the Drift Hotels moniker, alluring guests with picturesque and spacious accommodations; an upscale, breezy Baja inspired restaurant; and a...
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Barcelona-based design studio El Equipo Creativo, bring the essence of the beautiful Mediterranean town of Cadaqués to the Catalan capital with Compartir Barcelona, the latest gastronomic concept from the ex-El Bulli trio behind Compartir Cadaqués...
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With a few spots already dotted throughout Milan, Yango Zhang, the owner of take away chain Ichi Station, wanted to highlight the dine-in experience at their latest outpost on Via Solferino. With the help of award-winning creative consultancy,...
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With 217 guest rooms, Arlo Wynwood is, somewhat amazingly, the debut hotel for this now world-famous creative and cultural Miami neighbourhood. Inspired by the bold and artistic nature of Wynwood, whilst embracing an eclectic industrial aesthetic...
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Casetta Group come up trumps again with Marina Riviera, a renovation project in Big Bear Lake, California, which sees 42 guest rooms and six two-bedroom cabins elevating a mountain town destination where the words 'design-driven' and 'hotel' were...
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Once one of Palma's most fashionable neighbourhoods, with many residents choosing to build their second homes there throughout the 19th century, El Terreno was frequented by renowned artists, writers, and locals who flocked to the barrio to drink...
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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
The right painting professional makes a difference in the durability and visual appeal of your home. Finding a quality and qualified Calgary house painter is vital for homeowners and businesses. There are so many options, however, making it tough to...
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The prestigious A’ Design Award & Competition wrap-up another fruitful year with the announcement of their winners for the 2024—2025 season. Created with the aim of building strong incentives for designers, companies and brands from around the...
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So you're planning a wedding, and you want something truly unique, something that feels special? Let me tell you about wood grain wedding invitations – they are just gorgeous and bring in this natural beauty that feels totally timeless. Think...
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Independent fashion labels are redefining style with bold, original designs that break free from mainstream trends. To bring these visions to life, many are partnering with custom- cut and sew manufacturers, choosing tailored production over generic...