City Notes
Like a cartoon anvil dropped from a great height, new Shoreditch bar Far Rockaway has landed with a hefty thump thanks to the all-over urban art riot that has been visited on the interior by some select local talent. One of the perks of opening...
The Edit
Since you are reading us, we can safely assume you like art with a heavy dosage of 'pop', and if we're right, there's only one place to be this weekend – the Old Truman Brewery on London's Brick Lane. The Moniker Art Fair is on until Sunday (20...
Journal
What will the neighbours say? If they can manage any comment at all, it will probably be a variation on “wow”, as Mark's House in Flint, Michigan, is impressive in a major way. The installation, scheduled to be dismantled this weekend, is the...
City Notes
Cool beer on a hot day? Yes please. With their typical September Indian summers, Torontonians were revelling in patio weather until the very last second when we dropped by recently. Beer Hall is the latest but perhaps greatest in the patio and craft...
The Edit
Michael Genovese's sculptural interventions are the kind of thing that give structural surveyors nightmares and has builders rubbing their hands in glee at the repair costs, but the Paris London Hong Kong gallery in Chicago gallery isn't about to...
City Notes
With eight successful US restaurants in the Altamarea portfolio already, one might have expected the New York group to impart a certain amount of stereotypically American flavour to their first London venture, but not a bit of it. Just as the...
The Edit
It's no wonder this collection by Francesco Vezzoli is called The Museum of Crying Women – you would cry too if someone embroidered your eyeball. The needle-wielding Italian is bringing his tearful ladies to the city of Doha, Qatar, for an...
City Notes
It's not often a design studio gets to shape both the structural architecture and the interior design of a major hospitality project, but that was the challenge for king and queen of vintage Roman and Williams at the lavish Viceroy New York, a new...
The Edit
For a taster of contemporary African art, look no further than London’s cultural institution; Somerset House. Until Sunday, 20 October, during the all-encompassing Frieze Art Fair, you will have the opportunity to see and engage with a plethora...
City Notes
The motto of the Shenkin Hotel is “Locals Know Best”, and there's a strong emphasis on insider knowledge to point guests in the direction of all that's worth seeing off the tourist trail in Tel Aviv. The hotel is in one of the best looking parts...
City Notes
Ekebergparken sculpture park is exactly like one would imagine a sculpture park in Norway to be - serene, beautiful, and with a slightly eerie magic. One could apply the same description to the sculpture, which is in perfect harmony with its...
City Notes
Patagonia is the sort of place that lends itself to good stories – a story, for example, of a gentlewoman explorer and her battles against the elements and unforgiving landscape in a remote wilderness. Lady Florence Dixie was quite a trailblazer,...
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 the weather's great it can be easy to forget how winter can be brutal. Nothing feels better than retreating into the warm, cozy confines of your home when the chill sets in. But to ensure those toasty vibes, there's some important groundwork...
Dispatches
Sick and tired of neutral interior spaces? Beige, bland, boring... But something exciting is happening in kitchen design. Bold colours are making a comeback, patterns are stepping into the spotlight, and homeowners are embracing personality over...
Dispatches
Cafés are everywhere, and with so much competition, blending in is a fast track to obscurity. To stand out, you need more than a Facebook page and a logo on your latte cups—you need strategies that make people talk and keep them coming back....
Dispatches
Bingo is much more than a game, it is a social activity that has been bringing people together for generations. The game dates all the way back to 16th century Italy where it evolved from a lottery style game. Now in the modern day, millions of...