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What started as a 'home brewing' project more than 35 years years ago to finance studies, Laura Urtnowski and Bernard Morin's Les Brasseurs du Nord went on to be a pioneer in the Quebec microbrewery scene, and today beer aficionados can come...
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London-based practice, A-nrd studio, have created an informal beach-inspired interior for the Soho outpost of Milk Beach, a new sister restaurant to Milk Beach Queens Park. Situated within the Central London development Ilona Rose House, Milk Beach...
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A hotel and social hub, TRIBE Phnom Penh Post Office Square has opened in the Cambodian capital. With 260-guest rooms, a flexible coworking space, spacious lobby lounge and urban playground up on the roof, the design-driven hotel concept signalling...
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Soho restaurant, The Palomar, has re-opened its doors following a redesign, version 2.0 featuring a lengthened dining counter, velvet-lined booths, and a selection of incredible new dishes devised by head chef Omri McNabb. Serving the food of...
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Digital artist and designer, Neon Saltwater, transformed a 1930s gas station in Downtown Las Vegas for the latest edition of the Life is Beautiful festival, curated by the women-led art platform Justkids. Based in Seattle, multimedia artist...
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Bold and modern, club-restaurant Frankie is a rather fancy ‘one-stop’ drinking, dining and socialising venue located on Galataport, a 400,000 square metre waterfront development in the Karaköy neighbourhood of Istanbul. Interdisciplinary...
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Copenhagen's Hotel SP34 is a luxury boutique offering by Brochner Hotels situated in the Danish capital's stylish and colourful Latinerkvarteret (Latin Quarter), surrounded by hip cafes, innovative restaurants, vintage stores and cultural venues. If...
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Tasked with converting a popular bar into an all-day coffee shop, architect Andreas Petropoulos has expanded the boundaries of the original space, creating a functional destination that would ultimately become a Mediterranean-inspired bistro serving...
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Housed in Giannini Place, a 1920s landmark in Downtown Los Angeles, and originally the headquarters of the Bank of Italy, Hotel Per La is a place where ideas are born and trends are started. With 241 rooms and suites, multiple bars and restaurants,...
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Historically a working-class neighbourhood, Hochelaga-Maisonneuve has seen slow gentrification in the past few years, the Montréal district now brimming with an eclectic mix of pawn shops and dive bars located alongside high-end furniture shops and...
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A boutique hotel in every sense, The Storyteller House is a five-roomed property with earth-toned interiors inspired by monastic everyday life. In a truly stunning location. Located in Kalabaka, Greece, the town in the municipality of Meteora, a...
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With 174 rooms and an enviable location close to Berlin's famous East Side Gallery, the Ostbahnhof and Spree, Hotel Amano Eastside by AMANO hotels oozes a mix of moody New York and Berlin vibes, the guest rooms and public spaces brooding and...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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Driving is one of the greatest joys out there. Sometimes it's peaceful and scenic where you can contemplate all of your inner thoughts, other times it's an open road where you can test your reflexes. But no matter what kind of drive you’re on, one...