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An ode to adobe architecture and its popularity in desert climates, Valencia restaurant Living Bakkali is a wonder of curved lines, earthy tones and Middle Eastern influences. Centrally located on Carrer de Xile, the restaurant——whose name...
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A piece of Viennese history, Café Bellaria has been the Austrian capital's 'go to' coffee spot for 150 years; the bourgeois cafe a favourite amongst coffee lovers, gourmands and bons vivants since 1870. Preserving the historical architecture...
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The world's largest design award, the A' Design Award promotes good design practices and principles from international designers, artists, architects, makers, brands and businesses across a diverse set of creative disciplines. And those who enter...
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Commanding views over Central Park or New York City's iconic skyline, Park Lane New York is located on the unfortunately named Billionaires’ Row on Central Park South. But don't worry, one needn't be one of those dreadful types to stay at this...
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Taking design cues from backstreet Andalusian bars to Casablancan twentieth-century design and airy Moroccan courtyards, The Barbary Next Door is a convivial neighbourhood restaurant and wine bar located in the much-loved Neal’s Yard courtyard....
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With a name that cheekily reminds guests not to take themselves or the wines they sup too seriously, FOOL Singapore is a modern wine bar that champions unpretentious and explorative drinking. The brainchild of chef-owner, Rishi Naleendra, and group...
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For those not starting the annual New Year diet or partaking in a 'Dry January', Bruton wine bar and deli, The Old Pharmacy, is a wonderful laid-back spot to enjoy a coffee alongside salads and toasties during the day before serving small plates...
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The Feelings Library is shining a light on mental health in the most unexpected of fashions. The outré installation——conceived and built by architecture practice CAUKIN Studio and launched in collaboration with SKIP Gallery and therapy...
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Having operated as a licensed premise and social and entertainment hub for 120 years, Perth's Leederville Hotel has recently undergone a complete overhaul; the venue now home to a series of spaces that include beer bar Sandgropers, entertainment...
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Austin-based hospitality gurus, the Bunkhouse Group, alongside architectural firm Clayton Korte, have reformed a historic inn in the Texan town of Salado; transforming the former Stagecoach Inn into the Shady Villa Hotel. Taking its name back to the...
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Architects Treivas, have completed the interiors of a new location for Academiya, a city café that serves Russian, European and Pan-Asian cuisine in various locations throughout Moscow. Located at 3k1 Argunovskaya Ulitsa, close to the Ostankino...
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The pandemic has restrained people all around the world inside their homes. Even the most adventurous of us have spent large parts of the last two years twiddling our thumbs. This prolonged social isolation has had negative effects on the...
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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...