City Notes
Having built up an impressive wine list over the years at Hill & Szrok Butcher and Cookshop, Jimmy Stephenson, along with wife Anna Shaffer, open Hector’s Bottle Shop and Wine Bar. Inspired by the cave à mangers of Paris and the relaxed but...
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A former post office in London's Saint John’s Wood has been transformed into a Japanese restaurant, designers Child Studio looking to the history of the building and neighbourhood when creating the enigmatic space. Founded by the guys...
City Notes
A creative capsule for likeminded individuals, inspiring souls and disruptive projects to come together and flourish, Valencia coworking space, Cabinette, encourages innovation in a space filled with energy, good vibes and some dashing design from a...
City Notes
Set across some 11 acres in California's Mountain View, the Ameswell Hotel combines modern luxury with nature; the resort-like property featuring an extensive art gallery, multiple destination bar and restaurants, and 255 guest rooms and suites...
City Notes
Rising high above the ocean, Hotel Albatroz——an icon of the Portuguese coastal town of Cascais——has recently undergone a complete renovation, interior design practice, Viterbo Interior Design (led by Gracinha Viterbo), unveiling a timeless...
City Notes
Combining Dutch craft beers with rotisserie chicken and unctuous burgers, the De Biertuin brand continues to grow, its third location——in hip Amsterdam West——now open. Designed by Studio Modijefsky and based upon the German biergärten...
City Notes
Organised by the city of Kortrijk and art platform, Be-Part, Paradise Kortrijk 2021 (the successor to Play Kortrijk 2018) has transformed the city of Kortrijk into an urban playground of joy, surprise and innovation. The inclusion of work by...
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A little over an hour away from Amsterdam lies the city of Apeldoorn, a municipality in the centre of the Netherlands. A favourite of the royal family——who have a country seat close by at Het Loo Palace——it is also home to Sizzles at the...
Stuff Crush
Much more than 'just' glamorous beach resorts, coastal walks and azure seas, the South of France is rich in culture, architecture, art and tradition. Which is something Belgian writer Eric Rinckhout explores in The South of France for Art Lovers,...
Stuff Crush
Blue Crow Media team up with architectural historian Adam Štěch and photographer Tomáš Souček for their latest publication, celebrating the uncompromising beauty of modern Prague architecture. Featuring 50 buildings from the...
The Edit
Costing a cool 46 million pounds, the opening of The Box Plymouth was one of the most significant cultural events in the UK in 2020. Located in the Devon port city, the major museum and art gallery is quite the destination in its own right....
City Notes
Located in Leeuwarden, a city in the Friesland province of the Netherlands, Notiz Hotel combines luxury and sustainability, the property——formerly known as Stenden Hotel——having undergone a recent transformation led by Studio Oak, to create...
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Bringing understated Scandinavian elegance to the edge of Warsaw’s historic Old Town, PURO Warszawa Stare Miasto is the latest addition to the design-led hotel group’s growing Polish portfolio, and possibly their most considered space...
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In Milan’s ever-evolving Isola district, MOGO has arrived on the scene, offering a destination where music, mixology, and modern Japanese cuisine come together in a high-design setting that will have aesthetics addicts frothing at the mouth. A...
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Opening its doors in February 2025, Ned’s Club Washington, DC marks the second collaboration between Soho House’s luxury brand and the design and architecture experts at Stonehill Taylor. Set across the 9th to 12th floors of two historic...
City Notes
After a century spent as apartment residences, and following a meticulous two-year transformation, Hotel Granada reopened its Spanish Colonial archways to guests in August 2024. Located at 1302 West Peachtree Street NW, this 120-room property now...
Dispatches
Hard water. It's one of those household nuisances everyone talks about, but what exactly is it, and why is it such a big deal? Essentially, hard water is water that contains high levels of dissolved minerals, primarily calcium and magnesium. These...
Dispatches
For those designing the future, few accolades carry the weight of the A’ Design Award & Competition. With the submission period for the 2025—2026 edition well under way, this international juried competition calls on designers, innovators and...
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Running a business in Frisco means keeping your property clean and inviting, which includes tackling the risk of pests before they can cause problems. Frisco businesses stay bug‑free by partnering with local experts in Frisco pest control,...
Dispatches
Moving house? Finding the right moving company can feel like navigating a maze. But with the right knowledge and understanding, you can navigate it like a pro. Between pricing models, service offerings, and trustworthiness, there's a lot to weigh....