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Amsterdam
So. Much. Meat. I've got a terminal case of the meat sweats just looking at The Roast Room, and what a wonderful way to go. A must for any self-respecting carnivore visiting Amsterdam, this two-tier festival of fleshy delight comes to us from the...
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The days of the city centre newspaper office, with grizzled old hacks in a fug of roll-up smoke above and a printing press cranking out the editions below, are long gone. The modern newspaper is run from shiny new glass and steel towers in urban...
The Edit
Can a roll of photographic film be considered inherently racist? Filmmaker Jean-Luc Godard thought so; he claimed that Kodak film of the 1960s was better suited to photographing white skin than black, and therefore the stock reflected an biased...
The Edit
HAIR PEACE. BED PEACE. From an unkempt bed in the Amsterdam Hilton, John Lennon and Yoko Ono peered upwards through their flowing locks at the camera of Cor Jaring, and one of the 20th Century's most enduring images was born. The Lennons' “bed-in...
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The Crowned Hawk brewery stopped making ale at its Hoogte Kadijk plant in Amsterdam in the 1950s, but the red brick building survived the intervening years and after a bit of a wash and brush up it has now become home to Stout & Co bed and...
Dispatches
There's no shortage of TV shows around on property, and it's fair to say that a good part of their popularity lies in the behind-closed-doors access they grant the audience - we just love nosing around other people's houses! Sometimes they are...
The Edit
A retrospective of one of Japan's most acclaimed artists will get underway at Foam in Amsterdam in December, offering a chance to look back through the oeuvre of Nobuyushi Araki and experience a previously unseen series of the artist's work. ARAKI...
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Regular readers may remember that back in May we called in at a temporary retail space in Amsterdam, commissioned for Frame Publishers and delivered by creative studio i29. The studio's work stood out for its clever use of mirrors to maximise the...
Amsterdam
It's always sad to see a building that was formerly full of life abandoned, sitting idle, succumbing to the ravages of time, becoming a derelict eyesore before finally being demolished. The group behind Amsterdam's Volkshotel thought exactly the...
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If anyone is wondering where all the OSB went, it's here at MASH, Amsterdam. The bar may only be a modest 32 m2 – one of the smallest in the city - but it manages to pack in plenty of the stuff nonetheless. Jeroen Vester, formerly of Dutch monster...
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How's this for a name: Hotel Not Hotel. Wait, what? I'm confused. Is it or isn't it? Well, the short answer is that yes, it is. But it's not quite that simple. Hotel Not Hotel is a hotel with quite a difference, as you'll see as we take a tour...
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We can all be forgiven a guilty little giggle at some of the more niche museums that crop up: Cumbria's pencil museum is a prime example (not to be confused with the pen museum in Birmingham, which is a different thing entirely). But being serious,...
City Notes
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...
City Notes
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,...
City Notes
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,...
City Notes
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...