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London
* Grain Store King's Cross is permanently closed. When eating at Grain Store at King's Cross' Granary Square, it's hard to tell where the kitchen ends and the dining area begins. Russell Sage Studio (responsible for eccentric wonder The Zetter...
Sydney
The Balmain Hotel in Sydney may be the second oldest in the district, dating back to 1869, but the owners of the former West End Hotel decided they were going to swerve the traditional pub look of the area and go in another direction – or more...
Sydney
There's an unmistakeable whiff of class about Cornerstone Bar and Food that wafts subtly around – maybe it's the smell of the huge, deep leather sofas, the fragrance of the pampas grass, or something cooking in the kitchen we can't quite put our...
Melbourne
When they were conceiving the Prahran Hotel, Techne Architects presented two design proposals. This more unusual option got the go-ahead, giving the Melbourne suburb an eye-catching addition to its hospitality sector. We're not sure if the Techne...
Jakarta
While a couple of us at We Heart Towers were excitedly discussing Embrio, a colleague shoved in, had a good look at the images we were selecting, and loudly exclaimed “I fucking love that place”. As we nodded in agreement I realised I'd just...
Portugal
With cocktail names like Jingle Bells Batman Smells, Cleopatra Comin’ Atcha and Right Said Fred you know you’re onto a winner. You also know that the team had sampled a few too many concoctions when coming up with these corkers, and you...
Journal
Mentally (or physically, if you're sadistically-natured) gather up some antiquated home improvement tools - think rusty hacksaws and dilapidated drills - toss them into a grubby old sack, add plenty of cheap booze, a handful of phak chi (Thai...
Leipzig
The interior of this ornate bar in the German city of Leipzig can be chopped up into three main elements: the bar on the right, the bench promontory on the left, and everything else. The first two elements at the Fleischerei Bar are recent...
Kyiv
If all you have in your loft are some magazine back-issues, a half-built train set and the entire cast of extras from Arachnophobia, you may be thinking of sprucing the space up a bit. You'll need some serious real estate and the design chops of...
Oakland
Restaurant. Bar. Event space. Music venue. Bodega. Café. Art gallery. These days you'd better be prepared to offer your customers more than just a plate of good food if you want to capture their imaginations, and that is what chef Paul Canales and...
Los Angeles
British readers might take a look at The Lash in Los Angeles and associate the name with their nation's national past-time, extreme drinking. However, judging by the previous form of concept and designer Erik Hart, The Lash more likely to refer to...
Basel
The folks at Volkshaus Basel have hit the architectural jackpot, bagging one of the world's finest design teams to spruce up their multi-use venue; Herzog & de Meuron carry a considerable reputation, but one that's always entirely founded. The...
City Notes
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...
City Notes
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...
City Notes
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
Many people dream of turning a creative interest — writing, design, art, photography, music — into a meaningful career. The leap from something enjoyed as a hobby to a fulfilling profession can feel both thrilling and daunting. Yet it’s...
Dispatches
Plumbing may not always be at the forefront of design conversations, but the comfort of our homes depends on it just as much as light, texture, and space. The gentle hum of a well-functioning water system is often invisible—until something goes...
Dispatches
Everyone loves the feeling of arriving at a charming vacation retreat. What if you could bring that travel vibe into your own home? With thoughtful design choices, your living room can feel like a curated destination. From tactile fabrics...
Dispatches
Picture this: you unlock the door to your new home. The sofa’s already waiting in its perfect spot, your favorite artwork hangs where you imagined, and not a single box blocks your view. That’s not magic—it’s the difference the right movers...