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Amsterdam
San George is the sophisticated cousin of the famous George Family, or so says this press release — that means that it joins a small group of Dutch eateries with George in their name; three in Amsterdam (S.G. making it four), one in small town...
Manchester
I could only imagine what Mark E. Smith would have to say about Evelyn's Café Bar in Manchester's Northern Quarter. Opening at the tail end of last year, Evelyn's feels like one of the last pieces in a bloody big jigsaw being slotted into place;...
Melbourne
Mr Wednesday is a central character in Neil Gaiman's novel American Gods — set to be played in a telly series by mulleted antiques dealer Ian McShane — it is also the name of a song by J-Pop outfit PASSPO☆ (the star is important); neither of...
Barcelona
Collaboration is a double-headed beast of a word. On one hand, it can call to mind the collaborative efforts of Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat; Brian Eno and David Byrne's My Life in the Bush of Ghosts ... on the other, it reeks of boardroom...
New York
It seems like an aeon since Friends was on the telly, and Starbucks permeated international culture; since we all learnt new words like mocha, frappé, and Waka Flocka. Oh, he's a rapper? Anyway, what we now call 'third wave coffee' came along, and...
Berlin
Distrikt Coffee gives that oldie but goodie 'hidden gem' a whole new meaning: hiding a good 10-minute walk away from the nearest train station, off the beaten tracks of Mitte's busy Torstraße. In a city where there's never a shortage of spots to...
Melbourne
Australia's first animated neon sign, Abbotsford's Skipping Girl has held a place in the hearts of Melburnians since the 1930s (albeit in different guises); a new café-restaurant in its shadow aims to win equal affection. Known locally...
Sydney
"Our mission is to redefine tea." Say Sydney's The Rabbit Hole. I don't know about the tea, but by calling on designer Matt Woods, they've successfully reinvented the teashop ... there is nothing quaint about this incredible, stylised...
Barcelona
Forgive me the hackneyed banality but: there's a real buzz about Barcelona at the moment. Not a humming drone, but the sort of audible crackling that electricity in its rawest form emits. Forgive me the hackneyed metaphors. Thing is, right now...
Journal
The journey northbound along Lake Geneva has stupefying views of the Swiss countryside; the Alps in the distance a humbling site. I'm on my way to Lausanne — just forty minutes from cosmopolitan Geneva by train. Please forgive my ignorance,...
Barcelona
In what they say was a chance meeting of minds, Nicolas Rossi, Jean-Antoine Palagos and Marc Miró's shared passion for all things fashion, photography and style has resulted in a project so effortlessly assembled that it belies the concept of...
Melbourne
Bub and Bob, Mario and Luigi, fish and chips, burger and fries. 8Bit is chock full of such classic pairings, bringing a retro gaming angle to a good old-fashioned “western” fast food outlet in the traditionally Vietnamese suburb of...
City Notes
A striking new addition to Prague’s culturally minded hospitality scene, Sir Prague opens its doors inside a meticulously restored neo-Renaissance building dating back to 1884. The latest venture from Sir Hotels, this sophisticated stay blends...
City Notes
Located in Copenhagen’s tranquil Østerbro district, Amator is an attractive new spot that blends the warmth of home dining with the refinement of a contemporary café and restaurant. The brainchild of chef Mateusz Sarnowski, better known as Mati...
City Notes
Bringing a sleek blend of Japanese-inspired aesthetics and high-fidelity audio to the heart of Williamsburg, Hear & There is the latest destination for those seeking an immersive dining and drinking experience. The debut concept from...
The Edit
Marking the opening of EMOP Berlin 2025, the Helmut Newton Foundation unveils Polaroids, a striking new group exhibition celebrating the art of instant photography. A defining medium of the 1960s, Polaroid photography was revolutionary, offering...
Dispatches
When it comes to fire safety, proper storage of fire extinguishers is just as important as having them available in the first place. A common question among facility managers, construction site supervisors, and safety professionals is: can fire...
Dispatches
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably spent hours filming, editing, and posting content only to see it flop. Maybe you get a couple of likes from your friends and your mom, but the reach? Flat. And when you’re trying to grow on platforms...
Dispatches
Traveling to inspiration and solitary places can refresh body and spirit. Artist travel spots are special places where peace and loneliness meet to generate innovative thoughts and deep introspection. As an artist seeking a quiet retreat or as a...
Dispatches
There are awards, and then there’s the A’ Design Award & Competition: an institution in the world of design excellence, and a long time collaborator that we're thrilled to be working with again this year. Recognised globally as the most...