Berlin
The exterior of Das Stue in Berlin's diplomatic quarter has such a sense of classical stately authority that it feels like a perfect film location—wartime generals pulling up outside in an extravagantly skirted Mercedes-Benz, marching inside with...
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Saatchi Gallery is currently hosting the cream of international photojournalism, as it exhibits a selection of works by winners of The Fondation Carmignac awards. All six past and present laureates are represented by over 40 works, spanning two full...
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Ernest Hemingway sits among the pantheon of American literary giants, with an oeuvre containing a number of the 20th Century's most acclaimed works including The Old Man and the Sea and For Whom the Bell Tolls. Hemingway was also possessed of a huge...
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The melodramatic cover art of pulp fiction novels take on an extra layer of meaning in the hands of the Connor Brothers as the pair continue their subversion of the genre. Swooning women in breathless romances, femme fatales and hard-boiled heroes...
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There was little in Joan Miró's artistic practice as important as his studio. The Barcelona artist recognised early in his career that he needed a sanctuary in which to work, a front door to close against the tumult of the outside world, and a...
Dispatches
In these days of out-of-town retail parks and internet shopping, it's getting ever more difficult to carve out a successful niche on the high street as an independent trader — so hats of to Haringey Council for giving their local businesses a...
The Edit
As celebrity endorsements go, it's hard to beat Marilyn Monroe and Chanel No 5; arguably the world's most beautiful woman of the day delicately scented with the world's most famous fragrance, each epitomising the “brand values” of the other and...
The Edit
Fashion is a notoriously ephemeral arena in which trends change with the season, or merely the wind direction, and fêted industry darlings can find themselves yesterday's news pretty quickly. Greg Gorman Graces Jones, Close Up Los Angeles,...
Publications
Free-form jazz and German opera: two musical genres that always polarise opinion, but surely punk holds the crown as the most divisive movement in music history. Punk is a “love it or hate it” sound like no other, but even its fiercest critics...
Los Angeles
During a six-year spell at the helm of Santa Monica restaurant Fig, Ray Garcia honed his skills with a French-inspired bistro menu, but for his subsequent solo projects, it's the cultural influences of his native Los Angeles that impart the...
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...
Publications
As a veteran of both the American Civil War and the Indian Wars, the great American General William Sherman knew more than most about the realities of the battlefield. “War is Hell,” the commander famously declared, and though the intervening...
City Notes
Chefs Karina Mejía and Israel Montero combine the tradition of Provençal cuisine with the soul and passion of Mexico in Saint Jacques Bistrot, their new gastronomic spot in the capital city's affluent Polanco neighbourhood. Allowing diners to...
City Notes
Located next door to Hotel Wilmina, which is housed in a former Berlin-Charlottenburg women's prison, Lotta Tagesbar has opened its doors, the café cum deli and bar designed by the same team behind Wilmina and serving an exquisite menu of healthy...
City Notes
With an enviable seafront location close to Barcelona and its airport, and having undergone a recent refurbishment, AC Hotel Gavà Mar is a 69-room hotel that is ideal for the business traveller, but also a surprising destination for the discerning...
City Notes
With interiors inspired by the Art Deco of Palm Beach County in Miami, and serving delicious ice cream on a newly pedestrianised street just off Barcelona's renowned Passeig de Gràcia, Amiko is not simply a 'heladería', rather it's a sensory...
Dispatches
Starting a home-based embroidery business can be an exciting and rewarding venture, offering a range of opportunities to tap into the custom apparel, gifts, and home decor markets. But, one of the most important decisions you’ll make when...
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Wellness Trends for 2025: A series of posts designed to uncover the most progressive concepts in wellness for the year ahead. Number Nine: Emotional Fitness Coaching. As the concept of wellness evolves, so too does our understanding of mental...
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Minimalism and elegance, too, are gaining fast as popular choices for serene, sophisticated interiors. Simplicity, clean lines, and curative approaches to decor are all that these two styles are made of, bringing home really calm and clarity within...
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Finding the best Botox experts in Toronto can feel overwhelming, given the many options available. To focus your search, consider professionals with extensive experience and positive client reviews. A key step in identifying top specialists is...