Rome
With its incredible wealth of ancient monuments, historical buildings and classic art, Rome is rightly viewed as one of the world's most important heritage centres. What doesn't get a lot of attention is the more modern aspects of the city's...
Washington D.C.
It's cocktail hour in Washington DC, and cometh the hour, cometh the man - José Andrés. The man who shook things up 15 years ago with his Salt Air Margerita has just unveiled a whole new theatre of mixology at barmini, an extension of his minibar...
Paris
When we reviewed the Hotel La Maison, Paris, we were struck by its understated, simple style, so we're not surprised to find the venue's newly-opened bar, The Blind Bar, showing much of the same characteristics – albeit presented in a much...
Australia
If you thought the speakeasy concept ended with the repealing of the alcohol Prohibition laws in Depression-era America... well you were right to be honest, but while the 1920s were lacking in legal booze, the decade had style by the gallon and that...
Melbourne
While we can't promise you'll wake up without a hangover after a trip to this new bar in Melbourne, you'll definitely have a clearer conscience knowing your boozing has done some good. Founders Simon Griffiths and Zanna McComish like two things,...
Melbourne
Right that's it, one more week of crap weather and one more feature about a lovely design venture in Melbourne and we're off. Going to find a shipping container that hasn't been re-purposed as a restaurant and stow away if needs be. Rubbing our...
Bucharest
What's going on at Bucharest's Old Town pub Biutiful? Everything, is the answer. Designed by Romanian firm Twins Studio, it flies past double-identity somewhere just inside the door and explodes into full-blown multiple personalities by the time...
London
If you don't like rum, you're not likely to be challenging for the mayorship of this place on Foursquare; the Caribbean liquor infuses every inch of The Rum Kitchen in London's Notting Hill. It was a natural progression for rum appreciation to come...
Budapest
Rapidly becoming one of our favourite European destinations, Budapest is turning out must-visit entertainment venues quicker than you can name the last three Hungarian presidents. It's hard to believe there are any vacant and abandoned old buildings...
Saint Petersburg
The philosophy behind the creation of Sever Bar in Saint Petersburg is, as you can see, non-invasive; while it's not exactly a restoration project, neither is it a transformative one either. The painfully original features of the venue, mainly the...
Leamington Spa
It's one thing to shun the conventions of bar design, and quite another to turn them completely on their head. Those who've experienced Steve Smith's venues before, for example Smack and The Duke Terrace, shouldn't be surprised at his approach, even...
Toronto
To liberally paraphrase a conclusion of Sir Isaac Newton, what goes up must come down, and for the most part he was right. But while we defer to the bewigged genius on almost all matters of physics, it's clear he never figured on the success of...
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
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...
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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 Eight: Restorative Home Design. In the pursuit of wellness, many people are turning their attention homeward....
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Austin’s housing market has seen a significant boom in recent years, with many homeowners looking to boost their property’s value through home improvement projects. In a city where home prices continue to rise, updating key areas of a property,...