Athens
A bar called Bogart and not a film poster in sight. You could knock me down with a feather. The rather menacingly named Studio Omerta are responsible for this cliché-free refit in Athens, and while there are no obvious traces of Humph, there is...
Philadelphia
I wish I could type out the sound Homer Simpson makes when thinking about something he really wants to eat, because that's the sound I was making looking around Pizza Brain in Philadelphia. I'll give it a go anyway. Gaaaaarrrrllllllllgggghh. Add...
Moscow
Kluchi, a must-be-seen-in new club in Moscow, is a real mixture of styles, partly owing to the turbulent history of the building and partly due to its protected status. Built in the 18th Century, the property was reduced to a stone skeleton by...
Vancouver
We love a good Mexican, but the surroundings at the Tacofino Commissary in Vancouver elevates this to a great Mexican, and that's before we've even tasted the tacos. Beginning in 2009 in Tofino, British Columbia, as a food truck, the rapid growth...
Hong Kong
Barcelona-inspired tapas bar Boqueria has proven such a success at its flagship New York location that it has expanded its horizons to offer the traditional taste of Spain in cosmopolitan Hong Kong. There are plenty of authentic design touches at...
Coahuila
You'll be fascinated to know that I've just started learning Spanish, and while I can tell you that the men are eating apples, I had to cheat to find out Montero means Huntsman, a name which sits perfectly with the game interior of this Mexican...
Sydney
Occupying the berth previously home to Pier, The Sailors Club is the new must-visit restaurant in Sydney Harbour's Rose Bay, reeling in the punters with a mixture of high-energy décor and a modern yet accessible menu. Jacqui Lewis, owner Greg...
London
Did you know that long before table tennis got serious and became an Olympic sport, it was called ping-pong (well, you knew that) and was being played as an after-dinner parlour game from the 1880s? You do now. I don't know how it could possibly do...
Helsinki
You don't see enough candles these days. Not the smelly ones the fairer sex put around the bath, but a good old tallow candle in a good old candlestick, the kind old Victorians used to find their way to bed. Maybe it's all the baby whales that have...
Singapore
It's an exciting time for Singaporeans, who are in the midst of a food and drink renaissance thanks in no small part to the efforts of the team behind Open Door Policy, a newly-drafted bistro in the Tiong Bahru district. Cynthia Chua and Harry...
Singapore
According to the owners of Broadcast HQ, there are only three things you need in life: meat, mead and music. Well, we can think of a couple of others but since Singapore has extremely harsh criminal penalties and this is a firmly law-abiding (ahem)...
San Diego
There's something softly psychedelic about the colours, lighting, mirrors and wonderment at W San Diego – the beneficiary of a $5 million refurb by Mister Important Design, whose brilliant Chambers Eat and Drink we fell in love with last year. MID...
City Notes
“A masterclass in conceptuality,” a hotel that “takes you on a fuzzy trip of vague recollection,” and “a paradise of inimitable escapism.” That’s what we said about Port de Sóller’s impressive Bikini Island & Mountain Hotel three...
City Notes
Hidden in the quiet heart of rural Spain, La Torre del Visco Hotel offers unrivalled luxury and adventures walking in a shepherd’s footsteps across the ancient Aragonese landscape that once inspired Picasso… In the early 20th century,...
City Notes
The world’s first StandardX hotel has opened in Fitzroy, Melbourne, the offshoot of the renowned global The Standard hotels, officially touted as the brand’s “rebellious younger sibling” with an offering of “intuitive hospitality without...
Stuff Crush
See captivating, never-before-published photographs of 1970s and '80s USA cultural hotspots including New York City, San Francisco, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Miami Beach and more in Street Walker, a new publication from revered street photographer and...
Dispatches
Wellness Trends for 2025: A series of posts designed to uncover the most progressive concepts in wellness for the year ahead. Number Fourteen: Ancestral Wellness. In recent years, the wellness world has seen a resurgence of ancient practices...
Dispatches
Selecting the appropriate furniture is crucial while redesigning your living space. Modular sofas are a standout alternative due to their sophistication and adaptability among the numerous choices offered. These valuable pieces provide style and...
Dispatches
Roll up, roll up, we're doing a 'Call for Entries', for the A' Design Award. What is the A' Design Award you may wonder? The A' Design Award is a competition for designers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and companies looking to garner the attention of...
Dispatches
Pet owners strive to ensure the health and well-being of their furry companions. When pets fall ill, the choice of treatment becomes crucial. Traditionally, chemical medicines have been the go-to solution for various pet ailments. However,...