Hotels
Beginning life in the late 1950s by four friends on a mission to help solve a housing shortage for students, Amsterdam’s Hotel Casa has been the temporary home to a host of hotel guests, locals, students and residents in the decades since....
Eating Out
Studio Modijefsky have redesigned former tearoom and national treasure, Blauwe Theehuis, converting it into a taproom for Brouwerij ‘t IJ; a brand synonymous with making quality craft beers (since 1985 to be precise) from an old municipal bath...
Eating Out
Amsterdam West—a triangular area located west of the city centre and surrounded by greenery—is home to Romana, a new bar with a vibe set to steal your heart. Designed by Amsterdam-based interior design studio Studio Modijefsky (whose...
Bars & Nightlife
Ryan Chetiyawardana, aka Mr Lyan, brings his innovative, sustainability-forward cocktails to Amsterdam; the studious mixologist's first international bar housed within a historic 17th century Dutch House close to the city's iconic central station as...
Hotels
Once housing the bridge keepers in charge of opening and closing bridges for boat traffic on the canals of Amsterdam, the city's many bridge houses are tiny structures perched on the waterside—iconic architectural monuments that have remained...
Culture
Located in a 17th century carriage house next to Amsterdam's Brouwersgracht canal, The Garage is a contemporary art gallery, and exhibition/project space that supports emerging international artists in the realm of street art...
Hotels
Soho House Amsterdam is the latest opening for the private members’ club pioneers who are adding to their impressive arsenal of fancy restaurants, cinemas, workspaces, spas, and hotels; a portfolio of properties dominated by style and...
Hotels
A grand eighteenth century house that sits proud overlooking the Nieuwe Keizersgracht canal is now home to Wittenberg, a sincerely dapper aparthotel bringing design sensibilities to the green and serene Plantage district of Amsterdam....
Eating Out
Not one to overcomplicate matters, Amsterdam restaurant MaMa Kelly gives you a simple choice: chicken or lobster. Naturally, there’s a selection of sides and salads, however this considered simplicity means less time spent perusing the menu and...
Eating Out
Amsterdam’s exceedingly handsome Kimpton De Witt hotel is not only the first property in Europe for the American luxury boutique brand, it is also home to Wyers Bar and Restaurant; the city’s newest and hottest spot to head to for high-end...
Hotels
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants have dived headfirst into the Dutch hospitality scene with their wholly impressive Kimpton De Witt; the first hotel in Europe for the luxury boutique brand. Located in the heart of Amsterdam, steps from Centraal Station,...
Eating Out
Found in the hip neighbourhood of Amsterdam-Oost, a melting pot of hidden gems and creative discovery, former fashion designer Marit Beemster serves up a sensory experience of pure cuisine from her tiny dining room restaurant. Marit's...
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,...