Eating Out
There are few nationalities in the world who can make deliciously satisfying food coupled with a relaxed and enjoyable dining atmosphere like the Italians, so kudos to the owners of Lavanderia Vecchia in Berlin for ensuring over half their small...
Eating Out
You won't find many double Michelin-starred chefs cooking in a restaurant with cracked plaster work and rusty looking girders criss-crossing the ceiling, but here is Tim Raue, one of Germany's very best, opening La Soupe Populaire in the former...
Bars & Nightlife
We told you there's never a dull moment at Bötzow Brewery in Berlin as its long-awaited revamp gathers pace, but the origin of this lively new venture at the historic property has its roots in a tall tale from the Second World War. Legend has it...
Bars & Nightlife
The fine old Bötzow Brewery building in Berlin has had its fair share of ups and downs. Opened in 1885, it was soon a huge enterprise pumping out beer as fast as the Germans could drink it (which is pretty fast), and although it sustained damage in...
Bars & Nightlife
Johann Courgibet wanted to create a little corner of Paris in Berlin when he opened his Bar Saint Jean, named after the owner's home town in the Lorraine valley. While the space might be little, the personality is big, thanks to Johann himself, who...
Hotels
We had a great canal holiday when I was younger, and from what I remember the chief advantages of renting a narrowboat are travelling miles between pubs without getting your collar felt, and enjoying a mode of transport which leaves you more relaxed...
Hotels
Modest owners Antonio and Bodo are at pains to stress that Linnen is a bed and breakfast and not a hotel, but although the little six room Berlin establishment may be lacking in a few facilities, it could certainly give some of the big boys a lesson...
Culture
From a dimly lit corner of Mercado San Cosme comes a glow which as one draws nearer reveals itself to be a shrine, erected in worship of the hard-hitting plant brew mezcal. Probably not the healthiest kind of worship, but who goes to a bar to be...
Culture
There's a new kid on the block of Berlin's buildings, a cutting edge addition to the popular area of Prenzlauer Berg - the Tchoban Foundation Museum for Architectural Drawing. The foundation is a joint venture between the architectural minds of...
Culture
We've all been to a gig venue that was so small it was "like someone's living room". What if it was? Not actually someone's living room, the neighbours may be aghast at that proposition - especially given some of the shit I go to see live - but...
Shopping
Park your bike outside and park yourself on one of the many comfy chairs and sofas to enjoy some refreshment at this cycle-centric café and shop in Berlin. In fact you don't even need a bike, as staff at Standert are as well-trained to sell you one...
Eating Out
This Chinese restaurant in Berlin sparked a bit of debate at We Heart HQ, purely down to its name, The Long March. Yes okay, it's inspired by the quite beautiful propaganda artwork on the walls, prop-art which is now considered pop-art - but is...
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...
Dispatches
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...
Dispatches
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....
Dispatches
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,...