Eating Out
Located behind the the Apple Store at number 10, Rue des Drapiers, Brussels, BUDDY BUDDY is a passion project from Julien Gaucherot and Matt Samra, and is Belgium’s first nut butter café; the idea born from the partners' personal transition from...
Culture
Designed by post-war architect Constantin Brodzki for cement company CBR in the late 1960s, the awkward allure of this building with a façade made from 756 prefab convex oval concrete modules is today home to "Belgium’s finest office"—Fosbury &...
Hotels
The story of Leon°16 begins as many great stories do: with a hero. Leon Alfons Ernest de Witte was a lieutenant-general in the Belgian army during WWI; and contributed to a great victory in the battle of Haelen. Such acts lead to commemoration, and...
Hotels
More than just a new hotel launch, Radisson RED marks the birth of a philosophy and lifestyle brand inspired by the spirit and mindset of the mythical Millennials, and is hoping to shake-up the industry; breaking and creating rules on its way....
Hotels
Among the art galleries, hip bars, restaurants, and independent shops of Brussels's Saint-Gilles and Ixelles districts, a new hotel is waiting to show you a different side to its city. Close enough to the historic centre, JAM is located in an area...
Hotels
We don't normally spend too much time in the hotel bar on foreign excursions, but in the case of Zoom Hotel in Brussels we're quite happy to make an exception. Our advice is to check in, drop off your bags and eschew the standard sightseeing...
Shopping
Gin and tonics are the speciality at De Haus in the Ixelles neighbourhood of Brussels, and although there is waiter service at your table, it pays to make your way to the bar to order one. There you'll see the terrific ceiling installation of...
Hotels
They say that the first three rules of property are location, location, location, and the Hôtel des Galeries in Brussels has one of the most exceptional European city locations you'll find. The Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert pull in more than six...
Eating Out
The Belgians love their beer so much that it's a surprise when any of their breweries become surplus to requirements, but that's what happened to the former Belle-Vue site in Brussels. Occupying an imposing spot on the banks of the Canal...
Shopping
The name may sound a bit sinister, but don't worry, SIBLINGSFACTORY isn't some Huxleyan nightmare pumping out cloned children, and the only needles here are sticking out of the cactii lined up to form the mezzanine fence at the Brussels concept...
Shopping
I've always drawn the line at Imperial Leather, but there is a world of science and technology dedicated to formulating the kind of high end skincare that Delbȏve Cosmetics produces, and the Luxembourg company has found that delicate blend of...
Shopping
Belgian fashion label Bellerose produces proudly utilitarian clothing, but the one thing they hate is uniformity, and that's something that's clear from the moment one enters their newly refurbished Brussels store. Owner Patrick van Heurck...
City Notes
Trailborn, the hospitality brand inspired by the great American outdoors, opens it latest hotel: Trailborn Highlands a 63-room property situated in Highlands, NC, and within driving distance to the Blue Ridge Parkway and The Great Smoky Mountains...
City Notes
Method Co. are the prolific Philadelphia-based hospitality and development brand behind We Heart-approved projects including ROOST, Wm. Mulherin's Sons, Charleston’s The Pinch Hotel and The Quoin Hotel, Wilmington, Delaware, and are back with the...
City Notes
From Nobu Barcelona to The Riviera Maya EDITION at Kanai, New York fried chicken cathedral COQODAQ to the 1 Hotel Toronto, New York-, Madrid- and Los Angeles-based design studio Rockwell Group have a considered knack for conjuring interiors that are...
The Edit
Having his lens focused on the world of Drag since 2012, UK-based portrait photographer Greg Bailey is perhaps one of the foremost visual artists attached to this glamorous corner of the LGBTQ+ community. A gleefully colourful ode to this passion,...
Dispatches
Wellness Trends for 2025: A series of posts designed to uncover the most progressive concepts in wellness for the year ahead. Number Twelve: The Gut-Brain Axis. In recent years, scientists and wellness experts alike have highlighted a fascinating...
Dispatches
Improving your website's SEO can feel like a daunting task, but with the right strategies, you can significantly increase your site's visibility on search engines. Let's explore each of these tactics in detail, so you can start attracting...
Dispatches
Christmas is a time for joy, family, and thoughtful gifts that show just how much you care. For many moms, the kitchen is a space of creativity and love – a place where family memories are cooked up alongside delicious meals. If your mom loves...
Dispatches
Wellness Trends for 2025: A series of posts designed to uncover the most progressive concepts in wellness for the year ahead. Number Eleven: Digital Detox Retreats. In an era where smartphones are our constant companions, digital connectivity is...