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Located just minutes from the Magnificent Mile, experience Chicago like a local when you stay or hang out at Selina, a destination designed for socially-minded travellers, locals and remote workers. Founded in 2015 and built around today's...
Landmarks
An icon for the city of Chicago, the 1,128 foot, 100-storey John Hancock Center was the second-tallest building in the world when it topped out in 1968. Whilst the world-famous supertall skyscraper on the Magnificent Mile district offers...
Eating Out
Combining chef Carlos Gaytán's love of gastronomy and the endearing sensation of being home, surrounded by family, Chicago restaurant Tzuco provides a culinary experience centred around coming together over damn fine food. Having become...
Hotels
Settling on the Fulton Market District, a gentrified area on the Near West Side of Chicago, The Hoxton have opened the doors on their third North American hotel (Williamsburg and Portland), the 182-bedroom property revealing a handful of firsts;...
Eating Out
New York City design agency, Meyer Davis, combine raw metals and rugged leathers with refined furnishings, rich velvets, and eye-catching custom lighting for Chicago's Proxi; the latest venture from chef Andrew Zimmerman and managing partner...
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The latest member of the Ace family has opened its doors — Ace Hotel Chicago joining Seattle; Portland; New York; Palm Springs; Downtown LA; London; Panama City; Pittsburgh; and New Orleans in celebrating each city’s singular design heritage,...
Eating Out
With a name inspired by President Martin Van Buren (who served as the eighth POTUS for a single term, and was often referred to as 'Marty Van Ruin'; thanks to his status of being at blame for the economic depression of 1837), The Ruin Daily is a...
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A Chicago bar and restaurant lets the greens to speak for themselves; as veggies and salads take centre stage on the pretty plates at Bad Hunter. Located in the city’s Meatpacking District, the 75-seat restaurant uses preparation techniques like...
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One of the first skyscrapers in Chicago to have been constructed outside its downtown area, 12-storey Art Deco building The Northwest Tower (known locally as the Coyote Building) is now home to swish design-minded Grupo Habita hotel, The...
Hotels
Found in Chicago’s renowned Wicker Park and Bucktown neighbourhoods, The Hollander — set in the historic 1905 five-story brick Hollander Fireproof Warehouse — is surrounded by a nexus of creative energy; local street fashion; the arts; and a...
Eating Out
Taking its name from Nelson Algren’s 1956 novel A Walk on the Wild Side, and inspiration from iconic mid-century diners and bars, Dove’s Luncheonette provides diners with a dollop of nostalgia in Chicago’s enduringly cool Wicker Park 'hood;...
Eating Out
Chicago-based Owen + Alchemy’s seasonal cold-pressed juices, super food smoothies, concentrated shots, and herbal blends are reawakening the souls of hip Logan Square residents; with an occult nod to the spiritual alchemists of times gone...
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,...