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With humbling views over Palatine Hill, The Rooms of Rome palazzo rhinoceros are the residential quarters of a historic palace reimagined by the Fondazione Alda Fendi – Esperimenti to promote artistic experimentations that go beyond conventional...
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Setting up a 'third wave' micro-roastery in Milan might be a daunting prospect. After all, isn't coffee in Italy the highly-concentrated, thick black liquid known the world over as espresso? In a city—and country— often doggedly resolute in its...
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Located within Hotel Cervo on Sardinia’s Costa Smeralda, Quattropasi al Pescatore—a redesign of Il Pescatore—is a firm favourite among locals and travellers who flock to the renowned restaurant for fresh seafood and Mediterranean flair....
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An Italian exclamation of hunger by children, 'Pappa' is a welcoming restaurant in Bari—serving up traditional, tasty and hassle-free food; designed to be shared and guaranteed to satisfy. Located amongst the city’s winding alleyways,...
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Split into three distinct zones, BIT (Bloom In Town) is a mixology bar cum restaurant with kitschy tropical interiors and seductive vibes in the beautiful old Italian city of Molfetta. Designed by studios Diorama and Small, who carefully...
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Set within the Oltrarno district of Florence, overlooking Giardino Torrigiani (the largest private backyard in Europe with some 17 hidden acres), AdAstra is an eclectic bed and breakfast that occupies the first floor of an ancestral family mansion;...
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Once home to aristocratic and bourgeois families of Florence, the site of the city's Milu Hotel dates as far back as the 1400s. Such is the nature of a city where virtually all is older than you can comprehend. Today, number eight Via de...
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Casa Flora is a design-den for discerning travellers to slip away from the hustle and bustle of Venice’s winding streets and live like a local in an Italian-design apartment that offers the comforts of a top-class hotel with the freedom of a...
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Led by Natalia Ranza's yearning to create a hospitality experience truly like no other, Milanese entrepreneurs the Ranza family have converted their private residence into a 43-roomed central Milan hotel that combines design, personality and...
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A glass of good red wine has the ability to enhance almost every experience. Sometimes, though, experiences are so rich they are difficult to enhance; so it helps to find a better wine. Award-winning 2009 Sustinet, a 100% Syrah produced from the...
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Sitting proudly in the heart of Florence’s historic centre — overlooking majestic Piazza della Repubblica, mere steps from the incredible Piazza del Duomo and Ponte Vecchio; perhaps the planet's most photographed bridge — Hotel Savoy is...
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I long ago lost count of the number of hotel tours I’ve been taken on. I’ve seen all manner of presidential suite, speakeasy and shiny steel kitchen; been filled in on every amenity you care to mention. While art curators, cultural programmes...
City Notes
In the heart of downtown Zapopan, a neighbouring city of Guadalajara Mexico, Zorra Zapopan is the second outpost of Cervecería Zorra, a stunning project brought to fruition by esteemed studios Taller Dinamita and Taller Binario that combines a...
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Soft-launched 15 March, following an intensive restoration, Barcelona’s Grand Hotel Central has emerged as a triumph of contemporary luxury; a homage to its own weighty history and grandeur, yet breathing the fresh air of modern Catalunya....
City Notes
Opening just last month on Barcelona's Via Laietana, the road that separates the city's El Born and El Gòtic neighbourhoods, restaurant Can Bo completes the reimagined Grand Hotel Central; the street-level gastronomic concept focussing on tapas and...
City Notes
From first stepping into the kitchen aged 10, to creating supper club 'Eureka' in the family home, Flynn McGarry went on to open his first permanent fine dining restaurant, Gem, in New York City's Lower East Side at 19 years old, before going on to...
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If you’re planning a trip to Berlin and wondering what to wear for the capital’s nightlife, here’s everything you need to know. Berlin’s nightlife is fragmented across neighbourhoods and scenes. What works for a club in Friedrichshain...
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Are you getting ready to move to a small Los Angeles apartment down the street? Maybe you or a loved one is getting ready for dorm living. Whether you’re just moving down the street or only taking the necessities, you don’t need a full-size...
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The fascinating art of psychic reading has captivated audiences for centuries. Psychics have an innate sense of otherworldly elements. Their skill rests in providing expert insights and understanding of complex material. Professional psychic...
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A good night’s sleep is essential for overall well-being, and choosing the right mattress plays a critical role in ensuring quality rest. Many traditional mattresses contain fiberglass as a fire retardant, which can cause irritation and potential...