Eating Out
Let's talk about sandwiches. Specifically, panini, the Italian sandwiches that have become such an international favourite that you can even get them in Wetherspoons. But to enjoy a proper panino, you need to head to Italy and have one prepared by a...
Culture
The noted New York art collector, patron and socialite Peggy Guggenheim made a lasting impression on Venice with the world-famous Peggy Guggenheim Collection. Housed in the magnificent Palazzo Venier dei Leoni - a museum that was for decades her...
Lifestyle
Sicily, while hardly a well-kept secret, has yet to attract the investment of major hospitality chains. There are many theories on the reasons for this lack of development, but the beautiful Italian island remains one of the least exploited areas of...
Lifestyle
This building in Milan's art and design rich Brera district has seen its fair share of action over the years. First a blacksmith's workshop, it was later used by architect Michele de Lucchi as a platform to display his students' work, before...
Lifestyle
A rooftop restaurant and swimming pools... places like Milan can pull such things off, and Ceresio 7 does it in impeccable style. Hardly surprising, given that the venue crowns the headquarters of clothing house Dsquared2, right in the heart of the...
Travel
There are a few different dates in January that have been labelled the most depressing day of the year. The pseudo-scientific findings are usually marketing ploys aimed at making you spend money in some way, but whether it's actually the 6th or the...
Shopping
Italian furniture fanatic Fragile has a new showroom in Milan, and despite the name, we crashed through the doors like a bull in a china shop to cop an eyeful of the snazzy store. Studiopepe deserves an ovation or two for the balls out theatricality...
Eating Out
Milan is perhaps best known for its Gothic architecture - there's not much evidence of the Roman Empire left to see in the city, despite it operating as the empire's western capital. But take a seat inside Milan pizzeria Mics, turn the lights down a...
Lifestyle
The old real estate adage “God's not making any more of it” seems particularly true of Venice – in fact it's a constant battle to preserve what's already there from being sucked back into the water. No problemo for The Design Agency's Anwar...
Hotels
The Grand Hotel et de Milan is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, so it's a splendid time to call at Caruso, the hotel's restaurant and bar, to check out the recent renovations. Luckily the owners seem like the types to never throw...
Bars & Nightlife
Sale in Zucca is the kind of place the phrase “unearthing a hidden gem” was coined for. Located in Bitonto, at the top of Italy's stiletto heel, this bar has all the hallmarks of an archaeological excavation, enjoying an exclusive and secretive...
Hotels
Venice is city built on water, riddled with canals and held together by a network of bridges that span the narrow waterways. A former powerhouse of European trade, wealthy and opulent and boasting all the architectural beauty those mercantile riches...
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,...