London
The newly opened Newman Street Tavern is one of those places that appear gastro-pub-ish, even from the outside. Housed in an authentic London boozer, with the usual high ceilings and windows, an open casual atmosphere can be found on the ground...
London
For the louche gentleman about town in 19th Century London, Gerrard Street and the surrounding area of Chinatown was the place to go to get your smoke on and while away idle hours at one of the many opium dens operating there. These days guests...
London
A press release that describes interiors as “edgy” when they are frankly as edgy as a plastic spoon, really get our goat at We Heart, which isn't to say that rock and roll resto-bar Honky Tonk off London's Fulham Road doesn't deserve a gold disc...
London
On the surface of it, this looks like a terrible piece of project management; they've moved the furniture in before finishing the structural renovations. If Sarah Beeny was here someone would be for the high jump. But no, this isn't a candidate for...
London
Did you know that long before table tennis got serious and became an Olympic sport, it was called ping-pong (well, you knew that) and was being played as an after-dinner parlour game from the 1880s? You do now. I don't know how it could possibly do...
London
Warehouse style studios slash coffee shops slash galleries are no big news in East London. Considering the amount of empty spaces that go unused it's a standard that these will, and should be, occupied by the usually poor artisan...
London
Toilet graffiti is the art-world's unsung hero. Inane scribblings, offensive quips responding to offensive quips, and the wonderfully irreverent (the gents at Manchester's Keko Moku carry the immortal statement, "Idol Minds and Leather Biscuits" -...
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,...