Eating Out
Californians are so darned healthy that the glow of their natural tans and pearly whites arrives several minutes before the rest of them. Even the fast food is healthy out in the Golden State, and after a stint living in L.A., Shoreditch...
Landmarks
Designed in the late 1960s by Hungarian Brutalist architect Ernő Goldfinger, and completed in 1972 as the balloon of high-rise living had already burst under the pressure of crime and poverty; west London's Trellick Tower — Grade II* listed in...
Eating Out
Started by a group of Antipodeans with a penchant for the creative arts, this Curators Coffee venue near Oxford Circus is a sequel to the first popular Studio in the square mile. It's all arts-based — even the house bean blend from Nude Espresso...
Culture
Embrace your inner brutalist with a visit to a classic example of the uncompromising architectural style from the late 1960s. Hayward Gallery is part of the world-famous Southbank Centre arts complex and was designed by a team of young talents...
Bars & Nightlife
Ruby's in Dalston may well be the archetypal example of what the new East London is all about. A discreet location (the basement of an elegantly wasted townhouse), an innovative cocktail list put together by a top mixologist (Tom Gibson) — served...
Bars & Nightlife
Another East London venue to see the potential in a disused Victorian warehouse, what you'll get from The Book Club on Leonard Street largely depends on what time you drop by — although it's all good. During the day, coffee is the drink of choice...
Eating Out
At the vanguard of the hipster revolution in the East End, Bistrotheque still cuts the mustard 10 years later. Carmody Groarke is the studio behind the memorable interior, which features a massive open plan first floor with dining area, rectangular...
Hotels
The Town Hall in Bethnal Green was an unusually grand example of civic building at the time of its opening in 1910, and was considered the epitome of Edwardian style. The Patriot Square property drew further praise for the Art Deco additions which...
Hotels
Each of the 12 boutique rooms at Shoreditch's Boundary Restaurant, Rooms and Rooftop has been designed by Conran & Partners in homage to an important artist or movement. Whether your bag is the YBAs, Le Corbusier or Bauhaus, there's a design for...
Hotels
The Hoxton is a rapidly-growing group of hotels built on the success of this their first venue, opened in 2006, in Shoreditch. The brilliant contemporary design throughout the 210 guest rooms and public spaces is more than enough to...
Food & Drink
Much-loved Exmouth Market spot Medcalf opened a handsome new gaff next door at No. 38 just a few months ago. — the concept behind Medcalf Traiteur is simple; by day it's casual lunch, by night a wine bar. A first on Exmouth Market, the focus is on...
Bars & Nightlife
It's 1940s London. The German bombs have ceased their relentless rain of fire on the capital, and its beleaguered citizens have emerged from their cellars and air raid shelters to get on with rebuilding the country, and their lives. During the...
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...
City Notes
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...
Dispatches
Sure, none of us think constantly about potential disasters that could strike our home, such as floods, fires, storm damage and similar. But, things happen. And, when they do, we have to find a way to resolve the situation. Of course, in those...
Dispatches
Your interior walls stand empty like a blank page that requires your transformation into personal expression and memorabilia. Handmade decor creates the ideal solution to introduce personal touch and home appeal whether your style direction is...
Dispatches
Incontinence briefs, more commonly known as adult diapers, came as a welcome relief for people seeking effective and hassle-free ways to manage incontinence. Thanks to these innovative products, incontinence patients can go about their normal...
Dispatches
Keeping dogs healthy goes beyond feeding them nutritious meals and taking them for regular walks. Oral hygiene is crucial to their well-being, yet it is often overlooked. Poor dental care can lead to bad breath, gum disease, and even serious heart...