Eating Out
The latest project from Singaporean hotelier Peng Loh (last seen in London at Town Hall Hotel and Viajante) and Michelin-awarded Chef Patron Tom Harris (continuing on from the good work he started at the hotel's previous St John incarnation) is the...
Bars & Nightlife
Like a cartoon anvil dropped from a great height, new Shoreditch bar Far Rockaway has landed with a hefty thump thanks to the all-over urban art riot that has been visited on the interior by some select local talent. One of the perks of opening...
Eating Out
With eight successful US restaurants in the Altamarea portfolio already, one might have expected the New York group to impart a certain amount of stereotypically American flavour to their first London venture, but not a bit of it. Just as the...
Eating Out
The petite Koya Bar sits just yards away from big sis’ Koya on Soho’s foodie Frith Street. With Japanese linen hanging in the doorway, you can spot the big wooden bar that dominates the teeny joint from the street - but Koya Bar is not a boozy...
Hotels
A brief history of hip hotels, if you'll indulge us: It's almost 30 years since the Andree Putman-designed Morgans Hotel changed the face of the hotel industry, co-founder of iconic New York nightclub Studio 54, Ian Schrager, defining a new category...
Eating Out
Gordon's back! The Sweary One and his restaurant group have opened the doors on Union Street Café in Southwark – a more relaxed venue than one might expect given the head honcho in question. The restaurant, originally slated as a collab with Mr...
Shopping
Maison Trois Garçons is now Counter Albion The demure cream and black exterior of Maison Trois Garçons gives nothing away, but fans of the Les Trois Garçons' portfolio expecting a significant level of flamboyance won't be disappointed on...
Shopping
London indie outlet Darkroom currently looks like an explosion at a liquorice allsorts factory as it plays host to the So Sottsass Season, a rather splendidly shouty collection of candy-coloured geometry-driven products based on the work of Italian...
Shopping
Are you on an eternal quest to find the perfect t-shirt designs? Certain it exists, but just haven't found it yet? Life's too short, save yourself some time and make your own, on the spot, at Yr Store in Shoreditch's Boxpark pop-up mall. The...
Bars & Nightlife
Did you ever forget your games kit and have to do the class in your underpants? No, pretty sure that hasn't happened to anyone since the 1950s – there must be laws against that kind of humiliation nowadays, but if you have bad memories of trying...
Eating Out
Like barbecue meat, mixed booze and mixed beats? Of course you do, which means you should be heading to upcoming Hackney Wick while the summer is still lingering to experience Smokey Tails, a seasonal pop-up on the River Lea from DJ Seth Troxler and...
Hotels
The location of Ace Hotel's first European outpost is telling; the American chain didn't end up in Shoreditch by a glitch in the skateboard sat-nav, but planted its flag deliberately in an area which best reflects the company's roots in the hipster...
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
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...
Dispatches
A new fence installation is a substantial investment, but the rewards are worth it. The right fence enhances your home and garden's aesthetic and adds a layer of privacy and security. While the decision to add a fence might be relatively...