Bars & Nightlife
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...
Shopping
Watching your waistline? Then this may make uncomfortable viewing, but for those of you who like a little bit of what you fancy every now and again, check out Polka Gelato. Rather like the Italian version of ice-cream on sale here, designers...
Culture
Legacy. It's a word you'll no doubt tire of hearing over the coming months, years, but it's an important one. The London Legacy Development Corporation are those who've been tasked with managing life after the sporting extravaganza that...
Eating Out
These days, travelling by train is a depressing experience. Cramped seating, tickets that have to be booked 3 weeks in advance if you don't want to have to sell your corneas to afford one, mothers who bring their rampaging 3-year-old wailing...
Eating Out
When eight shipping containers beach themselves outside the Southbank Centre, your first thought might be to call the Environmental Protection Agency. But this is no ordinary jetsam. In fact, Softroom Architects have made old into new by stacking...
Culture
They said you couldn't engage the masses with contemporary art, but engage them they did... with not far short of 5 million visitors a year, Tate Modern has been somewhat of a sensation since it opened at the turn of the century. Coveted Basel-based...
Hotels
We were recently invited over to the launch of London's shiny new concept hotel - citizenM. Welcomed by waiters with painted mustaches and fabulously fruity cocktails, my first impressions were "this place is awesome". Surrounded by vibrant and...
Eating Out
Welcome to the 'temakeria'. Visitors to Brazil may have already encountered this curious little kind of fast-food eatery, where the lesser-spotted member of the sushi family has made its way to the top of the pile, and bagged itself its own time in...
Shopping
Effortless is a word I use a lot, effortlessly this, effortlessly that; but it's a word that's hard not to use here. I imagine that there's very little effortless whatsoever about newly opened Islington design store Folklore, yet it's a word that's...
Eating Out
It doesn't seem it, but it's over half a year since we introduced MEATliquor, the first permanent home for Yianni Papoutsis’ MEATwagon (the burger van that had been causing quite a stir all summer), seems all went well; as the same team are back...
Eating Out
OK, where shall we start? I'll tell you what, to get the ball rolling, scroll down, have a look at the pictures, then come back. Look like we've cobbled together a series of images with little or no connection? Perhaps. Look like we've lost our...
Lifestyle
Since setting up shop in 1997, Joe Mill's The Lounge Soho has been one London's hottest spots for all things barnet related; welcoming an array of clientele from prostitutes to celebrities. It's seen somewhat of a renaissance on the streets that...
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...