Hotels
Boutique Austin digs, South Congress Hotel, fuse mid-century design, Brazilian modernism and California-inspired elements that blend into the surrounding neighbourhood and its collection of eclectic bars, lip-smacking restaurants, vibrant cultural...
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Once the infamous Malibu Riviera, a motel that welcomed the likes of James Dean, Marilyn Monroe and Bob Dylan (who wrote his 1975 album, Blood on the Tracks, there), a creative overhaul by LA-based creative agency Folklor has seen the icon reborn;...
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Botanica — a restaurant cum market cum online journal — is a delightful spot on Los Angeles’s Silver Lake Boulevard; where the design and interiors are as natural and inviting as the food and beverage on offer. Situated within a...
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Joie de Vivre Hotels’ 1950s San Francisco design icon, The Laurel Inn, has undergone a recent multi-million-dollar renovation; gracing the Presidio Heights neighbourhood with long-awaited hip, urban-minded accommodation. Situated in an...
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FIG is an exceedingly handsome restaurant that serves up plenty of Mediterranean-influenced fare, evocative of the sun-soaked climate Santa Monica is famed for. Located along with revered hotspot The Bungalow, inside the very splendid...
Lifestyle
Los Angeles nail bar Color Camp is a crisply-styled salon where the design aesthetics make as much a statement of candy-coloured as the bold designs applied to your nails. Located in the city's Fairfax District, architect J. Byron-H...
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The latest member of the Ace family has opened its doors — Ace Hotel Chicago joining Seattle; Portland; New York; Palm Springs; Downtown LA; London; Panama City; Pittsburgh; and New Orleans in celebrating each city’s singular design heritage,...
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NEVER COFFEE Portland, serves up some of the city’s finest third wave coffee in a small but perfectly-executed space on Belmont Street. A neighbourhood joint where bumping elbows and standing to enjoy a quick espresso is actively encouraged,...
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Private members workspace, The New Work Project, is the latest spot for creative freelancers, 'solopreneurs' and small teams to tap away at their MacBooks from in a hipper than thou corner of Brooklyn; the design-led, service-oriented venue a fusion...
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Located in the longtime-vacant Mariners Building in the heart of downtown Portland, The Society Hotel is a project from Matt Siegel, Jonathan Cohen, Gabe Genauer and Jesse Burke; combining lodging solutions and affordable prices in a lovingly...
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A carefully-crafted collision of music and the arts, bunk-beds and sleepless nights, food and curiosity, new Austin hostel The Native is for explorers who are overflowing with wanderlust and an undying intent to make lifelong...
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DÔA Miami Beach is permanently closed. Open seven days a week for weekend brunch, dinner and late-night dining, DÔA (pronounced: dow-ah), is a welcome addition to the Collins Park area of Miami Beach. The latest venture from restaurateur Arjun...
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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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There are many reasons to move house, but that creates a conundrum that homeowners should ask themselves: Should I sell my house or rent it out? The 2024 Zillow Consumer Housing Trend Report shows that 66% of homeowners considered renting their...
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Polish crypto traders looking for the best exchange for perpetual trading have several options, but BYDFi and MEXC stand out as two of the most accessible and feature-rich platforms. Whether you're a high-frequency trader seeking deep liquidity or a...
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Medical alert systems are one of the latest revolutions in the adult care and wellness industry. They help senior citizens get instant help in an emergency. So, whether you’re around or not, you are confident that your loved ones will not be...
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Circuit breakers are vital components in the world of electrical systems, playing a crucial role in ensuring the safety and integrity of electrical networks. These devices are engineered to automatically interrupt electrical flow in the event of a...