Journal
The developers of The Movement Café, Greenwich, were so keen to have it finished before the Olympics began that they managed to get the whole building up in 16 days. The Cathedral Group's self-imposed deadline was an effort to spare visiting fans...
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Ah, The Good Life, that soft focus '70s premonition of today's self-sufficiency-obsessed middle-class culture; formerly working in TV, perhaps blogger Mimi Thorisson missed a trick when naming her website, as The Bloody Marvellous Life may well have...
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Silverstone. Mid-morning on Friday, 7th July 2012. It’s the British Grand Prix’s opening practice session and the day’s a bastard: rain, mud, rain, mud. The traffic’s backed up to the A5, no one’s allowed to park and the track looks a...
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Faced with the prospect of watching Danny Boyle's opening ceremony spectacular on the box - our invite must have got lost in the post - when we were invited to a party just a hop, skip and jump away from the Olympic Park, we quite literally jumped...
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As the culture for good food continues to penetrate our national psyche, the convergence of eating out - and eating in - into other contemporary cultures (art, design, music etc.) continues apace. Time then for a publication that truly celebrates...
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Nothing starts a heated foodie debate like the origins of a truly traditional pizza; some say it’s an American invention, some that it’s Roman or Neopolitan (definitely, positively Neopolitan - Ed.). Thin crust, thick crust, we’re stuffed if...
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Taking on big-brand beers, real ale, the monarchy, animal rights activists (their The End of History beers were sold inside dead animals), the Olympics and pretty much anyone else that dares to stand in their way (especially when they're driving a...
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I'm sure you've noticed that food (and dining) is very much a part of the lifestyle and culture remit here at We Heart. Closer to design and creativity than it sometimes gets credit for, we were on the hunt for young British chefs to quiz about...
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Ikea hacking? Is that when you get so frustrated trying to assemble the Swedish firm’s flat pack furniture that you take an axe to it? Or is it when you get hauled around the store with a Sunday morning hangover and the other patrons weave in...
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Mavericks, rebels, free spirits - our history is littered with those that define that most recurrent theme in British creativity: the Great British Eccentric. Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka would have been very proud of Bristol-based ice cream pioneer...
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Invited to join Volvo at last week's Goodwood Festival of Speed, our initial response was to be expected... "Volvo? Festival of Speed", but we're open to new ideas here at We Heart Towers, so listened to what they had to say. OK, so this wasn't a...
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Spirit of Ecstasy, anyone? Direct injection V12 engine? 8-speed automatic gearbox plus rear differential? Harmon Kardon sound system? 360° camera aid? Fully standardised LED headlamps? Aluminium space-frame? Anyone? No? Yes? Not me. Well, not...
City Notes
“A masterclass in conceptuality,” a hotel that “takes you on a fuzzy trip of vague recollection,” and “a paradise of inimitable escapism.” That’s what we said about Port de Sóller’s impressive Bikini Island & Mountain Hotel three...
City Notes
Hidden in the quiet heart of rural Spain, La Torre del Visco Hotel offers unrivalled luxury and adventures walking in a shepherd’s footsteps across the ancient Aragonese landscape that once inspired Picasso… In the early 20th century,...
City Notes
The world’s first StandardX hotel has opened in Fitzroy, Melbourne, the offshoot of the renowned global The Standard hotels, officially touted as the brand’s “rebellious younger sibling” with an offering of “intuitive hospitality without...
Stuff Crush
See captivating, never-before-published photographs of 1970s and '80s USA cultural hotspots including New York City, San Francisco, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Miami Beach and more in Street Walker, a new publication from revered street photographer and...
Dispatches
Paintings have transcended their origins as the crown jewels of galleries and museums. Today, they hold a central place in homes worldwide, where they not only decorate but also communicate personal taste, style, and emotion. Whether chosen for...
Dispatches
When it comes to your child’s health, dental care is often the one that gets overlooked. After all, baby teeth fall out so why bother? But establishing good habits and visiting the dentist from an early age is crucial for your child’s health and...
Dispatches
When buying a used car, you need to know the car’s history. The last thing you want is to buy a car with hidden problems, whether it’s been in an accident, has outstanding finance or has been stolen. A full car history check can make or break...
Dispatches
Escape rooms are a popular team building activity, but they’re more than just an hour of fun. They create a high pressure environment where communication is key. Working together fast, sharing ideas and solving problems under time pressure shows...