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Born in 2019 with the desire to preserve Mexico's native corn, Mexico City's Siembra Taqueria marked the beginning of a personal culinary project for chefs Karina Mejia and Israel Montero. Following its popularity with locals, as well as winning...
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An eight-room design hotel awaits those who travel to Tinos, Under The Sun (a member of The Aficionados) a raw and natural addition to the island's already astonishing landscape; blending sky and sea with rugged architecture to create the perfect...
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Nautical heritage meets lakeside nature at new hideaway De Durgerdam, an 11-room, three-suite hotel situated by the IJmeer lake that occupies a 17th century building typical of those found in the villages in this maritime part of the...
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With a mid-October opening date, The Fifth Avenue Hotel — from first time hotelier, Alex Ohebshaloma — is set to offer 153 guest rooms and suites, the historical gem and former bank transformed into luxury lodgings with lush interiors led by the...
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French-Lebanese architect and designer Annabel Karim Kassar has brought together opulence and theatrics for the debut of New York restaurant Ella Funt, a 'neo-bistro' serving a unique take on French cuisine in the heart of Manhattan. Located in...
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Born and raised in Greece with a Dutch nationality, chef Angelo Kremmydas opens his debut restaurant, Gitane, a neighbourhood spot in West Amsterdam open from breakfast to dinner and beyond, focusing on fresh and seasonal products and wines,...
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Just shy of an hour's drive down the coast from bustling Barcelona sits the Costa Daurada's only 'Grand Luxe 5*' resort: the very fancy Le Méridien RA hotel and spa. With 150 guest rooms, suites and apartments on the beachfront of 'Platja de Sant...
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Tattooist to the stars, Eva Karabudak (who boasts celebrities including SZA and Chloe Grace Moretz on her books), has opened a new outpost of her renowned Atelier Eva, a former hardware store in Williamsburg that dates back to the 1800s the latest...
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First born in Baltimore, Maryland, Ash—Bar opens as a second location in Detroit hotel, The Siren, a sultry downtown dwelling situated within the city's iconic Wurlitzer building. Found on The Siren's second floor, the all-day restaurant —...
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Design-led coworking project, The New Work Project, unveils a pair of expanded workspaces: ELEVENTH, and meetings and events space, The Annex. Both have been meticulously considered to meet the demands of the discerning modern workforce through...
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Design Hotels member Otro Oaxaca invites travellers to explore this evocative Mexican city from the inside out, the latest project from Grupo Habita a place to slow down, go with the flow and embrace the unknown; seeing Oaxaca the Mexican...
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Husband and wife team Sara and Martin Stayers (the duo behind Houston favourites Nobie’s and Toasted Coconut) add a retro pizza joint to their list of eateries, the eclectic Montrose neighbourhood now home to Nonno’s Family Pizza Tavern, where...
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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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Whether you want to start sewing for the first time or you want to upgrade your current sewing machine, you might be wondering what’s on the market. Wouldn’t it be great if sewing machines were a one-type-fits-all kind of thing? However, the...
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Getting the perfect hair color can be tricky, especially when using hair dye shampoos. Uneven color results are a common issue, but there are strategies to avoid them. To minimize color unevenness, it's important to prep the hair beforehand, ideally...
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Dogs are more than just pets; they are part of the family. Keeping them healthy and active requires attention to their diet and gut health. Many dog owners are turning to digestive probiotic chews for dogs as a practical solution to support their...
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If you’re planning a trip to Berlin and wondering what to wear for the capital’s nightlife, here’s everything you need to know. Berlin’s nightlife is fragmented across neighbourhoods and scenes. What works for a club in Friedrichshain...