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New York
The team from BHDM Design had a regular trek from their mid-town offices up to Hamilton Heights in Harlem for their latest job — the ground-up renovation of Hogshead Tavern — and the subway journeys left an impression on Dan Mazzerini and his...
Moama
Moama, in the Australian state of New South Wales, takes its name from the indigenous word for “burial ground”, but its the riverside town's birth that we return to now in introducing its stylish new hospitality venue. James Maiden was a man...
Journal
Simone McEwan is a designer with an impressive CV. A trained architect, McEwan's career has seen her leave in-house practices and venture into the world of consultancy. Launching her own design studio in 2012, previous accolades include Concept...
The Edit
Speakeasy bars are de rigueur right now, and Hell's Kitchen is bringing a bit of that Prohibition-era American glamour to Johannesburg. It's best to make the venue your first stop of the night so your mental faculties are up to finding your way...
London
In the old days, The Sun Tavern used to be a popular hangout with Bethnal Green's boxing crowd, including a certain notorious pair of villainous twins. The area, and the clientele, has changed a bit since then, but The Sun is hoping to regain a...
Milan
Dry seems at first to be a curious name for a cocktail bar, but we can explain. Firstly, the Milan hangout is employing a little Italian irony, recalling the days of Prohibition America when clandestine speakeasies first became popular. A quick...
Melbourne
Josh Lefers, the man behind the acclaimed Melbourne's Pawn & Co, has pulled into the CBD with a burger and booze hangout that takes some beating for originality amid the area's more sober and serious venues. Co-owner Lefers has captured the spirit...
Australia
Melburnians who like to venture further than the end of their road may have come across previous hospitality ventures from Luke Mutton and Kylie Mackinlay – Dead Man Espresso in South Melbourne and Seddon's Common Galaxia are on their CV – and...
Los Angeles
The storied legacy of the movie biz is everywhere you look in Los Angeles, but there are some interesting sights that aren't on the tourist maps. Take this 1929 building in central L.A. It's a grand looking place in itself, but it occupies a little...
Jakarta
If only every day was a beer garden day! Alas, those of us who live too far north of the equator are forced to huddle together indoors for warmth during the inclement months, but in Indonesia it's shorts weather all year round – even when it's...
Melbourne
When Camillo Ippoliti and Phillip Schemnitz donned their crampons and started wielding their axes at the Magic Mountain Saloon, they wasted no time in transforming the place into a clean slate - the remnants of a fake Irish pub and a Mexican...
Brussels
Gin and tonics are the speciality at De Haus in the Ixelles neighbourhood of Brussels, and although there is waiter service at your table, it pays to make your way to the bar to order one. There you'll see the terrific ceiling installation of...
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
Wellness Trends for 2025: A series of posts designed to uncover the most progressive concepts in wellness for the year ahead. Number Fifteen: Mental Health for the Planet. As awareness of climate change and environmental degradation grows, an...
Dispatches
Wellness Trends for 2025: A series of posts designed to uncover the most progressive concepts in wellness for the year ahead. Number Fourteen: Ancestral Wellness. In recent years, the wellness world has seen a resurgence of ancient practices...
Dispatches
Selecting the appropriate furniture is crucial while redesigning your living space. Modular sofas are a standout alternative due to their sophistication and adaptability among the numerous choices offered. These valuable pieces provide style and...
Dispatches
Roll up, roll up, we're doing a 'Call for Entries', for the A' Design Award. What is the A' Design Award you may wonder? The A' Design Award is a competition for designers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and companies looking to garner the attention of...