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London
*Permanently Closed KOJAWAN, a restaurant on the 23rd floor of the Hilton London Metropole is anything but what you expect it to be. Its location is hardly anything to shout about: Edgware Road, only remarkable for human and car traffic, 1970s...
The Edit
It's 24 years since London's Michael Hoppen Gallery opened with an exhibition dedicated to the esteemed documentary photographer, Colin Jones. Countless shows in, and Jones's work is back at the gallery, Colin Jones Retrospective showcasing the...
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Cockpit Arts's Open Studios are back, and London's art and crafts obsessives will have the opportunity to meet 170 talented makers over the course of two weekends in June. Katherine Morling Photo, Alun Callender The doors of the...
Dispatches
You know when you meet individuals that you admire, say designers, chefs, or artists, and they’re not exactly what you envisaged from the interviews you’ve read, or the TV shows you’ve seen ... the books they’ve written? Well, sometimes...
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Having studied photography at the London College of Printing in 1964, Italian photographer Massimo Vitali would embark on a long and successful career in photo-journalism; before being hit with a discomposing realisation that photography didn't have...
Art & Culture
When thinking of Art Deco buildings, one might think of the hotels, restaurants, and shops, on Miami’s South Beach — you know, those ones with all the distinctive characteristics: elements in groups of three, round porthole windows, eyebrows,...
London
Best known for serving seriously good wings at select London pop-ups, pubs, and at Dalston Street Feast, revered Randy’s Wing Bar is set to open its first permanent location in Hackney, East London, this weekend. Reminiscent of Brooklyn...
London
Nicely tucked away amid a wealth of bars and restaurants, and opposite a swanky five-star hotel, Jun Tanaka’s first solo venture opened just six months ago in Fitzrovia. The Ninth (it's the ninth restaurant he's worked in, the first he's owned)...
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'These are my boyfriend’s guns. He loves shooting. I have brought him here tonight for his birthday treat.' A treat that saw an elementary school playground worker join her boyfriend in pumping lead from a Ruger AR557 rifle into a target poster at...
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London-based German artist Simon Mullan has a knack for subversion. You can almost hear the skinheads weep as their iconic regalia has been callously skinned like a mink. Beginning life in the United States Air Force, the bomber jacket has been...
London
One Commercial Street, Aldgate, aka The Relay Building, is a slick glass, mixed-use building of residential and office space. As is the case with many spots like this in the capital, it's been through the mill a bit. Nominated for a...
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Imagine arriving in London in the latter half of the 1990s from another planet. What would you report back to those waiting behind the control desks in a civilisation far, far away? Liam Gallagher falling out of the Met Bar; Geri's Union Jack dress;...
City Notes
Chefs Karina Mejía and Israel Montero combine the tradition of Provençal cuisine with the soul and passion of Mexico in Saint Jacques Bistrot, their new gastronomic spot in the capital city's affluent Polanco neighbourhood. Allowing diners to...
City Notes
Located next door to Hotel Wilmina, which is housed in a former Berlin-Charlottenburg women's prison, Lotta Tagesbar has opened its doors, the café cum deli and bar designed by the same team behind Wilmina and serving an exquisite menu of healthy...
City Notes
With an enviable seafront location close to Barcelona and its airport, and having undergone a recent refurbishment, AC Hotel Gavà Mar is a 69-room hotel that is ideal for the business traveller, but also a surprising destination for the discerning...
City Notes
With interiors inspired by the Art Deco of Palm Beach County in Miami, and serving delicious ice cream on a newly pedestrianised street just off Barcelona's renowned Passeig de Gràcia, Amiko is not simply a 'heladería', rather it's a sensory...
Dispatches
Starting a home-based embroidery business can be an exciting and rewarding venture, offering a range of opportunities to tap into the custom apparel, gifts, and home decor markets. But, one of the most important decisions you’ll make when...
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Wellness Trends for 2025: A series of posts designed to uncover the most progressive concepts in wellness for the year ahead. Number Nine: Emotional Fitness Coaching. As the concept of wellness evolves, so too does our understanding of mental...
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Minimalism and elegance, too, are gaining fast as popular choices for serene, sophisticated interiors. Simplicity, clean lines, and curative approaches to decor are all that these two styles are made of, bringing home really calm and clarity within...
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Finding the best Botox experts in Toronto can feel overwhelming, given the many options available. To focus your search, consider professionals with extensive experience and positive client reviews. A key step in identifying top specialists is...