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San Francisco
Jane café's winning mix of delicious food and drink, coupled with a sharp eye for design, has endeared the coffee shop to the denizens of posh San Francisco neighbourhood Pacific Heights, and now it's the Tenderloin arts district's turn to enjoy...
The Edit
There is one particular image in Conrad Roset's series Pale which rang a distant bell in my memory. A woman cloaked in black — black that seems to be consuming her as a diadem of flowers and plants wreath her head. After a while (I'm getting old)...
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The Contemporary Jewish Museum (the CJM) in San Francisco is currently exhibiting Amy Winehouse - A Family Portrait, an intimate profile of the late singer and songwriter who tragically joined the 27 club four years ago. Coinciding with the...
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Scenes of urban decay find a kind of permanence in the documentary paintings of Jessica Hess. The San Francisco artist searches through the urban landscapes of America, seeking out abandoned and crumbling buildings, forgotten by all but the...
San Francisco
Husband and wife restaurateurs Rupert and Carrie Blease met while working in the kitchen of Raymond Blanc's two-star Oxfordshire destination Le Manoir Aux Quat Saisons. After stints at acclaimed venues such as New York's Per Se, the chefs...
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Just throw your bag on the back seat, hit the gas and go. The romance of the open road endures. From long distance, soul-searching solo journeys of contemplation to the squalid, sordid mayhem of a group road trip, travelling the highways and byways...
San Francisco
When you have a studio full of creative makers doing their crafty thing, it's only a matter of time before their imagination and passion for improving and refining things leads to some modifications to the kitchen. Things snowballed at the FRONT...
San Francisco
I spy, with my little eye, something beginning with “c”. Yes, you got it in one: coffee. Let's face it, you can hardly miss the stuff at Sightglass in San Francisco. It's packed on shelves, percolating in pots, and roasting away in the...
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“Using your inside voice” as a way of telling people to stop yelling and be more discreet is a useful pointed Americanism that sadly hasn't yet caught on in Britain the way that almost every other has. Kelly Tunstall and Ferris Plock use it...
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As far as changes of career direction go, molecular neuroscientist to painter must be the equivalent of a Formula 1 hairpin. SoCal artist Maysha Mohamedi made the move on graduating in cognitive science from UC San Diego, moving to San Francisco to...
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Who remembers 1998 dramedy Sliding Doors, starring the very lovely Gwyneth Paltrow and her polished British accent? As well as some fine performances, the film is notable for writer-director Peter Howitt's clever concept — a storyline which splits...
San Francisco
The San Francisco dining scene loves-loves-loves Stuart Brioza and Nicole Krasinski's Michelin-starred State Bird Provisions, with queues of locals and tourists regularly stretching down Fillmore Street for a taste of its renowned quail. The two...
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...