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Shoreditch’s Redchurch Street continues its evolution into a culture and design Mecca, rich in high-concept fashion boutiques; members' clubs; restaurants; independent coffee joints, and galleries. During this year's London Design Festival we had...
London
With a name that roughly translates from Ancient Greek as “the many”, don't expect a stuffy, elitist atmosphere at Hoi Polloi within Ace Hotel London Shoreditch. The brasserie is open from 7am to midnight/1am weekends, and the adjacent bar is an...
London
New Zealand artisanal coffee guru Ozone Coffee Roasters has branched out from wholesale supply into the service sector with its first London café on Leonard Street just off Shoreditch's Silicon Roundabout. Lou Davies of Box 9 Design uncovered the...
London
I hope you haven't got too long to wait until your next meal, because this is going to make your mouth water and get your tummy rumbling. Paul Hemings and Cara Ceppetelli of Bird, in London's Shoreditch, are hoping to do for fried chicken what so...
Journal
Ever wake up in the morning thinking: "why, oh no, I didn't"? Slap yourself in the shower. Recall the horror. Erase the past. If only! Creative talents Guus ter Beek and Tayfun Sarier, both members of the London team at advertising powerhouse...
The Edit
A bestiary is an illustrated compendium describing animals – some real, some imaginary – that was popular in the Middle Ages, but now there's an opportunity to see an updated version featuring creatures from the imagination of the...
London
Qbic, a fledgeling chain of reasonably priced, youthful hotels, has just opened up a branch in London after a successful start in Amsterdam, and we're happy to welcome the forward-thinking firm to the Brick Lane neighbourhood. Added to a high level...
London
Restaurateur Martin Morales transported us to the Peruvian capital Lima with his London restaurant Ceviche, and with his follow-up venue Andina, it's a case of same country, different neighbourhood. Where Ceviche draws on Lima's Barranco...
The Edit
If it's good enough for John Terry, it's god enough for the rest of us. Yes, the multi-millionaire former England captain and fan's favourite was pictured last week doing a bit of Christmas shopping in a thrift shop, proving that just because you've...
Journal
As stereotypes go, the sombrero-wearing mariachi band of Mexico is a hard one to beat – they must love that, like British people love being mocked for poor dentistry by Americans. So come on, let’s try to do a bit better. Mexico, what else do we...
London
Like a cartoon anvil dropped from a great height, new Shoreditch bar Far Rockaway has landed with a hefty thump thanks to the all-over urban art riot that has been visited on the interior by some select local talent. One of the perks of opening...
The Edit
“Nice body, shame about the face” is a crude old put down, but seems to sum up Nathan James' cast of fuglies quite nicely. The London-based Canadian artist's Creepshow series was a grotesque affair, and Punchlines develops the joke, taking the...
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...
Dispatches
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...
Dispatches
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...
Dispatches
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...