Restaurant find: Taberna do Mercado London
Thank God Michelin-star-spangled ”˜chef’s chef’ Nuno Mendes ”“ elBulli alumnus, crab-doughnut innovator, and crafter of emotionally resonant salads ”“ abandoned a career in marine biology. The sea’s loss is London’s dining scene’s gain. Mendes’ meals gently agitate the memory and invoke history; this is especially true of his Spitalfields outpost Taberna do Mercado. Less papped […]
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Cool Store Find: Native & Co London
Only few steps away from the hustle and bustle of Notting Hill, you can’t help but surrender to the serenity Native & Co oozes from the moment you enter. Founded by Taiwanese born Sharon Jo-Yung Hung and British-Japanese Chris Yoshiro Green, the shop specialises in locally sourced homeware by small suppliers and specialist workshops in Japan […]
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Cool Shop Find: Totokaelo NYC
Nestled in a lofty and cavernous space, Seattle-based clothing retailer Totokaelo in Soho is the newest destination for the aesthetically-minded. Totokaelo opened its doors on Crosby Street in September 2015, expanding its multi-brand curation of apparel and goods to New York City. The Totokaelo Soho store features a soaring atrium, winding steps, and crisp, white […]
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Cool Shop Find: The New Craftsmen London
What does it mean to be British? A good question to mull over while browsing the delightful wares at The New Craftsmen London, where ”˜British-ness’ isn’t about politics or nationalism, but a connection to a culture and sense of place evoked by traditional crafts and materials from all corners of the British Isles. With a […]
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Restaurant Find: Oiji NYC
Some restaurants seem to just get it. They know exactly we’re looking for in a dining experience, and they give it to us every time. Oiji NYC, a self proclaimed “refined authentic Korean” restaurant in the East Village, is one of those restaurants. It’s casual enough to pop in on a Monday after work, yet […]
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Restaurant Find: Ruffian Wine Bar NYC
Wine bars in New York City’s East Village are a dime a dozen, though at Ruffian Wine Bar, there’s more than meets the eye. Simple and nondescript from the outside, warm and cozy on the inside – this 400 square foot space operates as a bar and restaurant, with dishes being prepared at the counter […]
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Boutique Patisserie Find: Petal Met Sugar Sydney
There’s a certain eloquence to the creativity-meets-craftsmanship combination of best-friend-duo Angela Wong and Elsa Li’s Petal Met Sugar. From their modest Woolloomooloo shopfront, the pair ”“ one a self-trained florist and the other a French-trained pâtissière with experience alongside Adriano Zumbo ”“ bring effortlessly artistic and highly Instagrammable desserts to Sydney. Just beyond Hyde Park […]
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Cool Shop Find: Hostem Spring Store London
Since its conception in 2010, Hostem has been evolving quietly, solidifying its place as a holistic destination where fashion, art and design meet. Fashion is where it all started, stocking brands exclusive to Hostem such as Alice Waese, Atelier Baba and Nicholas Daley. All garments need to satisfy the Hostem standard of the ability to […]
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Restaurant Find: The Jane Antwerp
Previously a place of worship set inside an old military hospital, The Jane Antwerp has been transformed into an international gourmet destination of palatial proportions. Three Michelin-starred chef Sergio Herman and Nick Bril helm the kitchen ensuring The Jane consistently turns out artfully composed dishes forming part of the elaborate multi-course degustation menus. Aside from […]
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The Editors: Frederik Frede of Freunde von Fruenden on Berlin and Creativity
Frederik Frede is founder and creative director of online publication Freunde von Freunden, translating to friends of friends. Since launching in 2009, FvF has documented the lifestyles of international creatives and the spaces they live and work in, via captivating interviews and big, beautiful photography. Things moved quickly and by 2011, they’d published their first […]
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