Café Find: Maman NYC

Maman NYC | meltingbutter.com Cafe Hotspot

Those who have spent enough time in France will understand that New York City is not the place to find Pain au Chocolat of the buttery, flaky variety. I for one stopped buying French pastries in this city for fear of ending up with yet another brick of doughnutty textured pastry that oozes far too […]

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Restaurant Find: Cho Cho San Sydney

Cho Cho San Sydney | meltingbutter.com Restaurant Hotspot

Named after the heroine in Puccini’s “Madame Butterfly”, Cho Cho San Sydney is the new creation from a team making a name for themselves in the local restaurant scene: Restaurateur Sam Christie, chef Jonathan Barthelmess (who we can also to thank for The Apollo right across the street) and Head Chef Nic Wong (of Bodega, […]

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Bubbly Bliss: Everything You Need To Know About Prosecco & Tasting It In Its Natural Habitat

Prosecco Travel Guide | meltingbutter.com_Bellini

1 / 1 ( 2 votes ) Prosecco is often perceived as Champagne’s cheerful cousin (its main point of difference is that it uses a less labour-intensive method to produce its “bubbles” and is best consumed fresh) and while it may come at a more affordable price point, it is by no means a poor […]

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Cool Shop Find: Project No. 8 NYC

Project No. 8 NYC | meltingbutter.com Shopping Hotspot_Benedikt Josef

(Project No. 8 NYC has been reported closed) Opened in 2009 as a destination for sophisticated yet quirky menswear, Project No. 8 has since evolved into a carefully curated mix of unique objects, publications, and high-quality men’s and women’s fashion. Created by Various Projects (the design collective of Elizabeth Beer and Brian Janusiak) Project No. […]

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Club Scene Find: Kuli Alma Tel Aviv

Kuli Alma | meltingbutter.com Nightlife Hotspot

In New York, a city prized for its insomniac-like night life, the idea of lusting after another city’s club scene for a wild night out or good music garners you eye rolls usually reserved for only the most egregious of up-streamers*.  But believe it. NYC’s club culture has seen better days. Where should we be headed to […]

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Restaurant Find: Hubbard & Bell London

Hubbard & Bell London | meltingbutter.com Restaurant Hotspot_Nina Fitton

Hubbard & Bell London is the café/restaurant located inside the new Hoxton Hotel, which confusingly, is located in Holborn, not Hoxton. One breakfast date was all it took to make all my interior design dreams come true and put this slice of aesthetic perfection firmly at the top of my latest List Of Obsessions. The […]

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Contemporary Art Find: Chateau la Coste Provence

Chateau La Coste Provence | meltingbutter.com Art Hotspot | Frank Gehry Pavillion de Musique

Situated just 20 minutes drive from Aix en Provence, amongst the sunny Provençal countryside is Chateau la Coste, a place where wine, modern art and architecture intermingle in the way unlikely best friends would. Sure, it’s not the first time wine has been paired with art but there really is something about the way Chateau […]

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Fancy Breakfast Find: Berners Tavern London

Berners Tavern London | meltingbutter.com Restaurant Hotspot

Berners Tavern should be your first thought when you fancy a dose of serious glamour in central London. Located inside the London EDITION hotel in Fitzrovia, there is nothing old school about this glamour, despite first appearances. Yes, the walls are covered with gilded baroque-style frames, but the overall effect is very modern and overtly […]

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Café Find: Brother Baba Budan Melbourne

Brother Baba Budan Melbourne | meltingbutter.com Cafe Hotspot

Competition is rife in Melbourne’s specialty coffee scene but Brother Baba Budan, named after the world’s first coffee smuggler, has built a highly regarded reputation that has lasted ever since it opened 2007. The pint-sized gem of a café has a reputation inverse to its size, meaning you can almost always expect to queue for […]

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24-Hours in Treviso, One of Italy’s Most Underrated Cities

Treviso Travel Guide | meltingbutter.com

1 / 1 ( 2 votes ) Italy’s tourist destinations are popular for good reason. But if you’re looking for an alternative to the usual itinerary or just a break from the crowds, Treviso is a well-kept travel secret that those in the know will say is worth a visit. Located just 40 minutes from […]

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