Bar Find: Stockton Hong Kong
Hidden amongst Hong Kong’s Central streets, lies Stockton Hong Kong, an otherworldly and old-worldly speakeasy bar. Unbeknownst to many, it is homage to the late, revered writer Hunter S. Thompson where the name is derived from his middle name and where the S. so mysteriously remains. Opening Stockton’s black book of cocktails is an education […]
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The Curators: Droog Design Studio’s Amsterdam
Based in Amsterdam, Droog is an anti-disciplinary design studio, driven by the endless curiosity and know-how of its original founders Renny Ramakers and Gijs Bakker. Ramakers’ background as an art and design critic, art historian, curator and lecturer pairs perfectly with Bakker’s industrial design knowledge and passion for good design. The pioneering spirit of Droog […]
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Restaurant Find: Dum Dum Palace Amsterdam
1 / 1 ( 1 vote ) The cool kids behind Hot Mama Hot have brought something new to the eclectic and cultural fusion that is Amsterdam’s Zeedijk and boy, it does not disappoint. With its prime location in Amsterdam’s Chinatown, Dum Dum Palace Amsterdam specialises, unsurprisingly, in Asian cuisine. But when you’re surrounded by […]
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Restaurant Find: Alto Hong Kong
Located on the top floor of Hong Kong’s new V Point building in Causeway Bay sits Alto Bar & Grill, an exceptionally designed new lunch and dinner destination overlooking Hong Kong Island and extending out to Kowloon. With an abundance of brass and marble fittings and stellar 180Ëš panoramic views, it’s hard not to be […]
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Boutique Hotel Find: Henry Howard Hotel New Orleans
Ask any New Orleans resident and they’re bound to agree that there’s much more to their fair city than the tourist-laden French Quarter. Thankfully, for those travelers looking to explore the greener, storybook side of NOLA, there’s stylish addition to the picturesque Garden District’s hotel scene ”“ The Henry Howard Hotel ”“ a boutique property […]
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Cafe Find: Devon at Barangaroo Sydney
With the closure of Devon’s Danks location in late 2016 came the call to reincarnate the venue elsewhere. Zacharay Tan took head chef Morris Baco to Barangaroo and Devon at Barangaroo Sydney was born, pairing much-loved favourites with a constantly developing environment. Hanging orb lights, wood tones, and tables and chairs from the former site […]
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Restaurant Find: The Provincial Sydney
It’s the robust meat, from the three-tired smokeless grill, that this restaurant is known for ”“ pork chops or beef cuts cooked atop charcoal made from apple or grape wood. But make sure you leave room for dessert – painstakingly placed edible flowers, sharp granitas, and assorted textured bits are composition notes in the symphony of sweet […]
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Restaurant Find: Mott 32 Hong Kong
Enter through the spiralling, mirrored and heavy-chained staircase into a vibrant welcome of afro- soul, lively funk, and smooth jazz music into the dimly-lit Mott 32 Hong Kong, located in the basement of one of Hong Kong’s Central tower buildings. Industrial chic meets tradition and heritage at Mott 32, a celebration of east-meets-west with tall, […]
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Restaurant Find: Belon Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s culinary scene is reaching new heights with exceptional additions of progressive and culturally-connective dining scenes. Without a doubt, Belon Hong Kong is turning heads with its neo-Parisian take and brightly-lit yet cosy interior, terrazzo tabletops, and wood and blue leather seating. After a warm welcome by the maitre-de at the entrance of the […]
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Cafe Find: Catalyst Coffee Auckland
Located in the central suburb of Remuera, Catalyst Coffee Auckland is the escape and experience all coffee connoisseurs dream of. Taking inspiration from the open kitchen concept, owners (and National Barista Champions) Hanna Teramoto and Xin Yi Loke designed the coffee bar with the intention of inviting customers to an open conversation – just as […]
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