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Chef José Pizarro, the UK's "Godfather of Spanish Cuisine", on the One Kitchen Utensil He Can't Cook Without — "It Brings Soul to the Food"
"It's such a simple tool, but it carries so much history and craftsmanship," the star restaurateur and author says of the item that never misses in his kit
By Gilda Bruno Published
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12 Multisensory Design and Art Exhibitions in London to Stay Inspired This Autumn — Picked by Our Culture Editor
Goodbye summer, welcome September! Brave the new season with our thought-provoking edit of great exhibitions in London right now
By Gilda Bruno Last updated
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I Usually Wouldn't Stay in This Area of Paris, But This Hotel's Hip Decor Changed My Mind — Where Garden Lushness Meets Soho House Style
Launched in March, Le Jardin de Verre by Locke stands as a vibrant oasis of peace on a spirited, well-connected street in the 5th arrondissement
By Jason Orme Published
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How Matcha Is Rewriting the Rules of Cafe Design — And Why the Future of Coffee Culture Lies in Spaces That Make Us Feel "Present"
Obsessed with the now-iconic green drink and the distinctive look of the shops serving it? Turns out our everyday routine may well have a role in the rise of the trend's aesthetic
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Dress Up! This Secret Queer Clubhouse in London Is Here to Transport You to a Sensual, Stuck-in-Time World
"We wanted it to feel elevated and glamorous, but with the edginess that Dalston brings," Irish designer Domhnall Nolan says of Roses of Elagabalus, a new decadent hangout that winks at the most iconic bars from the past
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Sophie Ashby Just Turned an Old Mallorcan Villa Into an Evocative Work of Art — Here's What She'd Pack to Catch the Last of the Spanish Sun
We asked the founder of award-winning interior design practice Studio Ashby to share some style wisdom for a last-minute summer getaway
By Gilda Bruno Published
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The Designer of This Luxury Country Cottage Had to Fight for the 'Golden' Paint Color, But Now I'm Convinced Every Home Should Be Painted in It
At The Grove Hotel's renovated lodge, a modern take on country interiors meets with a color palette that feels both rich and grounding
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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Yes, AI Had a Hand in the 'Soviet Spaceship' Look of This London Restaurant — But Its Real-Life Spectacle and Stellar Menu Will Keep You Coming Back
At Drury Lane's TOWN Restaurant, North End Design's eclectic genius and chef Stevie Parle's community-based approach to British seasonal cuisine collide to a transportive effect
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Once a Convent, Later a Tobacco Factory, This 14th-Century Building in Puglia's 'White City' Is Now an Oasis of Contemporary Hotel Design
Meet Vista Ostuni, a five-star luxury stay perched at the feet of the limestone-carved, charming eponymous southern Italian town — where nature and local artistry marries pop decor
By Gilda Bruno Published
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A Chair for Fidgeting, and a Table for Burning Intrusive Thoughts — Why This Designer Is Making Furniture for the Anxious Being
This three-piece exhibition is built on the concept of 'therapy furniture' and its subsequent message of comfort in the modern home
By Amiya Baratan Published
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This Two-Michelin Star Italian Chef Is the Pioneer of 'Sicilian Haute Cuisine' — These Are His Go-to Artisanal Plate Brands
"Plates are the final showpiece of every gastronomic creation," says cuisine innovator Ciccio Sultano of globally acclaimed Ragusa restaurant Duomo, and they sure are when they look like this
By Gilda Bruno Published
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These Spectacular Hideaways Have Just Made the 'Digital Detox' Trend *Actually* Tempting — No, They're Not Your Usual Off-Grid Cabins
Who said digital detox retreats can't be as thoughtfully decorated as they are invigorating? This edit of tranquil stays shows you they can do both (and where to find them)
By Gilda Bruno Published
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London's Hippest New Seafood Bistro Was Crafted to Look Like a Construction Site — "It Raises the Question of What Beauty Really Is"
Tucked away off Shoreditch High Street, Harry Nuriev's design for Noisy Oyster plays with the area's industrial edge to absorb you in a thick web of wires, scaffolding, and matte chrome surfaces. We untangle it all
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Clocking Off for the Summer Holidays? Livingetc Editors Share Their Top 3 Packing Picks (and a Peek Into Their Travels)
Combined, this makes for the ultimate packing list for style-minded globetrotters, with destination tips to inspire last-minute travel plans
By Gilda Bruno Published
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The Weekend Itinerary — How to Spend 48 Hours in Mexico City, the Spirited Metropolis, According to Our Lifestyle Editor
Searching for the best things to do in Mexico City, the 'Ciudad de los Palacios'? Follow Livingetc's in-house culture and design enthusiast on an inspired tour of the city
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Heading to the Bienal de São Paulo Next Month? This Brazilian Architect and Gallerist Knows the City's Coolest Spots for You to Visit
The founder of collectible design gallery Bossa Furniture, Isabela Milagre has called São Paulo home for the past 11 years. Here, she reveals everything culture enthusiasts shouldn't miss
By Gilda Bruno Published
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I Stayed in the World's First-Ever 'Listening Suite' at a Lake Como Hotel — It Just Opened, and It's an Audiophile's Dream
Fitted with the best of the best analog audio equipment, plus 500 records, the luxury room makes Italian hotel Il Sereno into a Mecca for music lovers
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Away from Paris's Crowds, These 4 Surprising Stays Immerse You in France's Charm Through Artsy Rooms and Bucolic Sights
Searching for the best places to visit in France outside of Paris? This edit of under-the-radar sojourns is perfect for travelers looking to unwind, get inspired, and recharge
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Step Inside Peckham's New Vietnamese, Lai Rai, Where Unexpectedly Colorful Interiors Are as Fresh and Vibrant as the Cuisine
Street foodie Asian treats, a globe-trotting drinks list, and surreal decor collide to addictive effect at this recently opened eatery
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Gap Just Collaborated With This Celeb-Loved Luggage Brand on Suitcases in This Year's Hottest Color — "As Timeless as Neutrals and Bold as Aluminum"
The Shay Mitchell-designed Gap x BÉIS capsule reinterprets the brand's iconic denim clothing in globetrotting form
By Gilda Bruno Published
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At Edinburgh's Fringe Festival, IKEA's Magical Patterns Exhibition Is a Feast for the Eyes — Broccoli Patterns, Banana Prints and All
With 180 textiles on display, this pop-up pavilion at Dovecot Studios is a look back at the Scandi brand's love for whimsical vibrance
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Everyone Is Flocking to This Parisian General Store to Buy a 'Tomato Knife' — I Bought One and It's My Favorite Thing in My Utensil Drawer
Surprisingly chic, but also endlessly practical, there's a reason why the internet is obsessed with the idea of the tomato knife
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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Gustaf Westman Wants You to Holiday in His Irreverent Stockholm Home — And You Could Host the Cult Designer in Return
Following the success of his ongoing European Pop-Up Tour, the Swedish sensation is back partnering with home swapping platform Kindred, this time opening the doors to his own house
By Gilda Bruno Published
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This New Restaurant in London Takes 2025's Trendiest Design Finish to the Waterside — And Has a Summer-Ready Terrace, too
Powered by the team behind Crispin and Bistro Freddie in collaboration with studio A-nrd, Canal is the convivial hotspot shaking up Mason & Fifth's Westbourne Park hotel
By Gilda Bruno Published
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It’s the Summer of the 'Fashion Beach Club' — These Are the Pop-Ups Setting the Tone in 2025
From the coruscating Amalfi Coast and the cinematic Saint-Tropez to the electrifying Ibiza, this season, the world's most coveted destinations are synonymous with couture extravaganza
By Gilda Bruno Published
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The Bold New Look of Period Drama — The Buccaneers' Production Designer on Bringing a Fresh Eye to Historical Interiors
For Apple TV+'s original period drama, the rebellious spirit of its American debutantes is just as present in the room sets as it is in the storyline
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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'Coolcations' Are Hot Right Now — These 5 Escapes From the Summer Heat Elevate Travel's "Next Frontier" Through Design
As global temperatures rise, people are seeking refuge at higher altitudes (or lower latitudes). Here are the interiors-driven stays we are dreaming of cooling off at this summer
By Gilda Bruno Published
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These Are the Design-Forward Picnic Essentials I Wish I’d Bought for My Birthday Gathering (So They’re on My ‘To Buy’ List Now)
These picnic essentials will take the edge off the stress of carrying multiple drinks and dishes to the park, all while ensuring your outdoor meet-ups are as entertaining and iconic as they can be
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Beloved London Restaurant Cicchetti Piccadilly Has a New Home — And It's as Glamorous and Decadent as It's Ever Been
With dazzling interiors by Fettle Studio, the San Carlo group eatery hasn't just moved locations: it has become a trip to the Med in restaurant form
By Leah Renz Published