City Secrets | Istanbul & Cappadocia
From the labyrinthine bazaars to the chic shores of the Bosphorus, this mega city situated on two continents is a dizzying whirl of colors, patterns, spices, and scents. Multilayered with intertwining cultures, expect fun, fashion and intrigue with a thriving art scene, great Mediterranean fare and architectural wonders from Istanbul. From the labyrinthine bazaars to the chic shores of the Bosphorus, this mega city situated on two continents is a...
Read MoreCity Secrets | Batik Textiles of Central Java
Batik textiles?ornate canvases for painterly art?are one of Indonesia?s most ancient traditions. Central Java is famous for its hand-painted pieces, as opposed to the quicker block stamp method - both are uniquely beautiful, and make striking home d?cor or clothing. Batik textiles?ornate canvases for painterly art?are one of Indonesia?s most ancient traditions. Yogyakarta is a cultural hotspot at the foot of Central Java?s Merapi volcano, and produces some of...
Read MoreCity Secrets | Madrid
Spain?s capital is the vibrant heart of one of Europe?s most fun-loving locales. While abroad in Europe last spring, I spent a weekend with friends reveling in the city?s captivating offerings. From world-class art to innovative cuisine, Madrid dazzles?and I?m yearning to return for more. Here are my highlights to help you disfruta de tus vacaciones. Spain?s capital is the vibrant heart of one of Europe?s most fun-loving locales. Madrid?located...
Read MoreCity Secrets | Copenhagen
If you can fit in a side trip to Copenhagen there are amazing fashion designers and design shop gems just waiting to be discovered. Native expert and fashion entrepreneur Gitte Jonsdatter of www.muuse.com gives us her star recommendations.
If you can fit in a side trip to Copenhagen there are amazing fashion designers and design shop gems just waiting to be discovered. For foodies and cool mingling plus art galleries and cafes, hip bars and new concept restaurants, head to the K?dbyen district. N?rrebro is another hip/alternative area in town or try Bl?g?rdsgade for an abundance of cozy cafes, small galleries and unique design shops that are great for people watching. Native expert and fashion entrepreneur Gitte Jonsdatter of www.muuse.com gives us her star recommendations.
#1- WOOD WOOD Krystalgade 7, 1172 Copenhagen
Fusing elements of underground trends, artistic themes and quirky high-end fashion, Wood Wood VII offers the latest in men?s and women?s apparel?from fresh takes on basics like denim, dresses and cardigans to more out there styles like shiny two-piece hooded suits that seem suitable for space travel. Carrying their own popular line as well as notable brands such as Comme De Garcons, Peter Jensen, Junya Watanabe, Opening Ceremony, Eley Kishimoto and fashion hero, Bernhard Willhelm, Wood Wood VII is where you?ll find the definitive Copenhagen shopping experience.
#2- Normann Copenhagen
Normann Copenhagen is a way of living- a mindset challenging conventional design rules by taking traditional materials and putting them into untraditional use. The store has won several prizes as the coolest design store in Copenhagen, and serves as a platform for great parties, fashion events, art exhibitions as well as small happenings.
#3- Stine Goya Norrebrogade 41, 2200, Denmark
Sophisticated yet understated. Stine Goya combines beauty and drama in edgy collections for the daring individual.
#4- Henrik Vibskov Krystalgade 6, Copenhagen K, 1172, Denmark
?The Big Wet Shiny Boobies?, "The Solar Donkey Experiment", "The Slippery Spiral Situation" and ?The Fantabulous Bicycle Music Factory? are just a few titles of shows Henirk Vibskov has produced lately, each title referring to a different but equally mesmerizing world and set of logic.
His last 16 collections have included a women?s wear line designed with his fellow St. Martin?s graduate Maja Brix.
#5- This Issue Blagardsgade 14, 2200, Copenhagen
Behind the graphical designs on the windows displayed you inside an edgy and colorful fashion art world. On the walls, shelves and hanging rods you?ll find everything from markers to jewelry and graphic products, like USB sticks, stickers, figurines, posters, serigraphs, clothing and accessories. Add to this a selection of delicious books and magazines and about everything from innovative artists for graphics, architecture, design, tape and photo and a mini selection of albums on vinyl and CD. Stop by and experience one of the places where you can always find something new and exciting and where the atmosphere is cozy and inviting you to sniff around.
#6- Caf? N Blagardsgade 17, 2200, Copenhagen
Ginger apple, carrot, orange, and beetroot. You choose which combination you want when you order a juice at Caf? N. For here is food and drink freshly made rather than being drained from cans or plastic tubs, as Is often the case when u go to a caf?. And the difference is glaring when one tastes like a freshly squeezed apple juice, with its sharp and tangy sweetness acts as a vigorous hug.
#7- K?dbyen
Though the Meat District has remained a locus for companies and activities relating to the meat and food industry, these original functions take up much less space, and since the early 2000s, the area has been changing into a new creative cluster with galleries, nightlife and small creative businesses like architecture practices and studios.
Some popular venues to check out include:
- Galleri Bo Bjarreg?rd: a leading commercial art gallery.
- V1 Gallery: Another high-profile commercial art gallery.
- Karriere Bar An arts bar and restaurant featuring a large number of site-specific artworks and hosting various parties and cultural events.
- K?dboderne 18: a night club in a somewhat raw style.
- Vestauranten: A restaurant located in the Brown K?dby, operated by the neighboring DGI-byen.
#8- ILLUMS BOLIGHUS Amagertorv 10, 1160, Copenhagen
Illums Bolighus has been around forever & is the established high-end home shop. It's amazing and anyone coming to Copenhagen should stop in since it stocks all the famous Danish classics.
#9- HAY Pilestr?de 29, 1112, Copenhagen
Hay's ambition is to encourage Danish Furniture Designer?s return to the innovative greatness of the 1950's and 1960's but in a contemporary context. Hay operates in the field between architecture and fashion bridging the statistics from architecture and the dynamics from fashion. As a supplement to the furniture collection Hay has introduced an accessory and rug collection consisting of cushions, quilts, bedcovers, hangers, etc. for modern homes.
City Secrets | Bhutan
Originally visited by only the most dedicated, adventurous travelers, the lush landscape of Bhutan has recently attracted the jet-set crowd. Bhutan remains significantly less touched limiting the amount of tourists at any given time to maintain the kingdom?s cultural integrity. Originally visited by only the most dedicated, adventurous travelers, the lush landscape of Bhutan has recently attracted the jet-set crowd. Go while this destination is hot, yet still undiscovered. ...
Read MorePrivate Islands: French Caribbean
In my view, cold winters = warm getaways. Sure, I love a ski, but what better to soothe winter ills than hot sand, turquoise waters, tropical drinks, and that sun-kissed no-make-up look the beach demands? The sultry paradise of the Caribbean will do. Here are a few hidden treasures... In my view, cold winters = warm getaways. Sure, I love a ski, but what better to soothe winter ills than...
Read MoreCity Secrets: The Eastern Seaboard
Lauren Goodman caught the travel bug with her first plane ride to Ireland's emerald hills and steel blue seas in County Cork. She travels regularly to France, Italy, and UK for work as well as inspiration. Seeking out and indulging in local cuisine, culture, language and beauty are permanently on her agenda. Here she shares her recent experiences on the Eastern Seaboards? treasure chest of private Islands. Lauren Goodman caught...
Read MoreCity Secrets: Amalfi Coast, Italy
Southern Italy?s Amalfi Coast, a jet-set playground since the early 1900s, glitters below the Bay of Naples. Azure waters, dramatic cliffs, and a low-key lifestyle make these jewel-like towns idyllic stops for some dolce far niente?beautiful repose. Southern Italy?s Amalfi Coast, a jetset playground since the early 1900s, glitters below the Bay of Naples. Azure waters, dramatic cliffs, and a low-key lifestyle make these jewel-like towns idyllic stops for...
Read MoreCity Secrets: Woodstock, New York
Since 1969?s famed music festival, Woodstock has been an artist?s haven with an entrancing aura of retro-cool. Just a 1.5-hour drive or bus ride from the city, this upstate destination is a hip weekend retreat with a laid-back history? and some salacious lore. I?ve made the pilgrimage upstate since birth, and never tire of the area?s rejuvenating vibes. My family?s property sits on a lush plot of land near Woodstock?an...
Read MoreL-atitude Favorite: The Dutch
Andrew Carmellini?s latest venture promises to be your new-season favorite restaurant: the kind of place you?ll want to while away warm summer evenings, seated in an open, airy space, indulging in an epicurean?s take on American comfort food. The refreshingly light wooden interior will allow sunshine in all season long, and keep spirits bright after dark. An oyster bar will make you feel like you?ve escaped to the Hamptons without having to make the traffic-ridden trip.Carmellini has wowed diners at the likes of Locanda Verde and Caf? Boulud ? so we know he?s an expert on some of the world?s finest dishes from Italy and France. The Dutch is a departure into American food, but not the pigeonholed menu you?re thinking ? this goes beyond hamburgers and fried chicken.
Armed with an international culinary background, Carmellini sees American food as the melting pot America itself is. He believes the scope can include dishes like miso soup and pierogies, dishes that may have originated elsewhere but have been cooked stateside for decades. The menu, which will continue to change with new offerings and special focuses on particular international influences, promises to excite ? think of your favorite, familiar dishes reinvented with not-so-familiar but oh-so-delicious and complex flavors. Carmellini includes undeniable crowd-pleasers like smoked black cod in his rotation, but he adds his own unique vision with spices and seasonings like lemongrass and ancho chilies.
As for the space, the two airy rooms and oyster bar are perfect for any occasion, from dates to larger groups of friends. There is a reservation-only back room, as well as a private dining room for pre-booked dinners. Just as Carmellini?s menu is the perfect blend of comfort and adventure, his restaurant strikes a balance between openly welcoming and luxurious.
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