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If a pub is to London what a café is to Paris, then so too is a wine bar to Barcelona. Spain’s seaside metropolis nails the small plates and wine scene—beyond traditional tapas. During a recent trip to Barcelona, we researched and vetted the city’s coolest wine bars (someone had to do it…), and had memorable meals and sips at TIBERI BAR, Señora Dolores, and Gresca. Other standouts from the trip include hot chocolate at LOT Roasters, a visit to contemporary concept store Bassal.Store, vintage shopping at the haven that is Los Féliz & Muy Frágil, and a ride on the Telefèric de Montjuïc to the top of the city.
When spring starts to hit, we can't help but crave a trip to one of our favorite European cities, Copenhagen. The Danes excel at many things, among them bread-making, design, and of course, hygge, so it's no surprise that we're fans of the chic homeware brand, Tekla, a cult favorite among the fashion and design crowd for elevated, quality sheets, towels, pajamas, and more. Their Copenhagen flagship is housed in the iconic Egmont Building and honors the building’s Nordic Classicism roots: a centerpiece ceiling with rows of bespoke Art Deco lights surrounded by elegant mouldings, contrasted with natural wood, steel rails, and a poured-concrete floor, and accented with an array of vintage furniture, including Gerrit Rietveld’s zig-zagging chairs and a Pierre Chapo bed (outfitted with Tekla bedding, of course). Why not plan a trip to Copenhagen to pick up their beautiful bedding collection (that makes every sleep instantly more luxe), crisp cotton poplin sleepwear (that doubles as a perfect summer fit), and sleep masks (the perfect travel companion to stay rested in style) in person?
There’s no shortage of amazing follows on AmiGo, but this month we’re excited about three users in particular: Louise Govilas: French-Greek doctor and content creator with recs in Athens, Mallorca, Paris, & more. Marti Arcucci: New York-based stylist hailing from Argentina with recs in Buenos Aires, New York, Marfa, & more. Virginia Zanaboni: London-based digital marketing manager at Dorchester Collection with recs in Milan, Sevilla, Paris, & more.
A chic new hotel has arrived on the edge of Sydney’s hip Surry Hills neighborhood. The 102-room EVE comes from the team behind Brisbane's The Calile, and is one of the city’s most exciting arrivals, thanks to its sleek, modern architecture and interiors that pull the outside in (unsurprisingly featuring lots of greenery). The recent opening’s most impressive offering is its rooftop, which boasts a 65-foot pool, red-and-white striped cabanas, and a delicious Mexican restaurant and mezcal bar, Lottie.
A bevy of hot newcomers are stealing the restaurant scene in NYC, giving the city a jolt of energy to push through the last bit of what’s been a brutal winter. Particularly refreshing is the range of neighborhoods where these spots are popping up, challenging downtown’s reign as the most sought-after restaurant destination. On the Upper East Side, Cafe Commerce’s new digs bring timeless, cool-kid vibes and a delicious menu of perfectly executed classics, while chic hotspot Chez Fifi delivers a glamorous French bistro experience in an Art Deco townhouse. Then there’s Papa San, the latest Nikkei-inspired spot from the Llama San team, breathing life into Midtown and serving experimental Peruvian izakaya (like razor clams and lychee ceviche, unagi pizza, and yakitori skewers) in an industrial, neon-clad space.
Our favorite new follow on AmiGo right now is Emmanuel Peña, food consultant and head chef of Paris hotspot Tarántula. Originally from Northern Mexico, Emmanuel has called Paris home for over a decade, and he delivers epic recs in his top spots around the world, including a discrete music and cocktail bar in Berlin, his favorite izakaya hidden in a mall in Osaka, Tokyo’s best tonkatsu, and his favorite restaurant in the world—plus recs in Amsterdam, Mexico City, & more. Follow Emmanuel.
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