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If the English countryside didn’t have enough excellent “restaurants with rooms,” it might starting on June 10, when one-Michelin-starred restaurant Osip debuts its four countryside-chic accommodations, located just above the restaurant. Located in Somerset, one of the countryside’s most chic counties with superb art and culinary offerings and a laid-back feel, the Osip rooms are undeniably cozy, with neutral-hued, nature-inspired bedrooms featuring exposed wooden beams, dried flowers, brass hardware, and super king beds. Worth getting out of said super king-sized bed for? The farmhouse-inspired breakfast, starring black cardamom Kouign-amanns, honey from Osip’s bees, hay-smoked trout, & more.
We’re just back from a trip to Copenhagen, where we enjoyed a stylish Art Deco stay at Hotel Bella Grande, a spa day at historic bathhouse Sofiebadet, and a bike ride to local beach and old-school swimming basin Helgoland Badeanstalt. But what we’re still thinking about are two standout breakfast spots. The first is Lido, a beautiful, light- and flower-filled cafe with an absolutely delicious breakfast, particularly the folded eggs with spicy oil… which we went back for twice. Then there’s Amator, a new-ish cafe offering a masterclass in the art of the omelette (who knew?), plus super fresh, seasonal sides and music by way of a record player. And of course there were bakeries, among them Riviera, a cool cafe and bakery on a corner which whips up some of the best pastries in town, particularly a flaky, perfect croissant.
Our summer roster has officially been updated, with a bevy of new tastemakers sharing their insider tips for everything from the "best shiatsu massages" in Paris to "the OG Basque cheesecake" in San Sebastián. Follow our latest stars, and keep an eye out for more coming soon.
Kelly Wearstler: LA-based interior design legend (who did some of our favorite properties, including the Santa Monica Proper and the Four Seasons Anguilla. FOLLOW KELLY
Raven Smith: London-based author and Vogue columnist. FOLLOW RAVEN
Zélikha Dinga: Paris-based founder and creative director of Caro Diario, a creative culinary studio in Paris. FOLLOW ZÉLIKHA
Lynn Hazim: Beirut-born, Dubai-based foodie and voice behind @_nosoupforyou. FOLLOW LYNN
Otegha Uwagba: London-based bestselling author, journalist, and screenwriter. FOLLOW OTEGHA
As much as we try to, advance planning doesn’t always happen, but that doesn’t mean you should miss out on a fun summer escape. And luckily, some of our favorite hotels for R&R are based just outside of major cities, so last-minute long weekends can be enjoyed without too much notice. For those of you based in one of the following cities, consider your next weekend away planned. From LA: Hotel El Roblar, Ojai — Soon-to-open, stylish boutique hotel in the heart of the laid-back Ojai.
From NYC: The Six Bells, Hudson Valley — The Wing founder Audrey Gelman’s stylish new boutique hotel.
From London: The Bull Charlbury and The Bell Charlbury — Two stylish inns just across the road from each other, both with delicious restaurants.
From Paris: Abbaye des Vaux de Cernay, Paris outskirts — Sprawling luxury hotel from Paris Society (who runs Girafe, Maxim’s, etc.), particularly good for families.
A buzzy new cocktail bar and restaurant has emerged—just in time for summer—in Mallorca’s capital of Palma. Opened in late May, Burgundí is a tiny but cozy spot, and a new favorite for an intimate evening punctuated by natural wines and superb cocktails including the Terruño, made with Campari, beet, and cilantro. Round the night out with some excellent small plates—think mackerel crudo and chicken with black garlic butter.
While in Copenhagen, we set off on an exploration in the Baltic Sea—to the enticing, delightfully off-the-grid Danish island of Bornholm. The idyllic seaside haven is nicknamed the “sunshine island,” as it gets the most sunshine in all of Denmark, and has long been a laid-back summer destination for locals from neighboring Denmark, Sweden, and Germany. From hiking Hammerknuden Loop (a stunning hike that's part of the island's vast network of trails) and Ekkodalen (the longest rift valley on the island, of which there are 70+), to exploring the dramatic shorelines steeped in history at Helligdomsklipperne and relaxing on fine, white-sand beaches at Dueodde Strand, the island is a lesson in simple summer living. We slept on the edge of the sea at the charming Allinge Badehotel, dined on fresh seafood and local produce at Nordlandet, and discovered the impressive creative community of local glass-blowers, ceramicists, and artists. If you’re looking for a truly relaxing beach destination in Europe that’s still untouched by the masses, with raw natural beauty and delicious, hyper-local food, Bornholm is it—we highly recommend booking a trip there now before the crowds descend. Read more about the island here.
