SYDNEY / modern Greek @ THE APOLLO

SYDNEY / modern Greek @ THE APOLLO

by | Mar 19, 2015 | RESTO, Travel

The interior of the Apollo reminds me of the Greek exterior landscape: simple, natural, rough, sensual, and ageless.  Having safely landed in Syndey’s trendy Potts Point in 2012, The Apollo offers a modern twist on Greek cuisine in an elegant setting of...
PARIS / Le Flandrin

PARIS / Le Flandrin

by | Feb 27, 2015 | DESIGN, PARIS, RESTO

Recently refreshed by Joseph Dirand, located in an old railway building in the 16th is Le Flandrin.  The brasserie, still operated by the original Malafosse family who opened this locale in 1932, is now a modernized Art Deco interior of understated opulence, with...
LONDON / Atrium Champagne Bar

LONDON / Atrium Champagne Bar

by | Feb 13, 2015 | RESTO, Travel

Having won the 2013 restaurant & Bar Design Award for the Best Bar, the Atrium Champagne Bar, located on the main floor of the ME Hotel, is a cathedral-shaped atrium with a skylight where you can sip champagne while you are checking in.  Or you can enjoy some...
TORONTO / oysters at CÔTE DE BOEUF

TORONTO / oysters at CÔTE DE BOEUF

by | Jan 16, 2015 | RESTO

On a stroll last night down Ossington we stumbled upon a little treat: our neighbourhood’s favorite butcher, Côte de Boeuf, is now open at night for drinks + nibbles.  Following the success of their private dining services, the CDB offers yummy wine by the...
LONDON / afternoon tea at SKETCH

LONDON / afternoon tea at SKETCH

by | Jan 7, 2015 | RESTO, Travel

Finally there is a place where you can have afternoon tea surrounded by pink.  Sketch has always been at the forefront of edgy glamour, and they have taken things to new heights with their dreamy yet quirky tea room that serves high tea along with quail &...
DENMARK / Clarrods

DENMARK / Clarrods

by | Dec 16, 2014 | RESTO, Travel

Another reason why Denmark is so cool: situated in the heart of Copenhagen, Clarrods is a furniture-store-come-coffee-shop-come-bar.  Essentially, it is the nexus of everything that I love: simple modern design + laid back vibes + lots of vintage stuff +...