Albert Raurich, who had previously worked for star chef Ferran Adrià, fulfilled a dream and opened his own restaurant in 2008. More about Barcelona in the LH Magazin iPad App (12/2013). Read more.
This boutique sells clothes designed by Virginie Verrier and other designers, who can often be seen at work right next door. More about Barcelona in the LH Magazin iPad App (12/2013). Read more.
“A ‘dealer’s choice’ Old-Fashioned included habanero bitters and mescal. It tasted like smoke and intrigue—or, one drinker suggested, bacon and fried onions.” Read more.
“Dinner at Skál…can feel surreal. The owner, Oli Bjorn Stephensen, designed the place to evoke a baðstofa, the communal living-and-sleeping room in the grass-covered cottages of his native Iceland.” Read more.
“Record stores have long been forums for like-minded people. Stephen Godfroy, a co-owner of Rough Trade, said that they present an opportunity to discover music in ‘a non-algorithmic fashion.’” Read more.
“The cocktails are unfussy and topnotch ... Depending on the evening, you can sip them to the dulcet tones of a live bossa-nova trio or the punchy arrangements of a ragtime pianist.” Read more.
“The food is comforting, with some ingenious additions, like uni in a creamy duck-egg spaghetti, and mint and pistachios in a lemony farro salad.” Read more.
"Tiny Peruvian scallops, cold and fresh, have a penetrating nutty sweetness only heightened by a pinch of spiced salt." Read more.
"To go with the gift of vodka, you decide to get a plate of blini, thin buckwheat pancakes, with sour cream and a small pot of salmon roe. Once more the house has won." Read more.
A design hotel in a gleaming black tower that opened five years ago. Bright, cheerful rooms decorated in a purist, elegant style. More about Barcelona in the LH Magazin iPad App (12/2013). Read more.
"After a dismal slog through the late 20th century, Union Station is busier than ever, with about 10 times the traffic it had in its prosperous early years." Read more.
Harrods has launched a new shopping destination - the Fashion Lab - dedicated to the world’s most desirable contemporary labels, from J Brand to The Kooples, as well as some new and exclusive labels. Read more.
A group of designers exhibits (mostly wooden) objects in the private home of jewelry designer Diana James. More about Cape Town in the LH Magazin iPad App (01/2014). Read more.
Milan is always worth a visit- not just during fashion week. Visit the Cathedral, stroll around the city, have an aperitivo and let the Italian way of life soak you in. More in the LH Travel Report. Read more.
Don’t miss Harrods’ magical Christmas window display, featuring a steam train rolling its way through the windows with each carriage depicting a different scene. po.st/pOXejx Read more.
Stockholm is a place filled with stunning views, picturesque streets and historical sites. Worth a visit: The fashionable district of Södermalm. More tips in our LH Travel Report. Read more.
Designers from all over South Africa will convene here this spring. Venue: International Convention Centre. Dates: Feb. 28 to March 2. More about Cape Town in the LH Magazin iPad App (01/2014). Read more.