Created as China’s first urban resort, this stylish hotel is located in Shanghai’s Jing’An district. The striking interiors—all polished tile floors, sumptuous silk wall coverings and contemporary furniture—are accented by reproductions of ancient Chinese household items. The Anantara Spa, which offers a series of tea-based treatments using green, white, rose …
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The Waterhouse at South Bund, Shanghai, China
Located on the banks of the Huangpu River The Waterhouse at South Bund’s design philosophy is based on a blurring or an inversion of internal & external spaces, creating a disorienting yet refreshing spatial experience for guests in search of something out of the ordinary. Designed by Neri & Hu, …
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The Commune Social, a neighborhood Tapas, Dessert and Cocktail bar located on Jiang-Ning Road of Jing’An District. It is the creation of Chef Jason Atherton, award winning Shanghai design firm – Neri & Hu, and Singaporean hotelier and restaurateur – Loh Lik Peng. The ‘No Reservations, No Service Charge’ restaurant …
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Aman Tokyo, located in the financial district of Otemachi, draws its design inspiration from traditional Japanese residential structures. Classic Japanese materials such as timber, Washi paper and stone are blended to great effect with modern technology and luxurious fabrics. Filtered light contrasts with solid elements, creating a subtle interplay of …
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Carlo e Camilla restaurant is housed in a historic sawmill, creating a foil for the otherwise super-polished dining experience. Two long cross-configuration tables seat 65 in a communal arrangement. The kitchen is entrusted to the Chef Emanuele Romagna Pollini and a team of young chefs, under the direction of Chef …
Read More »Chefs Club, New York, USA
Located in the iconic Puck Building in Manhattan’s Nolita neighbourhood, the brick-walled restaurant with its cast iron columns, vaulted ceilings and sprawling windows is designed by David Rockwell. The restaurant is serving inventive recipes from Food & Wine’s Best New Chefs.
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Temple serves contemporary European cuisine in a space after extensive renovations to a 600-year-old temple in the heart of Beijing’s hutongs, behind the Forbidden City. In creating the dining space, the Australian architectural and design firm Hassell emphasized the clean, light filled and thoroughly modern lines of what was once …
Read More »Waldorf Astoria Beijing, China
Standing as a dramatic bronze building, Waldorf Astoria Beijing is a landmark in heart of the Wangfujing district, and an icon where time transcends through the rich Chinese tradition to today’s sophisticated affluent lifestyle. With its signature True Waldorf Service, the hotel exemplifies discreet personalized attention, creating unforgettable moments that …
Read More »Shintori, Shanghai, China
From the moment you enter this dark and mysterious sanctuary offers a delicious twist to the usual Japanese cuisine. Designed by Christopher Arisaka Carey, Shintori is the most recent addition to the shintori collection of restaurants. The Rock and roll salad tossed at your table in a large glass tube …
Read More »Parker Palm Springs, USA
Once Gene Autry’s Melody Ranch estate, it was, for a time, the Merv Griffin Resort, then the Givenchy Hotel and Spa — and after a substantial rethink this time as The Parker Palm Springs. Set on a 13-acre complex and featuring decor by designer Jonathan Adler, this chic, upscale resort …
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