Lisbon’s electric cultural landscape just got a new sonic playground: The Kissaten Bar. Nestled in the heart of the city, this meticulously curated listening bar is a love letter to the golden era of Japanese jazz cafés—where vinyl is king, cocktails are symphonic, and the atmosphere is nothing short of cinematic. Step inside and you’re immediately enveloped in a dimly lit sanctuary of sound. The interiors channel a subdued mid-century... The post The Kissaten Bar: Lisbon’s New Sonic Sanctuary appeared first on The Cool Hunter Journal ..read more

The transformation of the Pathé Palace in Paris by the renowned Renzo Piano is nothing short of cinematic in its own right—a masterclass in merging the timeless with the modern, creating an immersive experience that redefines what a trip to the movies can be. Located on the historic corner of Boulevard des Capucines and Rue de la Chaussée-d’Antin, this architectural marvel stands as a testament to how luxury, technology, and... The post Pathé Palace: Renzo Piano’s Luxe Cinematic Transformation in Paris appeared first on The Cool Hunter Journal ..read more

Tucked within the urban labyrinth of Bukgajwa-dong, Moment Anna defies the traditional notions of what a whisky bar should be. This understated haven in Seoul embodies a blend of minimalism and sophistication that speaks directly to those seeking more than just a drink, but an experience Designed by the spatial visionaries at GGJH, the space is an exercise in restraint, offering just 70 square meters of pure, distilled ambiance. Every... The post Moment Anna Whisky Bar – Seoul appeared first on The Cool Hunter Journal ..read more

London’s nightclub scene has always danced on the edge of both history and reinvention. And no other club has mastered this balance quite like Tramp, the legendary Mayfair venue that has been captivating the world’s elite since 1969. Nestled discreetly on Jermyn Street, Tramp’s façade may be understated, but once inside, you’re thrust into a world of extravagance, timeless elegance, and debauchery. Known for attracting A-listers from every corner of... The post Tramp: London’s Legendary Nightclub, Reborn for a New Era appeared first on The Cool Hunter Journal ..read more

Earlier this year, yet another restaurant opened at the Desa Potato Head resort in the village of Seminyak in Bali. Aptly rechristened as Dome, the restaurant was designed by the Dutch studio OMA established in 1975 by Rem Koolhaas (1944 -) with his then-wife Madelon Vriesendorp and Elia and Zoe Zenghelis. OMA has worked with Potato Head for several years, designing for example the Potato Head Studios hotel compound that managing director David... The post Dome Restaurant, Desa Potato Head – Seminyak, Bali appeared first on The Cool Hunter Journal ..read more

Creative director, owner, operator, artist, hipster restaurateur, high-brow bohemian, impresario and all-around cool renaissance man Varun Kataria doesn’t want to be categorised. We will gladly obey as it is as difficult – and unnecessary – to categorise him as it is to label his Bushwick, Brooklyn venue creations that now number three. Kataria, who says he has never claimed expertise in any field, seems to have talent in several. His... The post Xanadu Roller Arts Skating & Event Space – Brooklyn, NY appeared first on The Cool Hunter Journal ..read more

Chef Stefano Secchi has opened his second Italian restaurant, naming it Massara. It is located in the Flatiron district of Manhattan, a short walk from his first Italian restaurant, Rezdôra. Massara is spread on two levels with the 600 square-foot (about 56 sq. m) expanse divided into distinctly different spaces by New York-based Sarah Carpenter Studio. The studio’s extensive hospitality work is testament to the designer’s ability to interpret each space individually.... The post Massara Osteria Campana, New York appeared first on The Cool Hunter Journal ..read more

Many restaurants in London have the word nightingale in their name but the latest addition to the offering in Mayfair, called simply Nightingale, is not to be mixed with any of them, although one could argue that the name lacks creativity. The newest Nightingale is already being talked about as the upscale Mayfair neighbourhood’s chicest addition. It is also touted as a fresh departure from the slightly stuffy gentlemen’s-club, fine-dining offerings so prevalent in the area. German born Felizia Berchtold and her partner, Oskar Kohnen, founders of London-based design studio Tutto Bene, a ..read more

In 2013, after several months of experimenting in her small kitchen, Vera Van Stapele decided that she had created a cookie that was special. The cookie was made of dark chocolate dough, baked crisp on the outside and filled with a gooey white chocolate. With this cookie, she took the risk of opening a shop with an unlikely – and often failed – concept: a one-product bakery, in a back alley on Heisteg 4 in Amsterdam. Her cookie concept took off and the shop has stayed successful ever since. Thousands of happy customers, word of mouth and long line-ups have kept the little shop in the forefro ..read more

Those heading to the Milan Design Week and Salone del Mobile Milano will experience Milanese abundance when pondering their dinner options as Milan claims to have the highest density of restaurants in Italy, apparently more than 9,000 in total, with new entries appearing daily. Milan-based hospitality group Triple Sea Food has taken a special interest in the Brera district where it has recently opened three restaurants, the latest being Trattoria del Ciumbia. Britt Moran and Emiliano Salci of Milan-based Dimorestudio were in charge of creating the eclectic vaguely 60s-inspired interior ..read more