Nestled in the prestigious enclave of Belgravia, London, The Garrison Club at Chelsea Barracks offers residents a private sanctuary that elevates the concept of sport into an art form. At the heart of this world-class residential development lies an indoor tennis court that flawlessly combines vintage charm with contemporary sophistication—creating an experience that is as exclusive as it is luxurious. Stepping inside the court is like entering a serene oasis,... The post The Garrison Club: An Exclusive Tennis Sanctuary in the Heart of Belgravia, London appeared first on The Cool Hunter Journa ..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 mout and long line-ups have kept the little shop in the forefron ..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

Located on Cadogan Gardens in Chelsea, Meat the Fish is a restaurant that surprises with its refreshing combination of ideas and influences. Meat the Fish is a rich but not overly ornate environment that doesn’t quite fit in any category. Exactly as planned by the owners and designers. The interiors connect marine and earthy vibes and the menu, created by head chef Rachel Bado, fuses Mediterranean, Asian and Middle-Eastern The design of the space is the work of MARIAGROUP, the Beirut, London and Dubai-based design studio led by founders, brother and sister Georges Maria and M ..read more

Bringing to life the darkly shiny opulence of dining rooms of the past was the goal of chef-owners Craig Harding and Julian D’Ippolito when they set out to create Bar Prima in Toronto’s Queen West neighbourhood. Toronto-based Future Studio  was entrusted with the owners’ retro ideas and they have delivered a stunning setting. It reflects both an Italian vibe and an “old Toronto diner” feel in its brown panelling, mirrors and gold touches that are enhanced with rich blue upholstery and red velvet drapery. The star attractions of the vintage visual show, however, are definitely the floor ..read more

Known for staging outlandish events and creating lavish interiors for a client list of celebrities, business tycoons and socialites, Ken Fulk has left his extravagant mark on yet another icon. This time, his magic touch has revitalized the interior of the landmark Miami Women’s Club building, located in the Edgewater neighborhood on Biscayne Bay. Designed in 1926 by architect August Geiger as one of the first public libraries in Florida, the Mediterranean Revival-style building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. Although by now dilapidated and decaying, it inspir ..read more