WHERE TO EAT IN NEW YORK
Here’s a guide to eating in New York: whether you’re traveling solo or traveling with kids, up for adventuring or not leaving Midtown. We hope there’s something for everyone. And, of course, you should mix and match from categories as your heart desires. See the guide at THE SOURCE.
DAYDREAMING WITH… HONG KONG: NATHAN COLEY
Landing in Hong Kong today Friday 4th May, Daydreaming with… is the latest instalment of the ongoing exhibition co-curated by James Lavelle, which launched at Haunch of Venison in Summer 2010 as an arts and music cross-platform exhibition. Daydreaming with… ‘the Hong Kong edition’ will jointly curated by Lavelle and artist Simon Birch, featuring British and [...]
DOPE IN BERLIN
Heeeeeeeeeey, look who’s in Berlin! More DOPE stuff lying around the place, check out THE SOURCE.
Vagabond: “Hello my Friend” by Charles Lanceplaine
The Vagabond team drops their latest production, a video smorgasbord of skate shenanigans captured off the unsuspecting streets of Vietnam and Thailand. “Hello my Friend” is directed, filmed and edited by Charles Lanceplaine with additional filming credits due to Anthony Claravall, and it features the slick moves and heroic exploits of Cyres Wong, Jay Meador, [...]
Tahiti 80 Live in Hong Kong
A lot of indie bands seem to be saying hello to our hongkey friends, and all I can say is… why not Singapore? If you happen to be in HK on the 2nd of May, do check out this gig. Check out THE SOURCE. Here’s a very apt video:
Midnight & Co. (The new Yumla!)
With Hong Kong’s high rents and unsympathetic landlords, we thought that Yumla, the small music club perched just above Lok Hing Lane Park, would fade into nightlife history after the doors closed on New Year’s day. Yet last Saturday night, the phoenix rose from the ashes once again, and the bar that was originally Phi-b’s, [...]
Speakeasy 001
Central Hong Kong has no shortage of loud and rowdy bars. Housed behind an unmarked door in the middle of a wet market, Speakeasy 001 (LG/F Shop G1 Welley Building 97 Wellington Street) offers the opposite experience. This hard-to-find haunt invites you to unwind with its quiet atmosphere, colorful cat-house decor and cocktails like the [...]
Hong Kong: Fungus Workshop
Fungus Workshop in Sheung Wan is divided into a retail shop for fine leather goods and an artist’s salon. You’ll go to admire its unconventional yet sophisticated wares and leave wanting to sign up for one of the hoiming classes, no doubt discussing fashion or design philosophy with another patron in the convivial atmosphere while [...]
Hong Kong: Yardbird
First of all, yes—you should hit all of the dim sum joints you can squeeze in. At some point, however, you will inevitably want a break. When that moment arrives, head to Yardbird in Sheung Wan. Opened last year by Chef Matt Abergel—previously at Masa in New York—this chicken-only yakitori den is as laid back [...]
Hong Kong: Barista Jam
From pre-warming the glass for your piccolo latte to distilling the nuances between flavor profiles of single-origin roasts, the staff at industrial-chic Barista Jam in Sheung Wan offer a level of service exclusive to bona-fide bean geeks. House coffees are roasted in Hong Kong and blended on premises, while a rotating menu of guest coffees [...]
Shanghai Museum of Glass
China hosts a myriad of museums, including for the seemingly mundane such as tap water and watermelons. Projects such as the Shanghai Museum of Glass, however, transform the mundane into the fascinating. Designed by Logon Architecture, the building sits on a former glass manufacturing and processing site in the northern district of Baoshan in Shanghai, [...]
A Bit of Fantasy on Paradise
Mention Phuket and your minds will immediately be taken to the sun, sand, beach, tans and skimpy bikinis. However, you will never expect a little bit of fantasy to be associated with a paradise island like Phuket. The Pimnara boutique hotel is just that. This boutique hotel is connected to the swanky Jungceylon Shopping Centre [...]
Review: Future Music Festival Asia 2012
(aerial photo courtesy of isaactan.net —dude, it’s amazing how you got to this height) This review is waaaaaaaaay overdue, but it’s never too late to thank the Future Music Festival people of Sepang for having us!!!!! WOOOHOOOOOOOOOO! Since we have a thing for catching tail ends of concerts (due to unforeseen circumstances, as usual), the [...]
Tree-Climbing Goats of Morocco
If you ever come back in your next life as an Argan tree, be prepared for the goats of Morocco to climb all over you. Just so they can chomp on these yummy Argan berries, you know. Check out THE SOURCE!
Choi Jeong-Hwa’s Doors art transforms downtown Seoul
How do you know what door to walk through when there are literally 10,000 doors on a building to choose from? Your average Joe might ask that question, but it’s clear that South Korean artist Choi Jeong-Hwa is challenging the perception of art. Yet again. He’s a firm believer that art should engage with the [...]
Beach Landscapes: Anawangin, Zambales (Philippines)
Nature is ALWAYS DOPE. If you’re the type who wants peace, quiet, and pitching tents, check this place out. Just a 4-5 hour drive from Manila. Check out THE SOURCE.
Beach Landscape: Partage De Photos!
Am I high or is the sand really pink?! Gotta come down to Kiwi Land soon to confirm this! Check out THE SOURCE.
The Half Graffiti Hotel Room by Tilt: The Making Of
Many of you might remember the ‘Panic Room’ or ‘Half Graffiti Hotel Room’ that artist Tilt created at the Au Vieux Panier Hotel in Marseille a while ago. We reported about it here. Today we can show you a nice making of video, taking a behind the scenes look at the creation of this extraordinary [...]
Hotel Daniel Vienna
If you consider yourself as one of those modern-day traveler, you should visit the urban Hotel Daniel Vienna. See more of the hotel’s design, that focused more on style and functionality after the JUMP.
Tomato Kick
Here in Singapore we have Tiong Bahru, in the Philippines, they have Maginhawa Street. Part of a residential area near The University of the Philippines, this is where the cool people reside. One of the many notable little restaus here would be Tomato Kick, owned by bassist, Paolo Bernaldo. Awesome menu, a fusion of Asian, [...]
Hong Kong’s New Fashion District | Star Street
It’s always fascinating how an unexpected old neighborhood becomes a trendy hang-out place for fashionistas. Star Street in Hong Kong is a great example. Star Street used to be a sleepy residential area save for some restaurants and there was hardly any fashion retail until Kapok bravely opened its first retail store in August 2008, [...]
Top 10 Beach Destinations in the United States
Hitting the land of fast food fast life soon? Yep I’m talking about the United States, if you still don’t know. Well, there’s more to McD’s and Disneyland to this country, they have awesome beaches all over the place: from Hawaii to San Deezy to Florida. So yep, thanks to trip advisor, you are now [...]
Java Banana
Located 2000 meters above sea level at Sukapura village of Probolinggo, Java Banana is a great getaway from the bustling city life and is also a gate to the majestic sunrise view of Mount Bromo. Just 2 hours drive from Surabaya, the lodging provides a great green view of Tengger-Semeru mountain twined with the cold mountain [...]
The Hipster Bars in Wellington
Wellington is famous for its tiny, tucked-away bars, quirky cafes and galleries, fashion boutiques, award winning restaurants and buzzing nightlife. But what you may not know is that the New Zealand capital is also blessed with more bars, restaurants and cafés per capita than New York City. That’s right, it’s a thriving foodie (and drinkie) [...]
