CAFE > Fuglen Espressobar, Tokyo (18/20)

There’s a certain timelessness at Fuglen Espressobar, tucked away on Tomigaya’s sleepy backstreets, just moments from Yoyogi Park — somewhere between retro Norwegian cool and Tokyo edge, every detail balancing minimalism with cosy, mid-century warmth. Fuglen is a Japanese coffee institution dating back 60 years and this super hip venue in Tomigaya opened in…

ByCrispyOctober 3, 20250Comments

DRINK > BURGUNDY DRINK > BARS

DRINK > Caves de l’Abbaye, Beaune, Burgundy (18/20)

Step from Beaune’s winding, cobbled heart into Caves de l’Abbaye, and you’re greeted by the cool hush of a centuries-old cellar—a true Burgundy hideaway shaped from vaulted stone. Beneath low arches, the glow is candle-soft, shadows flicker against wine-streaked walls, and every table feels like a private alcove ready for pure vinous discovery. AMBIENCE >…

BySimonAugust 2, 20250Comments

CAFE > SINGAPORE CAFE >

CAFE > Apartment Coffee, Singapore (19/20)

There’s a certain quiet confidence to Apartment Coffee, nestled along Selegie Road in Singapore — a space where light pours in through clean lines and minimalism meets artistry. Once a local secret and now crowned Asia’s best coffee shop (and sixth worldwide on 2025’s World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops list), Apartment Coffee is a pilgrimage…

ByCrispyAugust 2, 20250Comments

STAY > GREECE

STAY > The Dolli at Acropolis, Athens (18/20)

There are hotels that simply provide a place to rest your head, and then there are those rare addresses that leave an indelible impression—The Dolli at Acropolis is firmly, and strikingly, in the latter category. LOCATION > Right in the heart of ancient Athens, Dolli is a boutique retreat set within the historic Plaka district,…

ByAngieJuly 26, 20250Comments

CAFE > ATHENS

CAFE > Anäna, Syntagma Athens (15/20)

If you’re looking for a little corner in Athens that feels like a breath of fresh, contemporary air—this is Anäna, right in the heart of Syntagma. With its bright, glass-fronted façade and a charming, glass-roofed arcade, Anäna is a place where you can sit back, sip your coffee, and watch the city hustle by, all…

ByAngieJune 22, 20250Comments

CAFE > TOKYO

CAFE > Turret, Tokyo

It doesn’t seem that long ago that finding a decent espresso in Tokyo was quite a difficult thing. There were a few Tully Coffee Shops and a few Starbucks but that was it. A wasteland for those needing a real caffeine fix. Turret Coffee was the exception, down by the Tsukijii Tuna…

ByEd ItorApril 10, 20240Comments

CAFE > KYOTO

CAFE > Common Well, Kyoto

Common Well opened to provide ‘Melbourne Style’ coffee experience in Kyoto and they are doing just that (in a Japanese way) at a newly opened cafe Just down the road from the Nishiki Markets. They serve long black, short black, flat whites, they even serve what's referred to as a "magic", …

ByEd ItorApril 8, 20240Comments

CAFE > KYOTO

CAFE > Goodman Roaster, Kyoto

Goodman Roaster opened in Kyoto in 2019, it is a small cafe and coffee roaster with 85 different coffees from all over the world. One of the key differences is the Taiwanese coffee, owner Ito-san travelled from Kyoto to Taiwan and was introduced to coffee from the Alishan mountain area. His…

ByEd ItorApril 8, 20240Comments

CAFE > KYOTO

CAFE > Blue Bottle, Kyoto

Yes it is a chain store. American even. But yes, they do make great coffee. They just tend to be very slow and have a very limited selection of food or snacks on offer, it is all about the coffee. So if you are in need of caffeine, this is…

ByEd ItorApril 6, 20240Comments

DESIGN > TECHNOLOGY DESIGN

DESIGN > OB-4 Magic Radio from Teenage Engineering

Yes the Swedish cool kids are at it again with the very coolest blue tooth speaker you could ever wish to own. The OB-4 is a portable high fidelity loudspeaker, with the emphasis on 'loud'. The OB-4 has two 4" bass drivers and a pair of neodymium tweeters delivering sweet crystal clear…

ByEd ItorAugust 29, 20230Comments

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