Q: What is it? A: Modern. Streamlined. Luxurious. One of Bangkok’s very finest. But no matter how streamlined it is, I can’t but think that it’s lacking a little bit of… heart and soul. Let’s start with some fair and balanced reporting here… Several times while writing this, I’ve asked myself: How grumpy should I [...]
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Q: What is it? A: A beautiful place in a beautiful setting with a less than beautiful kitchen. In theory, it’s nothing but amazing. Is it for real? Is it a shooting location? Is this something that the folks at Disney dreamed up? The nearby Sunnmøre Alps form an incredible backdrop with little speckles of [...]
D.O.C. (formerly known as Divino), Östermalm, Stockholm, Sweden ****
Posted in Europe, Restaurant, Stockholm, Sweden on Jul 5th, 2011
Q: What is it? A: A very ambitious and very pleasant Italian high-end restaurant in Stockholm. An instant hit. D.O.C. – formerly known as Divino – is constantly rated very high among Swedish reviewers. That’s not hard to understand. Italian food has been a reason to avoid meatballs since the late 60s, and this restaurant delivers [...]
Soho House Berlin, Berlin-Mitte, Berlin, Germany *****
Posted in Europe, Germany, Hotel, Top rated, Top rated accommodation on Aug 7th, 2010
Q: What is it? A: A pretty exclusive private club that lets the public book their fancy hotel rooms. Not much can prepare you for room #39. It is a pretty respectable room. Rather sizeable. Quite spacious. No, honestly, it’s frikkin massive. If you find yourself in a X-Large room at the Soho House Berlin, [...]
Shoreditch House, Shoreditch, London, United Kingdom ****
Posted in Europe, Hotel, London, United Kingdom on Jul 6th, 2010
Q: What is it? A: Another of the Soho House Group’s establishments. Great staff. Rooftop pool area. Small but nice rooms. Decent price tag. The member-exclusive-secluded-private meter is on red… …as soon as you read about the Shoreditch House. It’s true. It is a members only club, a closed community. Wanna get inside? Then you [...]