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Café Craft is an Ode to Craftsmanship
Luxury furniture importer Chanintr turns its newest Bangkok showroom into an ode to craftsmanship from Thailand and further afield, with a definite nod to the art of dining
Kick Back in Style at Out of Office
Hong Kong-based interior designer and branding consultant Vinki Li designed Guangzhou speakeasy Out of Office as a Mad Men-esque space infused with the retro energy of 60s New York
A Royal Blue Rum Bar in New Delhi
New Delhi-based Pantone Collective channels royal blue and Rajasthani richness in modern Indian cocktail bar Barrumbar, where traditional elements blend with a contemporary aesthetic
Industrial Cool at Basdban Cafe
Realised by dongqi Architects and swathed in stainless steel and concrete, new Shanghai cafe and coffee hub Basdban is both a celebration of the building’s heritage and the brand’s industrial-cool character
A Restaurant Inspired by Victorian Greenhouses
In Kuala Lumpur restaurant Jibby by the Park, Wunderwall Design has woven a lush narrative that melds indoors and out
Escape to the Garden
Designed by WK Architects as an indoor-outdoor restaurant within one of Jakarta’s busiest malls, Social Garden is a verdant escape from the city’s urban jungle
A Teahouse in the Mountains
Nestled high up in the mountains of Alishan in Taiwan and designed by Nano Lucky Interior Design, Tryngoal Teahouse is a two-storey bolthole dedicated to the art and appreciation of tea
Coffee, Culture & History Meet at Café Sausalito
Third-wave coffee shop Café Sausalito was renovated and redesigned by architect Natasza Minasiewicz and interior designer Jennifer Hu of NNEE Studio as an homage to the authenticity and vibrant character of Sham Shui Po
The Chinese National is Four Venues in One
EDG Design’s Singapore team designed this multi-concept location that houses four different dining options in an expansive space within the Swissôtel Jakarta
Celebrating Craft at Artistry Brewing Company
Artistry Brewing Company is tucked in an alley in North Point and serves up craft coffee, casual meals, locally brewed beers and cocktails, in a space designed by Hong Kong studio FAK3 to celebrate a love of handcrafted furniture, good food and drink, art and design, and al fresco urban spaces
Clandestine Cocktail Bar J.Boroski Comes to Shanghai
Hidden behind an unmarked metal door in the Former French Concessions, cocktail bar J.Boroski’s third outpost in Asia was designed by multidisciplinary studio Atelier xy to reflect Joseph Boroski’s passions for mixology and entomology
Fusing Myth and Gastronomy at yì by Jereme Leung
Celebrated chef Jereme Leung’s new restaurant at Raffles Singapore was designed by Aedas Interiors to reflect the Chinese creation myth of Pangu, a fitting reference for Leung’s innovative takes on classic Chinese cuisine
Tradition Reinterpreted at Hansik Goo
Designed by local firm JJ Acuna / Bespoke Studios, Korean fine-dining destination Hansik Goo is inspired by chef Mingoo Kang’s craftsmanship and the concept of ‘Sky, Earth and Bounty’
Grand Old Gimlet
Sydney-based multidisciplinary design studio ACME was inspired by the historic dining rooms of big city restaurants for the interiors of Melbourne’s newest operation, Gimlet at Cavendish House
Neo-Pop SUPERFLY Opens at The Opposite House
Retro-futuristic eatery SUPERFLY channels the history of Sichuan cuisine and the energy of China’s youth culture. We spoke with AvroKO founding partner William Harris to find out more about the his firm’s approach to blending iconic historic typologies with a vision towards the future in this intriguing new space
Mr Ming’s Chinese Dining Opens in Hong Kong
This recently opened restaurant designed by Nelson Chow of NC Design & Architecture evokes the iconic cinematography of Wong Kar-Wai
A Space to Gather
The team behind Singapore favourites Punch and Ronin have recently opened Gather, a cafe and boutique serving up perfectly crafted crêpes, coffee and a curated selection of lifestyle products from established and emerging Japanese brands
Sichuan Culture and Industrial Elements Meet at Da Ya Li Restaurant
In Chengdu’s creative East Music Park, restaurant Da Ya Li was designed by Beijing studio IN • X to represent Sichuan food culture and introduce new customers to the 20-year-old restaurant brand
Make Yourself at Home at No.92
Housed in a two-storey terrace, No.92 wine bar and kitchen was designed by Pattern Studio to have an intimate, residential appeal
Getting to Know Melbourne-Based Designer Brahman Perera
Having recently opened his own studio, Brahman Perera offers a thoughtful perspective on design, reframing and elevating our experience of home