THE DOWNTOWN REVIVAL OF AUCKLAND THE DOWNTOWN REVIVAL OF AUCKLAND OCCUPATION: Nat and his father manage an architecture firm. Much of the inner city architecture in Auckland has been restored by Cheshire Architects.THE DOWNTOWN REVIVAL OF AUCKLAND Neighborhood: Auckland, New Zealand’s Britomart I’ve abandoned the idea of architecture as …
Read More »BEST THINGS TO DO IN VIENNA Mühlbauer Hutmanufaktur, my family’s hat manufacturing company, has been operating in Vienna for many years. In 2002, knowing I planned to take over the company, I made the move to the city. I was working in a textile manufacturer in a remote area of …
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SAN FRANCISCO’S UP-AND-COMING DESIGNERS SAN FRANCISCO’S UP-AND-COMING DESIGNERS One afternoon in recent memory, I watched Risa Culbertson drill holes in a piece of plywood while I stood in a tiny, bright San Francisco studio. Culbertson, a printmaker who operates under the brand PapaLlama and creates totes, cards, prints, and baby …
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HONG KONG: THE NEW ART CAPITAL OF THE WORLD HONG KONG: THE NEW ART CAPITAL OF THE WORLD JOHANSON CHANG IS AN EXPERT at entertaining. In the equally illustrious China Club restaurant and bar, the renowned art curator is commemorating the third anniversary of his ground-breaking Hong Kong art gallery, …
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BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN NYC BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN NYC After a hurried breakfast, Dr. Sally Simmermon packed her bags and started her day-long climb up Mt. Veroli. Having spent her entire life studying volcanoes, she ascended the steep summit with increasing excitement. Would she witness a pyroclastic …
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MICHAEL LOMONACO, A TRAVELING CHEF IN ROME MICHAEL LOMONACO, A TRAVELING CHEF IN ROME Chef Michael Lomonaco, of Porter House New York and Center Bar, finds himself drawn back to Rome every year. He claims, “I have been in love with Rome for a long time—I went there for the …
Read More »THE REASONS MONTREAL IS SO VITAL TO THE VIDEO GAME INDUSTRY It’s likely that you’ve noticed that the new Tom Bradley International Terminal at LAX isn’t like other airports. This installation is not just gorgeous, but it reacts to your movements and interactions with its enormous panels that display 3D …
Read More »5 INDICATIONS YOU’VE VISITED PORTLAND, ORGEON Even a San Francisco resident will admit that Portland, Oregon, is an odd place. However, I’m referring to “weird” in a charming manner (again, San Francisco). This city is a foodie’s dream come true, with its carefree coffee shops, surprisingly good strip clubs, and …
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9 CHARLESTON-RELATED THINGS 9 CHARLESTON-RELATED THINGS If you missed it, we had a great time seeing Charleston, South Carolina for our most recent AFAR Experience last weekend. The series of events features actual locals and includes anything from oyster roasts and chats with Civil War specialists to artist lectures and …
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TOP RESTAURANTS IN FLORIDA TOP RESTAURANTS IN FLORIDA Chef Michael Serpa, who is the brains behind the new Select Oyster Bar in Boston, started out in the kitchen by spending his summers working at his dad’s Miami restaurant. Even now, Serpa travels frequently south, particularly in the bitter Boston winters. …
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