Barking up the banyan tree
Normally, we wouldn’t bark - maybe, a gentle inquiry or a subtle exploration into the sun-drenched byroads of Miami. But the Vista restaurant, located in a tranquil haven between the ...The walls have eyes and ears
Here’s a place to share news, good or bad, in a chic and intimate atmosphere over a bottle of grand cru or champagne. No matter the occassion, in-the-know New Yorkers ...Under the stars of Budapest
A romantic dinner to stare into each other’s eyes, a girls’ night to gossip over drinks, a reunion to catch up with old friends ... if ever there was a ...Dinner at Philippe’s?
Of course! The talented Chef Philippe Chevrier, whose gastronomy specializes in delighting Genevan taste buds, invites us to his trendy restaurant on the famous Rue du Rhône in the Passage ...Welcome back to L’Alpette
We were sad to see it go. Fortunately, every ending has a new beginning. In this case, that’s the grand reopening of the legendary L’Alpette in Megève.The putting master is in Florida
If Hawaii is for surfing and Colorado is for skiing, then Florida is for golfing. The town of Jupiter, to be exact, is where the master of putting has made ...Say cheese!
When it comes to reinventing the wheel, no one does it better. Nothing is overdone, or cheesy per se, but ever since we discovered the famous shops of Neal’s Yard Dairy in ...Going all natural
You hear: Organic, soil fertility, in season, out of season. You think: crops in the countryside or golden wheat or barley fields out in California. But this charming Portuguese restaurant ..."Your meal will be served in the garage."
Behind this auto shop’s sliding doors is one of London’s trendiest restaurants. The big man in charge, David Gingell, doesn’t get his hands dirty in engines, but rather, in pots.The whole nine yards
In Miami, one of the trendiest cities on the planet, nothing is done halfway. As a melting pot of all styles of architecture, restaurants and nationalities, everything is done in ...Fall under the spell of …
Chic Cham. In the blink of an eye, it was love at first sight. As you know, when SoBarnes loves, it’s the heart that speaks. Ours, first and foremost, then ...The toast of the town
Just for a moment, let’s go back to your childhood. Remember how much you looked forward to snack time and the golden, crispy slices of bread that you could smell ...Dear Diary,
This morning, awaken by cravings and a need to get out the house, I decided to explore the twisting cobblestone streets of Bairro Alto, my charming neighborhood in Lisbon, in ...Let the spirit guide you
In need of little “me time,” we decided to go on a pilgrimage to the top of one of Lisbon’s seven hills, to the Alfama district, the historic Moorish quarter, ...“Call the Godfather!”
Staying under the radar for more than 2 years in the heart of Manhattan and still making a buzz, it was unheard of. But somehow the Bohemian has done and ...A new kind of nest
We couldn’t ignore it, the squawking only grew stronger and stronger, spreading throughout Paris. Impatiently, we followed it to a new night nest nestled in the Golden Triangle. It was coming from ...A course on haute couture
If there’s a name that will remain forever etched in the world of haute couture, it's Monsieur Hubert de Givenchy. His finesse for luxury and elegance came straight from his heart ...Any excuse will do
Find one, an excuse and go. One thing's for sure, you won't be alone. Because Isolée (a certain Latin language for "isolated") is a very trendy place in Madrid, in ...A sight for sore eyes
This is a place to see and be seen. In Spain, glamour and style come enclosed in a luxurious glass case in the heart of Madrid. So follow the crowd of ...Dreams do come true
Once upon a time, there was a Spaniard who had a dream. He dreamt of opening a tiny little restaurant just around the way from the famous Gran Via in Madrid ...Are you part of the club?
To go out, intimate lounges and bars for original cocktails and trendy rooftops are preferred. Nightclubs? Not so much. That was before … before going to BOOM BOOM Room, the ...A little curiosity never hurt anyone in Lisbon
Trust us. In the Portuguese capital, there is an undeniable attraction to originality, a desire to go even further and push boundaries to discover and share emotions. Are you thinking ...Whose house?
Home away from home, you understand. But what about kitchen away from kitchen? We admit, it sounds a bit bizarre, however, it’ll all make perfect sense at the Dinnertable, a ...“You’re at the wrong one!”
This is a perfect example of what happens when a secret is not kept. Confusion. It wasn't so much word of mouth as it was the long entrance lines in ...
Address book
Why choose between luxury, secrecy, trendy, or gourmand when you can have access to them all! Think of this section as SoBarnes‘s little black book, in which you’ll discover our complete and varied selection of exceptional, noteworthy, and singular addresses that are hard-to-find, in-your-face, and somewhere in between. Exceptional hotels, fine- dining restaurants, concept stores, trendy bars, and so much more … We hope that you take full advantage of our tips, tricks and insider notes, and share responsibly with only your closest friends.
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Every week, a smile, a discovery, a secret place, a recommendation.
Every week, a smile, a discovery, a secret place, a recommendation.
