The directory

Adelaide

Stay
The Franklin Hotel
Central Adelaide’s pubs are returning to their roots as humble short-stay hotels; the Franklin’s seven rooms take their colour from stained-glass windows and local art.
thefranklinhotel.com.au

Buy
Regent Arcade
This once resplendent building is being revived by a stream of small businesses as part of the Renew Adelaide project. Peek inside Leatherworks for top take-homes.
regentarcade.com.au

Florist
East End Flower Market
With a natural flair for Aussie flora, this flower shop has a bunch of inspired gifts sweetened by a week-round delivery service.
eastendflowermarket.com.au

Breakfast
Whistle & Flute
Perched on the edge of Adelaide’s parklands, the laidback Australian verandah vibes are perfect for trying Antipodean plates such as blue swimmer crab.
whistleandflute.com.au

Drinks
Pink Moon Saloon
Wedged between two buildings, this folksy cabin-like bar and restaurant represents the rapidly changing face of Adelaide’s lively nightlife.
pinkmoonsaloon.com.au

Lunch
The Flinders Street Project
Tuck into South Australian haloumi or tea-poached chicken beneath a canopy of wooden cutlery.
theflindersstreetproject.com.au

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Florence

Stay
Portrait Firenze
All 37 rooms have been refreshed by architect Michele Bonan. You’ll be hard pressed to find a better view in town: rooms look over the River Arno and Ponte Vecchio.
lungarnocollection.com

Buy
Officina Profumo Farmaceutica
Dominican friars started making herbal concoctions in this former monastery in 1221; stepping inside this cosmetics shop still feels like diving into the past.
smnovella.it

Breakfast
La Ménagère
From hearty breakfasts to decent dinners, this high-ceilinged space includes a small but well-stocked florist with elegant displays.
lamenagere.it

Drinks
Amble
For an aperitivo in a quiet square, seek out this bar-cum-furniture shop. There are fresh spritzes or healthy fruit juices for the abstemious.
amble.it

Dinner
Il Santo Bevitore
This dark, cosy restaurant in Santo Spirito strikes a balance between traditional Tuscan flavours and contemporary showmanship. For a more casual meal try the restaurant’s bistro brother Santino.
ilsantobevitore.com

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Hamilton

Stay
The Rosedon
This 44-room Bermuda stopover features bright-blue shutters and is surrounded by palm and banana trees.
rosedon.com

Lunch
Devil’s Isle
This spot behind Front Street is ideal for a flat white or long lunch.
devilsislecoffee.bm

Activity
KS Water Sports
What Bermuda lacks in independent shops it makes up for in beaches and watersports. Snorkel with the parrotfish or jump on a jet ski and glide around the Great Sound.
kswatersports.com

Visit
Bermuda National Gallery
Housed in the impressive city hall and opened in 1992, this gallery’s permanent collection depicts the island’s heritage and history.
bermudanationalgallery.com

Dinner
Marcus’
With ocean views and an open kitchen, the delicate touch of chef Marcus Samuelsson (of Red Rooster fame) elevates the island’s fare.
fairmont.com/hamilton-bermuda/dining/marcus

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Madrid

Stay
The Principal Madrid
Echoes of a more regal era permeate this hotel at the base of Madrid’s Gran Vía. Round off each night with a rooftop cocktail while looking onto the ornate Metropolis building.
theprincipalmadridhotel.com

Buy
Casa Loewe
This revived flagship is key to JW Anderson’s turnaround for the Spanish luxury house. Come for the seasonal collections, stay for the art installations.
loewe.com

Service
Kiosco García
This newsstand has one of Madrid’s biggest selections of international publications and is just a few paces from the El Retiro Park, the perfect backdrop for an afternoon read.
2 Plaza de la Independencia

Breakfast
Federal Café
Federal Café lays out one of Madrid’s most coveted breakfast spreads. If you want to avoid the queues visit the lesser-known location in Plaza Conde de Barajas.
federalcafe.es

Drinks
Bar Varsovia
The intimate bar of choice for those in the know. Start by sipping on a vermouth before arming yourself with a classic cocktail as you learn the meaning of ligar (flirting).
33 Calle de San Andrés

Coffee
Toma Café II
The pioneers of Madrid’s full-of-beans coffee scene recently opened a second location in the barrio of Chamberí, boasting a bigger menu and more tables.
tomacafe.es

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Prague

Stay
The Emblem Hotel
Including a rooftop spa and The Maharal Club on the lower level, this 59-room hotel has an art deco-inspired look, including Potato lamps by Polish architect Bartosz Swiniarski.
emblemprague.com

Buy
La Gallery Novesta
Close to busy Parizska Street, this multi-label concept store offers Czech and Slovak fashion at its finest. Its offering includes trainer brand Novesta among many others.
lagallery.cz

Service
Tony Adams Barbershop
In a gorgeous new space in the leafy Vinohrady district, this barbershop (with bar) is where the well-informed go for a proper cut and hot-towel treatment.
tonyadams.cz

Breakfast
Café Savoy
Gaze up at Savoy’s high neo-renaissance ceiling while munching on a vetrnik pastry. Or, if you want to go all out, opt for the Savoy breakfast.
cafesavoy.ambi.cz

Drinks
Parlour
No sign, no menu. This hard-to-find speakeasy-style bar serves its concoctions in vintage glasses and relaxed surrounds.
parlour.cz

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Salzburg

Stay
Hotel Sacher
Like its sister hotel in Vienna, the Sacher Salzburg embodies time-tested Austrian elegance and service. Rooms are large and opulent and its multiple restaurants are perfect for sampling upscale Austrian fodder (or a slice of sugary Sachertorte).
sacher.com/hotel-sacher-salzburg

Buy
Dantendorfer
Dapper Roy Dantendorfer presents well-made but casual men’s and womenswear in his treasure trove of a shop. Brands include Aspesi, Forte-Forte and Harris Wharf; made-to-measure suits are also on offer.
dantendorfer.at

Service
City Schuhklinik
More than an ordinary shoe-repair shop, Schuhklinik can fix hiking boots, a must for Salzburg’s surrounding mountains and the obligatory hike to the city fortress.
143 662 847 257

Breakfast
Cafe Tomaselli
They say that the idea for the Salzburg festival was born in this old-school coffeehouse, Austria’s oldest. It’s famous for its lingering, pastry-heavy breakfasts and locals often arrive at 07.00 when the doors open.
tomaselli.at

Drinks
Sporer
A family-run spot for fine liqueurs, schnapps and fruit spirits since 1903, Sporer serves shots and drinks in its cosy wood-lined bar on Getriedergasse in the old town.
sporer.at

Lunch
M32
Come for the view, stay for the culture and the food. This restaurant at the Museum der Moderne offers panoramic vistas of the city and its fortress. Gawp at Matteo Thun’s interior design while enjoying delicious Mediterranean-Austrian fare.
m32.at

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Taichung

Stay
Millennium Hotel Taichung
A quiet spot in a busy area close to the Toyo Ito-designed National Theater.
+886 (4) 3705 6000

Buy
Washida Home Store
An expanded addition to the original Tainan staple, this outlet offers fine coffee alongside clothing and homeware collections. There’s also a basement exhibition space of Japanese art.
washida.co

Service
Slick Barbershop
Taking interior hints from Taiwanese parlours of the 1970s, this barbershop offers classic cuts and sharp service.
+886 (4) 2707 3000

Breakfast
Mezamashikohi-trio
Try the all-day breakfast in this bright space in a converted home. The front lawn and terrace on the first floor are often packed with readers and young professionals (they’re the ones with laptops).
+886 (4) 2329 2566

Drinks
Lounge One
The bar on the 29th floor of the Landis Hotel boasts views of the Taichung skyline and a live jazz band. Book ahead to nab a sought-after spot here.
+886 (4) 2303 1234

Coffee
Orsir Coffee
One of the oldest cafés in the city and famous for tea, Orsir is also a good spot in which to learn about coffee. The range of beans is brewed by the shop manager – and award-winning barista – Li Ya-ting.
orsir.tw