Publisher at Large: Belga QueenNovember 6, 2009

At first glance, Ghent, Belgium might not seem to be a great city for the modern design enthusiast. It is clearly an old city steeped with history. However, while the city has worked to preserve it’s... Read More

SEVVA – Hong KongJuly 17, 2009

SEVVA (pronounced savor) is the newest “it” spot in downtown Hong Kong. Hong Kong style icon and SEVVA creator, Bonnie Gokson enlisted the aid of Calvin Tsao of Tsao & McKown Architects... Read More

Urban Farmer – Portland, OregonJanuary 20, 2009

Urban Farmer might sound like an oxymoron, but in Oregon the two go together hand-in-hand. Urban Farmer is a modern steakhouse located in new luxury hotel Nines at the historic Meier & Frank building... Read More

Japanese Contemporary Cuisine Meets Contemporary DesignJuly 7, 2008

To most Americans, Japanese fare consists of edamame, sushi and sashimi. The haute cuisine style called robatayaki is teaching people Japan also has a venerable tradition of grilling. Roka Akor brings... Read More