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Tainan's "Qiaoshan Magpie Manor Sukiyaki" Soft Opens: Kobe Beef Two Ways, Seared Then Simmered in One Pot
Tokyo's century-old sukiyaki institution's Taipei branch heads south to Tainan, opening a low-key mansion-style space called "Magpie Manor." The star is Hyogo-certified Kobe beef in a NT$6,280+10% set course—Kansai-style searing transitions into Kanto-style simmering, all in a single pot.
Want to Make Up After a Cold War But Can't Find the Words? Here's What Your Zodiac Sign Actually Says (Cancer Just Asks If You've Eaten)
The most awkward part of a cold war isn't the silence—it's when you finally want to make up, but the words come out completely wrong. Here's a breakdown of the common miscommunication traps for all 12 zodiac signs, plus what they actually mean to say, from Cancer's "have you eaten" to Aquarius's habit of over-analyzing everything. Understand yourself, understand them too.
Xiang Se's Steve Chiu × earnestos' Ernest Toh Reunite After 5 Years: A 4-Hands Dinner Reimagining Chili Crab and Bak Kut Teh
Two 32-year-old chefs who first crossed paths five years ago have both since built families and careers of their own. Now they're revisiting the intersection of Singaporean street food and French technique through an 11-course menu, staged as a 4-hands dinner across two Taipei restaurants from late May through mid-June.
Chef Nick Yang Returns Home: From Changbin's Sinasera 24 to Tainan's Yuguang Island After Seven Years
After training in Michelin-starred kitchens in France and spending seven years helming the acclaimed Sinasera 24 in Taitung's Changbin, chef Nick Yang is opening "YuDao" on Tainan's Yuguang Island on December 28th, bringing French technique to local ingredients like milkfish and sea salt.
Britain and America Love "Summer Fridays," But France Already Locked In a Whole August by Law
Leaving the office two hours early on Fridays and disappearing from the office for an entire month were never the same kind of break. France has legislated the right to disconnect to protect off-hours, and Emily Bryce-Perkins uses this to ask Britain and America: can you get used to the idea that the world keeps turning in August without you?
Connections #1148: One Letter Off From an Airport Code, the Yellow Group Is the Real Trap
The New York Times' daily word puzzle Connections has released the solution for #1148. Four categories ranging from filler words to US airport code wordplay — full hints and answers inside.
Le Labo's New SHIU 25 Only Sold at a Beijing Courtyard House, Full Bottle Limited to September
Discovery sets drop globally on August 1, while full-size bottles are only available for the entire month of September through the official website and select labs. Miss the window, and you'll have to wait for the next City Exclusive tour stop.
Rih Jin Studio Brings Michelin-Level Precision to Mooncake Gift Boxes and Honey Savory Cake
With Mid-Autumn Festival approaching, Rih Jin Studio upgrades last year's well-received egg yolk pastry recipe and wrapping technique, launching an all-new "Sunlight" concept gift box alongside the classic Iberian pork honey savory cake, while also debuting a redesigned pickup space that carries forward the brand's obsession with detail and craftsmanship.
If You Could Only Wear One Watch Forever, the Rolex 1016 Might Be the Answer
36mm, black dial, zero unnecessary complications—the Explorer 1016 stayed in production for nearly 30 years and is regarded by collectors as the closest thing to a "perfect" everyday watch. The reason lies in its deliberately stripped-down design.
"Cortisol Face" Is Blowing Up on TikTok—But the Real Odds Are 1.8 in a Million
Social media is convinced cortisol is out here melting people's jawlines and puffing up their faces overnight. But the actual medical data says this kind of transformation only shows up in an extremely rare condition called Cushing's syndrome. Here's what experts say actually matters about cortisol—and how to manage it day to day.
June in Chicago Belongs to the James Beard Awards, and This Hotel Lineup Has Your Menu Sorted
The James Beard Awards land in Chicago this June 15, and from the West Loop to the Gold Coast, Bon Appétit's editors have rounded up five hotels — each one puts the neighborhood's signature dishes just outside your door.
Nolan's "The Odyssey" Has a Gross Stew Scene That's Weirdly More Historically Accurate Than Homer
The sailors scarfing down that gloppy stew in the movie grossed out the internet, but food historians say this seemingly absurd concoction might actually be closer to what ancient Greeks really ate than the roasted meats described in the original epic.
Rolling Stones Once Stayed Here: This Train Station Landmark Becomes Innsbruck's Only Five-Star Hotel by 2029
Built in 1869, Grand Hotel Europa hosted Queen Elizabeth II and the Rolling Stones. Minor Hotels has signed on for a full renovation, reopening in 2029 with 120 rooms and a rooftop bar as the city's only five-star property.
Facebook Marketplace Pops Up IRL in LA, Recreates Creator Madi Webb's Closet Down to the Last Piece
Facebook Marketplace took over Melrose Avenue in LA for a three-day pop-up. The July 23 VIP party brought fashion, home decor, and Y2K nostalgia into a physical space—right down to recreating creator Madi Webb's actual closet.
Jazz Shoes Are Taking Over From Ballet Flats as Menswear's Summer Go-To
From Repetto's Zizi to Celine and Lemaire, menswear is pulling jazz shoes straight off the stage and into everyday rotation. Gainsbourg reportedly wore through thirty pairs a year — now it's SPAM industry types pairing them with shorts on the street.
When Noble Craftsmanship Goes Mainstream: Three Watches, Three Faces of "Hammering"
Ming teamed up with century-old pewter maker Royal Selangor, Anoma went hand-carved, and Parmigiani Fleurier hammered a blue dial — the same hammering technique, expressed three completely different ways across three completely different price points.
Your Room Key Doubles as a Museum Ticket: Le Méridien Taipei Banqiao Turns an Entire Tower Into a Livable Gallery
236 guestrooms spread across floors 19 to 31, 15 artists commissioned to fill every corner, and a room key that swaps for admission to the New Taipei City Art Museum — this freshly opened hotel reframes "staying over" as a curated itinerary.
Memory, Neighborhoods & Strippers: Dazed's 5 Most Talked-About Photo Stories of July
From self-portraits restaging family trauma to a Xerox-degraded photo show, these are the five photo stories Dazed readers couldn't stop talking about in July — each one using a different tool to fight against something slowly disappearing.