Jorge León

Mexico

Oaxaca

My favourites are the taco de chorizo and the taco de chile relleno.

Tacos del Carmen

My favourite dishes here are garnachas, mole estofado del istmo and the tamal de camarón seco.

La Teca 

Get the taco de barbacoa and the consomé.

Puesto de Barbacoa

Casa Centro de Artes San Agustin

Amazing space showing works from local Oaxacan artists.

Museo de Los Pintores Oaxaqueños

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South Korea

Seoul

Avant Arte

Get the mussel bibimbap for ₩1600 (about $16).

Cheungsujeong

Architectural coffee house in Hannam, also open late for night owls.

Anthracite Coffee Hannam

Meet new people while drinking soju and barbecuing frozen pork belly.

Nari’s House Hannam

Look up to see the traditional Korean roof tiles.

Editors note: In Hyangmok’s art, these are hand painted in vibrant blues, greens and yellows.

Gyeongbokgung Palace

A food stall street in Jongno (known as ‘Pocha’) is not open for lunch, but opens from late afternoon until dawn the next day without an exact closing time. As anyone who knows Korean nightlife knows, I once sat and drank here from 7pm to 7am the next morning. It's hard to get a seat on weekend evenings, and reservations are not available, so if you want to enjoy a variety of traditional Korean food and drinks here, I recommend going a little earlier in the evening or a little later in the evening after you've finished your meal.

Jongno 3-ga 

Free entry on Wednesday and Saturday evenings.

MMCA Gallery 

Leeum Gallery is one of the galleries in Korea that has the largest collection of works encompassing traditional art containing the unique beauty of Korea and contemporary history of the world. Here, what I want others to see is in the exhibition hall titled 'The Journey of White Light' located on the third floor of the exhibition hall. ‘Buncheong ware’ is a unique porcelain made only in Korea in the 15th and 16th centuries, and shows the original form of Korean beauty.

Leeum Gallery

Architect designed coffee space with an underground music bar and non-profit gallery space.

Onground Gallery/Cafe

Hyangmok Baik’s City Guide to Seoul

United States

Chicago

Smartbar is nothing short of an institution in Chicago.  Since opening in 1982, it has been a cornerstone of the city's nightlife, consistently hosting some of the most respected and innovative DJs from around the globe. Its intimate, unpretentious environment fosters a sense of community among diverse crowds. Smartbar's dedication to the underground music scene and its ability to evolve while staying true to its roots make it a beloved monument everything that makes the Chicago scene great.

Smartbar

Another Chicago mainstay that has stood the test of time is Spybar. Since its opening in 1995, Spybar has built a reputation for being a pillar in Chicago’s house and techno music scene, attracting top-tier international and local talent. Spybar offers a unique blend of exclusivity and authenticity, making it a must-visit destination for clubgoers seeking an classic night out in the River North neighbourhood.

Spybar

While one of the newer venues in Chicago, Radius has made a name over the years as one of the city’s favourite music venues. Within the 55,000 square foot warehouse space, Radius transforms its state of the art lighting & sound for each show that comes through, giving a unique, once in a lifetime feel to each show.

Tucked within the Pilsen neighbourhood venue is Cermak Hall, a 10,000 square feet space of raw, industrial space that turns into an immersive soundscape.

The combination of both spaces and the crafted production takes shows within Radius to a level, unlike any ever seen in the history of Chicago.


Radius

Between shows be sure to check out Frankie Knuckles' record collection, housed at the Stony Island Arts Bank in Chicago, is a treasure trove of musical history and a testament to the legacy of the "Godfather of House Music." This extensive archive contains thousands of vinyl records, many of which were pivotal in shaping the house music genre that Knuckles pioneered in the 1980s. The collection is not just a reflection of his personal taste but also a rich cultural resource that offers insight into the evolution of dance music. Preserved at the Stony Island Arts Bank, the collection is accessible to the public, allowing visitors to connect with the music that defined an era and continues to influence artists worldwide.

Stony Island Arts Bank

4 Cultural Landmarks in Chicago, by Arc Festival Founder John Curley

Wavy the Creator

Nigeria

Lagos

This is probably one of my favorite places to eat, coupled with the fact that it basically gives the vibe of you being in a house based on the variety of “rooms” you can go to.
Their jollof rice, peppered turkey and plantain? Never a miss

The House

This is a new fashion store that appeals to the younger crowd in Nigeria. I first came across them on social media and was very pleased when i went to their online store and saw how well they cater to what the young people like. They have variety of options from shoes, to accessory They recently just opened a store at the Palms mall in Lekki, which is very convenient.

CRUX 

When I heard about Rufus and Bee, a fun house in Lagos, I was excited. The sense of freedom and nostalgia from the experience could make your inner child come alive. It is located in a building with 3 restaurants, a movie theater and an amazing rooftop view.

Rufus and Bee

I feel this is a recreational haven for music and art lovers. It is a strategic site for the country, it was created around a decommissioned prison. From getting an insight into prison life in the 80’s to seeing a sample size of a cell as well as the gallows kind of motivates my process.
You sense immediately the love that transformed this former prison and place of hate and misery of colonial times into a venue where everyone is welcome. The park is beautiful

Freedom Park

This bay is the ideal spot for ocean lovers, tourists and unarguably one of the best places to go to and have fun and relax. It’s my go to for the perfect “daycation”.

Tarkwa Bay Beach

The main attraction for me was the 400m long canopy walkway (longest in Africa) as it gives a full view of the unique wildlife inhabiting the centre.

Lekki Conservation Center

My first time at Bogobiri, I felt like I was at a spa in a treehouse. The art and decor are placed together to help you relax. The restaurant, the hotel and the art center make it a hub for everyone. You definitely know I do not miss Thursday’s open mic night.

Bogobiri

A fine dining restaurant placed in an eye-catching environment with bamboo structures, use of shapes, contemporary art pieces and lest I forget, a contemporary fashion design store. My friends know it's the luxury Amala for me, to me it’s Amala that went to Yale.

NOK Restaurant

This gallery is arguably the largest of its kind in West Africa with over 8,000 diverse works of art. Getting to see a wealth of artworks and be inspired by the thoughts behind the art. My favorite part of the first experience was how receptive and accommodating it feels once you’re in.

Nike Art Gallery

One of the largest markets in the city located in the heart of Lagos island. I enjoy thrifting a lot so this is like thrifting heaven

Balogun Market

Exploring Lagos with Wavy the Creator

Chloé Caillet

Spain

Ibiza

[Where] you can find all of the trinkets and accessories that you always want to buy on holidays. Go off hours.

Las Dalias 

A little bit more pricey, but if you are looking for more of a curated shop you’ll find the missing piece for your packing. Tip: go there at nighttime to experience Dalt Vila and its festive vibe.

Annie's Ibiza

In Santa Gertrudis, [this] has the best vintage glasses. You need to try the best bocadillo de jamón at Bar Costa just in front of the store.

Origins

[Where] you will find your favourite party items! All vintage! Visit the shop in the evening to get into the fun Ibiza night scene.


le Studio by Fanny

Tuned by two locals, Janna and Laura, you will find the best summer dress or evening suit [here]. Go with time to browse as there’s a lot to choose from.

De La Vali

Appointment-only sustainable brand run by Beta. Find the most colourful, custom and one-of-a-kind handmade pieces [here]. Most of her stock is sold out so check back soon!

Beta Astral

Hungarian brand with elegant and perfect summer pieces, [a] pop-up at El Silencio. Tip: go during the day and enjoy the beach and the restaurant.

Nanuska 

Chloé Caillet's Guide to Shopping in Ibiza 

Kurtis Wells

Germany

Berlin

You tend to bump into people who miss home as much as I miss home, or people looking for a taste of the Caribbean, so it’s not very hard to connect. For me, this is the most authentic Jamaican/Caribbean restaurant, they don’t serve food without it being spicy, and most Germans they like food without spice, which is totally fine. I had a chat with the owner and he told me he doesn't like cooking without spices because you come for the most authentic meal. I’d recommend the oxtail.

Vybz Catering

It’s an African spot with multiple restaurants and bars, it’s pretty cool you can just hang out for hours, you feel like you’re literally not in Berlin. YAAM is centred around Black people. They curate this vibe where people can come and perform and sell their art, this is one spot where I’ve definitely felt connected to culture.

YAAM 

They make a lot of Caribbean-style drinks and cocktails it’s cool to pop in there if you don’t just want the average cocktail, and you want a rum punch.

Johnny's Bar

The Caribbean Art Collection is an incredible experience. From being greeted with wine by the owners to hearing stories about each piece and its origins, my visit was nothing short of special. Being able to unfold what inspired all the different pieces collected and donated by artists all over the Caribbean really gives perspective on how culture can be exported through art.

Caribbean Art Collection

In my opinion, Badehaus really highlights a lot of the underground scene surrounding upcoming talent in Berlin. I’ve discovered great acts here. It’s perfect for a spontaneous Saturday night.

Badehaus

Kurtis Wells Top Caribbean Spots in Berlin

Valeria Chrampani

Greece

Athens

A beautiful centre for a walk, running and even picnic. There are sometimes events and free concerts! Worth a visit

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center

The best Chinese restaurant in Athens. Bit far from the centre but worth the visit

New Great Wall

Baba Au Rum

48 Urban Garden

Good and cheap burgers in Central. The best food after a night out

Food Str

True Love Tattoo

Color Skates

Fave outlet ever ✌🏻 I found amazing deadstock pieces for 1-2€

Vintage Outlet Store

Vintage store at Eksarxia. You can find treasures sometimes ✌🏻

Yesterday's Bread

Thrift store in the Centre, you need to search well for clothes but you will find at least one piece that u like x

Kilo-Shop

V qt boutique, everything from Athenian Designers

Neon Raum

I visited this place two months ago and it was incredible! There's a library with rare fashion books/magazines and art books and it's decorated with furry WALLS and the whole floor is pink!

Atopos CVC

Good vibes, and you can chill- have a drink on the street outside the bar

The Handlebar

Best ice cream and fab decoration! You should visit

Little Kook

You should try the red curry chicken with cherry tomatoes. One of my fave restaurants in Athens

FOUAR

Stylist Valeria Chrampani Guide to Athens

Portland

Owner, Ian Williams, offers sneaker-themed coffee + 👟 detail shop ☕️.

Dead Stock Coffee

🎧 The NW first & only Hip-Hop winery created by Bertony Faustin.

Abbey Creek Vineyard

Delicious, authentic west African cuisine cooked by a native west African girl.

Akadi PDX

Assembly Brewing

Cason’s Fine Meats

They serve authentic Jamaican Cuisine in the heart of Portland. And yes, they cater events!

Jamaican Homestyle Cuisine

A contemporary soul food restaurant that provides career development opportunities and is non-profit.

Po' Shines

Based in Portland, this pop-up vegan supper club is curated by two Black queer artists, Chef Salimatu Amabebe and artist, Annika Hansteen-Izora. It was founded on the premise to rail and dance against the erasure of Blackness in the food and art worlds.

Black Feast

A mellow Ethiopian spot offering yummy traditional food.

Enat Kitchen

A unique cultural experience where you can come learn how to cook African food or order some for dinner!

Spice of Africa

Fresh and delicious Haitian and Caribbean meals.

Mathilde’s Kitchen PDX

Everything to make you salivate: baby back ribs, brisket, chicken, cajun links, etc…

Trap Kitchen PDX

Private Chef/Caterer providing delicious food all throughout the PDX & Gresham area.

Everybody Eats

The BEST green juices and smoothies. Literally, the best.

Rose + Lincoln

Cannabis dispensary in the heart of Madison South neighbourhood.

Budding Culture PDX

Black co-owned florist. Flowers & weddings without rules.

Novella Theory Floral Co.

Keeping it sweet and simple. Good coffee, good food.

Kiss Coffee PDX

Owner Anthony Brown and big smile brings unique food is unique in his bright blue cart with Southern and Mexican inspired fusion of just plain ol” deliciousness.

Nacheaux

Home of custom cakes & elaborate cupcakes, cookies... you name it.

DB Dessert Company

BuzzFeed Tasty's Top 50 wings in the USA!

Mandos PDX

Southern-style cuisine fused with their Oregon roots.

Fish Fusion PDX

A fun and tasty twist on your average healthy snacks. Perfect snacks for kids.

Galactic Grapes PDX

A soul food cart serving heart-warming dishes.

Erica’s Soul Food

This publishing company all started with a book written by co-founder and CEO, Jelani Memory. As a black father with a blended family, racism was an inevitable topic of conversation. The increasingly popularity of this book developed into creating more books about complex topics such as feminism, cancer, gratitude, belonging and much more.

A Kids Book About

Their work and activism includes direct community education workshops, supporting the outreach of their continued advocacy as first respondents, and helping community members contribute through direct engagement and legislative value. They are focused on shifting cultural and systemic discrimination.

Don't Shoot PDX

An amazing initiative which tracks the progress of the federal, state and local legislation which addresses police violence.

Campaign Zero

Founded by Cameron Whitten, a local Portlander, who has more than five years of experience in non-profit leadership and donation accountability. Cameron has served as the Executive Director of local nonprofits such as Know Your City, Brown Hope, and Q Center.

The Black Resilience Fund

Black-Owned Businesses in Portland

HiedraH Club de Baile

Argentina

Buenos Aires

Although it is a very recognizable tourist place, like la Ciudad Vieja in Montevideo, it preserves the melancholy and mystery of the city. There is an enhancement of the city to combine the most avant-garde art galleries with the riverside museums of typical artists of the area. The most beautiful art district and the charm of the city mixed with the stench of the river are a perfect combo for us.

Caminito La Boca

This is the essence of the city of Buenos Aires itself and its Misa Criolla, the sensitive concept of our identity. It's a mix between Hogwarts and the Parisian amphitheater from "Interview with the Vampire" but with a Sudaka energy. You can watch the milonga dance under the candlelight and enjoy a glass of wine. It opens from Tuesday to Sunday and you will find the most suspiciously friendly characters here.

Catedral del Tango

The best pizzeria in Buenos Aires and one of the obligatory stops when we bring a foreign producer. The ritual of eating a slice of muzza al corte and a deep-fried empanada is unique of Buenos Aires.

Güerrin Pizzería

Other people would say that the renowned cemetery in Buenos Aires is La Recoleta, but for us the cemetery and La Chacarita neighborhood implies a beautiful universe of popular heritage. The Cemetery was created to house the enormous quantity of corpses resulting from the yellow fever that struck Buenos Aires in 1871 and that brutal energy is felt in its streets. You can visit the niches of Gilda, Gardel, Moura, Favio, Ferrari, and other popular artists of Buenos Aires and get to know the largest necropolis in the city. Also, on the outskirts of the Cemetery you will find a sanctuary of Gauchito Gil, a pagan saint to whom we usually bring offerings or ask for help, and on Saturdays in Parque Los Andes there are some very good fairs to buy trinkets.

Barrio de La Chacarita

It’s the city's largest and most biodiverse green space, in contrast to its location in the fancier area of the City. Also, it has a “hidden” side, in which it is a good spot to practice cruising behind the bushes. On weekends you can also drink a beer and eat a choripan in the carritos parrilleros at the entry and walk through la feria while people dance cumbia in the street. La combi completa!

La Reserva Ecológica

Parque de La Memoria (Memorial Park) is a scenic landmark and one of the most beautiful historical monuments in the city. It is located facing the Rio de La Plata, the fatal destination of many of the people who disappeared due to the murderous actions of the last military dictatorship. In addition to its strong historical content, it has a very interesting contemporary art center and astonishment monuments. It is a solemn, beautiful and forceful space to be visited on a sunny day.

Parque de La Memoria

The Market was inaugurated at the end of the 19th century with the aim of supplying the necessary food to the new wave of European immigrants. The building retains its original internal structure, made up of metal beams, arches and columns with sheet metal and glass roofs. In addition to its architecture, it also preserves a certain charm of old customs and in its corridors, you can buy everything from meat, fish or vegetables to antiques, jewelry and decoration elements. It is also a gastronomic pole to eat regional or international food.