Abornmal Sleepz

United Kingdom

Manchester

This is where the studio is, however from time to time they have art exhibitions and stuff. Besides me there's a community of studios and musicians/bands. If you're into music don't be a stranger!

Islington Mill

Right in the heart of where I've grown up. Beautiful park that's been renovated. Great day out when the weather's nice. Manchester Carnival takes place here in Summer time too

Alexandra Park

You will find everything here from bars, nights out, quirky restaurants and vintage shops. It's worth exploring on a visit to Manchester.

Northern Quarter

This is a really cool club spot open in the day. Perfect balance of a good night out. Whether you're smart casual or all out dressed up all are welcome. They have ping pong tables and beer pong. I DJ here sometimes and is the main place I go out to.

Twenty Twenty Two

When I was growing up I loved the arcades here. You can do shopping here as an alternative to Town/Arndale centre. If you got kids or are a kid take them to the arcade in the food court.

Trafford Centre

Go for a chicken split - it wont taste the same anywhere else you go I guarantee!

Chicken Run

This is a legendary food spot. You'll find your favourite artists here at crazy hours of the morning. This is on the curry mile and a must go

Al Madina

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Ramadani Prasetya

Indonesia

Bali

Potato Head

I spent a lot of time there with my family on a beautiful slope of Batukaru. The setup is natural and architecturally well-done. We don’t really think about what we are going to eat; they harvest whatever is available, mostly Indonesian food and mostly vegan. They definitely have good coffee beans and their own nice blend. The surroundings consist of 10 hectares of coffee fields, and the owners are around all the time. The owner, Kentri Norberg, self-healing cancer survivor, especially spends most of her days in the kitchen. Perfect for a retreat, they don’t provide programs, but you can create your own with your family or friends. A yoga shala is provided, and there are natural pools; just make sure you visit during the rainy season because the river might be dry as well.

Batukaru Coffee Estate

One of the few natural pools and waterfalls created by the crates. It can be quite touristy at times but is still considerably less commercial and well-managed. It's best to visit early in the morning on weekdays rather than weekends, and avoid holidays and ceremonial days as it is considered a sacred spot. Bring your swimwear and waterproof protection for your camera, as it can be quite damp and soggy. It’s not very far walking. 

Tukad Cepung

One of the few conservation centers for Lepidoptera, housing both moths and butterflies. They have around 25 species, mainly native to Bali, with almost half of them protected and endangered according to the IUCN. The reason I chose the butterfly park is because it plays a key role in our sustainable future. Don’t expect to see a ton of butterflies; yes, you will see them, but you cannot take pictures with them unless they have just emerged from their chrysalis. There’s also a local water playground and a restaurant.

Kemenuh Butterfly Park

I curated this place. The owner is Ni Wayan Srilaba and has been in the orcids industry for 25 years, and we are together as a board member of Indonesian Orchid Society. The orchid garden consists of 400 species of orchids and another fifty hybrids that bloom throughout the year. It's an agritourism space where you can find guides and QR codes for self-information. It's advisable to visit every two to three months because the flowering seasons may vary. Peak flowering periods are February-March and August-September. Indonesia is considered one of the richest countries in orchid species and varieties. Here, you'll find most of the Old World orchid species as well as new world orchid hybrids. Arundina Restaurant is a place to go if you want to try East Balinese cuisine, featuring their special dish 'Tipat Blayag' (Chicken Curry), without having to travel to Karangasem. 

Duta Orchid Garden

I operate this place, established by Blair and Ben Ripple in 2002. It's one of the longest-running horticulture farms, where you can witness the growth of Potato Head’s overview. Sharing the Bali culinary revolution's mission, like Potato Head, we introduce new crops while preserving staples and native varieties. The farm boasts over 250 different varieties. As it's not primarily agrotourism-focused, appointments are necessary, and guided tours may not always be available. The area is dedicated to agriculture production, showcasing a wide array of crops and innovations.

Island Organics Bali

The cave itself, carved by the relentless waves over centuries, offers a glimpse into Bali's natural wonders. Inside, the echoes of the ocean resonate, creating a serene atmosphere perfect for reflection. Don't forget to explore the hidden beach and soak in the breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean. Suluban Cave is not just a destination; it's a journey through Bali's rugged coastal beauty and rich cultural heritage.

Suluban Cave 

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Hot4U

London

Walk in and show yourself to a table. Order the off-menu ox heart and thank me later. It’s a 420 hotbox heaven of smoke. Like the tastiest damn smoke there is. If we powered London on Umut lamb rib smoke, I guarantee we’d be much happier little city dwellers. Cash only, so don’t be a dum dum and remember your purse. Be nice and they’ll give you a T-shirt. I was laughed at for eating their hottest chilli and the chef kindly patted me on the back with a heavy shovel-esque hand as if I was one of his own. I lost full sight for a few minutes. Tears streamed from my eyes. The only thing holding me down in reality was that damn delicious smoke.

Umut-2000

You’re up at 3am. It’s not because you’re still up, wide awake, listening to your mate recalling his favourite house mixes. It’s because you are heading to fish Mecca, Billingsgate Fish Market. Get there early and you’ll see pallet trucks loaded high with goods and bounty. Marked and labelled, ready for dispatch to the likes of Ikoyi, Koya and other spots that flex that primo stuff. Before you even begin to search out your treasure across this vista of wet floors and raincoats, turn left. Take yourself into the cafe immediately. Don’t worry about the guy in front taking the crab you had your eye on, there’s more in the back. Just focus on you. A bacon and scallop roll is everything. Vinegary ketchup, butter not spread to the corners, served in a white paper bag. It feels like the joy of surf and turf - shabby chic, boujee trash - is unadulterated in every way. In that moment, right there, polystyrene cup of tea in hand you have made it to heaven.

Billingsgate Cafe

In a parallel universe where turkey twizzlers don’t exist, this is the kinda food I wish I grew up eating.
It feels strangely like I already did. It’s all so familiar.
Walking into the gardens of an old school it feels as if you’ve already been there a thousand times. Like meeting yourself in another life.
It’s homely. I always leave feeling as if I’ve eaten amongst friends even when out for lunch alone. It’s a place where I feel safe in whatever menu choices I decide on.
As well as never ending banging menu (lunch and dinner), the wine list is always a winner and the negronis are strong as an ox.
I go for something fried, something salad-y, a fish and a potatoes pretty much every time. That said I massively over order and take some home for midnight feasting so it’s a win/win.
I have an awful lot of time for Rochelle and a deep place in my heart for it always.

Rochelle Canteen

**EDITOR'S NOTE : Singburi is temporarily closed ***

My friend Siri rocks. The most humble, hardworking and genius one man show I’ve ever known. He feeds me food I’ve never tasted before. I find it incredibly inspiring to try foods like this. It widens the sandbox for me when I think of my own menus.
It makes me question ingredients and their applications.
The food always seems to be at the very peak of its flavour.
How you can push so much concentrated flavour into a stock defeats me. This is truly precision cooking with expertise.
Order EVERYTHING on the specials board.
It changes on the regular.
Memorable dishes are a spicy as fuck rabbit laab, the clams and the pomelo salad.
Remember to say ‘hi’ when you go to the toilet as you have to pass through the dish pit to get there.

Singburi (CLOSED)

Douglas McMaster treated everyone in London the day he relocated Silo from Brighton to Hackney Wick.
Read his book, take the time to understand zero waste and how we can all better our approach to reducing waste where possible or, by turning it into truly delicious, mind blowing food sorcery as Douglas does.
Sustainability can be sexy. Luxury doesn’t need to be wasteful.
There was this one dish of a humble pink fir potato with a hollandaise sauce.
The potato was brined, cooked, peeled, smoked and then introduced to a bath of brown butter. That’s a lot of process. When you eat it, you’ll understand.
They work with some fab favourites such as Flourish Farm, Duchess Farm, Fin and Flounder and Estate Dairy.
Also pop in during lockdown and grab some coffee from the white building market. Stephen and Georgia make ridiculously mean coffee.

Silo

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United States

Detroit

It's a spot that we like to go to sometimes together and just the vibe is fire because you share plates. Everything is either you can eat it by yourself, or you can share it. But the selections that they have are fire and it's seasonal, so the menu changes. So anytime you go back, there's something new going on.

Selden Standard

It's a newer spot that recently opened up in the city, but they have so many different cocktail options. The vibe is cool. It's like dark with ambient blue lights - it's really like small and intimate.

Standby

A speakeasy where you gotta set your little reservation, but it's in an alley in Detroit downtown. It looks sketchy as fuck, but you go to the back in that alley, pass a couple porter potties and some wild shit, and then you knock on the door. It's just a big steel door. You don't see a sign or anything, and then they let you in, and it's this fucking hyper, classy ass spot. It's fucking fire as hell, very quaint but low key with low lighting and a crazy big ass bar with a myriad of drinks. They make the craziest drinks and sometimes they make their own chocolate. 

Bad Luck Bar

They throw a whole bunch of parties and shows. It's a venue, but it's like a mansion and a historical landmark in Detroit.

Trumbullplex

The Annex

I like this spot a lot because it's a good vibe and on a rooftop. You get a good little view of the city. Go on a weekend 'cause it can also get ratchet, and I love that. It's sexy ratchet.

 3Fifty Terrace

It's pretty much like a techno museum inside of the building. It's right off Grand Boulevard, which is one of the main streets in Detroit, close to downtown. You can learn about the history of techno and like its roots, from equipment to records and all types of stuff. All you got to do is go up there and you can schedule appointment to get a tour, or you could do it online. If you want to get an understanding of the history and culture techno or just music in general you got to check it out. You might see Mike banks just walking around. You never know.


Submerge Record Distribution

A Black-owned clothing store within Detroit. Shoutout to roast fish, Abu and to Chuck. We got a lot of stuff varying from like Carhartt to New Balance, Nike's and just a whole bunch of stuff. Price ranges from like 150 to 200 it's pretty good. 

Two 18

You can go fishing over there. They have a park, a botanical garden, an aquarium and just different stuff that that you can check out all on that island. It's spaced out so families come and bring that grill and do cookouts and parties.

Belle Isle

Named after a Quintin Tarantino film. In Pulp Fiction there was a scene that it was pretty much named after, and the menu's named after the characters in the movie. It's pretty good.

 Royale with Cheese

A fire spot to go to on Saturdays. You can find local fruits and veggies. There's restaurants over there, and also there's meat shops and different stuff like that. On Sundays they have a ballroom dance classes at this one restaurant, I think it's called Burt's Berks. It's pretty cool.

Eastern Market 

That's on a six mile. It's a Black-owned spot. Shoutout to the homie Mar and his mum. 


Pasta Bowl

That's where everybody's at. It's pretty much an old warehouse joint, where they turn all the places into rooms and rented out spaces. People come and get baked goods or do get straight up catering. Or you can come there and you can get clothes and get geared up, stitched up, tailored, whatever the fuck it is. A lot of Black-owned businesses in there and they're always [hosting] revolving pop ups. They also throw parties in there too. 

Russell Industrial Center

Techno Museums and Black-Owned Businesses in Detroit with HiTech

Queer Bruk

Margate

Incredible beach with an amazingly (and somewhat surprisingly) diverse and safe atmosphere. Margate is rich with culture that is slowly but surely becoming more diverse, making it a great place for people of colour and LGBTQ+ people. 


Swim Level: Beginner

Public Transport:  Yes 

Facilities: Lifeguard 

Margate Beach

Stanborough Park is a 126 acre plot of land that has two lakes that are beautiful. While swimming isn’t allowed, it’s an amazing place to take part in canoeing, kayaking and other water sports - Welwyn is still relatively close to London, also!

Swim Level: Not for Swimming 

Public Transport: Yes

Facilities: Yes


Stanborough Lakes Welwyn Garden City

Trent Park is personally near and dear to my heart, I've had my birthday party underneath the same tree since I was one year old (with the exception of a couple of years) and the place is amazing! Located in North London (Cockfosters), the park is 413 acres and there are many bodies of water. It’s a truly amazing place that is transformative and peaceful.

Swim Level: Not for swimming 

Public Transport:  Yes

Facilities: No 

Trent Park 

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Gundelach

Norway

Oslo

If you have a little extra to spend, go here. Legendary restaurant with 10-course menu and only 23 seats. This is a place with soul, fantastic food and far too much good wine. Don’t plan anything important to do the next day because you are going to get terribly drunk.

Ask for: Gunnar

Pro tip: After you’ve eaten you can just stumble into the club Skaugum which is in the same weird old building. If you can manage it…

Palace Grill

Oslo is a coffee-city and this is the boss. Order an “Anistetta” which is an espresso based iced coffee with aniseed-infused syrup. Addictive!

Tim Wendelboe

Ask for my good friend Erlend who runs this sausage-kiosk that he inherited from his father. Just wiener-sausages with homemade toppings. The perfect lunch.

Pro tip: Go to the forest to pick mushrooms in autumn and then visit Syverkiosken afterwards to get your mushrooms inspected. Erlend is a certified mushroom expert!

Syverkiosken

New bürek spot at the top of Grunnerløkka. Try the traditional spinach and feta one, tasty as hell.

Bürek Factory

Expensive but delicious! Einer strives for organic and bio-dynamic agriculture and wines. In the basement you can find the bar “Einbar”.

Einer

A cosy little café run by a lovely married couple ☺ They make good salads and sandwiches and you can also get a bottle of peroni. They love dogs so feel free to take yours with you or just pet the ones that are there.

Order: Italian vegetarian & tallegio sandwich.

Lio’s Café Bar

A Turkish family-run restaurant which is located in the “Sagene samfunnshus” (community centre). A lovely place to sit outside in the summer. The best squash cakes in the city.

Order: Squash cakes and bulgur or halloumi burger.

Nazar Café-Bar

A low key fish restaurant which is located in Mathallen (the food hall). Nice spots to eat outside, delicious oysters and fish and chips with a really good pea stew.

Ask for: my old friend Dre, and then you will get a refill ;)

Vulkan Fisk Mathallen

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Pyra

Thailand

Bangkok

Best tsukemen in the country. Also ramen.

Bankara Ramen

Best museum to see Thai contemporary art by local artists.

Museum of Contemporary Art Bangkok

Use the AIS Super Wifi for the fastest internet in the city. Ask for the password from your AIS user friends.

the COMMONS

Yunamori Onsen

Beam

City Boy Coffee Kiosk

Bangkok Bold

Supanniga

Thaipioka

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Mexico

Mexico City 

I like to call this spot “A Mexican version of an Omakase”. No menu here, you just sit down and let them know about food restrictions (if there’s any) and let yourself be surprised by the parade of corn-based delicious dishes that roll out of their beautiful open kitchen. The head chef works directly with produce from Guerrero and cooks each dish thinking of seasonalities and taking influences from traditional foods from different regions of the country. 
No reservations available.


Expendio de Maiz Sin Nombre

One of my favorite places to get to know a new city is through its markets. Mexico City is home of over 300 warehouse-looking mercados, one in almost every neighborhood. And I’d say each has a very distinct personality. Medellín is not only known being a favorite one-stop shop for the Roma neighbors with a meat & poultry section, flowers and plants, key maker, furniture and kitchenware but also for offering some soutamerican produce that would be hard to find elsewhere. 


Medellin

Good coffee, amazing pastries and glorious breakfast in the mornings; delicious sourdough pizza and great wines in the evening. Has a very inviting, warm and casual atmosphere which makes it the perfect hangout spot for meeting both locals and visitors, or simply sipping on coffee. 

Forte Bread & Coffee

One of my absolute favorite projects in the city. La Rifa is a Bean-to-Bar place that works directly with Mexican cacao producers and turns the seed into the most delicious chocolate. From single origin bars to cacao and water based drinks, chocolate cookies, truffles and even kombucha and beer, it’s all delicious here. 

La Rifa Chocolateria

If there’s one thing you should try out when visiting the country is definitely its street food and tacos. This pop up stand has been serving the most amazing mixiote tacos since 1986. Here, the sheep meat is cooked inside little parchment paper sachets with a perfectly seasoned marinate with a mix of dried chiles, avocado leaf and even cinnamon. Top this double-sized taco with cactus, pineapple and one of their incredible salsas. Keep in mind they only open Wednesday, Friday, Saturdays and sometimes they show up on a random Sunday. 

Tacos de Mixiote 

If there is one place I like to spend my weekends at is this. Amazing music, guest dj’s, the most amazing daiquiris, natural wine, mezcal and incredibly delicious thai-inspired food. 
Only opens Saturdays and Sundays, so be patient as waiting times can get crazy long, or if you prefer, show up on listening Mondays which are way more chill and easier to get into. 


Choza

Street Food in Mexico City with The Curious Mexican 

Wiz Khalifa

Los Angeles 

STIIIZY has a bunch of cool stores in LA. We are actually about to finally get our products in there for the first time.

STIIIZY

Jungle Boys have been around forever and know everything about good weed, culture and all that. We’ve fucked w them for a long time.

Jungle Boys

Cookies has always shown us love before even launching Khalifa Kush in their stores. I try to stop into the Melrose store every once in a while.

Cookies 

Dr. Greenthumb’s is a legendary old school LA weed shop, one of the first we started going to back in the day.

Dr. Greenthumb

Backpack Boyz have a great selection of the best products and stock all the Khalifa Kush you could ever need.

Backpack Boyz

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Baller FC

Clubs United is an inclusive league. They run regular 10-12 week long seasons and it’s a friendly, welcoming community who make football really accessible whether you’re new to the game or a more experienced player.

Clubs United

The Volley is a great spot to watch any football and is the home of Baller FC’s Champions League watch parties. With big screens and booths that seat 6 – 8 fans, the team at The Volley are open to showing any game you want to watch. 

The Volley

This East London club is 100% fan owned and fan run. It has a hugely passionate supporters club who turn out in droves to cheer on the women’s and the men’s team. We love a Sunday at The Old Spotted Dog, £5 in, a pint, street food, great football and quite often DJs in the clubhouse after. 

Clapton Community FC

The pride of South London who play in the infamous pink and blue. Another lower league club with a fervent supporter’s group – iconically named ‘The Pepper Army’. Sunday’s spent watching the women’s team are a staple fixture in our calendar. 

Dulwich Hamlet FC

Debuting in September 2025, this is a new inclusive league in south London, hosted in Dulwich. Sign up as a team or as an individual. 

A League of Our Own

Non-competitive and community kickabouts held on Hackney Downs (Sundays) and in Victoria Park (Wednesdays). All about the fun and the vibes. For queer, trans men and women, intersex and non-binary people)

Queerspace FC

Hosted by one of the biggest grassroots teams in London, Goaldiggers FC, this legendary club night happens every quarter. It’s an opportunity for you to get together for your team and probably snog one of the opposition. 

Murder on Zidane’s Floor

Inclusive, non competitive football – they don’t even keep score. It’s all about having fun, making new friends and learning new football skills.

Gals FC

Pop up stall that can be found at the weekly Saturday market selling footy book, magazine, fanzines, vintage scarves from across Europe and more. 

Stanchion Books 

There is no better place to experience professional women’s football than at the home of Arsenal FC. Not only the Champions of Europe but a team stacked with Lionesses. Come celebrate and cheer on Leah, Alessia, Beth, Lotte and the saviours of a nation – Michelle and Chloe. 

The Emirates Stadium

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Amaarae

Ghana

Accra

Go on a Friday or Saturday if you like to be in the hustle and bustle and like crowds, but if you're chill and want a great night with a great atmosphere go after work. Maybe Tuesday or Wednesday, at about 6 – 9 pm and just have a drink and chill out.

BloomBar

A little hole in the wall spot with a rooftop, they do sick Thai food. If you go there ask for everything extra spicy, it's sick.

Zion Thai

It’s a stretch of tiny alcohol kiosks, there’s one dude who has a kiosk and he had a couch outside and people just post up on the couch. Order a bunch of local shots.

Spintex Road

Go drink at the republic bar, tell them Amaarae sent you.

The Republic Bar

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Joshua Barr

Glasgow

Starting off our day in the south side, only a short walk from my front door we have Henry’s bar in Shawlands, the best new addition to the south side's bustling bar scene. We’re in for a Bloody Mary or a pint of lager with a daiquiri chaser depending on how hard the hangover is hitting. 

Henry’s Bar

Strathbungo's been named one of the coolest neighbourhoods in the world recently, loads of good bakeries and coffee but some lovely bars too and possibly the best Guinness in Glasgow at MJ Heraghty.

MJ Heraghty

After a pint of the black stuff we’re heading into the city centre to the world famous Bier Halle for the best pint of Lager in the city. My preference is Furstenberg and you have to compliment that with a bratwurst of course. 

Bier Halle

On Sauchiehall street we’re stopping at probably my favourite restaurant Loon Fung, a Glasgow staple. I’ve been coming here since I was a kid and it’s always so consistent. Go for Dim Sum and the 3 way roast. 

Loon Fung

Head to Charing Cross where you’ll find The Locale. We’re just stopping by to grab a marg and to chill in the beer garden. The Locale offers some great bar food to compliment its extensive drinks list and the djs are always on point. 

The Locale

Next we’re heading over to the Finnieston area, another amazing neighbourhood flooded with great bars and restaurants. We’re stopping in for a cocktail at another Glasgow institution, Kelvingrove Cafe. They say don’t mess with the classics and these guys do them really well!

Kelvingrove Cafe

Finally we’re taking a stroll past the iconic Kelvingrove gallery towards West Side Tavern in Partick. On the route I’ll give an honourable mention to Mother India Cafe which is one of the best curry houses in Scotland for me. Arriving at West Side Tavern we’re grabbing a taptail, compounded and carbonated in house these are our signature drinks. The PALOMA is especially popular. If you’re still feeling peckish we can grab a pizza to share and enjoy the amazing atmosphere. 

Westside Tavern

If we’re still standing, my late night recommendations would be Berkeley Suite, a former dance hall turned underground club disguised as a Pawn Shop, for a late drink and a bit of a boogie. 