Graanmarkt 13: Come in and make yourself at home/store.
You might not know if from the outside, but inside the doors of the stately residence at Graanmarkt 13 in Antwerp is a home where everything is for sale. Spread across three floors, the homey boutique brings together a curated world of fashion, furniture, jewelry, and design objects, from producers ranging from established houses to cutting-edge designers. On the first floor there’s a flexible space for exhibitions and presentations. A restaurant serves up the culinary creations of renowned chef Seppe Nobels, while an outdoor terrace cafe gives visitors a place to relax with a glass of Champagne. Co-founders Ilse Cornelissens and Tim Van Geloven live on the top floor with their son and their dog George. Says Ilse, “Our home, in a way, is open to everyone.” … more
Graanmarkt 13: The home is the store; the name is the address.
Graanmarkt 13, a new and unique retail store in Antwerp, opened Saturday. Located in a residential building and neighborhood on the city’s tree-lined market square, Graanmarkt 13 is a store conceived as a home. In fact, it is a home. Proprietors Ilse Cornelissens and Tim Van Geloven live on the top floor of this stately, renovated row house. The first three floors comprise the store—a fully furnished “private” home open to the public, where everything—from furniture to decorations to clothing—is for sale. … more
John McDonald at Lever House
If Humphrey Bogart’s Rick Blaine could be brought to life in modern day New York, he might very well be reincarnated as John McDonald. A dashing entrepreneur … more
John McDonald
If Humphrey Bogart’s Rick Blaine could be brought to life in modern day New York, he might very well be reincarnated as John McDonald. A dashing entrepreneur … more
Jonathan Morr
Bond St. Republic. Stand. It would be easy to call Jonathan Morr a restaurant visionary. But that’s only half the story. He was also the force behind APT, the forefather of such fixtures as Soho House and Norwood, and is the owner of the highly successful Townhouse Hotel in South Beach. We recently stole a moment with our friend and colleague to ask him about the secrets of his success.
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Bond St. Republic. Stand. It would be easy to call Jonathan Morr a restaurant visionary. But that’s only half the story. He was also the force behind APT, the forefather of such fixtures as Soho House and Norwood, and is the owner of the highly successful Townhouse Hotel in South Beach. We recently stole a moment with our friend and colleague to ask him about his secrets.
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What does Las Vegas have in common with Asian restaurants? Luck! Jonathan Morr, the restauranteur who brought us NYC favorites Republic, Stand, and Bond St., … more
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While Fort Greene, Brooklyn has become somewhat of a destination for foodies, the area has maintained its local flavor. For neighborhood bistro iCi, “local” is more than a feel, it’s a guiding principle. Without using it as a gimmick, or even … more
Base recognizes New York’s Stand restaurant for its top-notch burgers. The James Beard Foundation recognizes Stand for its excellence in restaurant graphics. Stand recognizes Base for having done its graphics. … more
