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Our Tastemakers don’t follow guides, they make them. These are their go-to spots: the places they actually spend time in, recommend to friends, and keep going back to.

An indoor pool with a statue, surrounded by ornate, glowing stained glass panels and tiled surfaces.

"The most beautiful art deco spa in the world, and very affordable :)"

Sauna Deco

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Herengracht 115A, 1015 BE Amsterdam, Netherlands

Interior of a modern clothing boutique with wooden display tables, a long clothing rack, and a large window looking out onto a street.

"My favourite store in the world, the first store that carried Pien Studios and one of my dearest friends."

Carmen Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Keizersgracht 600, 1017 EP Amsterdam, Netherlands

A wooden fence on a coastal cliff overlooks the ocean, with dry grass in the foreground and a cloudy sky touched by sunset light.

"An eco-friendly coastal community developed in the 1960s, widely known for its unique timber-frame architecture designed to blend directly into the wild, windy landscape."

Sea Ranch

San Francisco, United States

Sonoma County, San Francisco, California, United States

"My favorite coffee which I buy in bulk and always have at home. Check out Ally and Casey’s cafe on the east side of Los Angeles in Echo Park."

Canyon Coffee

Los Angeles, United States

1559 Echo Park Ave, Los Angeles, California, United States

"Take the little soup with one extra spring roll."

Song Heng

3 Rue Volta 75003 Paris, France

Located on a bright downtown corner, Altro Paradiso serves chef-owner Ignacio Mattos' light, satisfying takes on Italian cuisine.

Cafe Altro Paradiso

New York City, United States

234 Spring Street New York, NY 10013

Marché aux Puces, France, chosen by Semaine tastemaker Clara Luciani

Les Puces de Saint-Ouen is a sprawling network of warehouses, stands and alleyways that put any other carboot sale to shame. With over 5 million visitors a year, it is worth spending some time browsing this area of Paris.

Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen

Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, France

Rue des Rosiers 93400 Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine France

“For a family or friends meal in Antwerp, a historical place and comforting foods.”

Sir Anthony Van Dijck

Antwerp, Belgium

Oude Koornmarkt 16 2000 Antwerp

"We always go there straight from the airport — it’s the perfect spot when you’re jet-lagged and craving something easy, fast, and incredibly good. It’s truly the best restaurant, and we have so many beautiful memories there with my friends like Caroline Bille Brahe, who used to live just down the street."

Blue Ribbon Sushi

New York City, United States

119 Sullivan Street, New York, USA

"My wife and I have visited twice a year for the last three years and it has become like a second home where we quickly fall into a familiar routine of our favorite pool spots and meals! Tip: Eat a papaya plate every single day and visit Delphine Beach Club."

Four Seasons Resort Los Cabos at Costa Palmas

La Ribera, Mexico

C. EUREKA S/N, 23570 La Ribera, B.C.S., Mexico

"I dream about this pizza every week. All of them are fantastic, but do not miss the potato gratin pie!"

Pizzeria Sei

8781 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035, United States

"My favorite food today is the Hot & Sour seafood soup...it's pretty virtuous."

Hao Noodle Chelsea

New York City, United States

343 West 14th Street, New York, USA

Gabrielle Mirkin's California Travel Guide

Vibrant red bougainvillea bush in front of a blue ocean and clear sky.

"The beautiful bohemian village nestled in the Santa Monica Mountains, where we call home most of the year. Don’t miss a hike at Tuna Canyon, a pilates class at Awen and grab a coffee, organic soft serve ice cream and jar of ACTIVIST Mānuka Honey at Canyon Gourmet. Hit up the Topanga Farmer’s Market if you are visiting on a Friday or Topanga beach right on the Pacific Coast Highway."

Topanga Beach

Los Angeles, United States

Los Angeles, California, United States

"My favorite coffee which I buy in bulk and always have at home. Check out Ally and Casey’s cafe on the east side of Los Angeles in Echo Park."

Canyon Coffee

Los Angeles, United States

1559 Echo Park Ave, Los Angeles, California, United States

"A special place that I have been camping many times with my family over the years. Stay at Detjeen’s historic inn, eat dinner or breakfast at the restaurant there. I love the campground at Ventana or if you want something very fancy, go for Post Ranch Inn."

Big Sur

California, United States

Monterey Peninsula, California, United States

Waves breaking on a blue ocean beyond sandy dunes with red and green coastal plants.

"A stunning rugged peninsula northwest of San Francisco. Visit The JB Blunk Estate and Blunk Space. Eat lunch at Saltwater Oyster Depot and grab a buffalo milk soft serve at the Palace Market in town."

Point Reyes Station / Inverness

San Francisco, United States

Point Reyes Station, San Francisco, United States

Inside a bustling modern boutique with white walls and wood accents, people browse clothing racks and rustic tables filled with candles, books, and home goods.

"My friend Serena’s quintessential California homeware store, filled with incredibly beautifully hand selected ceramics, art, home objects, books, and apothecary and pantry items, including ACTIVIST. Serena has impeccable taste!"

General Store

Los Angeles, United States

1801 Lincoln Blvd, Venice, California, United States

"An eco-friendly coastal community developed in the 1960s, widely known for its unique timber-frame architecture designed to blend directly into the wild, windy landscape."

Sea Ranch

San Francisco, United States

Sonoma County, San Francisco, California, United States

"Our first ever ACTIVIST stockist. I love their smoothies, juices and prepared food and salads. Not sure there’s anything else like it in the world – a Los Angeles experience."

Erewhon

Los Angeles, United States

2430 E 11th St, Los Angeles, California, United States

A woman in sunglasses licks a pink popsicle at a bustling farmer's market with tables of fresh produce.

"I love a day trip to this gorgeous Topatopa Mountain valley town, especially on a Sunday for the Ojai farmers market. Eat at Rory’s Place, stay at one of the many cute renovated hotels such as Hotel El Roblar or Capri Hotel. Visit the outdoor bookstore Bart’s Books."

Ojai

Los Angeles, United States

Ojai Valley, California, United States

A wooden table set with two orange drinks, a plate of grilled green peppers, a glass of water, and white napkins.

"A beautiful cozy restaurant in Sonoma which I always eat at when I am up this way. They have a refined selection of natural wine and don’t miss their signature crispy rice dish and fresh seasonal farmer’s market salads and vegetables. I love the shishito peppers."

Valley Restaurant

San Francisco, United States

487 1st St W, Sonoma, California, United States

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"Smokery and restaurant unchanged from the 1930’s near my studio in Suffolk."

Butley Orford Oysterage

Market Hill, Orford, Woodbridge IP12 2LH, United Kingdom

Old bookstore window displaying books, with street reflections.

“I would recommend Libreria Cafoscarina, in Campiello dei Squelini. It’s an established bookshop located right next to our store. They always give great advice on new literature, and Gianluca, the owner, is a friend from school.”

Libreria Editrice Cafoscarina

Venice, Italy

Sestiere Dorsoduro, 3259, 30123 Venice, Italy

Insider tip: "Italy is more than the renaissance and pasta, it’s the laughter of children, the cold feel on your tongue of the perfect gelato, and the little shops on side streets that aren't global corporations. Go in spring or fall, September is actually the perfect month. If you're in Milan, check out 10 Corso Como for a day of shopping."

10 Corso Como

Milan, Italy

10 Corso Como, 20154 Milan, Italy

"My favourite spot in London. Every mouthful is perfection and the wine selection is always on point. Say no more."

40 Maltby Street

London, United Kingdom

London SE1 3PA, United Kingdom

Interior of a long, narrow restaurant in an arched space with a corrugated metal ceiling, an open kitchen, exposed brick wall, and a green communal table.

"I've lost hours to their impressive wine list, I really should invoice for my time."

40 Maltby Street

London, United Kingdom

40 Maltby St, London SE1 3PG, United Kingdom

"A masterpiece of Cistercian simplicity, the Abbaye du Thoronet embodies pure, meditative space. Its minimalist stone architecture echoes John Pawson's pursuit of calm and essential form".

Abbaye du Thoronet

4540 Route de Montfort, 83570 Cotignac, France

One of the oldest and most beautiful libraries in the world, The Abbey Library is a medieval monastic library that houses books from as early as the 8th century. You will discover treasures that you won't find anywhere else. With beautifully decorated walls, ceilings and floors, it is not only the books that will take your breath away.