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Equestrian cities guide

The 2019 calendar of equestrian competitions is kicking off in cities that are as emblematic as they are attractive to visit. Discover some of their best kept secrets. Our selection: Mexico, Shanghai, Madrid, Monaco and Barcelona.

Barcelona
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Soho House

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A renovated 19th century building steeped in the Gothic Quarter’s essence, located near Las Ramblas. The interior design mixes original elements, such as red brick, vaulted ceilings and ceramic tiles, with contemporary furniture and industrial-style accessories, custom-designed to offer guests maximum comfort. The hotel has various bars and restaurants: a speakeasy-style bar in the basement, another on the fifth floor and another on the roof, next to the restaurant and the pool overlooking the harbour.

Plaça del Duc de Medinaceli, 4
08002 Barcelona
+34 932 20 46 00
sohohousebarcelona.com

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Solomillo

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Two gastronomic offers under one roof. At street level you have “La Charcutería”, an informal bar where you can enjoy shared cheese and Iberian cured meat platters together with a good wine. Upstairs is a brasserie-style restaurant where diners can choose the breed, size and doneness of the meat, and the side dishes. An original concept with a simple formula that extols the experience of eating meat. Its timeless décor has a modern touch, with all its elements coming from various brands and designers from around the country.

Carrer de Mallorca, 251
08008 Barcelona
+34 934 67 77 55
restaurantesolomillo.com

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Azul Tierra

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1,300 square metres of exhibition space containing furniture, lighting, textiles, glassware and even perfumes for the home. With black walls to highlight all the items, this spot offers timeless products that don’t pertain to a specific style. Toni Espuch, designer, decorator and the founder of the store, selects furniture and accessories from various parts of the world, bringing together different eras, cultures and trends to achieve a balance between aesthetics and comfort. Azul Tierra interior design projects are fully personalised, to the point that, before starting, a team studies the customer to learn about anything that can help create a completely customised décor.

Carrer de Còrsega, 276-282
08008 Barcelona
+34 932 17 83 56
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Madrid
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The Principal

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Located in a seventeenth-century Renaissance building, The Principal has one of the best terraces in Madrid: decorated with olive trees and cypresses and with magnificent panoramic views of the city centre. Here you can try a cocktail or one of the dishes on the menu conceived by chef Ramón Freixa (who has 2 Michelin Stars), all while enjoying good music and the sun deck in summer. The hotel’s interior blends characteristics of Art Nouveau and Art Deco with a palette of grey tones, high ceilings and designer furniture, a combination that exudes elegance.

Calle Marqués de Valdeiglesias, 1
28004 Madrid
+34 915 21 87 43
theprincipalmadridhotel.com

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Hermosos y malditos

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An establishment clearly divided into two different parts: on the one hand, a cocktail bar with a dark, ornate atmosphere, with velvet armchairs and a colour palette combining cherry and navy blue; on the other, the dining area with a much more minimalist décor based on light, wooden Søborg chairs and pale colours. The cocktail list offers both classic and innovative combinations created by expert mixologists. The restaurant’s menu is a smart mix of Mediterranean cuisine with American influences, thought up with food’s importance on health in mind.

Calle de Hermosilla, 23
28001 Madrid
+34 911 09 14 41
hermososymalditosmadrid.com

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El Paracaidista

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A five-story concept store with Nordic décor offering a multitude of options and experiences for the customer. The main floor is dedicated to culture with a Cinema Boutique, a gallery for exhibits, and a reading room with design, fashion and art magazines. On the first and second floor is the showroom, a space where you can find capsule collections of furniture, fashion and even bicycles and beauty products. On the third floor, an exotic cocktail bar with Havana-inspired décor. Lastly, you can find a rooftop restaurant on the top floor, with an appealing interior terrace.

Calle de la Palma, 10
28004 Madrid
914 45 19 13
elparacaidista.es

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Mexico City
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Hotel Carlota

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A space bringing art, culture and luxury together. Located in the heart of the Colonia Cuauhtémoc neighbourhood, it combines the charm of old architectural remains with the sophistication of contemporary design.

Río Amazonas 73, Col. Renacimiento, Cuauhtémoc
06500 Mexico City, CDMX
+52 55 5511 6300
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Casa Virginia

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With its high ceilings, white linen tablecloths and jazz playing in the background, the atmosphere is ideal for sharing big plates, made from fresh, local ingredients.

Monterrey 116, Roma Nte.
06700 DF, CDMX, Mexico City
+52 55 5207 1813
casavirginia.mx

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Cafetería el Péndulo

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A mix of café, bookshop and cultural centre where you can find books as well as records, films, and gifts while enjoying a snack, concert or poetry recital.

Alejandro Dumas 81, Polanco IV Secc
11560 Mexico City, CDMX
+52 55 5280 4111
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Monaco
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Hotel Columbus

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Close to the Fontvieille port, this hotel offers personalised service and a perfect intimate environment to unwind, both in the contemporary-style rooms with Asian touches and at the pool with sea views.

23 Avenue des Papalins,
98000 Monaco, Francia
+377 92 05 90 00
columbushotels.com

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Yoshi

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The renowned chef Joël Robucho’s restaurant at the Métropole Hotel is Karl Lagerfeld’s favourite in the city and one of the best Japanese restaurants in Europe.

4 Avenue de la Madone
98000 Monaco
+377 93 15 15 15
joel-robuchon.com

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Jardin Exotique

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More than 1,000 species of plants from South America, South Africa and the Arabian Peninsula together with a tour of limestone rock caves add to the privileged surroundings of the cliffs of La Condamine.

62 Boulevard du Jardin Exotique
98000 Monaco
+377 93 15 29 80
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Shanghai
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The Park Hyatt

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Set among Pudong’s masses of skyscrapers, occupying the 79th to 93rd floors of the Shanghai World Financial Centre, The Park Hyatt is one of the highest hotels in the world. In contrast to the bustle outside, the building’s interior transmits serenity and exclusivity in every corner through the carefully curated interior design based on wood, leather and large windows, from which you can see the stunning views of the city. To round out the calming, relaxing vibe, guests can enjoy the spa with its infinity pool and a Tai Chi patio, as well as various restaurants serving Eastern and European cuisine.

100 Century Avenue
Pudong, Shanghai, China, 200120
+86 21 6888 1234
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The Chop Chop Club

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Chef Paul Pairet and UNÏCO Shanghai have created The Chop Chop Club, a grill with an informal and warm atmosphere that, while serving home-made dishes, is meticulous about the quality of all the ingredients and production processes. As with any grill, meat is the main focus of the menu, with different doneness, dressings and various sides, although fish and vegetables are also available. The restaurant also has a bar where you can have an aperitif or try one of the cocktails created by the chef, combinations that extol the luxury of simplicity.

Three on the Bund, 2/F, 17
Guangdong Lu, Shanghai.
021-53085399

unicoshanghai.com

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Spin

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Ceramic creations combining the techniques of the age-old tradition of the Jingdezhen region with elements of contemporary design. From sake and tea sets to abstract décor pieces, it offers hand-made everyday objects replete with style made by designers who are into minimalism and asymmetry. They have managed to update this ancient artisan technique to the present in the form of unique yet functional works of art.

F1, Bldg D2, 5i Center II, 538 Hutai-Zhi-Rd
Jingan District
+86 21 6279 2545
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A Coruña
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Casa Grande de Cornide

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Casa Grande de Cornide is a perfect example of popular rural Galician architecture. A hundred-year-old mansion with expansive gardens, it has six double rooms, one suite and three duplex cottages for a pleasant stay in a small village, with A Coruña just a stone’s throw away. The cottages (60 m2 and room for four people), located in the garden, are part of the Casa Grande complex with access to all its services, including the pool.

Calle Cornide, 82
15886 Teo, A Coruña
+ 34 981 89 30 44
casagrandedecornide.es

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Alborada

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This restaurant opened its doors in July 2006 as a family project of the Garcia’s, a Galician dynasty with a foot in international business. It was started with the intention of creating a space for cutting-edge haute cuisine, with a team headed up in the kitchen by Luis Veira. The restaurant has managed to make Galician gastronomic culture all its own by adding creativity, precision and new culinary techniques. Constantly evolving Atlantic cuisine, made with only the best products from the sea and land, which earned them a Michelin star in 2011.

Paseo Marítimo Alcalde Francisco Vázquez, 25
15002 A Coruña
+ 34 981 92 92 01
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Isadora

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Isadora is an Art Centre specialising in 20th century decorative arts, active for over 40 years in the world of Art and Antiquities. It established its first space in the city of A Coruña in 2004 and opened at its current location in 2016 under the same philosophy: to offer a carefully selected collection of 20th and 21st century Antiques and Decorative Arts, unusual objects, painting and sculpture. At Isadora they advise, evaluate and assess collections, while assisting in searching for and locating special pieces.

C/Pardo Bazán, 9
15005 A Coruña
+34 981 928 253
isadoradeco.com

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Paris
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Hotel Bachaumont

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Located in the Montorgueil neighbourhood, one of the most charming areas in the city thanks to its cobbled streets and small shops, it offers a peaceful and private space with rooms decorated in shades of blue and magnificent views of the rooftops of Paris. The Bachaumont hotel also stands out for its restaurant and cocktail bar. The restaurant is based on traditional French cuisine and prepares all its dishes in an open kitchen to provide diners with a complete culinary experience. The bar is an eclectic space with a chic atmosphere where creative cocktails are served and live music can be enjoyed.

18 Rue Bachaumont
75002 Paris
+33 1 81 66 47 00
hotelbachaumont.com

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Les Grands Verres

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Inspired by elements of nature, with stone ceilings, wooden tables, huge windows and metal details that come together to create a harmonious space. The dishes of American chef Preston Miller are based on Mediterranean cuisine and the principles of Quixotic Projects: fresh products, seasonality and originality. Authentic cocktails are served at the 13-meter-long bar with a fresh and innovative air. Located inside the modern and contemporary art museum Palais de Tokyo, this restaurant is its own artistic and gastronomic universe where art and cuisine coexist and complement one another.

13 Avenue du Président Wilson
75016 Paris
+33 1 85 53 03 61

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La chambre aux confitures

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Hand-crafted jams using fresh seasonal fruits, with subtle flavours and impeccable textures. This sweet delicacy is appetising beyond breakfast, at any time of day. Jam lovers will have found a new pilgrimage. A petite and charming unique space where you can find original home-made recipes with unexpected combinations such as rhubarb and elderberry, apricot with lavender and apricot and pink berries. They also offer the classics, such as wild strawberry and red cherry, which go perfectly with a subtle-tasting butter.

9, Rue des Martyrs
75009 Paris
+33 1 71 73 43 77
lachambreauxconfitures.com

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