Welcome to Something for the Week, a new weekly column by the editors of Something Curated in which we highlight exhibitions, books, events, restaurants from across the world and reading material from across the internet (or in print) which we think you, our readers, should see, try, visit, or just check out. If you like…
Segovia is a province of juxtapositions. The vast open plain is constantly interrupted by sharp ravines, craggy rockfaces, and castle towns that spiral tightly upwards. Its long, harsh winters give way abruptly to fierce summers beneath scorching blue skies. Culinarily, it’s famous for long unctuous lunches of milk-fed lamb and suckling pig, but this overlooks…
Art book fair, Available Works, returns to downtown Manhattan this weekend, following the popularity of its inaugural edition last September. Presented by Water Street Associates (WSA), Something Special Studios* (SSS*), and Wrong Answer, the two day event will take place within WSA’s imposing surrounds — the recently opened cultural hub unfolds over 31 floors of…
If the Something Curated guide to London’s best coffee is about excitement moreso than bestness, then this Los Angeles edit is even more personal – I’m not afraid to admit that these are, simply, some favourites amassed over repeated visits to a city that one day in the future I hope to call home. It…
Mexico City Art Week 2024 comprises a busy line-up of exhibitions and events held by the city’s galleries and cultural institutions, bolstered by the presence of Latin America’s leading art fairs, including ZⓈONAMACO, Feria Material and Salón ACME — all of which take place over the span of just a few days and attract a…
A 30-minute bike ride from the bustling atmosphere of Canggu beach will transport you to the tranquil charm of Tabanan, a town in central Bali widely acclaimed for its captivating rice paddies and natural vistas. This region sprawls along the western coastline, providing a serene retreat with unassuming places to eat and cozy coffee shops….
In Hong Kong, you are never more than a few metres away from a street stall, snack shop or local eatery. Eating is no exception in a city known for its efficiency – it’s a quintessentially Cantonese experience for your meal to be cooked, served and eaten within fifteen minutes. For where to grab a…
While the practice of sharing food feels deeply ingrained across Chinese culture, eating separately was actually the norm until the Song dynasty, because food was scarce and needed to be evenly distributed. Once the expansion of rice cultivation helped alleviate these issues, a cultural shift towards sharing food was set in motion – a ritual…