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Today, March 9th, Starbucks opens their latest concept store as 'the bank' at the Rembrandtplein in Amsterdam.

This 430 square meter beautiful space of sustainable materials is the future vision of Starbucks.

With a hyper local design, floating spaces and an in-store bakery Amsterdam is set to have a new coffee hotspot.

Starbucks 'the bank'

Imagine a place...

Where your spirit can fly and the windows are 360° wide. A place where you can work, relax and share life with your friends. Imagine the endless possibilities of thrilling spaces and exceptional panoramas; a treasure of unique moments.

A minimal material-orientated design and a close touch with nature.

Welcome to a nomadic house, an extraordinary living space.

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Considered one of the coolest and most visually striking new restaurants in the US, situated in Miami. Featuring original artwork by some of the greatest artists from the urban street art scene and innovative brasserie style cuisine created by master chef Marco Ferraro, also at the helm of their award-winning South Beach restaurant, Wish. WKB offers an artistic dining and cocktail experience perfect for cultural and culinary adventurers.

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Moooi Amsterdam has restyled their gallery with loads of entertaining and creative designs.

Moooi - gallery

Paris Fashion Week?
Like Hotel Costes? Like this...

Le Restaurant Matignon is the latest porfolio addition of Parisian artistic director Cyril Peret and Gilbert Costes, of the famous Hotel Costes. Situated just off the Champs-Élysées close to the chic boutiques of Avenue Montaigne, the venue is proving popular with fashion folk.

The design of the restaurant is a contrasting combination between kitsch and elegance.

F.M. Amsterdam is The Music Industry Social. An event that provides a platform bringing together art and industry in a great atmosphere while enjoying a drink and live music. F.M. is a initiative by professionals for professionals in all aspects of the music industry.

The participants are welcomed each and every first Monday of each month at Hotel V Frederiksplein in Amsterdam. It is a guest list only event which assists in planning and promoting. Complimentary food and drink as well as giveaways through a business card lottery are also provided to guests.

So if your an up-and coming artist or just someone looking to further your career in music then come along. You can contact FM directly via

facebook.com/fmamsterdam

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Boutique Eat Shop, BES, is located in the New York Gallery’s district. This restaurant features the work of local artists and Chelsea galleries.
Bes provides a dining experience, like stepping into someone’s home.
The restaurant/bar has a contemporary global cuisine with specialty cocktails to compliment this.

The cheap and chic Jane, build in 1908 as a hotel for sailors, offers affordable cabin-style rooms with free wifi, LCD TV, DVD player and Ipod docks. Bathrooms are communal unless you opt for the luxury of a double bed in a Captain's Cabin. Spend your money at the popular downstairs bar or the ballroom.

Cabins from $79

Oh yes, it's almost New York Fashion Week!
While you are there you obviously need to eat and sleep somewhere.
So check the following posts for some tips.

If you have some spare time left make sure you check out 'See Andy Warhol' @  MoMa  and 'Balenciaga: Spanish master' @ Queen Sofia Spanish Institute.

If your looking for a quality music festival to visit this summer, why not try BBC Radio DJ Gilles Peterson's Worldwide festival in Sete in the south of France.

The WF is back in the idyllic small fishing town of Sète  from the 6th to the 10th of July 2011. Behind the scenes Gilles and the WF gang are cooking up an amazing line-up for this 6th edition of the WF. Artists already confirmed are: Cut Chemist, Kode9 Vs Spaceape (live), David Rodigan, Ghostpoet (live), Pearson Sound aka Ramadanman & Rainer Truby plus many more to come.

Visit Worldwide Festival here