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🍴 In September 2025, HUŎ will open a new site in London's Belsize Village, expanding from their 2021 Chelsea location. Head Chef Yam Gurung offers a menu inspired by China and Southeast Asia, focusing on fresh, healthy ingredients. The restaurant design, by Jonathan Clark Architects, features a whitewashed wood lattice with earthy tones, seating up to 86 in the main dining area, 18 in a private room, 8 at the bar, and 16 on the terrace.

🗺 TRUNK(HOTEL) CAT STREET, in Shibuya, Tokyo, offers seasonal dining and cultural events. In July, "Ambience in Paper" by Hamadawashi is featured. Noteworthy exhibitions are Nambata Tatsuoki, Sou Fujimoto, and DIY at various Tokyo museums. Dining options include TRUNK(KUSHI) for casual soul food and TRUNK(KITCHEN) for refined dining, with summer menus until September. TRUNK(LOUNGE) introduces new cocktails and cafe drinks, while TRUNK(STORE) offers seasonal snacks ideal for picnics. Home cooking experiences with locals are available for guests.

🍴 Marco Pierre White Restaurants will open a new restaurant, 'Mr White’s', in South Shields, North-East, in October 2025. The 50-cover restaurant will be located in the Mill Dam area, managed by Craig and Sarah Shelmerdine, creating over 10 jobs. The menu features steaks, seafood, and cocktails. Darren Coslett-Blaize, Brand Director, highlights the strategic timing during the area’s regeneration. Despite industry challenges, the restaurant offers an affordable dining experience in a charming setting.

🏨 Palé Hall Hotel, a five-star retreat in North Wales, introduces new immersive experiences this autumn. Guests can enjoy pottery workshops, wine tastings, and clay pigeon shooting. The Hearth private dining room hosts seasonal tasting menus, while a new Fitness Studio and Treatment Rooms launch in September. October sees the opening of the Whisky & Cigar Lounge. These offerings aim to enhance guest experiences within the estate's historic setting, aligning with the owners' vision for expansion and refinement.

🏖️ Wimberly Interiors unveiled the Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort in 2025, transforming the former Hyatt Regency Gainey Ranch in Arizona. The resort offers nearly 500 accommodations, including a new 12,000-square-foot ballroom, and features art, local materials, and a wellness-focused design. Culinary highlights include two restaurants by chef Richard Blais, La Zozzona and Tiki Taka, offering Italian-American and Spanish-Japanese cuisines. The resort's design reflects Arizona's culture and desert environment.

🍴 In summer 2025, Cédric Grolet Monte-Carlo opened at Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, offering artisanal pastries daily. Le Café Lacoste, a pop-up at Hôtel Le Méridien Beach Plaza, is open until 2026, featuring Lacoste-inspired cuisine. Anahi Monaco introduces Argentine flavors with a Riviera twist. 99 Sushi Bar in Mareterra district offers Japanese dining with a marina view. Monaco reinforces its status as a center for culinary innovation and luxury.

🏖 Rimrock Banff, a historic retreat in the Canadian Rockies, undergoes a major renovation from October 2025 to summer 2026, emerging as North America's first Emblems Collection property. Located near downtown Banff, it offers proximity to the Gondola and Hot Springs. With Oxford Properties Group's backing, the redesign by Studio Collective introduces features like an infinity pool, vitality pools, and panoramic saunas, enhancing its wellness-focused offerings and preserving its connection to nature. Emblems Collection plans to expand to 15 properties by 2025.