By the time visitors entered the Miami Beach Convention Center, the experience already felt heightened. Heat, sound, scale, and density fuse, setting the tone for the days ahead. Art Basel Miami Beach 2025 (December 5–7) delivered high energy and strong
Wabi-sabi: cultivating tranquility through imperfection
“Wabi-sabi.” A phrase that sparks curiosity. A ‘90s aesthetic returns with fresh relevance. The approach celebrates flaws. Honors imperfection. Favors raw texture and quiet simplicity. Leonard Koren, an American artist and author, introduced the concept to Western audiences with the
Birria ramen: a comfort food mashup with global momentum
How does a slow-simmered stew from Jalisco, Mexico, travel from local kitchens to global feeds and menus? Birria traces its roots to cooks who layer beef with chiles and spices to create a rich, warming broth. Once tied closely to
Guava, cacao, açaí: inside the tropical boom redefining beauty, food, and fragrance
Curious about the scent and flavor waves shaping 2026? Get ready. The Sweet Science Era is arriving with a next-gen tropical boom that feels both futuristic and nostalgic at once. Think lush guava, velvet cacao, neon-bright açaí, sun-warmed passionfruit. These
Supper club revival: the new in-person culinary connection
Craving good food and a real connection? Supper clubs have re-entered the menu. In the 1930s and 1940s, UK supper clubs drew inspiration from the American cabaret scene, introducing the glamour and rhythm of jazz to local diners. Some took
Stretch appeal: the chewy yogurt everyone’s talking about
If you’ve scrolled through food TikTok lately, chances are you’ve stopped mid-swipe at a bowl of yogurt stretching like melted cheese. This mesmerizing sensation, known as stretchy yogurt, has become the latest internet fixation for food lovers and texture chasers.
Running as connection: the rise of global social sport
Run clubs are becoming social lifelines. In a world that feels increasingly digital, they bring people together with movement. According to the Strava Year in Sport report, 58% of runners say they’ve made new friends through fitness groups. One in
Prickly pear: the desert ingredient redefining hydration
What if the secret to next-level hydration came from the desert? Meet the prickly pear cactus, a resilient plant known for thriving where few others can. Its ability to lock in moisture against heat and drought is now inspiring a
Serving up sweet nostalgia: why we crave the tastes of our childhood
Food memories hold surprising power. According to GWI, a global audience research firm that studies consumer behavior in more than 50 markets, Gen Z appears as the most nostalgic generation. Fifteen percent say they prefer thinking about the past rather
From Y2K to Gen Z: How body mists redefine the scent experience
From vanities to TikTok feeds, body mists are taking center stage. The category is delivering major growth in 2025, with Data Insights Market projected to reach a value of $4.8 billion by 2025, and Free Yourself estimating $7.93 billion. Both