What makes for the best restaurant soundtrack and what does this say about the place, the wine, the menu? Can it be too loud, too quiet, too generic, too exclusive, too experimental? Jason Barlow investigates the politics of the ideal score
Can architecture fundamentally alter our wine experience? Some of the world’s finest wineries believe that building design can, as Jonathan Bell takes a tour
The concept of luxury is constantly shifting, explains Peter Yeung, as shown by the wealth of new high-end experiences in the world of hospitality and wine
Do unusual venues and experimental curations set culture free to be explored in new and exciting ways, and by a wider public? Nargess Banks investigates
Can the arts harness AI technology to ignite the imagination? Refik Anadol believes so. Nargess Banks meets the LA-based leading digital artist, who transforms data sets into mesmerizing installations
New generations are challenging traditional drinking etiquettes, as Debika Ray investigates the modern world of glassware
Homemade treats and handcrafted goods have never been so popular. Danielle Naer reports on the rise of craftwork, speaking with artisans under 30 to unravel the joys of creation
Straddling the real and the virtual, a new generation of artists are using the medium of gaming to communicate hard-hitting subjects to an unlikely audience, reports Tom Seymour
John Irwin delves into the art of wine talk and explores how our individual cultural backgrounds influence how we see the world – and taste it
From reimagining old defunct wooden casks as stylish furniture to reusing grape residue to make grappa, a group of winemakers are rethinking the concept of waste, writes Jonathan Bell
