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Six years after the first edition of Coffee Spots Poland, Krzysiek Rzyman and Aga Bukowska are back with a second, expanded edition of the guide. In the book, they described almost 300 specialty coffee shops, dozens of restaurants, bakeries, pastry shops and bars, and shared their conclusions about the coffee industry, its future and trends. "Coffee Spots Poland" is the largest knowledge base in the history of Polish coffee. The guide will please those involved in the industry as well as coffee lovers.

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Tartaruga is a Łódź-based weaving studio founded by Wiktoria Podolec and Jadzia Lenart. In the seven years since it opened, Tartaruga has won numerous awards. Wiktoria’s and Jadzia’s kilims hang in many homes and institutions. They’ve conducted hundreds of workshops and travelled halfway around the world with their looms.

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Visitors to Poznan's PURO will soon see a new look for the hotel. London-based studio Holloway Li is responsible for the design of the public space and the changes to the guest rooms. We talk to Alex Holloway - architect and founder of the London-based studio - about the changes in Poznań, but also about previous projects.

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Bread, when it’s good, is a thrill for the senses – the smell of freshly baked bread makes you feel at home. The familiar, comforting taste. The pleasing sound of a cracking crust. The enticing sight of sandwiches on a plate or stacked loaves on a shelf. And the delightful feeling of holding a slice of fresh, warm bread in your hand. Today we're looking at Kraków's top bakeries, blending global trends and homely traditions. Let’s explore our favourite places.

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"I treat the picture like an object. It’s not just its surface that interests me, but also its spatiality and material, which usually gets pushed to the sidelines" says Bartosz Kokosiński in the second episode of "Behind the Art" video, produced by PURO.

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Our sense of smell is more sensitive than taste. It’s closely linked to memory. It warns us of danger, evokes memories, and influences sexual behaviour. But how do we choose a fragrance to suit us? Here are six unusual perfumeries – beautiful places with knowledgeable staff – where you can find the perfect fragrance.

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“We’re in a stabilization phase in Poland when it comes to vegan and vegetarian gastronomy,” says Natalia Mętrak-Ruda, author of the book 'Eat the vegetables. Leave the meat. A short history of vegetarianism'.

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Elegant interiors, a coherent visual identity, but above all, delicious and beautiful cakes that delight the palates of Varsovians – and people who visit Warsaw. A visit to the Lukullus patisserie is often obligatory during a trip to the capital. Did you know that Poland was a confectionery powerhouse before the war? Just go to one of the six Lukullus patisseries to find out that it still is. We talk to the owners of the patisserie – Albert Judycki and Jacek Malarski.

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For years, Prague has been a fashionable destination for a city break or a weekend trip. The city is back on its feet after the lockdowns and the phases of the pandemic. The tourists come for the beautiful architecture (Gothic and Baroque churches, modernist buildings), the colorful history, cuisine, the beer-brewing tradition, and the locals’ laid-back attitude. For some time now we have seen a growing interest in Czechia, and in Prague in particular, among contemporary art lovers. The local art scene, art institutions, and private galleries are vibrant and quite active, and the city itself is buzzing with visual arts and electronic music.

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While she is perceived by many as an artist, she prefers not to use this term. By default, she prefers structure and finds freedom through it. A paradox. The functionality and durability of objects are for her the most interesting aspects, but the greatest value stems from the relationships established through work.

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"I get inspiration for painting as if I’d like to eat what I see. The physicality of the picture is important, as is the fact that the outcome of my work is an object" says Magdalena Karpińska, the heroine of the first episode of "Behind the Art" video, produced by PURO.

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Copenhagen is a city where everyone finds something to please them. It is fragrant with cardamon buns, coffee, and the sea. It is famed for its starred restaurants, minimalist design and architecture, as well as its museums with impressive art collections from around the world. It is also a city designed for people: it has bike paths, beaches right downtown, and network of picturesque canals. All this makes Copenhagen is special place, always ready to be rediscovered.

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