Editor’s note: Winning ways

We have much to celebrate in this issue that, if it isn’t blatantly obvious, is serving up comfort. I am thrilled to announce the winner of our two-night stay at Elysian du Regent, the new boutique apartment accommodation on New Regent St. Drawn from a lengthy list of entrants, the lucky winners are […]

Snug café escape: Savoire Café

Tucked inside Merivale Mall, a local haven for great coffee, fresh food, and warm hospitality awaits. “Come on in, take a break. Enjoy our great food, excellent coffee, and a cosy atmosphere,” invites Savoire Café’s Amol Adhoker. Offering a lavish menu of freshly homemade cabinet food and premium coffee, handcrafted by their skilled […]

Keeping pets calm: Pet Remedy

Car travel, vet visits or being cooped up and home alone can stress our pets. Pets are removed from familiar routines when owners head on holiday, and boarding kennels, catteries, or house sitters cause anxiety levels to soar. Environmental scents can help anxious, stressed-out pets feel happier. The Pet Remedy essential oil calming […]

Homegrown success story: Kate Macdonald of Davaar

Kate Macdonald is the female face ushering in a new age of appreciation for strong wool jerseys. From farm to fashion, the founder and creative director of Davaar & Co., now Davaar, chats with Metropol editor Nina Tucker. “Wool was all we wore,” Kate says of a childhood surrounded by it with sister […]

The soundtrack to memory, magic, & mayhem: Isaac Theatre Royal

Nothing catapults you through time quite like music. few chords, a familiar lyric, and suddenly you’re back in a moment: a dance floor, a road trip, a heartbreak, a first kiss, your favourite artist playing on the Isaac Theatre Royal (ITR) stage. Music connects us to people, places, and memories in a way […]