Galvin at Windows, London

A stunning view of Hyde Park, supplemented with cocktails inspired by East Asian culture and flavors

The 28th floor of London Hilton on Park Lane sports more than a stunning, unobstructed view of Hyde Park and the city. Galvin at Windows bar makes unique cocktails worth peeling your eyes away from the panorama. Bar manager Boris Ivan cites Japanese bartending as a major influence. He recently traveled throughout South Korea, Japan and Hong Kong to better understand the philosophy behind their …

Babymetal: Gimme Chocolate!! (Live)

“I’m not sure what I’m about to see,” says Stephen Colbert before introducing his next musical guest, “but I’m pretty excited about it!” J-pop trio Babymetal executes their harmonies and choreography with every ounce of cuteness and respect required from a superstar idol group, while their metal band shreds and rocks out hard in their live performance of “Gimme Chocolate!!” It’s the craziest mash-up of …

A Beautiful Speedometer for Bikes

Omata's new accessory hides savvy GPS tech underneath its easily legible analog face

Shout-out to designers who are also obsessed with cycling because their work frequently results in something new and clever, like the arresting Omata One. Mounted onto a bike, the speedometer’s unique analog face informs of the four most relevant ride metrics (speed, distance, ascent and time). Of equal importance, it stays extremely legible even when you’re hightailing down steep slopes. Of note, the 18 mph …