Link About It: This Week’s Picks

A pioneering surf photographer, renewable building materials, surreal nail art and more

Transforming Renewable Grass Into Building Materials To innovate in the fight against climate change, the startup Plantd devised a method of turning a fast-growing perennial grass into a building material that is stronger, lighter and more moisture-resistant than traditional panels—while maintaining the same price. The company works with local farmers near Durham, North Carolina to grow the renewable grass which is adept at capturing carbon. …

San Miguel de Allende to Host North America’s 50 Best Bars Awards Ceremony

The second annual North America’s 50 Best Bars awards ceremony will take place in San Miguel de Allende this May 2023—marking a first for the organization in both Mexico and Latin America. The celebratory three-day event series is part of a continued global expansion of the 50 Best umbrella, which includes The World’s 50 Best Bars, The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, The World’s 50 Best …

Word of Mouth: San Miguel de Allende

Some of our favorite places in this historic, photogenic city

Artistically and culinarily dynamic and ever-evolving, San Miguel de Allende (around 170 miles from Mexico City) is one of Mexico‘s most exciting and photogenic cities. Between the wonderfully wonky cobblestone streets, colorful buildings, baroque to neo-gothic architecture and bougainvillea-covered walls of the city, there’s innovation bubbling. The city is UNESCO-protected, but it’s much more than a historically significant place. Inventive architecture, concept shops, thoughtful stores, incredible food, luxurious …