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Cape Town tops the annual list of the Best Cities in the World, released today by Time Out – the global brand that inspires and enables people to experience the best of the city. Scoring highly across the board for its beauty, overall happiness and top-notch food scene, Cape Town has climbed one place since last year where it ranked second. The Mother City – as it is affectionately known – is rich in history and cultural significance, and offers visitors countless opportunities to discover incredible food, culture and nightlife, not to mention impeccable green spaces and access to nature. For the seventh year of Time Out’s global survey of city-dwellers, more than 18,500 locals shared their thoughts on their city, including Time Out’s regular readers. Questions covered everything from food, nightlife and culture to affordability, happiness and overall city vibe. A panel of more than 100 city experts, drawn from Time Out’s global network, was also asked to name the most exciting cities in the world right now. Time Out then combined all the data – a total of 44 different criteria – to rank the best cities in the world for 2025. Grace Beard, Travel Editor at Time Out said: “Our annual list of Time Out’s Best Cities in the World right now proves that if you want to know what makes a city truly great, ask a local. Thousands of city-dwellers worldwide responded to our survey this year, sharing their opinion on everything from nightlife and food to public transport, green spaces...

From the city’s and region’s best chefs and up-and-coming restaurants to much loved eateries: Time Out Market Osaka will showcase a curated mix of Kansai’s best culinary and cultural talents   Scheduled to open on March 21, 2025 as part of the Grand Green Osaka development, Time Out Market Osaka is a food and culture market that brings the best of the city together under one roof: a curated mix of the best local chefs, restaurateurs and cultural experiences. As the first of its kind in Asia, Time Out Market Osaka is set to be a new must-visit destination for all those who want to get a true taste of Osaka and the Kansai region. Time Out Market Osaka will feature 17 kitchens and 2 bars in a unique space totaling over 3,000 square meters. Guests will be able to experience some of the city’s very best food from a variety of concepts while coming together with family and friends to enjoy their meals at communal tables while also being immersed in local culture. Today, the first seven local chefs and restaurateurs have been revealed to be part of Time Out Market Osaka’s all-star lineup. These hand-picked talents will represent the diverse and rich culinary culture of their hometown Osaka and the Kansai region – with more vendors announced in the lead up to the opening of Time Out Market Osaka.    KUSHIAGE001 Produced by kushiage010: A casual taste of rich and creative shish-kebabs  Winner of consecutive Bib Gourmand awards in the Michelin Guide, KUSHIAGE 001 (Zero Zero One) – a...

Time Out – the global brand that inspires and enables people to experience the best of the city – today releases its annual list of the best things to do, featuring new openings, activities and travel opportunities around the world for the year ahead. 2025 is shaping up to be an unforgettable year for travel, packed with extraordinary experiences, from city-wide celebrations marking milestone anniversaries in Amsterdam and Rome to the unveiling of dazzling new cultural hubs in Rotterdam, New York, and Abu Dhabi. For adventure seekers, the list features fresh opportunities for wildlife encounters in Australia, Singapore, and Greenland, and for those looking for new ways to travel there are cycling, train and even paddle-boating trips.  Grace Beard, Time Out’s Travel Editor says: “Our annual Time Out guide to the best new things to do in the world is a great way for travellers to plan their year ahead. You’ll find everything from major art exhibitions and newly-opened adventure trails to the world’s biggest parties and once in a lifetime moments – this is Time Out’s definitive global events calendar, packed with all the unmissable stuff going on worldwide in 2025.” From food to art, and culture to wildlife, there is something for everyone on Time Out’s list of the 25 best new things to do in the world in 2025: timeout.com/things-to-do/best-things-to-do-in-the-world Join a spectacular spiritual celebration that only happens every quarter-century: Rome, Italy Cycle, walk or...

A new food and cultural market bringing the best of Bahrain together under one roof. Manama, Bahrain – December 2, 2024: Time Out Market Bahrain officially opened its doors to the public on Monday, December 2 in the heart of Manama. To mark the occasion, two special events were hosted: an exclusive preview for members of the media, and a private grand opening in the presence of Her Excellency Ms. Fatima bint Jaffar Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism. At the grand opening event, guests got to experience a true taste of the Market with the best of Bahrain under one roof including live music performances. Time Out Market Bahrain features a curated line up of 14 local award-winning chefs, up-and-coming restaurateurs, and much-loved culinary gems. They all bring a diverse range of cuisines to the table reflecting the Kingdom of Bahrain’s cultural influence and array of international cuisines from Middle Eastern, Japanese, South American and Lebanese to casual options such as pizza and burgers. Beyond its standing as a leading culinary hub, Time Out Market also showcases local entertainment and talent through an exciting year-round cultural programme hosting Bahraini DJs, bands and musicians as well as workshops, art displays, and activities for families with kids on Saturdays. The Market is open every day, all day for guests to experience breakfast, lunch, dinner or anything in between – all within a vibrant, uniquely designed space that offers something for everyone. Ian Russell,...

Time Out today announces that it is launching in South Africa with a new franchise partner, leading broadcasting and digital media group Kagiso Media Radio (KMR). Time Out is a global brand with a local voice, known for its content about the best things to do, see, eat and drink as well as travel recommendations – curated by a team of local expert journalists and distributed across multiple channels spanning web, mobile, email, video, social and live events. Inspirational content so people can go out better Expanding the current presence of Time Out Cape Town from December 1st, Kagiso Media Radio will broaden Time Out South Africa coverage across the country to Johannesburg, Pretoria and Durban, as well as the National Parks, the wine regions and many other tourist destinations over the coming months. The mission is to make timeout.com/southafrica the go-to destination for the best cultural, culinary and travel experiences for both locals and tourists alike. The inspirational and entertaining content will include stories such as ‘The Best Things to do in Cape Town’, ‘The Best Beaches in Cape Town’ and ‘What’s on in Cape Town’. Anthea Carstens, Kagiso Media Radio’s General Manager for Publishing, said: “We are thrilled to partner with Time Out on the South African launch of this iconic and celebrated brand. South Africa is rich in natural beauty, culture and adventure. Our aim is to amplify those special, local stories and show off our unique experiences. We are committed...

Time Out Market Bahrain is set to officially open its doors on Monday, December 2, and will be open daily from 10 am to midnight. The highly anticipated opening will welcome visitors from across the Kingdom and the region to experience a curated line-up of Bahrain’s best award-winning chefs, up-and-coming restaurateurs and much-loved culinary gems. The Market is also announcing its final additions to the line-up and the following will complement the previously announced vendors: Circa, Fatto, Goodness, and By Mirai offering Japanese fusion on the Market’s rooftop. Each of the 14 vendors will bring a diverse range of cuisines to the table, providing enriching food experiences that reflect the Kingdom of Bahrain’s cultural influence and carefully-crafted array of international dishes. In bringing its immersive culinary experience to the island, Time Out Market will build on the Kingdom’s efforts to position Bahrain as an attractive tourist destination for food connoisseurs and culture enthusiasts. Beyond its standing as a leading culinary hub, the Market will also showcase local entertainment and talent through an exciting year-round cultural programme hosting Bahraini DJs, bands and musicians. In addition to live music, there will be activities for families with kids on Saturdays, workshops, art displays, and interactive sessions that celebrate Bahrain's rich heritage and vibrant arts scene. The curated selection promises to deliver engaging cultural experiences...

Showcasing Bahrain’s top culinary talents in one delicious space:SOUL, Eathai, Doña by Margarita Mexicana, Zen by China Garden, and Kāju are confirmed to join Time Out Market when it opens at City Centre Bahrain 30 October 2024: As Time Out Market Bahrain prepares to open later this year, further additions have been unveiled to its impressive lineup of award-winning chefs, up-and-coming restaurateurs and much-loved local gems.  Time Out Market is a food and cultural market bringing the best of the city together under one roof, based on editorial curation: its best chefs, restaurateurs and cultural experiences. It will bring a new culinary and cultural experience to Bahrain as guests will have the opportunity to explore a variety of cuisines and high-quality dining, all at accessible prices. Whether that’s modern Middle Eastern, authentic Persian or Japanese-inspired food or more casual options such as burgers and more. Spread across over 3,000 sqm, the uniquely designed space will offer eleven kitchens, dessert counters, a coffee hub, a stage for entertainment and an al fresco rooftop – making Time Out Market a place that caters to every taste from breakfast and lunch to dinner, and anytime in between. Bahrain has a rich and diverse tapestry of culinary traditions and Time Out Market is dedicated to celebrating this vibrant and constantly evolving food scene. By showcasing the best local talents – including several female chefs and restaurateurs – and giving them a...

Time Out will expand coverage across the region with new city and country-wide content. 22nd October 2024: Time Out – the global brand that inspires and enables people to experience the best of the city – is launching Time Out Asia (timeout.com/asia) to create a regional hub and is expanding its city and country-wide “best of” content. Bringing together all of Time Out’s content across Asia in one go-to destination for locals and travellers alike, Time Out Asia will feature content about the best things to do, see, eat and drink as well as travel news and recommendations to inspire its experience-hungry audience which has a growing Gen Z share and a high interest in travel and going out. Time Out has been curating content and engaging its highly engaged audience and advertising clients in Asia since 2007, with an audience of millions across Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, China and Japan – as well as in Thailand where Time Out recently announced MediaMagination as its new franchise partner. Alongside the launch of timeout.com/asia, Time Out will expand its content across Kuala Lumpur, Bali and Jakarta, and going forward will add content in further countries across the region. This next step comes hot on the heels of Time Out's success expanding its content in Australia, the US and the UK with national coverage and audiences to drive further growth. Time Out offers trusted, authentic content across multiple platforms, including web, mobile, social media, video, audio,...

The Time Out digital cover and exclusive interview dropped at 8pm on 17th October at a launch party at Time Out Market New York, celebrating WARRIORS before its release on all music streaming platforms at midnight. Lin-Manuel Miranda, Eisa Davis and the star-studded ‘cast’ of WARRIORS celebrated both the cover and record launch at Time Out Market New York in Dumbo overlooking the iconic skyline that inspired the album.   NEW YORK, October 17th, 2024 — Time Out has unveiled its October digital cover, which features the award-winning duo of multihyphenate Lin-Manuel Miranda and actor, writer and singer-songwriter Eisa Davis. The digital cover – a digital resurrection of iconic magazine covers – celebrates an exclusive Time Out interview ahead of the release of their highly-anticipated concept album WARRIORS, based on the 1979 cult film “The Warriors.” The cover shoot took place in the exact same subway car that was used in the film, located in the New York Transit Museum in Brooklyn. In anticipation of the global release of WARRIORS on October 18th, Time Out Theater & Dance USA Editor Adam Feldman sat down with Miranda and Davis to learn more about the project and their interest in adapting the film. In an in-depth interview, the pair discussed everything from the album’s genesis as an emailed idea from Miranda’s college classmate to its culmination in an adaptation featuring top Broadway and music talent, including such illustrious names as Lauryn Hill, Colman Domingo,...

Time Out has released its seventh annual list of the World’s Coolest Neighbourhoods, with Notre Dame du Mont in Marseille, France, taking the top spot.  The top five also includes a concrete jungle in Casablanca, the go-to beach neighbourhood in Bali, a fashion district in Seoul and a charming enclave in Portland. All of the neighbourhoods on the list are amazing places to be right now when it comes to culture, diverse things to do and a great sense of community, places where you can always find affordable food and drink, a buzzing nightlife scene as well as dynamic street life during the day, with unique local businesses, new and old. Each year, Time Out – the global brand that inspires and enables people to experience the best of the city – curates its list of the Coolest Neighbourhoods in the most exciting cities around the world. To create the ranking this year, Time Out’s global travel editors worked with local, in-the-know Time Out writers and editors across a selection of the world’s best cities and asked them what the coolest neighbourhood in their city is right now, and why. The selection was then narrowed down and ranked using the insight and expertise of Time Out’s global network of city editors and local experts who know their hometowns better than anybody else.  Grace Beard, Travel Editor at Time Out, says: “Time Out’s annual ranking of the World’s Coolest Neighbourhoods celebrates the most unique and exciting pockets of our cities. The neighbourhoods on this...