
START UP LOOT IS HERE TO STAY
stelu and ana have just opened their own graphic design studio, in bucharest.

WATCH OUT FOR UP AND COMING SKATER PETRUTZ DIATCU
the japanese say: fall down seven times, stand up eight. that could be petrutz’ middle name.

ROMANIA TAKES UP BLACK FRIDAY
black friday is the day after thanksgiving, when the christmas shopping season officially starts. it is habitual that retailers open their stores very early in the morning and offer huge discounts.

LACRIMI SI SFINTI – A CONTEMPORARY TAKE ON TRADITIONAL ROMANIA
earlier this year, a new restaurant opened in bucharest’s old center: lacrimi si sfinti. it means tears and saints and it’s a direct reference to a book by famous romanian philosopher emil cioran. the restaurant aims to serve an updated version of romanian traditional cuisine.

INTRO BRINGS EAMES BY VITRA TO BUCHAREST
on thursday, i went to the opening of the eames by vitra show at the ark. design events are rare in romania so i was very glad to see this partnership between vitra and intro celebrating the influence of the visionary designer duo.

PLACEBO CONCERT IN BUCHAREST
placebo have been on my list ever since their beginning in ’94 and it’s been a pleasure to follow their effort.

ROMANIA’S CURRENTLY UNDERGOING A HURRIED COUP D’ETAT
wake up, romania!!!! there’s a pack of wolves out pillaging the country and they must be stopped!