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Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Ben Weiner This fun, fizzy cocktail is perfect for ringing in the Lunar New Year (or for any party, really!). It’s inspired by Korean yakgwa, deep-fried flower cookies soaked in honey, sesame, and ginger.…
Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Ben Weiner Elote is a popular street food in Mexico, in which corn on the cob is brushed with mayonnaise and topped with Tajín and crumbled cheese. This version, known as esquites, is served…
Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Ben Weiner Tetelas are a classic Mexican antojito, or “little craving,” often served at street food carts. The triangular pockets are typically filled with beans and cheese (here, we use Wisconsin-made queso Chihuahua from…
Explore Matador Network’s full 50 most exciting new hotels of 2026 Vatu Talei Location: Fiji Why it’s notable: Vatu Talei brings a bold new scale to Denarau Island, with 127 rooms, oversized suites, and multiple pools — including the largest…
Explore Matador Network’s full 50 most exciting new hotels of 2026 Waldorf Astoria Sydney Location: Sydney, Australia Why it’s notable: Waldorf Astoria will debut in Australia with a 220-room property at One Circular Quay, offering uninterrupted views of the Sydney…
Explore Matador Network’s full 50 most exciting new hotels of 2026 The Cormorant at 55 South Location: Puerto Williams, Chile Why it’s notable: The Cormorant at 55 South will be the world’s southernmost hotel, built just outside Puerto Williams as…
Explore Matador Network’s full 50 most exciting new hotels of 2026 Four Seasons Hotel & Residences Cartagena Location: Cartagena, Colombia Why it’s notable: The five-star will bring the brand’s signature luxury to the art-filled Getsemaní neighbourhood beside the historic Walled…
The 50 Most Exciting New Hotels of 2026 A great hotel can shape an entire journey. Instead of a stop on the itinerary, it becomes the reason for the trip. These statement hotels tend to come with a higher price…
Explore Matador Network’s full 50 most exciting new hotels of 2026 White Elephant Aspen Location: Aspen, Colorado, United States Why it’s notable: White Elephant Aspen brings the White Elephant brand’s thoughtful design and warm service to the Rocky Mountains with…
Explore Matador Network’s full 50 most exciting new hotels of 2026 Under Canvas Yosemite Location: Yosemite region, California, United States Why it’s notable: Under Canvas Yosemite will be the brand’s first California property, set across 85 acres of forest just…