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The Workhouse Collective journalJávea, Costa Blanca

Sobremesa

sobremesa (n.) the time spent at the table after the meal is over, talking, with nowhere else to be.

Stories, recipes, references and practical guides from our studio on the Mediterranean, published when they are ready.
Travel: Marrakech, the opening photograph
Places

Travel: Marrakech

Fast moving, slow living. Artisan handmade beauty, aromatic smells. Metal clangs, revving motorcycles, roast peanut sellers yelling your name. Rich textiles, wide smiles; Marrakech you’ve got us under your spell.

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Guy and the sea, the opening photograph
Places

Guy and the sea

A section

Front of House

Practical guides on social, brand and content for hotels, restaurants and independent brands. What we do for clients, written down.

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Things worth noticing: the old travel poster3 min read
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What guests notice before they order8 min read
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Things worth noticing: menus worth stealing3 min read
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Your boring Tuesday is probably your best content6 min read
Chiu Chow chili oil in the pan, with garlic and dried chillies
At the table

Chiu Chow Chili Oil

While we love all chili oils nearly equally, there is one particular sauce that stands above the rest. And that is one of our very favorites, the Chiu…

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On the record

All playlists
SeptemberOmah Lay, three times
Augustseven for the hot ones
July SoulJuly Soul
Juneeight for the terrace
MayThe Strokes to Paco de Lucía
AprilMassive Attack to Asha Bhosle
March NiñaMarch Niña
Februaryblues, Bronx salsa and the Pharcyde

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24 stories
Things worth noticing: the old travel posterFront of House What guests notice before they orderFront of House Things worth noticing: menus worth stealingFront of House Your boring Tuesday is probably your best contentFront of House Things worth noticing: simple room, one strange rugFront of House A beautiful feed is not the same thing as a strong brandFront of House Things worth noticing: the glass on the tableFront of House The little extras: welcome gifts, hotel shops and the napkinFront of House Things worth noticing: packaging with a winkFront of House Things worth noticing: the old restaurant matchbookFront of House Things worth noticing: posters that shoutFront of House September: Omah Lay, three timesOn the record August: seven for the hot onesOn the record July SoulOn the record June: eight for the terraceOn the record May: The Strokes to Paco de LucíaOn the record April: Massive Attack to Asha BhosleOn the record March NiñaOn the record February: blues, Bronx salsa and the PharcydeOn the record January: from Iggy Pop to ImarhanOn the record How to Create a Strong BrandFront of House Guy and the seaPlaces Chiu Chow Chili OilAt the table Travel: MarrakechPlaces

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