Amsterdam, that lovely well-preserved city of dreams with its quaint canal houses, artistic legacy and liberal social policies, has hardly been considered a food destination over the years. But along the way, something happened, and the city has come alive with exciting food destinations focused on natural wine. Some look … Read more
I’m in the sleepy town of Southold on Long Island’s North Fork, an area known for its “wine trail” that includes more than 30 vineyards thriving off a sunny summer climate and temperatures cooled by ocean breezes. The North Fork is separated from the South Fork by the Peconic … Read more
It’s no secret that Miami and many of South Florida’s beautiful beach communities are on a roll with new real estate developments. And the same holds true for hotels. The winter season is heating up with four new and notable properties: The Hall, ME by Melia, Nobu at the Eden … Read more
Copenhagen. Center of the culinary universe. Wait. What? Target Noma. Number one restaurant in the world, the place that singlehandedly launched the revolution in food now known as New Nordic. Would it be any good? Could the cuisine of the chilly north, known for foraging and sea creatures actually satisfy … Read more
Sleepy. Quiet. Low-key. That’s how the beach town of Zihuatanejo is often described. Perfect! After exploring several of Mexico’s colonial towns, we were looking forward to some R&R. Our bus first took us along a tree-lined highway into the neighboring coastal town of Ixtapa. With bright clean buildings and a … Read more
A bright pink neon sign displaying the word “BAR” leads you into Jeffrey’s. It’s a telling marker for Austin’s most lauded restaurant, buzzing with every table full on a Friday night at 10 p.m. Having pounded the streets of Texas’ culturally rich capital for much of the day, we were … Read more
Zak Pelaccio is well known for the curveballs he’s tossed at New York City’s discerning palates, having brought Asian accents to barbecue at Fatty ‘Cue and explored the cuisine of Malaysia at Fatty Crab. His latest twist comes from taking the current trend of farm to table back to the … Read more
First things first. I love Maui. I’ve been visiting my favorite Hawaiian island for years. In fact, I’ll continue to return every year or two for as long as I’m able. Curiously, this annoys some people. “Aren’t there more interesting places to travel in the world?” they ask with a … Read more
Big news for smart and savvy travelers always on the go. DK Guides is re-launching their series of guide books this fall in celebration of their 20th anniversary. The new guides will be featuring some changes from previous editions in an effort to make exploring popular travel destinations easier. New … Read more
The Setai brand is known for turning heads when it comes to hospitality and in that sense singlehandedly brought a sense of refinement when they arrived on Miami’s South Beach scene some 10 years ago. One of the last of a series of new construction projects along the famous white … Read more
Natural mineral hot springs have been a source of healing and relaxation for centuries. One example of this geothermal phenomenon, where the water temperature is above body temperature, is the Boyes Hot Springs in Sonoma, California. The Native Americans of Northern California were the first to identify the underground … Read more
Crystal chandeliers, faux wrought iron flourishes, low lights over the bar and a beautiful view onto Berzcy Park with a fully illuminated fountain set the stage for Lucien, an offbeat nouveau bistro in downtown Toronto with aspirations of epicurean greatness. It won’t be hard for them to reach that with … Read more
At the entrance to Azul in the stunning Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Miami, a dazzling white marble open kitchen catches your eye. Here is where you can observe true culinary art at work. The remarkable ambience with floor to ceiling windows showcasing the romantic Bay of Biscayne is fitting for a restaurant … Read more
Snowmass Village, Colorado Boudin balls with fennel remoulade awaken your palate and spark curiosity about what’s next … a surprising barbequed shrimp with grits and crisp duck rillettes made of duck confit enlivened with cassis jelly and pistachios. These appetizers surely have you thinking – ‘Creole food in the middle … Read more
From the lobby’s marble floor to the top floor’s panoramic views, The Peninsula Tokyo is, in its entirety, refined through and through. As Tokyo’s landmark hotel, this location of The Peninsula Group doesn’t lack for opulence. The fusion of traditional Japanese culture, the latest technology, sublime service and a prime … Read more