You’re fooled as you step into a suite at André Fu-designed The Upper House in the heart of Hong Kong. The large, elegantly furnished accommodations at this boutique hotel were once serviced apartments that have been completely redesigned and refurbished. Transformed seamlessly to a chic city hotel exuding a modern … Read more
In the hospitality business there’s always room for a new idea. After all, that’s what draws the crowds. And if the idea is one that ups the fun quotient then bring it on. Batch Gastro Pub is on to something. Their ingenious table taps (7 in total throughout the place) … Read more
When casino operating licenses were granted to the big corporations setting up in Macau in the early 2000s, it changed both the physical and cultural landscape of the city. In the inevitable excesses that followed, hotels and resorts tried to build bigger and more eye-catching behemoths than their counterparts.With the … Read more
The best parade in Washington D.C, is without a doubt the two dozen courses José Andrés and his team turn out at minibar. If you can get in, you may just experience the meal of your life. Minibar as a concept started ten years ago upstairs at Andrés’ Café Atlantico. … Read more
Dresden’s Neustadt neighborhood is an intersection of the bourgeoisie and the bohemian. There’s a distinct alternative scene with eccentric cafes and pubs, art galleries, small theaters and little shops. One of those shops in particular will surprise you. From the outside it doesn’t look like much, but open the door … Read more
You could easily blink and miss Tongue & Cheek, sandwiched between 3 other restaurants, 1 Greek and 2 Italian, in a kind’ve South Beach “restaurant row” strip mall. Talk about competition. But don’t miss this place if you’re headed to hedonistic SoBe soon; it’s like nothing else in Miami. Situated … Read more
In gaudy Macau, the Las Vegas of the east, there exists a serene gastronomic refuge from the excesses of sin city. While many of Macau’s finer restaurants are housed in soulless hotels, Casa de Tapas is tucked away in old Taipa village, a well-known area that’s gained a reputation for … 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
The Squire has had a lifelong fling with SushiSamba, so much so that people were beginning to talk. How much further would things go? For the uninitiated, Sushi Samba is a distinctive collection of restaurants that celebrate the culture and cuisine of Japan, Brazil and Peru. In a word or … Read more
Oak Tavern Miami’s Design District is full of surprises. Oak Tavern is just one of them. A large open space with masonry walls and custom floor lamps fashioned from tree trunks feels like something out of London’s East End with a natty mahogany bar and snazzy leather banquettes. It’s got … Read more
Brooklyn has recently emerged as a “must see” for visitors to New York, showcasing a dizzying array of inventive, hyper-creative food and beverage companies. Just over the Williamsburg Bridge lies a world that’s far away from Manhattan mainstream cuisine. The neighborhoods of Williamsburg, Bushwick and Greenpoint have gentrified in the … Read more
When in Miami’s South Beach, most folks head to South Point to either lounge on a daybed on the manicured sands of Nikki Beach and groove to the latest house music or to catch the sunset on Biscayne Bay over beers at Smith & Wollensky – both awesome experiences. But … Read more
Park City, Utah is a stunning vacation spot any time of year, but the sleepy ski town truly comes to life in January during the Sundance Film Festival. Every year Hollywood’s hottest stars board Southwest flights with their warmest winter gear, ready to premiere films and party in a very … Read more
The often-illusive “American Dream” was and still is a driving force behind the success of the restaurant, The Palm. When Pio Bozzi and John Ganzi immigrated to New York from Parma, Italy, undoubtedly, they were motivated by the dream of a better life with more opportunity. Luckily for New Yorkers, … Read more
A deep salmon pink beckons the lucky diner that ventures down the long staircase to Koukoumavlos Restaurant in Fira, Santorini. Located below the Atlantis Hotel and the Metropolis at the quiet, eastern corner of Fira, the restaurant was once an 18th century sea captain’s abode. The color of this spectacular … Read more