Heading back to work after the holidays is like taking a cold splash of water to the face. Instead of blissfully not knowing what day it is, you’re painfully aware that it’s a meeting-packed Tuesday. Instead of mindlessly scrolling through social media, you’re now scrolling through hundreds of unread emails. Instead of pushing off a
When French pastry chef Gregory Doyen opened MOD, his take-out bakery on Prince Street in SoHo in New York City in mid-December 2023, it brought back memories of the success of fellow French chef’s Dominque Ansel’s famed cronut, his donut/croissant creation. It debuted in 2013 a couple of blocks away on Spring Street and became
My trip to Morocco started with spending 10 hours in the terminal in Casablanca airport. I got bumped from my flight from Lisbon to Marrakesh and the ensuing wait was an exercise in patience and acceptance, an exercise I failed parlously. But once I finally arrived in the medina and checked into my riad, El
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“Oh my god, how have I not been here before?” I said – as I’m sure many other Mama Shelter first-timers have – the second I walked into the hotel group’s London outpost. Specifically, the bar and restaurant. Based just outside of Shoreditch ‘proper’, the hotel nailed the vibe of the neighborhood without feeling overdone.
All Images Fairmont Sonoma It is one of Wine Country’s most iconic hotels, built a century ago with a history as rich as the nearby gold rush towns located throughout the region. It is literally a beacon for the well-to-do seeking the good life with a fitting three-story high water tower that sits at the
In this article 9201.T-JP Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A Japan Airlines flight carrying hundreds of passengers on Tuesday caught fire on a runway at Tokyo’s Haneda airport after colliding with a Japan Coast Guard aircraft. Citing Tokyo police, Japanese national broadcaster NHK said five of the six crew members on the Coast Guard
In its early days as a capital of cool, Greater Palm Springs attracted screen legends, the Rat Pack and a steady stream of studio execs. Hence the nickname “Hollywood’s playground” (or backlot). And while that reputation still applies – as you’d expect of an oasis 100 miles from LA but feels a world away –
In 1934, famed barman Fernand Petiot perfected the recipe for a vodka-and-tomato juice cocktail at The St. Regis New York’s King Cole Bar. Originally christened the “Bloody Mary”, the cocktail was renamed to “Red Snapper” so as not to offend the hotel’s refined clientele. After more than 80 years, the iconic bloody mary remains the
In recent years, global food security has been impacted by an increase in climate change related extreme weather. Increasingly extreme weather patterns have been characterized by hotter, prolonged, and more frequent heatwaves, and when coupled with associated consequences such as droughts, wildfires, and subsequent floods following rain, they have had severe impacts on food production.
The number of people participating in Dry January has increased steadily since it was first introduced in 2013 by Alcohol Change UK, a British campaign group seeking to reduce the harm caused by alcohol. The reasons people participate in Dry January are varied, but the good news is, the availability of flavorful non-alcoholic beer is
One hundred and fifty-nine countries have now signed on for the Emirates Declaration on Sustainable Agriculture, Resilient Food Systems, and Climate Action, pledging to incorporate food into their climate strategies by the year 2025— representing more than 80% of the signatories to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). While agriculture is one
An icon of Napa’s Rutherford AVA, the Quintessa Estate has produced consistently reliable and nuanced wines over the decades, and is a pioneer in organic-biodynamic farming practices. This bottling represents the estate’s “single and only expression that offers a glimpse into Rutherford’s chemical-free, pre-industrial history.” Fifteen vineyard blocks contributed to the wine, considered the estate’s
Snacking company Mezcla, best known for delivering the texture of a classic rice crispy and traditional protein bar flavors using quinoa as a key ingredient, has officially raised $4 million in series A led by Dream Ventures and Santatera Capital. Richard Blankenship, founder and CEO of Dream Ventures and Alejandro Gonzalez, Santatera Capital’s managing partner,
Pendry Newport Beach. Photo Jill Weinlein Built in 1986 by The Irvine Company, the statuesque Orange County resort has had quite a past. The hotel was once a Four Seasons and later became the Fashion Island Hotel. Located in the city’s most desirable area, it is directly across the street from luxury shopping and International
Tokyo, Japan. Matteo Colombo | DigitalVision | Getty Images When it comes to travel abroad, popular destinations like London, Paris and Rome always seem to top the wish list for Americans. But many travelers are looking beyond those mainstay cities for trips in 2024. Interest in major Asian hubs, off-the-beaten-path locales in Europe and other
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Tired of your go-to bottles of Bordeaux and Burgundy? Why not consider something from Canada, China or the Czech Republic. A new range of wine regions are coming to the forefront, offering unexpected stories and excellent value to wine lovers. What’s driving the change? Bardia Ketabi, the general manager of The Pembroke at The Dupont
Craving a taste of ‘old school’ New York glamor with a side of something strong to sip? Then Manhattan’s newest cocktail bar promises to overdeliver. Last month, Agency of Record officially opened its doors in lower Midtown, offering its guests a taste of Mad Men-esque allure—and seriously delicious drinks to boot. Located inside the historic
Since opening to tourism in 1974, the Kingdom of Bhutan has long been a place that’s fascinated travelers. The country may be small, but criss-crossing its Himalayan terrain takes time and expertise. When traveling in Bhutan, a car is the best way to get around, but it’s important to know the country’s unique rules first.