Just over the river from Philadelphia, Lucien's Manor is a family owned and operated, world-class catering and banquet facility. They coordinate affairs like weddings, anniversaries, celebrations and corporate meetings.... Read More
There are innumerable niches and categories to consider when collectible items are being discussed. Antiquarians are a special breed who search the world to find pieces to add to those eclectic collections.... Read More
Two of my favorite types of food have formed the perfect marriage: Sushi and tapas. Long Beach area's latest sleek lounge, Suba Sushi, is serving up a seductive splicing of both.... Read More
How could I resist a stay at "The Pink Lady of La Jolla" this Valentine's season? The La Valencia Hotel, the iconic property of seaside La Jolla, still radiates with grace and elegant charm that makes any discerning traveler blush with delight.... Read More
Virginia's Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre has announced its upcoming world premiere of the musical comedy, And the Curtain Rises (formerly known as Wheatley's Folly), which begins performances on Thursday, March 17, 2011.... Read More
Chicago Dining: Located amongst residences in family-friendly Lincoln Park, Charlie Trotter's has long given Chicago cabbies a run for their money-occupying space in two converted townhomes with very discreet signage. Once inside, the neighborhood feel evaporates as the welcoming staff invites diners to have a drink at the open and airy bar before their meal.... Read More
Balboa Park's Mingei International Museum was even more colorful than usual on Friday night with The Princess of Punk herself, the great Zandra Rhodes.... Read More
This year's Philadelphia Flower Show pays tribute to the City of Light with a "Springtime in Paris" theme, featuring flowering trees, roses, lilacs and lavender.... Read More
Dining: Looking for somewhere to relax after a full day of shopping? For some of the best sushi in Boston, you don't have to look any further than Haru Sushi. Located at the Prudential Shops, this seafood mecca serves up some of the freshest seafood in town.... Read More
It's always right around the New Year that everyone finally decides to tackle those self-improvement projects they've been meaning to get to all year. Apparently, the same holds true for the gyms where people go to put those New Year's resolutions into practice.... Read More
Philadelphia Living: The exclusive carriage homes of Haverford Reserve are specially designed to be reminiscent of European villages. With a landscaped, tree-lined complex entrance, the homes are situated on a rolling hillside, offering stunning views.... Read More
Hotel Review: There are always plenty of wonderful hotels throughout a thriving city like London. Luxury chain hotels attract visitors through familiarity, others have ridden on the wave of fame that notable guests have left in their wake. Then there are those who have made a name for themselves by offering something unique: a prime location, a notable spa, restaurant or service. The Athenaeum boasts several reasons to call it home during your stay in this exceptional city.... Read More
Luxury Hotels: Paris’s Hotel Le Bristol, located on the famed rue de Faubourg Saint Honoré, has been a celebrity haunt since its first opened in 1925. These days its high profile patrons include Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, George Clooney, Leonardo DiCaprio and Natalia Vodianova.... Read More
San Diego Dining: Opaque–dining in the dark–is rolling out a new Valentine’s weekend event in San Diego, CA and more cities to follow in 2012.... Read More
Los Angeles Dining: It's all about farmers' market fare and seasonal menus in Los Angeles restaurants these days. FIG at the Fairmont Miramar in Santa Monica takes the trend a step further. They're offering a series of Farm Dinners where the individual farmers who actually supply the standouts on Chef Ray Garcia's menu get their moment in the sun. So to speak.... Read More
Wine Tasting: Virginia wineries are catching the eye of wine lovers nationwide. The best chance to learn more is at the upcoming fourth annual Virginia Wine Expo, February 25-27 at the Richmond Convention Center in Richmond, Virginia. All attendees will be able to sip wine from over 60 Virginia wineries and sample gourmet food from some of the region's finest chefs.... Read More
Luxury Hotels: The Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park manages to be simultaneously grand and welcoming. Walking into the Fairmont Chicago's enormous circular lobby could feel a bit overwhelming, but the affable staff is warm and welcoming and directs guests to anywhere they want to go. And even if no staff were around, there's a fancy-schmancy touch directory to help guests get around-giving everything from the local weather to the location of a special event.... Read More
Events: The 2011 Philly Auto Show runs from January 29 to February 6 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Featured exotic cars include the Aston Martin DBS, Rapide and Vantage N420, the Audi R8 Spyder, and the Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed and Mulsanne. They are also showing vintage and antique cars such as a 1927 Bentley 3-Litre, a 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham and a 1966 Cobra 427 Roadster.... Read More
Health & Fitness: Ah, the New Year. Gyms are packed with eager patrons, laced up with their holiday running shoes. Parks are notably busier, abuzz with walkers, joggers and the like, bundled in new track outfits. It's the time of year when Americans vow, once again, to melt off lard that's crept up on their bellies and thighs. My question for this year, as I investigate how I, too, could melt away some booty bulge is: What is going to actually help me get to the gym? Fortunately in San Diego, there are some superb tools that have spurred my enthusiasm.... Read More
Dining: Dumpling Cafe has just opened in Boston's Chinatown serving fresh dumplings, Taiwanese specialties and distinct regional dishes from various areas of China. The Dumpling Cafe is the second Boston restaurant from Chef/Owner Pete Wang, also of the widely popular Taiwan Cafe, and Chef Charlie Chow. We recently chatted with Chef Wang to learn a little more about the inspiration behind opening the restaurant.... Read More
Dining: Walking into Avenues at the luxurious Peninsula Hotel in Chicago, you'd expect to be dining on traditional stuffy French fare. But don't let the traditional, old-world style dining room fool you; the food Chef-de-Cuisine Michael Duffy serves up is anything but traditional.... Read More
Events: The angels over Scotland must surely be in a dither, waiting for their share of the heaven-bound bounty soon to be unleashed in Las Vegas.... Read More
Luxury Spas: New spas in New York City have veered into one of two directions. Some have adopted the medi-spa way. These are low-brow versions of a dermatologist’s office offering medical-grade treatments. Others are of the organic variety, utilizing holistic treatments and products. Auriga Spa at the Setai Fifth Avenue, a new luxury hotel in Midtown, is of the latter variety and is one of the best spas to hit the city in years.... Read More
Food and Spirits: Just because the festive season is over doesn’t mean an end to the celebrations. Especially as The Met Bar has a completely revamped their cocktail menu.... Read More
Luxury Hotels: In the midst of a sizzling nightlife, surrounded by mouth-watering Southern dining, and close to upscale shopping destinations, sits the W Atlanta, bringing its sexy and hip attitude to downtown.... Read More
City Highlights: Latin American spice, electronic beats, silicone beauties on stunning beaches, and an unexpectedly thriving fine art scene are just a few of the themes that keep Miami permanently on our hot list of most exciting domestic cities.... Read More
Dining: L2O is simply phenomenal. Our experience was absolutely flawless. The food, the service, the atmosphere and ambience were all purely divine.... Read More
Events: This might be just its sixth season, but dineLA Restaurant Week has become a Los Angeles institution, and is returning bigger and better than ever. This year, an unprecedented 297 restaurants throughout Los Angeles County are participating, in not one, but two weeks of fine dining at bargain prices.... Read More
Arts & Culture: Cirque du Soleil kicks off the New Year right with eight performances beginning with opening night held on Wednesday, January 5 at the Agganis Arena. Running through January 9, the show promises to be fun for the entire family.... Read More
Dining: In the heart of London’s West End, Oxford Street is alive with the hustle and bustle of tourists, shoppers and workers–especially over the festive period. With January seeing the launch of the sales in the many prestigious department streets which are dotted about the area, you’ll need to find somewhere to chill out in between hitting the stores.... Read More
Luxury Hotel: I confess: my mental image of New Orleans had a lot to do with numerous visits to Disneyland’s New Orleans Square. The closest I’d ever been to a swamp or bayou was at the start of the Pirates of the Caribbean ride. With 125 miles to go before NOLA, I found myself driving on the Atchafalaya Swamp Freeway, 20-feet above the soggy habitat of alligators, turtles, snakes, birds, and deer.... Read More
Dining: From the moment you enter this local neighborhood eatery, you will know you have discovered something special. From the wood floors to the brick walls, the cozy eco-friendly restaurant takes great care in being consciously aware of the environment with recycled chairs and a bar of reclaimed wood.... Read More
