Not even on the market for a year yet, New York's Four Seasons Private Residences at 30 Park Place is now officially 65 percent sold. With developer Larry Silverstein and architect Robert A.M. Stern working together on the luxury homes, this 926-foot building is not only the very first downtown location for Four Seasons, it is also the tallest residential structure in the Tribeca area. ... Read More
Pack your fork and head to Las Vegas on August 19 to attend the Top Chef Masters Reunion Dinner at Border Grill kitchen at Mandalay Bay. Chefs/owners Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger will host fellow alumni of Bravo’s Top Chef Masters.... Read More
By now, you’d be pretty hard pressed to find a traveler who doesn’t expect a contemporary, trendy and energetic atmosphere any time they step into a W hotel. Known for their always-cool digs and dramatic designs, the brand is a favorite among stylish travelers and in-the-know guests. ... Read More
Having a great view is one thing, but having a view that looks out onto the Piazza Duomo (otherwise known as Cathedral Square) in Milan is another thing entirely. Listed for €8 million ($8.7M USD), this penthouse apartment spans two floors and offers five bedrooms and around 2,152 square feet of terraces.... Read More
One of the most expensive properties on the NOLA market looks suspiciously like Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion. The Garden District’s Cornstalk Fence Mansion, a 9,800-square foot New Orleans estate, is a 19th century architectural masterpiece which has kept much of its splendor over the last century and a half.... Read More
Atlanta’s Mandarin Oriental hotel is in the process of building a full-floor penthouse-style condo that will span 5,955 square feet and cost around $4.1 million once finished. Though the five-star hotel already has its top 27 floors full of residences, this newest addition will definitely be the building’s crowned jewel. ... Read More
The sunny beach resort towns of Los Cabos, Mexico are known for a single culinary specialty: the Baja-style taco. But as much as we love Taco Tuesday, even the best tortilla dishes can get tiresome seven days a week, so the resort area’s top restauranteurs are stepping up their game with creative menu and gourmet dining twists fit for foodies.... Read More
Bentley Scottsdale is holding their fifth annual Polo Championships: Horses & Horsepower on October 24, at WestWorld of Scottsdale’s Polo Field. Sports fans may want to mark their calendars as this is one of the biggest polo events in America.... Read More
Finally! San Diego’s first Café Gratitude will be opening its doors on Wednesday and health-conscious locals couldn’t be happier. With several popular locations in Southern California (plus one in Kansas City), the Little Italy spot will surely be a bit hit with its 100 percent organic, plant-based menu. ... Read More
Have you ever noticed that New York City hotels are often buried in a jumble of surrounding architecture, obfuscated by a frenzy street activity? Without signage, you'd walk right past many of their entrances without noticing. Sofitel NYC is an exception to this scenario, rising 30 stories above 44th and 45th streets and sheathed in a contemporary pattern of limestone and glass among midtown Manhattan's concrete canyons.... Read More
Are you ready for some fútbol? The Carolina Panthers have just remodeled their team-owned home field—the Bank of America Stadium—to make the space more accommodating for international soccer games they’ll be hosting there beginning this weekend.... Read More
You have probably already been to one of the many STK restaurant locations, like its famous Las Vegas spot, but you may not have known that the company behind STK are embarking on another new venture. The ONE Group Hospitality has extended the brand to form STK Rebel, the hip younger sister of the already beloved steakhouse. So far, only four locations are in place, and luckily for San Diegans, one of them just so happens to be in our very own Andaz hotel.... Read More
On July 25, Secret Brunch will be holding their annual Champagne rendezvous somewhere within the city of Paris. This ultra-luxe party held at an undisclosed location, will be revealed to ticket holders only on the day of the bash. ... Read More
No matter what type of phone you’re currently using to hail an Uber ride, it probably isn’t as cool as the Xiaomi Mi Note. While the impressive smartphone isn’t on sale just yet, it will be next week in Asia. And thanks to the recent collaboration between Xiaomi and Uber, Singapore customers won’t even have to go to the store to buy it.... Read More
If you’re looking for a little downtown San Diego action this weekend, the Gaslamp district’s newest nightlife venue will be opening its doors Saturday. Cake Nightclub has already made a name for itself in Scottsdale and Los Angeles, and now it’s ready to take over San Diego with its “French chateau meets Alice in Wonderland” style. ... Read More
Every little girl wants to be a Disney princess, it’s just a fact of life. And if you’re daughter has been pining for her own crown and fairy godmother, you can make her wish come true at My Disney Girl's Perfectly Princess Tea Party.... Read More
If you’re looking for a quick weekend getaway, you might want to check out the latest package from Le Méridien Chicago. The hotel, located near the upscale Oakbrook Center, has just partnered with Neiman Marcus to offer guests the Neiman Marcus Shopping Package.... Read More
We’ve been waiting for quite a while for Boston’s Short Path Distillery to open and now that it finally is, we can’t wait to visit. Founded by three friends who are passionate about spirits, the distillery uses locally-sourced ingredients and handcrafts in very small batches. ... Read More
Mosaic Hotel will re-open its doors just in time for fall getaways, an ideal season for California travel and staycations. On August 1, the 49-room luxury boutique hotel in the heart of Beverly Hills will unveil its extensive multi-million dollar renovation, with traditional doormen sporting Bowler hats welcoming guests.... Read More
Summer is finally here, and we figured now is the best time to celebrate the opening of a new ice cream parlor in our own backyard. iDessert, a café by master pastry chef Jean-Philippe Maury, has just opened in San Diego’s Little Italy neighborhood.... Read More
There are a lot of luxury residential buildings that blur the line between living in a private home and at a five-star resort, and Jasper is the newest to San Francisco’s scene. The full-service building is hoping to set itself apart from its peers with its team of hospitality experts and wide range of amenities.... Read More
Last week kicked off the “official first day of summer” in San Diego with the start of the Del Mar Races. The event is one big spectacle well worth its $20 entry fee (double the price compared to every other day during the season), replete with an amped crowd and visual feast of gorgeous horses, pinstripe suits and millinery that would make the Brits jealous. ... Read More
When it comes to choosing an epicurean event to spend money on, sticking with one put on by the James Beard Foundation is a pretty good bet. Especially if it’s one of the stops on the third annual Taste America: “Local Flavor from Coast To Coast” epicurean tour. Heading to 10 major cities between September 18 and November 7, Taste America officially kicks off in Miami with the All-Star Rocco DiSpirito dinner. ... Read More
Last month the Waldorf Astoria hotel in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood sold to Laurence Geller, former President & CEO of Strategic Hotels & Resorts, for a record-breaking $113 million.... Read More
Miami is not merely a beach town. The so-called Magic City has plenty of attractions that have nothing to do with bikinis, spray-on tans and partying. Yet the hotel hasn’t seemed to catch up to this fact, with most new properties still centered on the (admittedly amazing) stretch of South Beach sand.... Read More
It’s wedding season, which means for many of you, your big day is almost here. By now you’re (finally) finishing up the last details of your lavish affair. The only thing left is your bachelorette party, and let’s face it, this is probably what you’re most excited about after months of cake tastings, flower arrangements and pre-nuptial workouts.... Read More
Todd English is a hard act to follow, but Irvington, the new restaurant in NYC’s visit-worthy W Union Square, successfully brings fresh farm-to-table cuisine to a space that has seen it all. The ground floor zone of the hotel that was previously home to English’s Olives has been completely revamped by Brooklyn-based, internationally-acclaimed design firm Crème. It feels like a completely brand new venue.... Read More
Even though some people equate summer months with being the best time to visit London, it’s certainly not true this year. The famed city has an incredible lineup of events to close out the rest of the year and when we say incredible, we mean Benedict Cumberbatch onstage playing the title role in Hamlet. ... Read More
After the closing of several casinos last year, Atlantic City has been slowly trying to rebuild and rebrand itself as a sought-after tourist destination, complete with shopping, dining, attraction and entertainment options.... Read More
This October, London will play host to Luxury Interactive, an e-commerce and digital marketing event for luxury brand innovators. The three-day conference will cover content from online marketing to customer acquisition and retention strategies, and include speakers and representatives from a wide variety of categories.... Read More
As if we needed a new excuse to eat sweets, Lime at PARKROYAL on Pickering just launched their new Lime Pâtisserie to coincide with the Singapore Golden Jubilee (SG50). Found in Singapore’s Central Business District, the patisserie offers a tasty selection of sliced cakes, macaroons, pralines and muffins, all of which highlight the pastry team’s dedication to detail. ... Read More
There’s hardly ever a day when DC isn’t in the limelight. The fast-paced, iconic and powerful city constantly has our attention. Located in the heart of it all is a property whose urban-chic character and sleek designs flawlessly match the city it sits in. That property is Dupont Circle Hotel.... Read More
It’s the Monday after Comic-Con, and for the most part, San Diego seems back to its usual relaxed self. But for the past five days, our seaside city was anything but relaxing and had a distinctly Times Square feel to it. Huge billboards dotted our skyline, public transit donned full body branding images and interactive zones invited non-ticket holders to participate in unique TV and film experiences.... Read More
Always developing new and innovative culinary offerings, San Francisco’s food scene never experiences a dull moment. From fresh approaches to old favorites to brand new restaurants and concepts popping up in every neighborhood, the City by the Bay doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon. Here are some of the best new or newly-updated restaurants feeding San Francisco’s locals.... Read More
Have you ever wanted to fly the skies with Hello Kitty? Maybe not, but we’re betting the kids sure do. EVA Airways has been flying Hello Kitty-themed planes all over the world since 2005, but their latest Sanrio jet is a newly designed Boeing 777-300ER, covered in characters like Hello Kitty, My Melody and Little Twin Stars.... Read More
Dining at the Chef’s Table is always a better experience no matter what restaurant you’re in, but the exclusive table at Morgan’s Pier in Philadelphia is definitely standing tall above its competitors. Gather up 19 of your friends for the $1,500 dinner that takes place on the restaurant’s upper level, which is called the “Crow’s Nest,” and enjoy views of the Delaware River, the Ben Franklin Bridge, and the jealous commoners below. ... Read More
It's pageant season in Southern California, but not the kind that requires high-heeled beauties to strut their stuff across stages. In Laguna Beach, "pageant" means the grand annual showcase of live stage masterpieces dubbed the Pageant of the Masters. From early July to the end of August, thousands of art aficionados and culture enthusiasts will fill the coastal town of Laguna Beach and its neighboring communities to watch still artworks reenacted in live scenes. Edgar Degas, Henri Toulouse-Lautrec, John Sloan, and Leonardo Da Vinci are a handful of the famed artists that usually have a piece or two "brought to life."... Read More
The highly-touted Queen of the Night show in the Diamond Horseshoe at the Paramount Hotel has just revamped its dinner menu. Known for its sexy theatrics, the magical dinner theater experience is a must for anyone living in or traveling to New York City.... Read More
Remember Hurricane Odile, the category four tropical cyclone that tore through the Baja California Peninsula in September of last year? The Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort certainly does, since they, along with countless businesses, had to close for repairs in the aftermath of the destructive hurricane. Refusing to be beat, the luxury hotel undertook a multi-million dollar renovation and with phase one complete, the resort has now officially reopened. ... Read More
Over the weekend, the World Heritage Committee granted UNESCO World Heritage status to both the Burgundy and Champagne regions of France. The meeting, which took place in Bonn, Germany on Saturday, recognized the two areas for their history, contribution and exceptional cultivation in the industry.... Read More
Last week Starwood Hotels & Resorts celebrated the opening of the new Aloft Hotel in the downtown business district of New Orleans. Several of the brand's managers and executives were on hand for the ribbon cutting, including New Orleans’ Mayor Mitch Landrieu who gave a speech and formal Champagne toast.... Read More
Gambling is one of those activities that is more fun when you’re good at it. But let’s be honest, not many people are, which means you’re basically just giving your money away. Some cities are synonymous with the activity, but times are changing and people want something else to do when they’re on vacation. ... Read More
Milan is fabulous. It always has been and probably always will be, but with the opening of Milan Expo 2015, the city is having a shining moment. The wildly-impressive expo will run through October, so book a flight, pack a bag and reserve a hotel room soon. The theme, “Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life,” taps into people’s fascination with anything food related. And with over 1 million square meters (about twice the size of Vatican City) devoted to exploring the gastronomy and culture of 145 countries, the expo will feed your mind, body and soul.... Read More
Anyone who’s been to a Mastro’s Steakhouse knows that they deliver some of the best beef in town. We recently visited their Scottsdale location and were delighted to hear live music and see couples dancing in the piano bar lounge, a great sign of what’s to come. ... Read More
Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts may dominate Google results when “Notting Hill” is searched, but let’s not forget how fantastic this cosmopolitan district in London is. The area is full of Victorian townhouses, retail therapy, restaurants and an annual Carnival festival, and very soon—August 15, in fact—its newest hotel will be opening its doors. ... Read More
In this city, actual, classic fine dining can seem non-existent at times. Not that San Diego doesn’t have its share of top-notch restaurants, but this southern California destination has always thrived on their chill, laid back, jeans-and-tee-shirts attitude. So it was nice surprise when Island Prime, a high-end restaurant on Harbor Island, flawlessly delivered the kind of elite service, food and atmosphere you’d expect from a fine dining establishment.... Read More
Last weekend Starwood Hotels & Resorts finally began construction for the 33-acre Solaz, their first Luxury Collection Resort in Los Cabos—though the brand already has seven hotels in Mexico. Set for a June 2017 opening, the resort is located on the southern tip of Baja California Sur and will include 131 guestrooms and suites across five different buildings. ... Read More
Uber, Lyft, Sidecar and now Opoli. Ride-sharing apps seem to be coming out of the wood works nowadays, and all of them promise the best ride, service and rates. So how do we know which to choose? Uber is known for having stricter rules regarding the quality of driver’s cars, meaning your transportation is a little more “black car” than the guy-next-door’s old clunker. ... Read More
There’s a lot of history at Stanford Court, the classically-proportioned, century-old hotel perched atop San Francisco’s Nob Hill, but visitors will still find it perfectly attuned to the digital age. ... Read More
The Los Angeles area experienced a bit of a heat wave this past weekend, which made for the perfect weather for a night outdoors at the 9th Annual Calabasas Malibu Food and Wine Festival. More than 100 different food, drink and commodity vendors participated in the two-night event. Held just outside of the city, the scenic Calabasas Country Club played host to a relaxing yet entertaining evening for Malibu’s, Hidden Hills’ and Calabasas’ elite. Although we have another 363 days to wait, these are the five reasons you should be looking forward to next year’s event:... Read More
