The perfect location can make or break a restaurant, but that isn’t an issue for Rustic Stone in downtown Dublin. Just a short stroll from Trinity College where literary luminaries such as Oscar Wilde and Samuel Beckett developed their penmanship, Rustic Stone sits across from one of Dublin’s trendiest areas, Temple Bar. ... Read More
As the nutritionist for NBC’s The Biggest Loser, James Beard Award-winning chef Cheryl Forberg seems to know a thing or two about healthy eating, especially when it comes to our holiday favorites. Sure, you can go on a strict diet right after Thanksgiving as a punishment for that second (or fourth) slice of pie, or you can prepare a recipe that really isn’t that bad to begin with. ... Read More
You may have turned away from Brussels sprouts as a child, but take it from a former hater, you need to give them another chance. When prepared just right, like sautéed with some butter, these little round veggies are simply delightful and deserve to be added to any dinner table.... Read More
This was a very good year for Chef Vincenzo Betulia, who scored a double whammy when he was honored with two 2015 Naples Illustrated Dining Awards: one for Best Restaurant and the other for Best New Chef. Born in Sicily, Betulia grew up in Wisconsin (which might account for his stellar house-made sausages) before settling in Naples, Florida where he opened Osteria Tulia in January 2013. He quickly followed the eatery up the next year by opening Bar Tulia right next door.... Read More
The 2016 Campari Calendar is officially out and while it’s still only given out to a select number of folks, they always release the final images for everyone to drool over. Starring actress Kate Hudson and the brand’s famed bittersweet red aperitif, the politically-driven 17th edition is (fittingly) called The Bittersweet Campaign, which is a play on the drink’s opposing flavor profiles. ... Read More
Bar carts always carry with them some Don-Draper cool factors and the new FACUNDO Luxury Bar Cart is no different. Available upon request only, the limited-edition cart is handmade using walnut wood and is fully-equipped for all your hosting needs. All of the hardware is solid brass, including the wheels and bespoke Art Deco-inspired handles.... Read More
Though Gucci has a themed café in Florence near the brand’s museum, the company has been behind other luxury brands when it comes to opening full-service restaurants—Versace has four. However, as of three months ago, Gucci officially entered the restaurant business by opening its very first establishment in Huaihai Lu, Shanghai called 1921 Gucci Café.... Read More
Based in Miami, Le Basque is a full-service catering and event design company that offers bespoke menus for uber private occasions. By offering impeccable cuisine, they have acquired an impressive client list that includes companies like Aston Martin, Chanel and Armani, and individuals like President Barack Obama and HH MM The King and Queen of Spain, Don Juan. Naturally, if Le Basque is good enough for them, they’re certainly good enough for us! Which is why we are highlighting this delicious recipe for quinoa-stuffed squash.... Read More
The Food Network’s Holiday Baking Championship is our newest obsession and now that its second episode has aired, we’ve definitely found our favorite contestant. In its second season, the holiday-themed show brings 10 bakers (both professional and casual) together to compete for the $50,000 grand prize. While all the competitors are definitely talented, Maeve Rochford is the one who has caught our eye. ... Read More
With Halloween over with, you need to put those extra pumpkins to good use by cooking with them. Instead of baking pie, which will only make you feel guilty, make some Curried Pumpkin Soup instead. Creamy and spicy, this fall-themed dish is served in an ornamental pumpkin (or a bowl if you aren’t trying to impress anyone) and is topped with candied pepitas.... Read More
Most men of style are into all aspects of living well, and that includes fine spirits. The best of both worlds have come together in a cool new collaboration from two storied American stalwarts: the bourbon purveyor Basil Hayden’s and fine shoemaker Quoddy. The result is a limited-edition gift set being released just in time for the holidays via Huckberry, a curator and retailer of products that “inspire active, adventurous and stylish lives.”... Read More
