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The Ultimate Holiday Hamper from Harrods

Dec 31, 2008

Food & Spirits: World famous London luxury depot Harrods has come out with the ultimate holiday hamper, brimming with caviar, stilton, smoked salmon and a selection of premium spirits. Only eight of the extravagant Chairman's Choice hampers... Read More

Veuve Clicquot & Riva Yacht Gift Box

Dec 22, 2008

Food & Spirits: Famed French champagne house Veuve Clicquot has released the latest example of their fortuitous partnership with iconic Italian boatmaker Riva in the form of a wooden boat-inspired gift box. The La Grande Dame by Riva Gift Box... Read More

Fashion House Diesel Produces Fine Wines

Dec 8, 2008

Fine Wines: Diesel Farm is dedicated to the art of wine making, making sure that that the product is as a luxuriously good tasting as the bottles that they are made in.

Diesel Farm's founder and president Renzo Rosso is the same... Read More

12th Limited Edition Appellation Collection

Dec 2, 2008

Fine Wines: The Stags Leap District Winegrowers Association (SLDWA) recently celebrated the 12th annual release of its limited edition Appellation Collection. The Appellation Collection is the only case offering in the U.S. comprised entirely... Read More

The Luxe List: Luxe Liquors: The Spirit of Giving - Part 2

Nov 28, 2008  |   Contributor: Merilee Kern  |  1 Comment

When considering gift ideas this season and next, just go with the flow-with a tasty libation, that is. Indeed, a luxe liquor will never disappoint.... Read More

The Luxe List: Gifts of the Grape

Nov 28, 2008  |   Contributor: Merilee Kern

When one considers gifts of elegance and distinction, wine and related accessories are indelibly high atop the list.... Read More

The Luxe List: Gotta Get Kitchen Gear

Nov 27, 2008  |   Contributor: Merilee Kern

Whether for yourself, a wedding registry or another gifting opportunity, innovative kitchen gadgets, gear and décor are always in demand - particularly for the forward-thinking foodie and entertaining enthusiast.... Read More

The Luxe List: DEWAR'S or Die

Nov 25, 2008  |   Contributor: Merilee Kern  |  1 Comment

I've had the rare privilege of sampling DEWAR'S Signature - a sophisticated limited edition whisky that is the culmination of over 150 years of blending experience...... Read More

Two Liberty Place to Be New Home of Rae

Nov 12, 2008  |   Contributor: James Rothaar

Fine Dining News: Offering proof-positive that JustLuxe.com is indeed at the forefront of all luxury-lifestyle matters, this spectacular Philadelphia high-rise property, Two Liberty Place, was introduced to our readership in Read More

The Luxe List: Innovative Wine Wand Accelerates Aeration, Expedites Tasting

Nov 10, 2008  |   Contributor: Merilee Kern

Philip Stein, a brand synonymous with frequency-based technology innovations, has done it again, this time applying its specialty in an unexpected direction: wine.... Read More

Nespresso: Coffee Perfected

Nov 7, 2008

Food & Spirits: A division of the Nestle Company, Nespresso provides the highest quality beverages in the comfort of your own home.

Nespresso is located in Paudex, Switzerland, where it employs more than two thousand employees to... Read More

The Luxe List: Membership Has its Privileges in the Kobe & Cabernet Club

Nov 5, 2008  |   Contributor: Merilee Kern

Napa Valley's Signorello Vineyards, renowned for their fine estate wines, and Snake River Farms, America's leading producer of Kobe (Wagyu) beef, have joined forces to offer the ultimate luxury food and wine experience...... Read More

The Luxe List: Luxe Liquors: The Spirit of Giving - Part 1

Nov 5, 2008  |   Contributor: Merilee Kern

A tasty libation can make any holiday a bit merrier. Whether you want to personally imbibe or spread the cheer to others, a quality spirit will never disappoint.... Read More

Bruichladdich Single Malt Aged in Sherry Casks Compare & Contrast

Nov 4, 2008

Food & Spirits: The famed Bruichladdich distillery on Islay has just released two different expressions of its 1998 single malt Scotch for connoisseurs to compare and contrast. In July 1998, identically distilled whisky was put into two... Read More

The Luxe List: Canadian Club's 30-Year Reserve Sets the Bar High

Nov 3, 2008  |   Contributor: Merilee Kern

In celebration of its 150th anniversary, Canadian Club has introduced a limited edition 30-year reserve whiskey...... Read More

The Luxe List: Golf-Themed Grilling Gifts Spice Up the Occasion

Oct 28, 2008  |   Contributor: Merilee Kern  |  1 Comment

Know a golfer who also likes to grill? Don't we all? Next time you're invited over to that back yard barbeque, delight the host or hostess with a novel golf-inspired grilling gift from I'd Rather Be Grilling!... Read More

Cabana Cachaça Is "Authentically Brasil"

Oct 9, 2008  |   Contributor: James Rothaar  |  1 Comment

Super Premium Cachaça: When a drink represents an entire country like the caipirinha represents Brasil, only the best spirits will do. The popularity of the caipirinha, the national cocktail of Brasil, is increasing around the world. The... Read More

Champagne Krug "On My Own Terms"

Sep 26, 2008

Food & Spirits: Renowned French champagne house Krug, founded in 1843 and now part of the Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy (LVMH) luxury empire, is coming out with a new bespoke offering in time for the holidays. The "Krug on My Own Terms"... Read More

Malibu Family Wines

Sep 25, 2008  |   Contributor: Touring & Tasting

The city of Malibu, known internationally for its surf, sand, sunshine, and homes of film stars, has been keeping a secret tucked atop its caramel-colored hillsides: a winery called Malibu Family Wines.... Read More

Patchi Consumers Unwrap Decadence

Aug 5, 2008  |  2 Comments

Luxury Chocolates: Luxury gift givers and chocolate lovers can rejoice as Patchi provides not only some of the world's finest chocolates, but pairs them with some of the most luxurious packaging available.

Since 1974, when Patchi... Read More

Harrods' Chocolates Priced Sweetly

Jul 23, 2008  |  1 Comment

Food & Spirits: What the world needs now is a really expensive box of chocolates from Harrods! Why hasn't anyone thought of this previously? This is not just an ordinary box of sweets. This is a very special assortment of 49 pieces at... Read More

World Famous FIFTY London

Jul 17, 2008

Luxury Nightlife: Every major city around the world boasts a local hotspot in the nightlife scene. More than often than not different venues gain popularity and fizzle out over time. When one of the hottest places around is almost two... Read More

Cooking at Home in Tuscany

Jul 17, 2008

Cooking Classes:To me, the best part of traveling is getting to taste the flavors of your adopted environment. But whenever I get home and try to recreate the dishes I've tasted, I'm disappointed. Either I misjudge the herbs or the technique,... Read More

Walk-In Wine Cellar Vault

Jul 15, 2008  |   Contributor: James Rothaar

Gifts for Wine Connoisseurs: If you build it, it will work! Here is a stellar instant, in-house solution for storing that ever-growing collection of fine wines. Sufficient space and the ability to assemble it are all that is needed is to have... Read More

The Sportsman: Michelin Star Eatery is a Pub

Jul 9, 2008  |   Contributor: James Rothaar

You don't have to head to a big city to find a restaurant worthy of a Michelin Star.... Read More

Tyler Florence Debuts First Restaurant in Hotel Vertigo

Jun 6, 2008  |   Contributor: Ruth Mitchell

Alfred Hitchcock's 1958 exotic thriller Vertigo, starring James Stewart and Kim Novak is a visual masterpiece with plenty of twists and turns. At the time of the film's release, it was not a box-office hit, but has since been dubbed one of the greatest films ever made.... Read More

Red 8 Recipes by Chef Hisham Johari

May 18, 2008

Recipes: Hisham Johari, executive chef of Red 8 inside Wynn Las Vegas, has created an exciting menu at the vibrant Asian eatery next to Blush. A celebrated chef, Johari drew from the flavors of his native Malaysia for his signature dishes.... Read More

Summer's Coolest Gin Cocktails

May 6, 2008  |  1 Comment

Crafted with ten exotic herbs and spices, BOMBAY SAPPHIRE ® is a gin of exceptional taste.... Read More

Patron: Luxury in the Bottle

Apr 28, 2008  |  1 Comment

Food & Spirits: In 1989 two visionaries, Paul Mitchell Systems co-founder, John Paul DeJoria and entrepreneur Martin Crowley formed The Patrón Spirits Company with the singular goal of producing "the best tequila in the world."... Read More

Johnnie Walker Blue Label: Define Your Hero

Apr 24, 2008

Johnnie Walker Blue Label: The boss stuck his head out the door of his office and asked me to come see him right away. He seemed happy and said that it was important. Since it looked like some well-deserved recognition was en route, I dropped... Read More

Grey Goose: A Taste of Luxury

Apr 23, 2008

Food & Spirits: Grey Goose is more than the best tasting vodka in the world. It is all things luxury in a tall and iconic bottle.

The Luxury Institute recently named Grey Goose as "the most prestigious premium vodka" with... Read More

Ciroc Vodka Giddy Over Diddy

Apr 22, 2008

Premium Vodka Distillers: Ciroc Vodka and Sean Diddy Combs offer up a luxury-service announcement to premium vodka lovers around the world. Since there are numerous ways to enjoy the smooth-tasting vodka that is made from grapes grown in... Read More

Chef Chen's Choice Recipe

Apr 18, 2008

Recipes: This recipe may seem complicated, but famed epicurean Richard Chen, executive chef of Wing Lei inside Wynn Las Vegas, has made it simple enough to cook for any holiday party. Don't be intimidated by the ingredients as your guests... Read More

Entrepreneur Corner: Cooking Up Dreams!

Apr 15, 2008

Commercial Kitchen Rentals: We have come to realize that reporting about anything that appears new and then calling it the latest or newest must-do, must-have, must-see only dates the report and puts it in the trash bin sooner than most. ... Read More

The Luxury Gift of Meals for Yourself & Others

Apr 1, 2008

Food & Spirits: In today's busy, busy, busy world, there is no more invaluable a treasure than time. Families once gathered around the table for meals on a regular basis. Today it's a rare occasion, mostly because people don't have the time... Read More

Heineken BeerTender Taps Market

Mar 27, 2008  |  3 Comments

Digital Beer Dispenser: How could we have lasted as a society this long without a digital beer dispenser in our homes? Think of all the times our forefathers courageously drank their glasses of draught beer without knowing its temperature,... Read More

Personalized M&M's Melt in Your Mind!

Mar 18, 2008

Food & Spirits: Looking to put some sweetness into your business messages? How about some candy for your sweetheart? My M&M's can make it happen with customized messages on one of the... Read More

In Search of Convenience

Feb 20, 2008

Fine Foods: Convenience! Convenience! Convenience! Savvy business operators know that in today's marketplace making it easy on customers makes it easier for them to stay in business. It is all about making good on the service that is... Read More

Herradura: Not your Average Tequila

Jan 2, 2008

Food & Spirits: Some tequila connoisseurs know Herradura and it just may have been one of the best-kept secrets until now. With the help of high-end distilleries like Herradura, tequila is moving toward a more sophisticated, high-end spirit... Read More

 
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