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May 17, 2013 | Contributor: Lena KatzIt’s al fresco dining season again, and hotels are getting creative with their outdoor setups. From a rustic-elegant set up overlooking the Spanish hillside, to a romantic beach tryst on a private South Sea island, here are 10 over-the-top open air set ups that take picnicking to a new level.... Read More | 
Apr 25, 2013 | Contributor: Kellie K. SpeedThe small town restaurant with big name investors is making a statement. Turner’s Yard, the recently opened Pembroke restaurant that pays homage to a former shipyard located in the town’s North River, is backed by some of Boston’s biggest names... Read More | 
Feb 14, 2013 | Contributor: Lena KatzIf the way to a person’s heart is through their stomach, then it makes sense that the way to get to the heart of a place is through its food. So, for proponents of experiential travel or people who just like to eat and drink their way through a vacation, culinary tourism is where it’s at—and the experiences here are destination-centric as well as delicious.... Read More | 
Jan 23, 2013 | Contributor: Carly ZindermanThe Kahala Hotel & Resort and Ancien Wines are partnering to present a Winemaker Dinner Friday, March 15, 2013, at 6 p.m. in Hoku’s. The Kahala’s Winemaker Dinner featuring Ancien Wines will include five courses, each with wine pairings. Ancien Wines is famous for its Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, and Chardonnay vineyards and has been creating wines of singular expression since 1992. “We are very excited to introduce Ancien Wines to our Epitome Club members and friends of The Kahala,” says Todd Oldham, Director of Food and Beverage. “We’ll be pairing each wine with delectable courses created by Executive Chef Wayne Hirabayashi. It promises to be great gourmet experience from start to finish.”... Read More | 
Jan 22, 2013 | Contributor: Susan KimeUsually, food and wine events are dazzling displays of culinary artistry and ability—events where theory and practice become one. And, paired with great wine, these events create sensual reciprocities of taste, texture, and color; one taste working with others, often creating a savory taste synergy, called Umami—a kind of taste perfection—a word coined by the Japanese. But rarely do food and wine events define these things, PLUS a dual brand evolution of both hotel and wine. Yet this event, The first Jackson Family Wine Culinary Series, by Karisma, did all three.... Read More | 
Jan 22, 2013 | Contributor: Carly ZindermanSÇR Steak+Spirits at the Hilton Anatole hosts 90/10, a special dinner featuring 90+ rated wines and 10+ rated Wagyu beef, on February 1 at 7 p.m. The five-course meal prepared by Chef Anthony Van Camp features special cuts of Wagyu beef from the Masami Ranch in California. Considered the best beef available outside the Kobe region of Japan, Masami beef is the only certified, domestic Wagyu beef to rank 10+ on the 12-point Japanese Beef Marble Score system. And each cut of Masami beef is hand-selected and aged by Halpern’s Steak and Seafood. The menu will also feature an assortment of 90+-rated wines, including Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon, selected by SÇR’s Director of Wine, Russell Burkett.... Read More | 
Jan 3, 2013 | Contributor: Jared Paul Stern | 1 CommentThere’s a lot more to Hilton Head Island than just beaches and golf courses as we discovered on our recent trip to the area’s Motoring Festival and Concours d’Elegance. The South Carolina retreat is also home to the 28th Annual Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival, taking place in March, one of the East Coast’s largest tented wine festivals. In the meantime, however, there are plenty of options for indulging your gourmet leanings at the area’s many fine restaurants which offer a wide range of wines and cuisines as well as some special features elevating them above mere places to eat.... Read More | 
Dec 20, 2012 | Contributor: Carly ZindermanPesach on the Mountain, a luxury Kosher vacation program, is now encouraging would-be vacationers to explore its newly launched Pesach resort options. The company has made available a selection of cozy and intimate suites at Whistler, Canada's Nita Lake Lodge for Passover vacationers. Only a limited number of spots now remain in the Kosher family vacation, and event planners are encouraging interested vacationers to call as soon as possible to ensure that they can reserve a room that meets their needs.... Read More | 
Oct 22, 2012 | Contributor: Carly ZindermanOn Thursday, October 18, 2012, The Setai, Miami Beach hosted an exclusive event showcasing a collection of Château Cos d’Estournel wines, selected by Chief Sommelier Daniel Toral and paired with a five-course dinner menu from Executive Chef Mathias Gervais. The special event offered gourmet diners the opportunity to enjoy French wines accompanied by a menu that includes luxurious dishes such as Foie Gras Au Torchon, Nantucket Bay Scallops, Braised Beef Short Ribs, Baked Cheese ‘Les Clarines,’ and The Vacherin.... Read More | 
Oct 17, 2012 | Contributor: Eric Rosen | 2 CommentsWhile many travelers visit New Zealand for the breathtaking scenery and adrenaline-pumping adventure sports, this idyllic island nation also has a dynamic and delicious food scene that’s taken farm-to-table cuisine to the next level. Visitors will find fabulous foodie scenes not only in the cosmopolitan restaurants of cities like Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, but also in small, out-of-the-way places where the food on the plate was grown on the land just out back behind the kitchen door.... Read More | 
Sep 26, 2012 | Contributor: Diane Sukiennik & Michael ReissSanta Barbara has long been crowned with the title of our American Riviera. From the recent English royalty who graced the nearby polo fields, to the many celebrities, including Oprah, who call it home, this is a place to be. Anytime of the year will do, but there is one magical month that encapsulates its essence and that is October.... Read More | 
Sep 24, 2012 | Contributor: Lena KatzShe knows Manhattan inside-out, is always ready for a close-up, and runs the scene at some of the hottest venues on the East Coast, including uber-sexy Gansevoort Park Avenue.... Read More | 
Sep 27, 2012 | Contributor: Lena KatzAfter a smashing inaugural that impressed even Manhattan’s best-traveled socialites, the Travel & Leisure Global Bazaar is back for a second annual weekend, September 28-30, 2012.... Read More | 
Sep 18, 2012 | Contributor: James RothaarIn the age of experiential vacations, Ritz-Carlton and Destination Cellars have partnered to offer guests customized wine travel experiences via the Ritz-Carlton Rewards program. In addition to access to customized wine trips, the Ritz-Carlton Rewards program members will have direct access to exclusive and rare wines. Led by Estate Sommelier Sean Q. Meyer, who has served as sommelier and wine director for Thomas Keller of The French Laundry and made wines for some of Napa's premier vintners, Destination Cellars is ready to recommend and source with gusto. "Of all the world's great epicurean travel experiences, few are as bespoke as the ones provided by Destination Cellars," said Herve Humler, president and COO, with The... Read More | 
Jun 12, 2012 | Contributor: Lena KatzWith Father's Day approaching, many of us have meaningful things to say. Like, “I love you” and “Sorry I wrecked the Toyota when I was home from college a few years ago” and “Thanks for letting me borrow your beach house 15 summers in a row.” When the words don’t come easy, and a gift card doesn’t seem adequate, there is always a way to say it with food—or a great bottle of liquor. Here’s our list of the best 2012 food-and-booze bonding experiences for dads and those who love them.... Read More |
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