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Nov 3, 2011 | Contributor: Eric MeyersThe Lower East Side will welcome their newest restaurant offering next week, with the debut of The Orchard House. Located on Orchard Street between Rivington and Stanton, this brand new restaurant will offer contemporary American cuisine beginning with lunch before turning over to dinner and carrying into the night with a craft cocktail menu.... Read More |
Oct 14, 2011 | Contributor: Jared Paul SternTwo famed French brands, Rémy Martin and La Maison du Chocolat, have created a new limited edition gift box for lovers of both fine cognac and chocolate. Called "Mysteries of the Angels," only 250 of the exclusive sets will be available for sale worldwide this fall at select locations including Harrods in the UK.... Read More |
Oct 5, 2011 | Contributor: The Daily MealYour buddy is getting married and it’s your task to throw the "Last Night as a Free Man" party. Steer clear of the clichés — they never truly live up to the hype, anyways — and take the group to another kind of gentlemen’s establishment where you can still wet your throat by tasting the holy trinity of whiskey, bourbon, and brandy.... Read More |
Oct 5, 2011 | Contributor: The Daily MealFor whatever reason, the Negroni has become the bartender’s favorite tipple. From Munich to Manhattan, Sydney to San Francisco, it is the one universal cocktail that we barkeeps tend to drink after work, on our nights off, before dinner, at a BBQ...... Read More |
Sep 30, 2011 | Contributor: Lena KatzGeorge Washington with his whiskey and Sam Adams with his Boston beer set great traditions on the East Coast hundreds of years ago, but in the last 50 years, Califor... Read More |
Sep 29, 2011 | Contributor: Jared Paul SternJohnnie Walker, the legendary Scotch whisky brand founded in 1820, has announced the U.S. arrival of its new limited edition Double Black bottling. To create the bold, complex spirit, the trademark smoky characteristic of Johnnie Walker’s famed Black Label, which celebrated its 100th anniversary recently, was amplified to deliver an additional rich intensity of flavor.... Read More |
Sep 9, 2011 | Contributor: Jared Paul SternThe Ritz-Carlton, Cancun is the perfect spot to celebrate Mexico’s Independence Day (Sept. 16) with its host of amenities and activities incorporating the country’s rich heritage and vibrant culture in a luxurious setting.... Read More |
Aug 10, 2011 | Contributor: Emma Dance | 1 CommentOf course I've heard of a sommelier, but a tequilier - that's a new one on me.
It's absolutely real though, I promise. It's someone who is an expert on tequila and can select different types to complement a meal - and I've met one.... Read More |
Jul 18, 2011 | Contributor: Jared Paul SternPierre Ferrand is one of only a handful of Cognac houses in France specializing in old Cognacs from the coveted Grande Champagne region that are not blended with lesser varieties. They are coming out with a new bottling dubbed 1840 Original Formula, a "revival" Cognac Made in the style of the 19th century.... Read More |
Jun 22, 2011 | Contributor: Jared Paul SternThe famed French house of Rémy Martin has just unveiled its latest luxe offering, the Louis XIII Le Jeroboam. Limited to just 100 bespoke decanters priced at about $23,000 apiece, the Le Jeroboam is filled with the renowned Louis XIII blend of over 1,200 fine and rare cognacs from the famed Grande Champagne region.... Read More |
Jun 21, 2011 | Contributor: Stefanie PayneIf you drink wine, you know that white wines are typically served chilled, and red wine is best served at room temperature. While these guidelines are basic and broadly true, serving wines at a temperature that is too cold or too warm will mask the structured nuances of a wine, and negate the very essence of subtle craftsmanship intended by the winemaker. There is a simple formula (outlined below) to optimize the flavor profile and variable aromas of different grapes.... Read More |
Jun 16, 2011 | Contributor: JustLuxe TeamThis Father's Day, shock the kids by playing bartender as well as grill master. These cocktail recipes come from some of the hottest bars in the country and are sure to please a crowd, while still giving you plenty of time to catch up with the family. For dads that don't like to fuss, these cocktails pack a lot of punch:... Read More |
Jun 14, 2011 | Contributor: Jamie Gungler | 1 CommentTequila is typically not my drink of choice. I can't take the inevitable burn without flashbacks of college chants of "1 tequila, 2 tequila, 3 tequila ..." In addition, the main tequila concoction, margaritas, mostly come with too much sweet and too much sour for that pucker-face drink to quench my palete.... Read More |
Jun 3, 2011 | Contributor: Lena KatzA stylish crowd gathered at the Mondrian Soho last night to celebrate the 200th anniversary of legendary Champagne house Perrier-Jouet. Susan Sarandon and daughter Eva Amurri, the guests of honor, were in attendance throughout most of the party. They mingled with friends like designer Chris Benz (who designed Eva’s frock for the evening) and other guests.... Read More | | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
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