Swedish Chocolatier Emanuel Andren launched into the North American confections market with a whirlwind Southern California trip that began at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance and concluded with a sampling at the historic Chateau Marmont in Hollywood.
2 Chicks With Chocolate, the New Jersey based award-winning chocolatier, is ready to spice up this holiday season with its fabulous infusions.
Chef Todd English recently celebrated the Grand Opening Reception of The Plaza Food Hall located on the lower level of the iconic New York Plaza Hotel situated on the intersection of Central Park and Fifth Avenue.
Max Azria, one the Fashion World's premiere designers, previewed his 2008 Spring/Summer Collection at the IMG Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York's Bryant Park recently, creating a fashion palette of summertime seduction as he brought flirtation back to fashion.
LUXE HOTEL, The Rodeo Drive Committee, Gilt City, Beverly Hills Conference and Visitors Bureau, The Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills Courier, Southwest Airlines, Cirque de Soleil and FAB Photo Booth teamed up to create one fabulous event to compliment what has become the single most fêted night in Fashion: Fashion Night Out.
Australian Jayson Brunsdon previewed his 2008 Spring/Summer collection at New York's IMG Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week seducing the audience with his alluring visions of the famed Far East.
Sabyasachi Mukherjee, designer of Sabyasachi, made his second appearance at this year's New York IMG Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week previewing his Spring/Summer 2008 Collection to a standing room only audience that erupted with applause as he showcased his designs.
Akiko Ogawa, the talented Tokyo designer made her second appearance at New York's IMG Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week showcasing her 2008 Spring/Summer Collection invoking visions of 1960's America, the explosion of color, and the Culture of Change.
Pourtal Wine Tasting Bar, located on Santa Monica Blvd just east of Ocean Drive in Santa Monica, recently hosted an evening of introduction at a private wine tasting event.
LLADRO, Love Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills Conference and Visitors Bureau, along with media sponsors Beverly Hills Courier, The San Marino Tribune and SING TAO Daily came together in celebration of the Chinese New Year.
Chocolate Treats and Truffles, held at the world renowned International Culinary Center in lower Manhattan, a four hour intensive that focuses on the fine art of creating mouth watering, indulging, sinfully delicious chocolate confectionary treats!
The Governors Ball, hosted by the Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences, recently held its Food and Beverage Preview steps away from the red carpet entrance to tonight’s Academy Awards ceremony.
As the seasons change and we shed the winter wools it’s time to step outside our inoculated online I-Pad world and breathe!
Wine Uncorked, a wine lover's recreational class, offered at the famous International Culinary Center in the Soho section of Manhattan offers the wine enthusiast the occasion to go beyond sniff, swirl and sip.
Pasta for Future Chef's, a four hour workshop held at Manhattan's International Culinary Center, teaches even the most culinary challenged the fine art of pasta making.
Despite setting my alarm clock every evening, what wakes me isn't the buzzing of some mechanical gadget, but rather the vigilant woodpecker dedicated to his craft right outside my window.
With summer shortly coming to a close, friends and family cling to the shore to soak up the last rays and swap stories that only the season can provide. There isn’t much left to cross off on the lists we’ve made in May. Painted the mudroom; check. Gone to a baseball game; check. Spent hours at the beach; double check. In this, I find comfort.
Recently, The Wrap wrote a really insightful article about celebrities coming out publicly with ease, yet there are certain industries where it is still taboo to be out of the closet, namely big movie stars.
Andre Soltner, at 78, is internationally recognized as the first "superstar" chef and a Master Chef of the highest honors. While still young he left home, to begin an apprenticeship that would transport him to worlds unknown.
Disney's mega diva Miss Piggy, dressed in head-to-hoof DKNY, was on hand to celebrate the official FDNY 2013 Calendar of Heroes at a pre-Fashion's Night Out event at the DKNY Madison Avenue boutique in New York City.
LUXE Rodeo, the only luxury hotel directly on the most famous street in the world, recently introduced, to a select group of Los Angeles media, its new menu offerings from On Rodeo Bistro & Lounge.
The Academy Of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences recently presented, to a select group of Los Angles media, the Producing and event team selected for the upcoming 85th Annual Governors Ball.
BEVERLY HILLS, CA.—Celebrate Easter and the beginning of spring with family and friends at LIVELLO, the restaurant at L'Ermitage Beverly Hills, on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013. The culinary team at LIVELLO offers the perfect Easter Brunch menu served from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
As I look outside my window, to see a whole city covered in a blanket of snow, I’m reminded of Bing Crosby, Christmas carols and all things holiday. Yet, the presents under the tree have been opened for some time now, the ornaments gone, and lights properly put away. Don’t get me wrong, I love winter, being from Colorado; I love skiing down the slopes of Breckenridge and walking in my snow-boots to Starbucks. I love everything from the first frost to the last flake falling.
LUXE Worldwide with ultra luxurious properties around the world includes within its portfolio some of the most exclusive boutique hotels located in every chic, fashionable and trendy neighborhood in every destination city, throughout the world.
Malort: for some, the word is foreign, but to others it brings instant memories of a bitter-tasting drink, one they've managed to avoid since they were first coerced into trying it.
Iconic entertainer and humanitarian Danny Kaye will be honored, Monday, April 29, as his namesake sandwich joins the menu of the famed NYC staple in his Centennial year. Media are welcome and encouraged to attend.
The rushing of fresh water rolling over the romantic rocks of my childhood comes flooding back to me as the lazy days of summertime past fill my memories.
New York Culinary Experience, the annual cooking love-fest held at the International Culinary Center located in the Soho neighborhood of Manhattan gathers a Who's Who from the culinary world for the two-day food extravaganza.
This has been a long time coming! A plus size brand that is actually worth wearing. It is known plus size women to have a hard time finding a brand that has the sex appeal they deserve. Z by Zevarra is not just a brand it’s a lifestyle. Every woman should exude confidence and be care free of fashion disasters!
Progressive Pulse online lifestyle magazine and Soho Contemporary Art hosts the premiere of Cache, a short montage sneak peek of the new resort-inspired capsule collection by celebrity stylist Carlton Jones. The night of fashion, music and art will feature a live dance installation by Maija Garcia, the best known for her work as a contributing choreographer for Fela.
Celebrating its 19th year, the Festival Gourmet International returns to the pristine Pacific coastline of Mexico. The festival will once again tempt and delight the taste buds of hundreds of foodies who will come to Riviera Nayarit, Puerto Vallarta and Tepic for this international gourmet event.
Vito Emanuele, a native New Yorker, with an eye for fashion and a imagination for the golden days of iconic Hollywood, when the silver screen produced legends, dames and gents with style, flair and panache, introduces his latest evening wear collection guaranteed to make headlines.
The LUXE Sunset Boulevard, a haven of luxury and impeccable elegance right off the 405, is home to master Chef Oliver Rousselle and the LUXE Sunset team dedicated to making every opportunity at any LWH a memorable one.
Traditional Baja cuisine has mostly been appreciated by locals and overlooked by critics and pedigreed chefs, however in recent years a dramatic shift has been taking place, as Cabo is fast becoming a rising hot bed of culinary ingenuity.
Rebecca Taylor, the New Zealand born fashion designer, hosted the media backstage prior to the presentation of her fall/winter 2008 line. Having been invited to have a one-on-one interview with the designer we met backstage at Mercedes-Benz IMG Fashion Week.
"Each night, when I go to sleep, I die. And the next morning, when I wake up, I am reborn." – Gandhi. Like Gandhi, we like to think of our bed as a sanctuary, the most relaxing place to start and end the day, an oasis far away from all of our problems.
"So You Want To Be A Model" contest sponsored by New York/LA Model Management and Cosmo Girl! Magazine ended its national search for that new fresh face at a recent star-studded competition held at the trendy Manhattan hot spot Plumm.
Marc Friedland, creative director of Marc Friedland Couture Communications and the official designer of the famous OSCAR winner's envelope, recently hosted an exclusive preview event at his Venice Boulevard studio.
Capella Pedregal, located in Cabo San Lucas, offers culinary enthusiasts the chance to indulge in a delicious foodie experience at the hotels annual Food & Wine Festival from July 9 through July 13, 2014.
Iron Horse Vineyards announces the March 17, 2014 release of a new, limited edition, vintage Sparkling Wine called Rainbow Cuvée, available at the winery and on the Iron Horse website.
Kaleah Roundtree, a beautiful two year old actress and baby model, is on the verge of becoming the most sought after African American baby talent since her role model, former Cosby Show actress, Raven Symone.
Oh woe is me, the plans I had, the desires, the ultimate idea, to show those pesky neighbors, the ones who look down their nose at my yard. The ones, who laughed at my attempts to grow grass, bloom a rose bush and my innovative ideas for lawn care.
As NYC Fashion Week begins a look back at trends past beginning with The Rebecca Taylor Spring 2008 Show held when the tents were at Bryant Park after previewing funky fuchsias’ and arresting reds, slinky camisoles and sexy slip tops to standing room only crowd of buyers, trendsetters, fashionistas, publishers and media.
Celebrating the joys of a life well-lived and success well-deserved always calls for a toast of champagne. As an aspiring connoisseur, I'm indelibly on the hunt for champagnes that offer a multi-sensory delight even beyond the palate. In this quest I have uncovered Armand de Brignac - a treasure, quite literally.
Vegas restaurateurs take note: There's a new game in town that has single-handedly elevated the fine steakhouse experience to another level. This is in the form of Gordon Ramsay Steak, which opened in May 2012 aptly at Paris Las Vegas.
Myleene Klass, mother of two, revealing her love affair with animal print shows off her wild side in a leopard print Basque with sheer panels and sexy lace up-lingerie from her new collection.
When it comes to food-and-wine pairings, American Kobe (Wagyu) beef matched with an intensely flavored Cabernet Sauvignon is nothing short of impeccable. The combination of a full bodied Cabernet with deep, concentrated flavor in combination with a fine-cut grade of this succulent, buttery beef is an exquisite epicurean experience like none other.
Next time you are in L.A. and hit West Hollywood to mix, mingle and munch with movers and shakers, then Delphine Eatery & Bar is a must. Housed at the ultra-chic W Hollywood Hotel directly across the street from the Pantages Theatre, this remarkable restaurant dishes up Mediterranean cuisine in a warm, inviting and electric brasserie setting.
Central to a new food and beverage experience at the scenic San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina is Marina Kitchen - a restaurant that serves up quintessential Southern California fare with distinctive "modern comfort food" flair.
Just in time to offset the holiday gluttony and facilitate those perennial New Year health resolutions, Seasons 52 restaurant has opened its doors in San Diego's Westfield UTC. The concept of this fresh grill and wine bar, now with 25 locations across the U.S. and more on the horizon, is perfectly suited for the Southern California lifestyle where healthy living reigns supreme.
Crazy. Sexy. Cool. No, I’m not referring to the gals of the famed pop music trio TLC, but rather Scottsdale’s hottest new haunt—The Second Story Liquor Bar. This eclectic eatery is trending as the see-and-be-seen Old town Scottsdale hotspot, and with good reason. The vintage-inspired vibe and visionary victuals at this intimate dining and imbibing venue are as distinctive as they are delightful.
Every fashionista knows that putting together a great look can often be fraught with problems, annoyances, or plain old doldrums. However, ever-clever apparel and accessory designers are continually bringing innovations to market that help ensure your efforts to rock chic, stylish and fresh looks don't hit a snag. Here's one notable group of fixes, tricks and helpful conveniences to help you thwart a litany of fashion and footwear frustrations and even create looks that are unforgettable:
There's much to love about a classic American steakhouse—from the customary dimly lit atmosphere, refined dark wood-laden décor, white linens and respectively formal service staff to impeccable cuts of meat cooked to perfection. In this age where avant-garde grub is captivating culinary attentions, one restaurant's traditional approach continues to titillate: Michael Dominick's Lincoln Avenue Prime Steakhouse in Scottsdale, Arizona.
This holiday season help the special guy in your life trick out his man cave, making him the envy of his buddies. Whether he uses his space to watch sports, enjoy home audio and video entertainment, play games, enjoy quality libations, or generally bask in secluded R&R, here's an array of gift ideas that'll help make the man cave a space he craves:
Sultry. Sexy. Sophisticated. These are the words that come to mind when describing one of L.A.’s newest and most notable eateries: Sadie. Tucked comfortably in the heart of Hollywood, Sadie is poised to give the region’s entrenched eateries a run for their money with elevated, market-fresh New American cuisine conceived by Mark Gold, Sadie’s esteemed Consulting Chef, hailing from Eva Restaurant.
The legendary Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel has been a L.A. landmark since 1927, having hosted the first-ever Academy Awards and still serving as a playground for tinsel town’s A-team. Fun-loving gastronomes like me also flock to the locale for another reason: Public Kitchen & Bar.
With a name like Hand of God Wines there is little room for error and when an inviting sampler of its newest vintages showed up the expectation for a delightful, rapturous, cloud nine of flavor experience was high.
Let’s be honest, today’s trend-focused teens can be hard to please. Sure, well-intended gifters can play it safe and go the gift card route but, in addition to these cards being decidedly boring to receive, they’re also easily lost and often forgotten.
Holiday travel is tough enough in the best of circumstances and is all-too-often fraught with challenges, including crowded freeways, overbooked flights, Wi-Fi downtime and generally not having necessary items at hand. While on-the-go, trying to look stylish, feel good, remain safe, and comfortably tote important belongings around is often harder than it needs to be. Relief and assists are readily available as exemplified by the following collection of handy travel helpers—all of which will help keep the happy in your holidays.
For a foodie, eating isn't just about filling the proverbial tank it's about stirring the senses and satiating the soul. It's about sourcing the best ingredients and the perfect way to prepare and present them. For a passionate epicurean, there's nothing like having the right kitchen tool for the job at hand. For this sect, killer kitchenware is more than a luxury—it's fundamental. With this in mind, enjoy this tasty buffet of gastronome gadgets and gear sure to satisfy.
Amid a renaissance underway in San Diego's Little Italy neighborhood, one exciting new eatery, Sirena promises to bring hot Latin flair to the restaurant fare served up in this burgeoning community.
When I travel to New York City, I seek out those venues where I can be “one with the natives” and immerse myself in the local culture to get a true sense of an area. Sometimes such gastronomic gems are hiding in plain sight, as is the case with Del Frisco Grille New York.
The iconic Waldorf Astoria New York hotel, world-renowned for five-star accommodations and premier amenities, is legendary for its award-winning food and beverage served daily at Bull & Bear Prime Steakhouse and Sunday Brunch at Peacock Alley.
The Antiques, Decorative Arts & Vintage Show and Sale will be held January 23 to 25 at the Earl Warren Showgrounds,Santa Barbara,CA (Hwy 101 at Las Positas). The grounds will be filled to the rafters with beautiful antiques and unique decorative pieces brought to Santa Barbara by dealers from all over the west coast.
A new collection of Bentley Home furniture and accessories makes its debut today at the prestigious Maison & Objet fair in Paris. Designed and manufactured in collaboration with Luxury Living Group, one of Europe's leading furniture makers, the collection takes its inspiration from the world of travel.
Valentine’s Day is nearing and love is in the air. This enviable emotion isn’t shared just between the living, as untold millions adore their sports and fitness endeavors just the same. For many in this crowd, perspiration is as alluring as an Eau de Parfum. And, the only thing they love more than a good sweat are gadgets and gear that keep them at the top of their game.
Showing your loved one just how much you care on Valentine's Day doesn't have to break the bank. With this collection of decadent, whimsical and generally thoughtful gift ideas that also happen to be economical, your Valentine's Day game can remain on-point without the hefty price tag.
Diageo is proud to announce that it will once again feature top luxury brands including Sterling Vineyards® wines, Johnnie Walker®, Haig Club™ Mortlach™ and Talisker™ Scotch whiskies, and Ketel One® vodka at this year’s Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Governors Ball.
If you're looking to up the ante on date night romance or turn an ordinary date into an extraordinary and memorable one, look no further than Pop Up Picnic. This company creates turnkey, one-of-a-kind experiences that are as elegant and imaginative as they are convenient and affordable.
The Napa Valley Wine Train, an elegant sojourn through the heart of Napa Valley in a refined, history-rich atmosphere that enhances the beautiful countryside is a must for all travelers longing for a romantic, enticing and playful excursion and is particularly well-suited for couples seeking quality together time.
Have a longing for European fare but can't fit a trip across the pond into your schedule? No problem. A visit to the recently re-launched Café la Rue, nestled in the heart of San Diego's La Jolla Cove, will more than satisfy.
International Culinary Center, ICC, located on Broadway and Grand Street in Manhattan’s SoHo neighborhood is the home to one of the most prestigious culinary programs in the world and occasionally offers recreational classes to home cooks.
"Bijou" is French for "jewel," which is a fitting moniker for this enchanting eatery nestled in the heart of La Jolla, boasting a plum position on Prospect Street. While Bijou French Bistrois relatively new on the scene, celebrating its first anniversary in June 2015, Bijou's roots extend much deeper into San Diego's renowned culinary culture.
Whether travelling by land, air or sea, here are a few spring travel enhancements guaranteed to make the experience of getting from home to the your dream escape easier, more enjoyable and wonderfully carefree.
Bentley today announces its new additions to the Bentley Collection for spring. Leather jackets inspired by the world of driving, and a luxurious range of cashmere scarves, made their debut at Geneva Motor Show.
San Diego’s Little Italy section has morphed into a culinary craft hotspot, with exciting new restaurants pushing food and beverage boundaries like never before. Among the array of notable establishments that have cropped up is the hip hotspot Kettner Exchange.
Spring is that perennial time of renewal. Whether you desire to breathe new life into your personal care regime, beautify your home or add some trendy new styles to your wardrobe, here are some spring pick-me-ups that'll have you sitting pretty all season long.
If you're someone who seeks to exclusively or primarily eat foods that are locally produced or sourced within relatively close proximity to your home and not moved long distances to market, than it's official…you're a "locavore"!
Looking for the perfect gift for the man with everything? The quest for what to get Dad for Father’s Day? Well, there’s no need to search high and low for that special present. At a place where masculinity meets high-tech virtual realism, you’ll find CXC Simulations’ Motion Pro II.
JSix, a neighborhood bar and restaurant, located in San Diego's kinetic, community-centric East Village, offers warm hospitality, culinary whimsy, craft cocktail ingenuity, a seasonally-driven menu committed to hormone-free, sustainable and organic "farm-to-fork" dishes, that create a gastronomic experience that leaves you wanting.
With summer just around the corner, temperatures are heating up and it’s time to think about some ways to get the most out of the season, including cool tools that make summer barbecues, soirees, and family time sizzle.
La Hacienda Restaurant by Richard Sandoval, the signature restaurant at The Fairmont Scottsdale Arizona Princess Resort, where modern interpretations of classic Mexican cuisine reigns supreme is just one of the reasons many venture to this revered resort.
Wedding Salon and The Caribbean Tourism Organization interviewed couples at the Caribbean Romance Pavilion. this week connecting hundreds of engaged couples with Caribbean tourism boards, resorts, and resources for their destination weddings and honeymoons.
One of the newest restaurants "steaking" a claim on the Las Vegas strip is Old Homestead Steakhouse, which recently opened its first west coast location at Caesars Palace as a key part of the property's two-year renaissance.
Let's face it for some Dads, gifting a tie, a bottle of aftershave or a pair of slippers for Father’s Day just won’t do. And a belated gift or “fallback” card from a drugstore carousel reeks of desperation, or utter laziness. For many men, life is all about experiences and beer, lots and lots of beer.
Summer has officially begun, but for most, the quest to get that summer body has been in the works for some months. To help with that flat tummy maintenance, we’ve rounded up the most unique, healthy and delicious salads.
Imagine a desert oasis where you can enjoy award-winning cuisine and partake in nightlife unlike any other. Well, Scottsdale is that place and it's a perfect locale for a quick weekend getaway.
The newly remodeled and expanded Skynny Kitchen Restaurant in North Hollywood at Magnolia and Lankershim Blvd., opened recently offering a unique twist, American fare with a healthy spin, that appealed to me.
Ah, summer…a time to brighten up our wardrobe, shamelessly take a barrage of selfie and ussie photos, enjoy music into the warm summer nights and benefit from lengthy restful slumbers amid vacation downtime.
The Daily Meal, the world's largest food and drink lifestyle site, just unveiled its annual list of the 101 Best Wineries in America. As was the case for last year's 101 Best, The Daily Meal found that great wines are being made not just in California and the Pacific Northwest but all over the country.
From fun in the sun to getting organized for school, today's tots need stuff…lots and lots of stuff. Here's a list of cool tools that'll ensure your kid is covered on multiple fronts. Staying organized, stylish, fed and fit is child's play with this assortment perfect for the little ones in your life.
Civico 1845, on India Street in the heart of San Diego's Little Italy, a new addition to the neighborhood that is making a grand entrance bringing to the table a passionately authentic and hand-crafted approach to Southern Italian cuisine.
While San Diego has no shortage of fantastic restaurants, new to the region’s distinctive dining scene is Oceana Coastal Kitchen, an airy bayside eatery dishing up chef-driven, seafood-centric California cuisine amid sweeping hypnotic waterfront views that’ll keep you returning.
The luxury vineyards of Hall and Walt Wines in Napa Valley are now offering customized winery packages for off-site weddings and celebrations bringing its delicious, world renowned wine, to your table complimenting that very special day.
Once back to school shopping meant stocking up on paper and pencils. Today, this annual expedition involves a hard target search, finding the latest electronics, perfect fashions, productivity tools, and that kids can get from point A to point B safely.
Lladró, the world renowned Spanish porcelain company, presents Niagara Chandelier-Gold, a new version of spectacular Niagara chandelier decorated with golden luster. Over 100 handmade porcelain fairies flutter around this lamp with a diameter of 1.1 meters (31 1/2").
Gertrude's Restaurant in Phoenix, Arizona, is one of those rare dining establishment boasting an incredible location literally inside the famed Desert Botanical Garden, perfect combinations of fresh seasonal ingredients with culinary excellence that makes it a must-visit venue for any food lover.
Frownies Anti-Wrinkle Treatment, the wunderkind skin repair product, has remained at the forefront of anti-aging market for more than 100 years and continues to enhance the product line to maintain the tradition that began with pioneer and Frownies inventor, Margaret Kroesen.
Mix up your spirit selections and take your soirées to an unforgettable new level this season with libations that eradicate expectations. There’s no need to hit the bar for a stellar craft cocktail, as killer concoctions are a snap to make at home!
As the holiday season quickly approaches, preparations for family gatherings including choosing the menu, that could include a variation of poultry, meats, seafood and pasta now include planning for leftovers which has become as popular as the main meal itself.
Minimalism is a trend that we have seen grow in popularity. Clean simplistic designs and accents add a crisp finish to any outfit. Dakota Watches offers trendy time piece accessories which are high style and perfect for gift giving.
Eye Prefer Paris Postcards brings a new twist to the iconic Paris photo image. Ideal for Instagram, home décor, collectibles, gifts and DIY projects, the Postcards allow consumers to easily create personal collections of Richard Nahem's iconic Paris images.
Face Rock Creamery, which makes handcrafted cheese of great character, offers a savory seasonal trio of cheese recipes perfect for tailgating and Halloween entertaining. Each recipe uses Vampire Slayer, an award winning garlic-infused cheddar that will please adventurous palates.
Sean John, the contemporary fashion lifestyle company, and Macy's, Inc., announced today that they have renewed their agreement under which Macy's will continue to be the exclusive U.S. department store retailer for thesportswear line.
PENFOLDS launched its latest collection of wines at the China pavilion in Shanghai, giving a strong indication of where the iconic winemaker believes the market has shifted for luxury products.
Creating that sleek straight hair look, if you aren’t born with it, can be a nightmare, even for the most experienced. Styling tools can be misleading, temperature settings don’t reflect actual heat elements, causing burning, split ends or brittle breakage.
If you’re looking for gift ideas for a food and drink-centric friend, co-worker or loved one, you’re in luck as I’ve cooked up a tasty assortment of items that’ll make your holiday shopping a snap. This season offers a veritable cornucopia of clever, inventive and downright delectable products like these sure to satisfy the gift giver and receiver, alike.
Jung Lee, one of the world’s most sought-after event designers, respected for her passion, elegance and ground-breaking creativity understands not everyone has the time, inclination or even desire to tackle the holiday events with what has become her signature style.
Fig & Olive on Melrose Place, the West Coast flagship introduction to owner Laurent Halasz highly successful East Coast French Mediterranean restaurants, exudes warm charm and ambiance from the moment the doors open.
The winter holidays are an extra special time of year for beer lovers. It's the time of year when brewers around the world pull out all the hops, creating special brews that circulate for a limited time only.
Big brands love the holidays — a festive season of inflated budgets, snap decisions and impulse buying. In the summer, a smart consumer might take two weeks to research a purchase decision. But who has the time in December, with family get-togethers, winter travel and a manifest of gift recipients twice as long as the weekly grocery list?
Like millions you may frantically be trying to think of a Christmas gift for someone special but coming up with nothing. Keep calm dear readers, as we've compiled a list of useful, interesting and even unexpected holiday gift ideas that may fit the bill and foil the holiday shopping panic!
Proposal season is officially in height and many new brides-to-be will be jumping to start the wedding planning process in 2016! With more and more brides choosing destination weddings, we have the best tips for travel, dress shopping and ultimately planning the perfect destination wedding.
With Thanksgiving in the past, and the rest of the holiday season upon us, many belts have been loosened to make room for the extra holiday weight. While the holidays are a well-known time for increased sugar intake, many coffee companies are taking it to the next level.
Sixteen years after the Disney Channel released the spooky, made-for-TV movie “Smart House,” the film now seems positively prophetic. Complete with voice commands, temperature control and a pleasant, Siri-like response system, Disney nailed several of the next decade’s tech breakthroughs. It’s as if the filmmakers knew we’d get Nest, Google Now and Apple TV in just a few short years.
Bentley, the ultimate in lifestyle brands, is curating the newest Bentley Collection into a selection of the top ten anytime, occasion or commemorative gift ideas perfect for customers, brand connoisseurs and luxury motoring enthusiasts.
Rubies + Diamonds, the upscale Coffee and Tea House located in the trendy Columbia Square complex, on Sunset Boulevard, recently hosted a grand reopening introducing a new line of teas, a chic interior design, and a simplified exotic menu.
Experience a taste of Sonoma County’s Dry Creek Valley on February 20, when more than 25 of the region’s wineries pour more than 100 wines at Culver City’s Smashbox Studios, alongside gourmet food pairings prepared by Food Network Chef Bob Blumer.
When it comes to alcohol consumption, people can get their fix in many ways. Between wine, beer and hard liquor, the various brands and types can seem endless. Given the long-standing history of alcohol, it’s no wonder people have been able to create so many varieties.
Offshore, the world's largest rooftop deck and one of Chicago's hottest destinations located at Navy Pier, will remain open after September 8 offer locals the opportunity to enjoy spectacular views of the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan.
DJ Caruso, director of the “Standing Up” from ARC Entertainment, recently took time from his busy schedule to sit down for an interview to discuss the challenges of making the coming of age family film.
Dr. Mark Goulston, co-creator and moderator of suicide prevention documentary Stay Alive (available here), shares his six-step technique for calming yourself or someone else who may be on the verge of an emotional breakdown or self-destruction.
Stardust, from IFC Films, presents the prelude to David Bowie's superstardom when he knew innately what future awaited him and found a fellow believer in Mercury Records publicist Ron Oberman, who struggles as the barely known artist repeatedly fails.
The Fall of the American Empire, from Sony Pictures Classics, brings to the screen a smart, riveting, pulsating film resonating with sarcasm and indictments on society, and presenting fate intersect the ultimate test of good and evil.
The Washington DC dawn was disrupted when a former employee, dressed in military fatigues, accessed the U.S. Navy Yard and opened fire killing 12 and injuring eight before he was gunned down by police.
