Archive for November, 2011:
St. Barts Once again, we’re daydreaming about our Christmas vacation last year in St. Barts. Overlooking Baie de Saint-Jean, this villa has one of the best views on the island. Yes, that is the world-famous Eden Rock you see jutting out in the middle. And right next to that? Nikki Beach — the infamous [...]
We’re suckers for a classic hot chocolate around here, but we’ve been hearing about a few fancier versions that up the ante and then some. Want the delicious details? Check out three hotels that know how to hit your sweet spot: Four Seasons Chicago debuts its new Hot Chocolate Doc today, a mobile hot chocolate [...]
If you’re planning on braving the shops this holiday season, you might need a little backup. That’s why we’ve uncovered three luxe hotel packages that will not only give you a leg-up over your fellow shoppers, but will also pamper you in the process. Here’s where to get the VIP treatment this season: The Beverly [...]
Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago Forget the discounted TVs or half-off sweaters — we’re logging on for hotel deals on Cyber Monday. Several chains are running promotions to help you save on upcoming trips. Have your credit card handy and dates in mind to take advantage of these not-to-miss sales: Trump Hotel Collection. [...]
After making names — and plenty of pork belly, risotto and scallops — for themselves on Top Chef, several alums of the popular cooking show are opening new restaurants around the country. Here’s our roundup of some of the most anticipated openings from the as-seen-on-TV chefs: Herringbone; Gingham; Gabardine; Brian Malarkey. The Season Three Top Chefalum plans [...]
FleurBurger 5000 at Hubert Keller’s Fleur in Las Vegas We’ve got to hand it to Hubert Keller: The classically trained French chef doesn’t mind slumming with the likes of American fast food — he’s a die-hard burger fanatic with three budget-friendly Burger Bar chains in the United States. But most telling is his Las [...]
Luxury soaps—just one of the amenities you’ll encounter at Four- and Five-Star hotels. But what happens when you leave a half-used bar behind? More often than not, the remainder ends up in a landfill. There must be a better way. Enter Global Soap Project. On Nov. 8, Hilton Worldwide announced its partnership with Global Soap Project, [...]
Forbes Travel Guide Tastemaker and chef Alex Stratta is making a fresh start with a new restaurant: Bigoli. Stratta, a Top Chef Masters alum and executive chef of the now-closed Five-Star Alex restaurant in Las Vegas, is teaming up with partners Brad Nagy and Angelo Viscoso and chef de cuisine Joe Swan to open the eatery in [...]
Tom Colicchio Find out what Tom Colicchio wants to get done in the kitchen. Plus, the greatest compliment someone could pay him.
The barrel bath (infused with red vine and grapes) at Caudalie Vinotherapie Spa at The Plaza Hotel. Turns out, alcohol can help you relax in more ways than one. From the exfoliating effects of a grape vine to the intoxicating smells of margaritas and whiskey, check out three spa treatments that are good enough [...]