There is a certain art behind the selection of wines for and organization of a top-notch wine list. Obviously, the sommelier must present a broad range of wines in a breadth of price points in order to appeal to a diverse customer base. So, too, must the selected wines generally…
While I’m partial to big, decadent reds such as Amarones, there are some occasions when only Champagne will do. Whether it’s a confession of infatuation to a new crush, toasting your enduring love or marking one of life’s important milestones, Champagne is de rigueur for most of our celebrations. Maybe it’s…
New York is filled with magic, but one of my favorite things to do when visiting Manhattan is to take in the latest Broadway smash and then stroll through the Theatre District to Aureole New York for an elegant late-night dinner or nightcap. If you’re lucky enough to do so…
A trip to Chicago would not be complete without experiencing Spiaggia, the Windy City’s cathedral of fine Italian dining, particularly if you’re lucky enough to be staying nearby at The Drake or have spent an afternoon shopping along the Magnificent Mile. Spiaggia, the only four-star Italian restaurant in Chicago, is…
My wife and I are huge fans of Chef Daniel Boulud and love his exquisite flagship restaurant DANIEL. (We’re also frequent patrons of several of his other restaurants in Manhattan, including the elegantly intimate Café Boulud on the Upper East Side, Bar Boulud near Columbus Circle and db Bistro Moderne…
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