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VOCE, A New Voice of Art and Food In Milan

VOCE, A New Voice of Art and Food In Milan

VOCE is Milan’s New Voice of Italian Culture Piazza Della Scala has a New Voice. Vòce (‘Voice’ in Italian) is a unique venue in which food, culture and art are interwoven to celebrate Italian history. Art and food are considered Italy’s…

National Crepe Suzette Day

National Crepe Suzette Day

I am always surprised that one of my favorite days of the year does not receive more pomp and splendour. May 6th is “National Crepe Suzette Day,” an entire day dedicated to celebrating one of the most delicious desserts wordwide. While…

Mexican Street Food Style

Mexican Street Food Style

It’s finally here. The day we’ve all been waiting for. National Burrito Day, a celebration of everyone’s favorite gastronomic delight. But this year, we’re rejoicing over this rolled tortilla mixed with rice and beans, pico de gallo, crema, and pastor…

Sourdough Bread Day

Sourdough Bread Day

No, it’s not an April Fool’s joke. #SourdoughBreadDay just so happens to share its special day with pranksters and tomfoolery. But sourdough bread is nothing to joke about. Sourdough gets its name from the process of a long fermentation of…

A Toast to Tequila on National Margarita Day

A Toast to Tequila on National Margarita Day

Cheers to #NationalMargaritaDay! National Margarita Day in the United States is February 22 and the perfect opportunity for tequila lovers to enjoy the refreshing beverage served at innumerable establishments across the world. As a staple drink on any bar menú, margaritas…

VERTIGO GRILL & MOON BAR, BANGKOK

VERTIGO GRILL & MOON BAR, BANGKOK

Bangkok has no shortage of rooftop bars, and that’s not surprising. Great weather and an intricate skyline provide magnificent views – especially after dark when the city shimmers with light. The setting sun turns the Chao Phrya River into a…

Welcome to the Colorful World of Pierre Hermé

Welcome to the Colorful World of Pierre Hermé

Pierre Hermé, Pastry Maker Extraordinaire   Pierre Hermé has what is arguably one of the best jobs in the world. He is a French pastry chef and chocolatier. The World’s Best Pastry Chef, according to The World’s 50 Best Restaurants…

Mooncakes: From Tradition to Innovation

Mooncakes: From Tradition to Innovation

The Art Of Pairing Traditional Mooncakes With Teas With a rich history of hundreds, perhaps thousands of years, there is a lot of lore surrounding these seemingly simple treats.  The Mid-Autumn festival in China, the 15th day of the 8th…

Salt & Barrel

Salt & Barrel

Tasty Taproom and Kebaberie Hong Kong’s culinary scene has a new reason to celebrate with the opening of Salt & Barrel, a concept restaurant between BlackSalt’s Taran Chadha, chef patron, and local breweries Black Kite and Kowloon Bay, and liquor…

Hide and Hedonism

Hide and Hedonism

This wonderful collaboration between Yevgeny Chichvarkin and Ollie Dabbous is the source of excitement for anyone in the know in London.  Dabbous, the restaurant named after the chef earned a Michelin star within an impressive 8 months of opening in…

A Toast for Dia de los Muertos!

A Toast for Dia de los Muertos!

A Toast to the Dead for Dia de los Muertos! Clase Azul Spirits – makers of the iconic Clase Azul tequila – present a 2018 limited edition Dia de los Muertos bottle, created in honor of deceased loved ones, who…

The Master of Omakase Dining

The Master of Omakase Dining

Chef Masayoshi Takayama apprenticed under the direction of Sushi Master Sugiyama Toshiaki, at Ginza Sushi-ko in Tokyo. He named his first restaurant in L.A. after his mentor. In New York City, his eponymous restaurant, simply named Masa, is noted as…

A Tasteful Trio in Downtown Vancouver

A Tasteful Trio in Downtown Vancouver

A Tasteful Vancouver Stay at the Hotel Georgia, A Rosewood Resort In a city full of rich cuisine and culture it is easy to get lost in the endless options. If you want to spend a wonderful day within one…