Celebrity Life

After the runaway success of everything South African born chef, Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen touches, he ventures into the sphere of a luxury bi-annual publication, simply entitled JAN the JOURNAL. With Michelin stardom under his belt, this 250-page visual feast will take readers through his travels, lifestyle and above all else, an epicurean journey […]

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Few things are as pleasurable as experiencing a fine drink, and whereas craft cocktails, champagne, and wine have certainly gained stature and attention, it is a visit to some of the old classic spirits in their finest form that has Upscale Living Magazine enchanted these days.  South Florida, always burgeoning with nightlife and all-things-fine, knows […]

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Sometimes a restaurateur comes along who changes the game. Raises the bar. Ups the ante. That’s very much the case with Sam Fox—the creative visionary behind Fox Restaurant Concepts, which has taken hip and healthy hospitality to new heights. From dropping out of college and siphoning the tuition funds into his first restaurant endeavor at […]

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When it comes to steakhouses, Los Angeles is a carnivore’s cornucopia. While the City of Angels is replete with meat-minded eateries, one such restaurant—STK in the W Los Angeles in West Beverly Hills—rises above thanks to an inimitable mix: a well-conceived and expertly executed menu proffered in a high-intensity, chic club-like atmosphere where dining is […]

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Located at Level 37, By the Mekong is one of Mumbai’s most popular and buzzing restaurants often referred to as the city’s finest Asian restaurant. Director of Culinary Himanshu Taneja and his team at The St. Regis Mumbai are known to create superior quality preparations using authentic herbs and aromatic spices. By The Mekong takes […]

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INGREDIENTS 1.5 oz of gin Simple syrup ½ Lime (sliced into 3 wedges) Splash of Sparkling Ice Lemon Lime Lime (garnish) DIRECTIONS Add gin, simple syrup, and lime wedges to shaker. Muddle. Add ice. Shake and strain into chilled glass. Add a splash of Sparkling Ice Lemon Lime. Garnish with lime twist.

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INGREDIENTS 3oz Sparkling Ice Ginger Lime 1.5oz White Rum 10 mint leaves Lime wedge, for garnish Mint sprig, for garnish DIRECTIONS In an ice filled Collins glass, add Sparkling Ice Ginger Lime, rum, and mint leaves, then stir. Garnish with a lime wedge and mint sprig and serve.

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Acqualina Resort & Spa has recently opened its latest upscale dining restaurant, AQ Chop House. The restaurant’s open, airy space is framed by an awe-inspiring deco-style chandelier, refurbished from the 1930’s and surrounded by windows, allowing the natural light to set the tone in the casual, yet elegant space. AQ Chop house is decorated in […]

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When I met Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen for the first time in 2016, he had just catapulted onto the world stage after clinching the accolade of a Michelin star for his first self-titled restaurant JAN. A lot has happened since then; filmed a television documentary about JAN, opened a second private dining room honouring […]

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“When you find the right balance on the plate, and when you have nothing else to say, that is perfection,” explained two-star Michelin Chef Guillaume Galliot of Caprice, housed in the Four Seasons Hong Kong. In a brief interview, we discussed his approach to food, lifelong learning, inspiration and more. At what point in your […]

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Unexpected Mastery of the Fine Art of Sushi Found in Astoria Gaijin, literally translated, means “outside person,” and as a non-Japanese master of the fine art of omakase sushi, Chef Mark Garcia certainly fits the bill. With that said, Chef Garcia is leaving connoisseurs of fine sushi no choice but to stand up and take […]

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Fresh Ricotta panna cotta wrapped in grilled zucchini to tomatoes and roasted lemon Skill level: medium | Preparation time: 1 hour | Serves 4 1 1/3 cups fresh ricotta 2 medium zucchini ¾ cup heavy cream 1 pint of grape tomatoes 1/2 tsp. gelatin 5 basil leaves 1 lemon extra virgin olive oil Salt/Pepper Grated […]

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