Celebrity Life

As a seasoned journalist writing about fine wines, gourmet cuisine, and luxury travel, people often assume I know or have heard about everyone in these industries. I am familiar with many notable chefs and winemakers, and I have visited numerous amazing places. However, when you consider the vast number of incredible chefs, divine beverages, and […]

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The food scene in Barcelona is not limited to tapas and a glass of vermouth. Currently, 25 one, two, and three Michelin-starred restaurants pepper the city limits offering diners incredible high-end culinary experiences. Two spectacular choices worth a visits are Caelis and Enoteca. Caelis – Romain Fornell Chef Romain Fornell obtained his first Michelin Star […]

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Provence, France, a sun-kissed region that has it all—lavender-filled hillsides, turquoise waters, delicious wines and incredible food. Recently, I dined in two of Provence’s exceptional two-star Michelin restaurants, L’Oustau de Baumanière and Michel Kayser’s Restaurant Alexandre. L’Oustau de Baumanière Mr. Raymond Thuilier opened L’Oustau de Baumanière in 1945, the same day his grandson, Jean-André Charial, […]

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Dining at the Herbfarm is more than just a meal; it is a culinary journey where guests enjoy multiple gastronomic delights composed of unique and incredible products found in the Pacific Northwest. Founders Carrie Van Dyck and Ron Zimmerman work together to showcase local ingredients in imaginative ways. The Ingredients | Each year between 12 and 20 […]

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It is hard not to miss Chef Giovanni – he’s the handsome, charming guy in chef whites working a mile a minute behind the open kitchen at Valentino Cucina Italiana on Ft. Lauderdale’s busy North Federal Highway. Rocchio isn’t just charismatic, he is extremely talented as well. “I don’t eat much,” he laughs, distracting listeners […]

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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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“The respect for local purveyors offering ingredients of the highest quality possible is the pillar of my philosophy,” explained Chef Olivier Deboise Mendez of the J&G Grill housed in the St. Regis Mexico City. Tell me a little bit about the history of J&G Grill. Introduced in May 2012, J&G Grill presents contemporary American cuisine […]

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A Minute With Executive Chef Steve Benjamin of Jean-Georges Beverly Hills Paris-born Benjamin was 14 years old when he volunteered as an apprentice at a local restaurant. He continued and studied French cuisine where he earned two culinary degrees. Later on he worked at Le Celadon and after military service he worked at several well-known French […]

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BANKERS HILL Bar + Restaurant Embodies ‘Craft America Cooking’ There’s nothing I love more than finding tasty neighborhood nooks—eateries that, although ensconced in community digs somewhat off the beaten path, are making a notable impact on the local culinary scene nonetheless. One such San Diego locale is BANKERS HILL BAR + Restaurant. While near the […]

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Unique & Finest World Travel Destinations Travelers are sophisticated consumers. Looking for the perfect destinations to whet appetites, both literally with culinary/thirst-quenchers and figuratively with heart pumping activities or romantic getaways, vacationers seek unique experiences at fine resorts and luxury destinations. Our seasoned Luxury Travel Writer, Priscilla Pilon has scoured the world to bring you […]

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In an exclusive interview for Upscale Living Magazine, I spoke with Christian Gadient, Head Chef of Michelin-starred Marchal, housed in Copenhagen’s Hotel d’Angleterre. We discussed his philosophy and approach to food, inspiration and passion, signature dishes, and more. Tell me a little bit about your philosophy and approach to cuisine at Marchal. We are a […]

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