Celebrity Life

Rabbit Ballantine by Ashley Binder at Middlethorpe Hall, York, England Ashley Binder is the Head Chef at the historic Middlethorpe Hall in York, which boasts an award winning restaurant.  Middlethorpe Hall is a 17th century William and Mary country house standing in 20 acres of manicured gardens and parkland just outside of the historic medieval […]

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Q+A with Executive Chef Markus Nufer of Outrigger’s Castaway Island, Fiji “To create a new dish, you must first create the idea on paper,” explained Executive Chef Markus Nufer of Outrigger’s Castaway Island, Fiji. Chef Markus is world-renowned for blending his experiences of different flavors from every corner of the globe. In an interview, we […]

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Komodo is the King of Peking Duck Miami’s stylish tri-level Southeast Asian hotspot, Komodo, takes Peking Duck to the next level where, amongst other things, celebrities take selfies with the whole roasted duck dangling from their hand.  Komodo, the first restaurant of Miami nightlife mogul, David Grutman opened in Brickell’s financial district a little over […]

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Julian Carter, the multi-award winning artisan baker established his renowned bakery in 2008 along with Tim Hart. By popular demand they now have multiple standalone outlets as well as their site. Carter takes us through his recipe for his sell out, marvelous mince pies just in time for Christmas…. Ingredients 300g currants 200g raisins 200g […]

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The Naples Winter Wine Festival is the most successful international charity wine auction in the world, bringing together renowned vintners and chefs with wine enthusiasts and philanthropists to raise millions of dollars for underprivileged and at-risk children. Every dollar raised under the tent funds the Festival’s founding organization, the Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF), […]

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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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Most of us don’t like to boast or brag, chefs included. It brings out the bashful in even the biggest giants. With that in mind, and with a beautiful tasting palate in tow, ULM has playfully granted carte blanche bragging rights to some of the latest (not so latest, tried and right) and the very greatest […]

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Counting Down to the Antigua Charter Yacht Show 2017 For yachting professionals with experience of the international boat show circuit and those who work on a yacht, few events are anticipated with such excitement as the annual Antigua Charter Yacht Show. Following the atrocities caused by hurricanes in 2017, the Caribbean seafaring community is keen […]

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In an interview for Upscale Living Magazine, I spoke with Prashant Chipkar, Head Chef of Rasoi by Vineet at the Mandarin Oriental, Geneva. We discussed his early motivations and inspiration, signature dishes, and more. Brought up in Pune, India, Chipkar has been at the helm of Rasoi by Vineet since June 2014. Prior, he spent […]

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In an interview for Upscale Living Magazine, I spoke with Head Chef Philippe Bourrel of Le Jardin in the iconic 5-star Le Richemond hotel in Geneva, Switzerland, and we discussed his approach to cuisine, signature dishes, inspiration and more. Tell me a little bit about your philosophy and approach to cuisine at Le Jardin. My […]

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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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Bleu Bohème San Diego Boasts Free-Spirited French Fare Ensconced in San Diego’s delightful Kensington neighborhood, Bleu Bohème is a must-visit eatery for anyone in San Diego county seeking a one-of-a-kind, transcendent French dining experience that’s as authentic as you’ll find on this side of the Atlantic.  From the moment you step through the front door […]

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