Just like a well-made cocktail, The London EDITION muddles the Classic and the Modern, the Stately and the Inviting until they are fused into a new, yet familiar flavor and served up on a silver platter, just as the visionary behind this hotel experience, Ian Schrager, intended. What began as …
Since its opening in January 2011, Shang Palace has been creating unique experiences for guests at the Shangri-La Hotel, Paris. Overseen by Christophe Moret, Shang Palace’s menu boasts Chinese classics and specialties expertly executed by Executive Chef Samuel Lee Sum and his staff. Both men started working at Shang Palace …
Greyfriars Vineyard’s emblem is their initial shaped by vines, upside-down pyramids of circles and asterisks like sparks or tiny explosions. This unique play on a classic font is the perfect representation of the vineyard’s offerings: an English variation of classic Champagne. Their collection of Sparkling Wines mirrors the well known …
The aspect the Surrey North Downs hillside trends upwards much like the progression of Greyfriars 2013 Sparkling Rosé Reserve Brut. Planted two years before its harvesting, this pale pink perfection was bottled in 2014 and disgorged and released in 2015 before becoming an award winner in 2016. After taking the …
The pop of a cork, the universal signal for freshness in wines, is sadly lacking in previously opened bottles, as is the vigor of the flavors and the liveliness that plays on the tongue, all the attributes that led to the bottle being opened in the first place. Over the …
The brick and steel design of Yuzu Sushi + Robata Grill interior juxtaposes the sensual spirals of sauce and vibrant ingredients that make up each ceramic plate, a canvas that displays each work of art. Choosing the perfect wine to accompany such a feast is no small task, but Rachael …
Move over ‘Nice Girls’ – there’s a new chick in Brooklyn and she’s here to kick some booty. As a former combat actor, Mia Van de Water decided to hang up her gloves for grapes. In addition to teaching at the West End Grill Wine Program, this sommelier is happy …
Having a meal at Chicago’s El Ideas is like watching a movie that has so many great lines that you know you will be quoting it every chance you get. Not what one would expect from a Michelin Star restaurant, but neither is their BYOB policy and occasional appearance of …
Dim sum is steeped in tradition but it can still hold surprises. Much like the humble soup dumpling, the pillowy package contains a savory sip of broth. Din Tai Fung, a dim sum restaurant in Glendale, California adds its own twist by incorporating BYOB to its traditional tea service, and …
Brooklyn is both inside the city yet also outside, on the other side of the East River. Perhaps that is why this borough is so quick to embrace dichotomy. The fiery oven of Lucali Pizza runs all day trying to keep up with the demand, but even its heat can’t …
For over 112 years, the Trentina pergolas have stood, elevating the vines towards the Mediterranean sun where they are heated before being cooled by the glacial breezes of the lakes surrounding the Alps. These two climates press in on the base of the Italian Dolomite range that Mezzacorona calls home, …
Born from a brand that takes pride in its single varietal selection of wines, Mezza di Mezzacorona proves they aren’t afraid to break with tradition. Blending the bite and complexity of white wine with the pop and spark of carbonation, this new sparkling wine is not only delicious on its …