Art on the Plate: Chef Shea Gallante's Fall Romance
Suddenly, there is a chill in the air. Leaves are starting to turn, covering once green grass in russet gold blankets. And the warm smell of crackling firewood is either coming from a nearby hearth, or...
View ArticleNew in Town: Sant Ambroeus Coffee Bar at Sotheby's in New York
Sant Ambroeus, the trendy Italian restaurant group popular with Hollywood types, is joining forces with Sotheby’s to open the Sant Ambroeus Coffee Bar at the auction house in New York.Inspired by...
View ArticleThe Mecene: Tuscan Winemaker Ornellaia Raises Funds for the Arts Through...
Launched in 2009, Italian winemaker Ornellaia’s Vendemmia d’Artista (The Artist’s Harvest) is an initiative that celebrates each new vintage of its flagship wine by commissioning an internationally...
View ArticleVIDEO: Art on the Plate at the Whitney Museum's Untitled
Michael Anthony, executive chef at the Whitney Museum’s Untitled, discusses the restaurant’s seasonal, contemporary dishes and his connection to cooking.
View ArticleArt on the Palate: The Niche Appeal of Cognac
“Wine people can tell when something is in the air with prices,” a dealer whispers. It is May 28 at Bonhams London. Buyers are waiting for the hammer to fall on lots 686 and 687, bottles of Hennessy...
View Article5 Collectible Champagne Bottles and Sets
Nothing else beats bringing in the holiday cheer with family and friends than popping some fabulous bubbly. Here is a preview of a few limited editions from the best champagne houses for this year’s...
View ArticleGift Guide 2015: 5 Collectible Silver Items
Silver has not only precious and ornamental value, but it also has a long history and exalted position within the decorative arts. This holiday, look to contemporary masterpieces from legendary...
View ArticleSotheby’s Sells Wine Direct From Hermitage La Chapelle, Bernheimer Cellars
Sotheby’s wine sale this week in London raised £615,548 ($929,477), with the event including lots direct from the Hermitage La Chapelle cellars.Château La Lagune and Duo featured in an event which also...
View ArticlePerrier-Jouët, Ruinart Reveal Latest Collaborations with Artists and Glass in...
Champagne house Perrier-Jouët has unveiled its latest collaboration with Japanese artist Ritsue Mishima, at Design Miami/ 2015.Mishima’s installation, titled All’ombra della luce (In the shadow of...
View ArticleTop 5 Yule Cakes for 2015: Forget the Basic Log!
The Bûche de Noël, or yule log cake, is traditionally a sponge roulade with chocolate buttercream topped with sugar frosting, but there are plenty of arty options nowadays that are bound to make your...
View ArticleZachys to Sell ‘80s Bordeaux, Rare Bourbon and Sake on Jan 16
Zachys is kicking off 2016 with an auction in Hong Kong on January 16 of top wines and spirits from private cellars, including the third and final part of The Chairman’s Collection, comprising great...
View ArticleBonhams Hong Kong to Feature Older Whisky Bottlings on Jan 22
With its Old & Rare Whisky auction on January 22, Bonhams Hong Kong will focus on bottlings from the 1960s to 1980s, with a mix of Scottish and Japanese whiskies, as well as American...
View ArticleChâteau Margaux Gets a Norman Foster Makeover; When Winemaking Meets Design
At first glance, visitors to Château Margaux may not notice any difference. The famed estate still remains dominated by the 19th-century, neo-Palladian style villa, which appears on the labels of its...
View ArticleArt on the Plate: Chevalier’s New Season
As the harsh winds of winter threaten snowstorms, Chef Shea Gallante is turning up the heat at Chevalier, the French restaurant on the ground floor of the Baccarat Hotel in midtown Manhattan.“When the...
View ArticleNobu Chef Erik Idos Creates Filipino Street Food at Intercon HK
HONG KONG – Executive chef of Nobu InterContinental Hong Kong Erik Idos will take over a pop-up space in Wan Chai on June 16, confecting a rare menu of traditional Filipino street foods in Hong Kong,...
View ArticleArt on the Plate: Christian Le Squer's 3-Star Secrets
If joie de vivre is a real thing, Christian Le Squer has it. Since 1996, the ever-smiling chef has been awarded Michelin stars consistently no matter which kitchen he happens to helm. First, it was one...
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