Gone are the days of glitzy office holiday parties, mountains of electronic gadgets under the tree and jetting off to the islands for Christmas. This year has been a return to basics for many. It’s not necessarily a bad thing, refocusing attention on the true meaning of this time of year. A great way to…
Eating well at Round Hill One of the highlights of the trip was planning our day around the different meal options. It went something like this: before bed each night, Sis would fill out the printed breakfast order for the following morning, with our requests. Murmuring to herself, “Ackee (a tropical fruit) and Saltfish with…
Island wisdom suggests one begin one’s Jamaican holiday with a glass of green coconut juice said to be “the only water that washes the heart.” My NYC sister and I had just arrived at Sangster Airport after an easy, non-stop 3 ½ hour flight on Jet Blue. Thirsty, but always a bit of the rebel,…
California’s celebrated chef, Traci Des Jardins, announced today that she will open two new restaurants at AT&T Park early next year, just in time for baseball season. This is on top of her new restaurant, Manzanita, opening in Lake Tahoe next week on December 11th. Manzanita will be located in the new Ritz-Carlton Highlands, Lake…
The luxury hotel of Se San Diego is located in central San Diego. This 5 star hotel is best set in a strategic location near all the financial hubs of the city. This hotel is not only one of the finest hotels in San Diego but it also offers easy access to the House of…
The prime Goldvish designer, Emmanuel Gueit has already set the stage for Goldvish ‘illusion’ that is already a reputed name among the range of watches that we come across. Studded with jewelry Goldvish ‘illusion’ is one of the most expensive watches. This Swiss made watch features 18 karat white or pink gold and further adorns…
Fantastic food choices: Breakfast Dollar: Auberge Saint-Antoine’s Panache-a luxuriously overhauled maritime warehouse offers a surprisingly warm and cozy atmosphere, partic if you are seated by the crackling fireplace overlooking the magnificent St. Lawrence River. The Poached Eggs on a Spinach Puff Pastry, Prosciutto Chips (loved these puppies) and Cheese Sauce provide a delightful twist to…
Even though I’ve visited Quebec City quite a few times, I still get a kick out of hopping a plane in NYC and one measly hour later arriving in a “foreign” country, complete with fortified stone walls, winding cobblestone streets, ancient buildings, beckoning bistros and cozy cafes, fashionable boutiques, trendy galleries and the most fun…
Food Trends to look for in 2010: Hot Foods: Eggs: deviled, pickled and deep fried Sous vide fruit, jam packed fruit with jolly rancher intensity Pasta: ramen, soba and spaghetti Legs & feet You silly rabbit Cassoulet and crock pots Fritters and croquettes Ceviche (moving east), fried chicken (moving west) Polenta and grits More than…
RESTAURANT Trends for 2010 Coming to America – International influences are ingrained. Sriracha (rooster sauce) is the new salsa, which replaced the old ketchup. Vietnamese Banh Mi is the new Ham & Swiss; and Middle Eastern spices and spreads go mainstream as pizza makes way for pide. Forget chicken noodle soup, it is pho; pho…
HOTEL Predictions The Discovery Channel – Guests are in search of experience vacations that allow them to get involved. Wise hotels bring the true taste to the table, or the farm. Farm stays, winery bootcamp programs, voluntourism, and cooking classes. Escape to an alternate reality. Examples: Feather Down Farms (multiple locations, Europe); Stony Creek Farm…
Owning a dream home is something we all dream of even when we are not sleeping and if it is something rare and classy then you can be sure that it will be worth all the money you spend. One Hyde Park the exclusive apartment complex in London, England brings your ambition for a dream…