Meet Ryan O’Connell, a wine-loving matchmaker in the South of France. If you’re lucky enough to travel to the south of France or even if you’re just a wine lover from afar, you can benefit from visiting his new site: www.MasterGrape.com — a network of vineyards and winemaking facilities. It works a little like Crushpad,…
Did you know that almost 100 years ago International Women’s Day was started as a day for women around the world to put aside their ethnic, economic and political differences and join together to honor our years of struggle for equality, justice, and peace? If you’re in the Bay area this Wednesday, come celebrate with…
You’ve all heard about the difference the right wine glass makes in wine tasting but have you ever actually put it to the test? Or is it like using $150 wrinkle cream…can anyone really see a difference? If you’re going to be in the Los Angeles area, Wednesday, March 11th, then you can put this…
Bruno Jamais was associated with the restaurant business from the age of 15 years, when he helped in his father’s restaurant. Later he moved to various establishments in Paris. His mentor is the culinary expert Daniel Boulud, who taught him the ropes of the trade. Today the 47-year-old restaurateur owns a sociable dining room, which…
You may have seen many vintage cars in your life but have you seen as many vintage planes? I guess not. The latest news is that Bonhams in London will be auctioning away a vintage plane. The auction of this collectible is planned to be conducted on April 20 this year. If you are fond…
You must have heard of Chardonnay, which is well known for being well-balanced, rich, and full-flavored. The grapes that are used for making this luscious white wine are actually derived from the Highlands of Santa Lucia. That is a place where the flavors and aromas fall into the range of the tropical fruit. So all…
Do you have a vacation home that’s not getting much use these days? Know friends with beach, mountain, golf course or island homes sitting vacant much of the year? Donate a few days’ time in them and do something good. That’s the thought behind Vacation Homes for Charity (www.VacationHomesForCharity.org), which matches vacation homes to charities…
This boomer has not put on a pound, her breasts and behind are perkier than ever, and she still won’t be caught dead without her heels. I’ve got to get the name of her plastic surgeon, her trainer, and with clothes like that I wouldn’t mind her an afternoon with her personal shopper. Ol’ Barb’s…
The greatest wines of Bordeaux may be arriving to an end although they were considered to be untouchable. The high prices for valuable vintages such as 2005 Bordeaux and other as well as the economic downturn can mean that age of Bordeaux may be over. The people to be most affected are the middle men…
If designer clothes are in your mind then it is time to hunt for some great dresses. All you shopaholics out there, there is something you need to know. Buy something, which is really in vogue and the latest fashion trend that is making the world crazy is the toga style dress. Yes, I am…
Before you get all confused our current blond Bond is not trying his hand at murder mysteries. Daniel Craig of Opus Hotel management fame penned a mystery whodunit a couple years ago called, Murder at Hotel Cinema. It’s rather ingenious actually, he is taking his know how of the boutique biz into the realms of…
The location of The White Rabbit restaurant in Singapore is very interesting. It is housed in a well restored traditional chapel, situated a little away from the Dempsey area of Singapore. This restaurant-cum-bar serves traditional European food and all kinds of cocktails. Over here, it is all about enjoying comfort food. We all need our…