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| | | The Cheng sisters are featured in two recent publications: Cynthia providing expert champagne advice in Town & Country Weddings (Fall/Winter 2008) and Celia with Cravings designs in The Design Entrepreneur (Rockport, 2008). Click here to view Cynthia’s “Bubble Indemnity” and here for The Design ... Read More | | | | | | A mini vacation in the beautiful American countryside, Washington, Virginia, was a true getaway. The gorgeous mountains and lush landscape was a stark contrast to the urban setting of New York City. I particularly enjoyed a bike ride along a scenic road with Black Angus cattle farms. But the focus a... Read More | | | | | | My recent visit to The Inn at Little Washington was a phenomenal experience. Under the stewardship of the proprietor, Chef Patrick O’Connell, who truly understands the concept and meaning of hospitality, The Inn is a special place for anyone who comes to stay or dine. An unforgettable meal paired... Read More | | | | | | The evening started at The Inn’s bar, Monkey Lounge. Since no aperitif is civilized without accompanying snacks, with my glass of champagne, there first came a basket of fresh thin Parmesan crisps, then popcorn seasoned with truffle oil and parsley, topped with black truffle shavings. Popcorn will n... Read More | | | | | | Chef Patrick O’Connell The Inn at Little Washington Exterior The Dining Room in The Restaurant The Courtyard at The Inn The Claiborne House (The Presidential Suite) The Claiborne House Master Bedroom Garden Suite #16 Bathroom C... Read More | | | | | | The flag of France is well represented in the ranks of American winemakers, and the marks the French make on American wine are, likewise, distinct. Dr. Charles Fournier, for example, a distinguished-looking gentleman with a ramrod back, was imported by the Gold Seal Wine Company to breathe life into... Read More | | | | | | Paul Arnaud – Brigitte Laval Miel de bruyère blanche (Honey from white bramble) Saint Mélany, Ardèche France +33.04.75.36.95.91 Last week, in his London flat, my dear friend Matthieu showed me a bounty of artisan products he had brought back from his country home in the ... Read More | | | | | | Payard Pâtisserie & Bistro 1032 Lexington Ave (73rd & 74th St) 212-717-5252 Imagine a Cosmopolitan — often considered the quintessential New York cocktail after it was made popular by Sex and the City — in the form of a macaroon. Grand Marnier, vodka, cranberry, lime, butterc... Read More | | | | | | Catherine Magdelaine Catherine.magdelaine@wanadoo.fr I’m particular about the texture of my ceramic wares. My favorites are light in weight and elegant to the touch. While sipping my espresso out of a cup made and designed by Parisian ceramist, Catherine Magdelaine, I was in awe of both the... Read More | | | | | | Gail’s 138 Portobello Rd London W11 2DZ 44 020 7460 0766 I have a savory tooth, and my breakfast choice usually reflects this. One morning last week in Notting Hill, I went to scope out the selection at the local pastry shops. Nothing sweet at Gail’s spoke to me, but I was intrigued by th... Read More | | | |
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