Editorial Team 
A trip down memory lane: Remember that square of chocolate dipped in a cup of coffee and the explosion of flavours that followed? Artist chocolatier Pierre Marcolini, the greatest Belgian Chocolate maker, comes up with around 30 recipes of chocolate + coffee in a beautiful book, blending together the two giants. The outstanding photos will challenge … Read more
Catch yourself an Oud Star Esxence Milan Exhibition 2012 was a springboard for a new ultra-luxe Xerjoff perfume range, an extension of the existing XJ Shooting Stars line launched in 2005 and a tribute to the traditions of Arab perfume making. Oud stars is a collection of 6 scents featuring highest quality, real Oud sourced … Read more
France recognized young and dynamic cookery by naming six young chefs to the Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters. Instead of rewarding emblazoned chefs, the nobility papers of the French Republic and in particular the title of Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres, would go to a group of young French chefs out of the … Read more
Spring – summer 2013 will bring for luxury shoe label Jimmy Choo a capsule collection made in collaboration with contemporary artist Rob Pruitt, known for pop art-influenced work amd a playful style. “We were captivated by Pruitt’s energy, his computer screen use of colour and the festive exuberance of his prints and materials; there were … Read more
The inaugural Michelin Guide 2012 for Hokkaido, Japan’s most northerly main island, has four restaurants that earned the coveted three stars. The gastronomic guide lists 699 restaurants and hotels and marks the 5th anniversary since the very first Michelin Guide to Japan was released. Sapporo, the biggest city on the largely rural island of Hokkaido, … Read more
Moët & Chandon announced its partnership as the official champagne of the 34th America’s Cup. The 34th America’s Cup is a dynamic and world-class international sailing competition that challenges the best sailors in the world in both match and fleet racing skills. During the entire summer of 2013, San Francisco Bay will be home to … Read more