Cigars & Spirits

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60th anniversary of Relais & Chateaux marked with a 1950s-style ‘taste rally’ and heavenly culinary discoveries

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60th anniversary of Relais & Chateaux marked with exclusive dinners worldwide. Relais & Chateaux luxury hotel chain is throwing 60th anniversary dinners worldwide. The 520 members in 64 countries are hosting special anniversary dinners that will include guest chefs and specially designed menus. The anniversary began with a celebratory lunch and dinner at the Georges … Read more

Want to take a chance at dining with Ferran Adrià? Legendary Chef hosts special dinners around the world

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elBulli, the most coveted restaurants in the world closed in 2011, leaving many gourmet enthusiasts with no hope of trying chef Ferran Adria‘s molecular gastronomy. For those who failed to make a reservation during the existence of elBulli restaurant, the celebrated Spanish chef announced it will be hosting a series of four special dinners around … Read more

In honor of the Cannes Film Festival: Floating Pop-Up Restaurant

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Experience a sparkling way of life: S.Pellegrino Floating Pop-Up Restaurant At Cannes How about a gourmet dining experience while floating in the Bay of Cannes? An unusual pop-up restaurant concept is ready to serve guests for four days during the Cannes Film Festival 2014. From May 15 to 19, S.Pellegrino is honouring The Cannes Film … Read more

China hopes to take rare animals off the menu with tough jail sentences

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People who knowing eat products made from 420 species classified as endangered face of up to 10 years or more in prison

Luzhou released the spirit of China into the ether of the United Kingdom

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Luzhou Laojiao (LZLJ) or Lujo (as we know it in UK), the iconic Chinese liquor, was unleashed in UK. Luzhou represents one of China’s great heritage brands- stretching back from 1573 from Sichuan province. Made from pure organic sorghum and over 50% proof, ‘LUJO’ is believed to be an elixir of conversation designed to ‘liberate the … Read more

2014’s Top Gin, Vodka, Whiskey, Scotch, Tequila and More

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2014 ULTIMATE SPIRITS CHALLENGE – CHAIRMAN’S TROPHY WINNERS The Ultimate Spirits Challenge, the world’s premier spirits competition, celebrated its fifth anniversary. For 2014, the competition announced 37 Chairman Trophy winners, the highest award, along with 218 Finalists, 171 Tried & True Awards(SM) and 89 Great Values. For the second consecutive year, a perfect 100 point … Read more