Poltrona Frau’s “Pausa di Luce”

  Italian luxury furniture company Poltrona Frau collaborates with acclaimed Montalcino winery Luce della Vite on the 2013 “Casa di Luce” project. “Pausa di Luce” is the armchair produced by Poltrona Frau for Casa di Luce, a project conceived by Lamberto Frescobaldi in 2009 to celebrate the exclusive and elegant style of this great wine … Read more

Vintage tea may fetch $129,000 at Hong Kong’s first tea auction

Chinese tea has a long history and it is sometimes praised like gold. A pot of Pu’er fermented tea, usually accompanies dim sum, while milk tea, served iced or hot, is ubiquitous. There is profound meaning behind every step of the production process, from harvesting the tea leaves to tasting the result. It is no … Read more

Ethnic cuisines, local sourcing, and high-fat goodness on the top 10 list of U.S. restaurant trends

Emerging food preferences that may or may not take hold in restaurants across the U.S.   What’s ahead for 2014? Take a look at the annual top 10 list of U.S. restaurant trends released by Technomatic foodservice research and consulting firm. How will evolve the foodservice scene in 2014? Consumers are increasingly aware that the … Read more

The champagne wine category to open the door to enjoying bubbles any day of the week

A perfect weekend treat. The new infused essence collection Magnifico Giornata by Diamond Brands breaks from the norm of traditional champagne enjoyment, which is predominantly reserved for special occasions and celebrations. It offers affordable luxury with style, and a delicious and innovative alternative to the typical cocktail. Magnifico Giornata, Italian for ‘magnificent day,’ is “not … Read more

David Yurman for Patron Anejo

Patron Spirits Introduces New Designer Collaboration.   For the second time in a series of designer collaborations, Patron Spirits introduces a limited edition bottle stopper for this holiday season. The new collectible bottle accessory is crafted exclusively for Patron Anejo by Evan Yurman, Chief Design Director for David Yurman men’s and timepiece collections. Die-cast in … Read more

Campari’s glamorous heroine for 2014 Calendar

  Titled “Worldwide Celebrations,” the 15th edition in the Campari Calendar collection features the Hollywood showstopper Uma Thurman celebrating 12 vibrant and intriguing festivals around the world. From Mardi Gras in New Orleans to Spring Festival in Beijing to Midsummer’s Eve in England, the 2014 Calendar paints a stunning portrait of global culture through the … Read more