Boris Becker, tobacco gastronomy and Rioja to headline Cuba’s cigar festival

Boris Becker to be honoured guests at Cuba’s XV Habanos Festival Retired German tennis star Boris Becker, six-time Grand Slam singles champion, an Olympic gold medalist in doubles, and the youngest-ever winner of the men’s singles title at Wimbledon, will headline the XV Habanos Festival in Cuba, the esteemed annual meeting of enthusiasts of the … Read more

Jimmy Choo’s latest fashion tea

MO Bar at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong have created some of the most fashionable-looking and delectable savoury and sweet items inspired by Jimmy Choo’s Spring/Summer 2013 collections. From 2 April to 5 May, MO Bar’s Jimmy Choo afternoon tea will showcase Jimmy Choo’s Spring/Summer shoe wardrobe filled with bold and feminine shades. MO … Read more

Exclusive wine of the Oscars

The landmark Napa winery, Sterling Vineyards was once again selected to participate by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, as the Exclusive Wine of The Oscars. “It’s amazing to have our wines poured at the most glamorous event in the world!” said winemaker Alison Crary. “I see similarities between winemaking and moviemaking. Napa … Read more

Glenmorangie expands partnership with golf legend ambassador

Glenmorangie expands ambassadorship with golf legend Tony Jacklin Glenmorangie distillery, Scotland’s single malt scotch whisky manufacturer, announced the expansion of World Hall of Fame golfer Tony Jacklin ‘s role from British to worldwide Brand Ambassador. Glenmorangie’s relationship with Jacklin is the brand’s latest initiative to connect aficionados of premium scotch whisky and golf. In 2012, … Read more

Fine wine drinking culture: Boa decanter inspired by the Year of the Snake

The Boa decanter will do the best for your young wines Over the years, Riedel, the manufacturer of high-quality crystal wine glasses and related glass products, stretched its imagination to design serpentine vessels in other shapes, sizes and colors to parallel the variety of snake species found in nature. For the 2013 Ambiente trade show … Read more

Gourmet dining: 40 new culinary stars for France’s new Michelin guide

France’s new Michelin guide, a showcase for French excellence in gourmet dining and hospitality, counts more than 40 new stars. It lists 8,768 establishments, of which 4,461 hotels and guesthouses and 4,282 restaurants. The 2013 edition of the France’s MICHELIN guide features a new *** restaurants, La Vague d’Or, at Résidence de la Pinède in … Read more