Embark on a gastronomic journey: Gourmet Abu Dhabi

The annual food festival Gourmet Abu Dhabi continues its gastronomic journey for a fourth edition from February 8-23 2012, where internationally acclaimed masterchefs, distinguished vinters, restaurateurs and industry professionals gathered to share and promote their culinary craft. Among the dozens of Michelin star and masterchefs taking over some of the best kitchens during Gourmet Abu … Read more

Celebrity Cruises Uncorks Full-bodied Onboard Wine Program

Luxury Cruise Line Celebrity Cruises has expanded its wine program to illuminate an even more full-bodied slate of offerings representing the world’s most robust wine-producing regions, offering vacationers the opportunity to taste and learn about more wine than ever before. The updated program presents a comprehensive selection of wines from diverse regions and grape varietals, … Read more

Elit Pristine Himalayan vodka

Elit Pristine Vodka from the Himalayan Series Stolichnaya has launched Elit Pristine Vodka from the Himalayan Series, its latest offering in the premium vodka market. The water used for the first edition of the series has been sourced from the heart of the Himalayan Mountain Range. The pristine water is combined with the winter wheat … Read more

Prunier and Yves Saint Laurent’s Love for Caviar – 2012 edition

Love 2012 – Simply the perfect balance and harmony between salt and roe. Since 1970, Yves Saint Laurent has been creating original drawings, inspired by the “sesame” word LOVE, which have become his greeting cards. Convinced by the quality of the Prunier caviar, Yves Saint Laurent accepted that each year one of his drawings be … Read more

Largest collection of old liquors in the world went up for sale

Dutchman to sell rare 250-year-old liquor collection 5,000 rare bottles of cognac, whisky, armagnac and other liquors, some dating back to the French Revolution, are to be sold for a total estimated price of six million euros. Dutch collector Van der Bunt, 63, inherited part of the collection from his father and grandfather and stored … Read more

Dining & skating: the pop-up menu at Plaza Athénée Paris

Paris hotel Plaza Athénée launches pop-up menu on miniature skating rink During the winter season Parisian Plaza Athénée’s Garden Courtyard is covered in ice to create an ice rink of almost 100 square metres. The ice rink gives children a safe place to skate (with an instructor who can even give them some tuition) while their … Read more