Kempinski to run world’s tallest hotel in the “worst building in the history of mankind”

Kempinski to run world’s tallest hotel in North Korea  Pyongyang‘s 105-storey enormous Ryugyong Hotel, North Korea’s pyramid hotel abandoned more than 20 years ago, will be transformed intro a Kempinski hotel, announced Reto Wittwer, CEO of international hotel operator Kempinski AG, at a forum in Seoul. Ryugyong Hotel, a source of fascination, ridicule and also … Read more

Trending foods: hottest food and dining trends for 2013

New York-based restaurant consultancy group Baum + Whiteman has released its list of 17 hottest food and dining trends for restaurants & hotels in 2013. Upscale donuts, Gochujang, Quinine syrup, Shiso or Charred octopus tentacles are the foods the world will be hearing a lot more of next year.   Here is the food trendspotting … Read more

Private islands for rent: luxury holiday in a private haven

Chris Krolow’s Jonglez guide Private Islands For Rent presents a selection of the best spots around the world for a luxury holiday in a private haven. Picture yourself on your own private island as the only guests, or share this lifetime experience with your family and invited friends. Here are some of the most desirable … Read more

Thai coffee from elephant dung – one of the most expensive blends in the world

Thai hotel brews up coffee from elephant dung Thai-based Anantara Hotels group, Thailand’s premier Elephant Resort, offers its guests a rare opportunity to get up close and personal with the gentle giants through a particularly smooth cup of coffee. The Black Ivory blend put on sale by the upmarket hotel chain is made from coffee … Read more

The 7th edition of the 2012 Michelin Guide San Francisco Bay Area & Wine Country 2013

The seventh edition of the 2012 Michelin Guide San Francisco Bay Area & Wine Country 2013, have been awarded Michelin stars to 42 restaurants, promoting a San Francisco restaurant to two stars and adding three more listings to the one-star category. In the U.S., San Francisco is one of three cities where Michelin publishes an … Read more