Parmesan cheese night: the first “web 2.0 dinner ” in history

Italy to sit down to ‘Parmigiano-Reggiano Night’ – la prima cena web 2.0 della storia Italian cheesemaker consortium designated October 27 as the ‘Parmigiano-Reggiano Night’ in Italy. The social media campaign is the first collective “web 2.0 dinner” in history, say the organizers, who asked all the cheese fans to prepare their favorite meal using … Read more

Trends in luxury consumption in China

Chinese luxury spend Set to accelerate Asian ultra high net worth (UHNW) individuals wealth is expected to grow by 7.9% annually for the next five years with China contributing to the bulk of this growth, according to the Wealth-X World Ultra Wealth Report 2012- 2013, a provider of detailed intelligence on ultra high net worth … Read more

Philippe Starck’s Ma Cocotte opened in Paris’ Flea Market

My midget, my rabbit, my doe, my poppet, my hen, my quail, ma cocotte… After designing popular chain restaurant Paradis du Fruit, Le Royal Monceau, Café la Cigale and Mori Venice Bar all in Paris, designer Philippe Starck opened the doors of its own restaurant in Paris’ Saint Ouen flea market, one of the biggest … Read more

1912-2012. Chronicles of a creative journey. The centenary of Paris’s Galeries Lafayette’s dome

Coupole des Galeries Lafayette Paris turned 100 Paris’s Galeries Lafayette opened exclusive exhibition for centenary of its dome The famous dome of the Paris’ Galeries Lafayette Haussmann department store was erected in October 1912 by architect Ferdinand Chanut and master glassmaker Jacques Gruber. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the iconic building’s dome, Galeries Lafayette … Read more

A closer look to Gili Lankanfushi – Indian Ocean’s leading spa resort and Maldives’ leading luxury resort

Eco-luxury Gili Lankanfushi, Maldives named Indian Ocean’s Leading Spa Resort and Maldives’ Leading Luxury Resort Gili Lankanfushi, an intimate coral island in a sparkling lagoon in Maldives, has been named as the Indian Ocean’s Leading Spa Resort and Maldives’ Leading Luxury Resort at the World Travel Awards 2012, hailed as the “Oscars of the travel … Read more

Best Wine Destinations 2012

Top Spots for Wine Getaways in the U.S. and World: TRIPADVISOR TRAVELERS’ CHOICE WINE DESTINATIONS TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site, puts a spotlight on some of the best wine regions around the globe with its 2012 Travelers’ Choice Wine Destinations awards. Travelers planning a fall harvest getaway can discover amazing vineyards, restaurants and tours … Read more