Top 10 B&Bs in France to break your motorway journey

Break up the long drive to your French holiday destination with a stop at one of these chic but affordable guesthouses – chosen by Alastair Sawday

The 2015 edition of Woodford Reserve’s $1,000 Mint Julep Cup

Woodford Reserve unveiled the 2015 edition of its $1,000 Mint Julep Cup available at the Kentucky Derby. Now in its 10th year, the 2015 iteration was designed in partnership with fashion designer Billy Reid and mixologist Pamela Wiznitzer. The signature Mint Julep cups were designed by Billy Reid and handcrafted at Louisville-based jeweler From the … Read more

Macaron of the Month: Lemon Zeste d’onctuosité

A tasty tradition you won’t want to miss. Alchemy in action. In its perpetual quest for new taste sensations, Belgian Maison Pierre Marcolini blends the art of Haute Chocolaterie with extraordinary flavours. Marcolini’s Macaron of the Month pays fleeting yet regular homage to the passing seasons, creating different flavours that offer delight and inspiration. Pierre Marcolini … Read more

Pierre Marcolini and Maison Kitsuné haute chocolate bento box

From the beginning, Maison Kitsuné (born in 2002) collaborated with some fascinating brands, both the young and avant-garde, as well as the more perennial and classic companies such as Petit Bateau, Michel Vivien, Oliver Peoples, Pernod Absinthe or Yasmine Eslami. The latest collaboration announced by Kitsuné is a special bento box made in partnership with Belgian … Read more

Villa Armena – Foodie Itinerary

What could be the exact meaning of “taste the tradition”? In Italy this is related to its great enogastronomical heritage, but only very foodies are able to recognize a genuine dish in comparison with a vulgar imitation. In the last years it’s easy to find fake Italian products at supermarket or menus at restaurants which … Read more

Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé gold lace limited edition

A rose gold lace dress for the Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé. Laurent-Perrier’s Cuvée Rosé is a long-standing benchmark of pink Champagnes. The Cuvée Rosé has treated itself to a new and limited edition collector’s box available until 30 August, 2015. When opened, the unusual box reveals the iconic Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé bottle. The box also carries … Read more