Fairmont Dubai keeps diners in the dark

According to recent research conducted at Oxford University, in an increasingly visually dominated world, our eyes lead the way when it comes to eating, while our tongues (and other senses) merely follow. Based on these findings and teaming up with Sightsavers, an international charity helping the blind in developing countries, diners at Fairmont Dubai will … Read more

The spirits business in search for small-production, hand-crafted products.

The spirits business is evolving. Consumer interest in the luxury wines category is growing at a fast pace. According to Terlato Wines CEO William A. Terlato, the industry is starting to look a lot like the wine business, with mixologists, craft bartenders and consumers embracing a new category of small-production, hand-crafted, super-premium brands. “Our Luxury … Read more

Cocktail creativity with Sean “Diddy’ Combs’ CIROC Amaretto

CIROC Ultra Premium introduces the newest addition to the family- CIROC Amaretto Sean “Diddy’ Combs and CIROC Ultra Premium Vodka announced the newest addition to its family of luxury spirits – CIROC Amaretto., a cherry-almond flavor infused vodka with a touch of vanilla and a silky-smooth finish. Allowing a greater range of cocktail creativity versus … Read more

Elite Etiquette. Be sure you know before you go

New book, Elite Etiquette, cracks the culture codes.  Renowned cultural coach Dawn Bryan goes beyond the traditional rules of “etiquette” to explain the often unvoiced, assumed customs and terminologies that are a sign of belonging and a way of expressing respect within a culture. The first book of its kind, this comprehensive guide provides the … Read more

Grub’s up: can insects feed the world?

Two billion people already eat insects as part of their regular diet – bugs may not sound appealing, but once upon a time neither did sushi. Is it time to put ants, beetles and locusts on the menu?

Taittinger announced as official FIFA champagne

King of the Bubbles announced as official FIFA champagne   For the very first time in its history, FIFA has chosen a Champagne House as the official Champagne to be served to guests in FIFA’s VIP and VVIP areas for its major events. Champagne Taittinger announced its status as FIFA’s Official Champagne in an agreement … Read more