Six of the world’s best chefs to cook “The Ultimate Dinner”

6 of the world’s top chefs to prepare “The Ultimate Dinner”. This year annual “Ultimate Dinner” charity event for the Starlight Children’s Foundation will gather six of the world’s best and admired chefs. The epic multi-course meal in Sydney, Australia will be prepared by Heston Blumenthal (The Fat Duck), Thomas Keller, (The French Laundry), Grant … Read more

Chateau Loudenne’s new Chinese owners to build a luxury hotel

Chateau Loudenne‘s new Chinese owners are planning to open the wine estate bought in April 2013 to the Chinese visitors. The Moutai Group, owner of Chateau Loudenne, plans to set up in Saint-Yzans-de-Medoc a luxury hotel. The existing guest house will be replaced by a luxury resort. The aim is to open 22 bedrooms, with … Read more

Wine of the 2013 America’s Cup

Mumm Napa sparkling wine house is the official sparkling wine of the America’s Cup Summer of Racing in San Francisco. From the opening ceremonies on July 4th through the final races in September, Mumm Napa sparkling wines will be on hand to toast one of the world’s most prestigious sporting events in true Napa Valley … Read more

Christie’s Signature Cellars’ All-American Sale

Christie’s wants to appeal to the loyal following of American collectors, as well as the growing global audience of those eager to sample the best of American vineyards by holding an online sale of coveted wines produced by notable winemakers in the US. “The Signature Cellars: The All-American Sale” is an online-only sale that includes more … Read more

Camel milk mixologist introduced in Abu Dhabi

  Camel milk, a real taste of the Middle East, has only recently been introduced to the main-stream consumer. The newly opened Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal is offering guests a part of the Middle East in the most unique manner — with concoctions created by their in-house Camel Milk Mixologist. The Camel Milk Mixologist … Read more

Britain’s best known cook received France’s highest award

5 years after celebrity chef Raymond Blanc was first honoured by his adopted homeland Britain (honorary Order of the British Empire), the British chef gets the Legion d’Honneur, France’s top honour. Raymond Blanc became one of Britain’s best known cooks thanks to television shows and the restaurant Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons (near the university … Read more