Culturally inspiring: Kyushu – the next must-see destination in Japan

  With the news about the launch of Japan’s first luxury sleeper train service, the Kyushu’s name, the third largest island of Japan and most southwesterly of its four main islands, became more visible than ever before. While Tokyo and Kyoto are noteworthy destinations, the Japan National Tourism Organization has introduced Kyushu as the next … Read more

90,000 euros for 950-gram Tuber magnatum Pico

The white truffle auction. White truffles fetched three times the price of gold at a truffle fair in Alba (Italy), an event captivating connoisseurs throughout the world. The world’s premier white truffle auction transforms Alba in the centre of the gourmet world. The white truffle, alias Tuber magnatum Pico, is a white delicacy praised like … Read more

David Yurman for Patron Anejo

Patron Spirits Introduces New Designer Collaboration.   For the second time in a series of designer collaborations, Patron Spirits introduces a limited edition bottle stopper for this holiday season. The new collectible bottle accessory is crafted exclusively for Patron Anejo by Evan Yurman, Chief Design Director for David Yurman men’s and timepiece collections. Die-cast in … Read more

One of the year’s most anticipated beer releases

The 2013 batch of Samuel Adams Utopias. The brewers at Samuel Adams announced the 2013 batch of Samuel Adams Utopias, the brewery’s most renowned luxury barrel-aged, extreme beer and one of the year’s most anticipated beer releases. This year marks the first time Samuel Adams brewers have blended Utopias with Samuel Adams Kosmic Mother Funk … Read more

Sotheby’s x Park Hyatt to provide access to contemporary art

Park Hyatt hotels have invested in world class contemporary art, architecture and design as an expression of the personalized and individual experience offered in each Park Hyatt hotel since opening its first Park Hyatt hotel in Chicago over 30 years ago. Today, artwork at Park Hyatt hotels around the world includes Lucio Fontana’s 1984 sculpture … Read more

Why pomegranate is good for you

Pomegranates store rich flavour in their deep red flesh and crunchy jewel-like seeds – and they are a tonic for a healthy heart.

• Try it with Rosie Sykes’ satsuma, goat’s cheese and chicory salad with pomegranate dressing recipe