Waldorf Astoria and James Beard Foundation to create the next iconic Waldorf Astoria dish

“Taste of Waldorf Astoria” to create the next iconic Waldorf Astoria dish. Waldorf Astoria creates a platform for rising star chefs. Waldorf Astoria New York is the birthplace of iconic classics such as eggs benedict, red velvet cake, Thousand Island dressing, and the eponymous Waldorf salad. Drawing on the heritage of the brand as a … Read more

Shepard Fairey for Hennessy Very Special bottle

Hennessy V.S Limited Edition by Shepard Fairey – a bold addition to any liquor cabinet. Street artist Shepard Fairey, one of the most influential American artists of the early 21st century, proposed his personal vision of a Hennessy Very Special cognac. The artist created his own design for the label resulting in a limited edition … Read more

World Tea Awards 2014

Tea is one of the most romantic of all beverages. This year’s World Tea Expo (May 29 – 31 in Long Beach, Calif) celebrated tea and its evolution. World Tea Expo also reviewed and selected the very best new tea and tea-related products for its 2014 Best New Product Awards. The World Tea Awards (#TeaAwards) dinner … Read more

The most beautiful beaches in the world

Postcard-pretty: The most popular beaches 2014. A great beach destination needs some element of drama, the extra wow factor, a stunning coastline, an excellent bathing water quality and water activities offer, quality food, space and privacy, easy access to sand and other facilities, no industrial, waste-water or sewage-related discharges and so on. Nothing is lacking: … Read more

Monterey Bay Aquarium inspires conservation of the oceans through breakthrough ‘Tentacles’ exhibit

It’s time for tentacles. From the kraken to Cthluhu (ku-thoo-loo), the myths surrounding octopuses, squid and cuttlefishes live in our collective memory. Now the Monterey Bay Aquarium is opening the largest, most diverse living exhibit ever created to showcase these amazing animals. “Tentacles: The Astounding Lives of Octopuses, Squid and Cuttlefishes” is the most dynamic special … Read more

Baia do Sancho in Fernando de Noronha, Brazil is the #1 beach in the world

Even if you can’t go to one of these stunning beaches soon, just looking at the photos will take you away for a moment. The World’s Best Beaches – Travelers’ Choice Awards, 2014.   These are the best beaches in the world this year, according to millions of Tripadvisor’s traveler reviews and opinions. There’s really no … Read more