One of the Most Fascinating Hotels in History Reopens following $125 Million Renovation

The Watergate is undoubtedly one of the most glamorous and illustrious hotels in the world. After undergoing an extensive $125 million renovation, The Watergate Hotel was restored to its historic exuberance. The hotel located at 2650 Virginia Ave NW in Washington, D.C. has been closed for renovations since 2007. When it opened in March 1967, … Read more

The Macallan in Lalique Six Pillars Collection. The final chapter

The Macallan Lalique Peerless Spirit has been matured for 65 years. The Peerless Spirit decanter completes The Macallan in Lalique Six Pillars Collection and pays tribute to the other releases. The Macallan in Lalique can be considered as the ultimate ‘collectable collection’ of single malt whisky. The final chapter in the story of The Macallan … Read more

The OFM 50: what we love about the world of food in 2016

From Heston Blumenthal’s sweet shop to the policeman turned pie-maker, here (in no particular order) are 50 of Observer Food Monthly’s favourite things

Where Spain meets Japan: Suntory Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2016

Japanese House of Suntory announced the global introduction of Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2016. Chief Blender Shinji Fukuyo from award-winning Japanese Suntory distillery is often compared to an artist. His blends are deliberate designs meticulously chosen from more than 100 malt whiskies. Each taste is a color and aroma, specifically curated for the occasion. Fukuyo is … Read more

Deviehl London – the luxury hand-crafted coffee cup to put on a pedestal

It’s coffee o’clock. Welcome to the holy grail of the coffee experience. “The summit of drinking pleasure. It has to be tried to be believed!” When you enjoy a coffee from this luxurious cup for the first time – a sensory experience we recommend to all – you come to the true realization that “this … Read more

Edible cocktails: when a drink is not just a drink

Cosmopolitans leave you jaded? G&Ts are a bore? Then perhaps the new trend for booze-infused nibbles will be the perfect pick-you-up