During a nine-day tasting odyssey through the Wines of Garnacha region, we sampled more than 270 wines—and, in all honesty, it would be a pleasure to serve the majority of them in my own home. The eight wines listed below are but a short list of the many for which I would happily have checked my luggage. … Read More
Amidst the darkness of the current season, even a small glow can make a big difference. To alter the atmosphere, consider a candle from Cire Trudon. Founded in 1643 as wax supplier to the imperial courts of France, Cire Trudon … Read More
Known as the “Sheikh of Chic” and a close friend of Tom Ford, Sheikh Majed Al-Sabah credits his grandmother as his fragrance muse. As a boy, al-Sabah lingered in his grandmother’s kitchen while she blended her favorite blends of Taif … Read More
If we’re lucky as children, we’re taught which fork to use at the table, as well as proper table manners and eating utensil etiquette. And if we’re very lucky, we’re also taught how to be a gracious guest and an … Read More
Addictions comes in all flavors: from chocolate to French fries, lemon tarts and pizza—and mustard. If you’re an aficionado of good mustard and all its culinary allure, then what could be more tempting than an opportunity to create your own … Read More
As a young boy in art class, Nabil Hayari was told by his teacher to draw whatever he wanted. As Hayari explains, “My friend drew trucks – and I drew gowns,” a harbinger of his career as a French couturier. Hayari’s grandmother … Read More
One of the most comforting classic desserts in the canon of French cuisine isîle flottante, a cloudlike confection of meringue floating on a sea of crème anglaise. Like a cloud on a plate, this light and airy dessert floats across … Read More
Located in the heart of the Arts Warehouse District in New Orleans, Avery Perfume Gallery is an olfactory sanctuary for fragrance aficionados who find themselves wandering through a neighborhood now known as “the SoHo of the South.” What was once … Read More
