[Interview] Tyler Tate, Founder of Crema.co, An Online Marketplace for...
Meet Tyler Tate. He’s an entrepreneur looking to revolutionize how we consume our coffee through his new venture, Crema.co. by introducing an easier and more efficient way to purchase quality...
View Article[Eat, Play, Stay] A Luxe Guide to Austin, Texas
In late May/early June, I was in the Texan capital, Austin to visit a few friends. It was my first time in Texas, well at least, beyond its airports. After 5 days in the City of the Violet Crown, I was...
View Article5 Favorite Cocktail Bars in Reykjavik, Iceland
Icelanders have an undeniably passionate love affair with booze, particularly beer. But it’s interesting to note that beer became legal in the country only about 26 years ago in 1989, designating March...
View ArticleA Guide to Sushi in Seattle + My Top 3 Picks
Authentic. Unpretentious. Fresh. Non-saucy. No California rolls. That pretty much sums up my approach to sushi. I love a good fusion restaurant, but when it comes to sushi: the simpler, the better....
View Article[Eat, Play, Stay] A Luxe Guide to Detroit, Michigan
If you’ve been following me on here or my social media channels, it should come as no surprise when I say that Detroit is one of my new favorite cities in the United States. The Motor City is one of...
View ArticlePalate to Palette: Buick and the New York City Wine and Food Festival 2015
I adore New York City, especially in the fall. As the crisp autumn season settles over the Big Apple, gorgeous shades of orange, red, and yellow illuminate the entire city, creating the calm before the...
View Article[Eat, Play, Stay] A Luxe Guide to Houston, Texas
Houston had been on my radar for quite some time, but I wasn’t able to make it happen until a few weeks ago. In fact, my first time in Texas, beyond the airports, was earlier this year in May when I...
View Article[Eat, Play, Stay] A Luxe Guide to Reykjavik, Iceland
Reykjavik travel guide — You know what I loved most about Reykjavik, and Iceland in general? That it was unlike any other destination I had ever been to. There was no city or country to compare it to...
View Article[Eat, Play, Stay] A Luxe Guide to Kansas City, Missouri
“Toto, I’ve got a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore.” Oh no, we’re not. But I’m still wandering the quintessentially Midwestern streets, at least mentally, as I write this. Joining the ranks of...
View ArticleMontreal vs. New York City: Who Does the Bagel Better?
It sounds painfully obvious to say, but I must say it: I’ve long been a fan of New York bagels. But then Montreal happened. I knew that the bagels in the beautiful European-inspired Canadian city were...
View ArticleThe Best Chocolate Chip Cookies in New York City…
await you in all their warm gooey goodness in the tiny unpretentious, basement space at Levain Bakery on the Upper West Side. At $4/each, there’s 4 flavors (chocolate chip walnut, oatmeal raisin, dark...
View Article[Eat, Play, Stay] A Luxe Guide to Montréal, Canada
Montréal is not your ordinary North American city, and therein lies its greatest allure. With its proud French heritage, vibrant nightlife, and general air of bonhomie and elegance, Montréal is often...
View ArticleOoh La La! The Ultimate Luxury Gift Guide for Francophiles
Francophiles rejoice! Audrey Hepburn once said, “Paris is always a good idea,” and I’m sure any Francophile would agree. I have seen endless gift guides for Francophiles, but I have not seen many that...
View ArticleGrit and Glamour: The Detroit You’ve Probably Never Seen
Everyone loves a good comeback story, and cheering an underdog epitomizes Americana. Detroit is the ultimate underdog. There is grit. And if you choose to see it, there is glamour. No city in the U.S....
View Article25 Favorite Quotes about Champagne
Ahh, C H A M P A G N E! With its effervescent fizz and golden sparkle, it’s the drink of legends. It’s also one of my favorite topics and my all-time favorite drink (well, on par with a fantastic dirty...
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