Mandarin Oriental's Lutetia remains the only Palace-rated hotel on Paris' Rive Gauche. Writer Dan Latif spends an evening at its venerable Joséphine Bar, a historic crossroads where impressive cocktails, genteel service, and monumental interiors make it one of the city's essential stops after dark.
Read MoreWe've gone around the world looking for unique summer cocktails, finding recipes inspired by Korean rock water, English botanicals, Italian aperitifs, and New York hotel bars. Here are a few of our favorites for the season that you can make at home, from a bright highball to an over-the-top seafood Bloody Mary.
Read MoreSituated directly on Sheikh Zayed Road, the Fairmont Dubai has long been a culinary and nightlife staple in the city. Now, an all-new onsite vertical farm is transforming how the many restaurants, lounges, and bars at the Fairmont Dubai bring in ingredients. Join The Interior Review in exploring all the restaurants, lounges, and bars at this signature Dubai destination.
Read MorePort’s renewed appreciation feels less like a revival and more like a correction. Born in Portugal’s Douro Valley, the variety is remarkably diverse, pushing its categorization beyond the dessert menu. Here are best choices of one of the technically disciplined wine categories in the world.
Read MoreIn recent years, Port wine has been quietly reasserting itself not as a relic of after-dinner ritual but as one of the wine world’s most technically rigorous and expressive categories. Dan Latif samples a selection at a masterclass in New York City hosted by the Port and Douro Wines Institute (IVDP).
Read MoreOnce associated almost exclusively with cold weather and ski trips, raclette is now at the center of a foodie debate: is it a seasonal indulgence, or a dish that defies the calendar altogether? Dan Latif takes us to an International Raclette Day celebration in Paris and explores why raclette endures. Plus learn how to make your own raclette at home.
Read MoreDijon, France is a paradise for culinary enthusiasts, going far beyond its eponymous mustard. At the heart of a renaissance is the Grand hôtel La Cloche, which hosts some of the city's finest bars and restaurants in a dynamic arrangement. Writer Dan Latif takes us there.
Read MoreThe key to perfecting Moroccan style Mint Tea is the in caramelized sugar and the correct tea type. The tea is best enjoyed piping hot, ideally with endless pours.
Sometimes it can feel like cocktail recipes require degree in chemistry and mathematics. For when you’re craving something simple yet lavish, here are five cocktails that fit the bill.
Read MoreIt might be the oldest Champagne house in existence, but Ruinart has never lost its taste for innovation. Step inside Ruinart’s transformed maison, situated in the heart of the Champagne region.
Read MoreFrom Brooklyn’s all-new Bomberino to the legendary King Cole Bar, here are a few interesting new and re-opened spots to try this season. Whether you’re looking for an uptown affair, a subdued sunset cocktail, or you simply need to dance until there is sweat on the walls, NYC certainly has something for you.
Read MoreCelebrate the return of Netflix’s Emily In Paris with these eight cocktails inspired by the cast and show. Whether you’ve been with Emily since she arrived in Paris or you’re just now diving into the global phenomenon, these cocktails are sure to inspire a certain je ne sais quoi.
Read MoreBrut Nature champagnes and other low-sugar bubblies are growing in popularity. But what exactly are they, how did they come about, and which bottles are worth tasting?
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