Into (South) Africa
by Elyse Glickman Photographed by Paul J. Coffin Working the land: Locals hired to harvest the magical marula fruit to produce Amarula liqueur benefit from a variety of philanthropic programmes...
View ArticleIsrael: beyond milk and honey
by Elyse Glickman Pausa: a Slow Food-driven resort on the edge of the Golan Heights and Galilee wine production areas. The paradox that defines Israel—a country just over 60 years old and yet as...
View ArticleMaking sushi in seconds with Aussie invention
Forget centuries of tradition: an Australian invention makes sushi in seconds Here’s a clever invention from Australia: the Rice Cube, which makes sushi in seconds. Forget the troublesome,...
View ArticleBringing your barbecue to the head of the class
Mix it up: as there are as many craft beers as there are people, why not offer a little something for everybody? Fourth & Jane (a taste of New York near the Santa Monica beaches) artfully reflects...
View ArticleClos du Bois and Simi wines: meet the “Californians” and their friends
On the patio of Hollywood’s fashionable Katana, Sonoma County-based Simi winemaker Susan Lueker and Clos du Bois winemaker Gary Sitton offered several helpful tips on summertime outdoor entertaining....
View ArticlePaleta-pleasing: adding some juice to warm weather parties
Paleta, a Los Angeles-based home delivery meal service and caterer, kicked off its new Potable Pressed line of fresh squeezed juices with an ocean-side patio party at Santa Monica’s Shore Hotel. Though...
View ArticleTequila summer school tutorial: quick tips and tricks from Demi Stevens
School’s in session: Ortega 120 Owner Demi Stevens brings her popular Tequila 101 class in Los Angeles’ South Bay to home (bar) schools everywhere! by Elyse Glickman Veteran restaurateur and mixologist...
View ArticleLink up for Oktoberfest!
Whether the European festival falls during your autumn or spring (or in LA, where it is summer for much of the year), a feast of sausages and craft beers is always tasteful. For several years now,...
View ArticleFinding the Upper East Side’s far eastern haute cuisine at Philippe by...
While in New York, Lucire’s Paris editor Lola Cristall reviews Philippe by Philippe Chow, located on the Upper East Side in New York City. Philippe by Philippe Chow, located on the Upper East Side in...
View ArticleDragonfly launches this season’s must-have cookbook at Mojo St James pop-up...
Dragonfly has been a local favourite in Wellington Central since it opened: it’s the perfect bar to chill out at after work on any day of the week, even better on a Friday. It’s the spot to hit in the...
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