Picture this: It is a late on a summer afternoon; you are relaxing with friends on the terrace of your Manhattan penthouse. The weather is hot, humid, damp, rainy, definitely undesirable. What wine is the perfect selection for improving the mood? A French Rose! Not any French Rose… but the French Rose from Chateau de Berne (Provence) that […]
Czech Memorial Scrolls survived the Holocaust and travel to New York City
The fact that a few of the 1,564 Czech Memorial Scrolls were all in one place at the same time, was almost a miracle. It took detailed planning and the cooperation of many institutions to bring these historical documents to New York City’s Temple Emanu-El for one-evening. It is only through the efforts of the […]
NYC Winter Show: A treasure trove for hotel interior designers
If you love beautiful things like jewelry, sculpture, lamps, art and antiques, there is no better place to get your “fix” of fabulous furnishings and jewels than at the annual Winter Show at New York’s Park Avenue Armory – now celebrating its 65th anniversary. The event is directed by Helen Allen. The program is supported […]
Back to school: Learning how to look good
Those that ponder the importance of “beauty” should recognize that the industry is valued at billions of dollars and is supported by men and women. New Year, New Me Some people wish for their own private chef while others covet a personal trainer or a private jet. My secret wish is to have my own […]
Oakville winegrowers present at Carnegie Hall
Scores of wine growers, buyers, sellers, and writers shared my enthusiasm for the Oakville wines and Oakville winegrowers. The weather forecast was horrific! Threats of snow and sleet and other atrocities (that can bring Manhattan to a standstill) dominated the news. Did I really want to go outside, schlep to the westside and Carnegie Hall […]
Sarasota! Not Saratoga
Designers inspired at WantedDesign NYC
If you are an interior designer with a hotel focus you were at the WantedDesign show in Manhattan looking for new ideas and trends. If you are a cutting-edge manufacturer with a desire to develop trending furniture, fixtures, and jewelry – you attended the WantedDesign show, part of NYCxDesign, an annual design festival organized by […]
The difference between Blue and Yellow (Fin Tuna)
From Humdrum to Gourmet: There was a time when eating tuna fish was not considered a gourmet experience. Canned tuna was a standard luncheon selection for school children and weekend casseroles. Demand for tuna was small: In 1950, the worldwide catch totaled 660,000 tons (approximately); today the desire has increased geometrically, and the world catch recently […]
Victoria Falls: Where to stay. What to Do
I was very surprised and happy when I landed at the Victoria Falls Airport, Zimbabwe. This modern facility was developed by former Zimbabwean Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Dr. Walter Mzembi who arranged a $150 million loan from the China EXIM Bank. This very modern facility offers a new runway that accepts up to […]
Tequila: So many choices, so little time
There is only one country on the planet where you can legitimately make Tequila, and it is Mexico! Unlike vodka, gin, and rum that can be made anywhere, Tequila belongs to Mexico. The regions within Mexico where the product can be produced: Jalisco (includes the town of Tequila), 8 municipalities in Nayarit, 7 municipalities in […]