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Berry Trifle Recipe

Just because we’re celebrating in smaller numbers this year doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate in big, extravagant fashion when it comes to the food we’re serving. Our Berry Trifle with Vanilla Cream is a showstopper, both in its dramatic colorful presentation and its deliciousness. It’s the type of dessert that you can leave out while playing board games next to the fire and there won’t be leftovers. It’s sorta healthy. Sorta. We first heard of a trifle on an episode…

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New York City

Where to Celebrate Pride this Month

A Part of Pride History: The Stonewall Inn In June of 1969, the NYPD raided legendary gay bar The Stonewall Inn for illegally serving gay patrons. This violent raid sparked the Stonewall Riots, a true turning point in the fight for gay rights. Exactly one year later, various Gay activist groups gathered to honor this struggle. Together they held the very first Gay Pride Parade, known then as the “Christopher Street Liberation Day”. Due to those first revolutionaries at Stonewall, the…

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Hotel Reviews

AKA Beverly Hills

If a five-star hotel and an Airbnb were to combine, the result would be AKA. With locations in New York, Miami, London, and LA, this is where to book when you need to make one of those destinations home for awhile. And if you’re getting ready for some bi-coastal action, this review of AKA Beverly Hills should come in handy. AKA is one of the best hotels in Beverly Hills for longer stays. Overview AKA is the portfolio of residence…

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New York City

The Bar Tulix Review

This new-ish buzzy restaurant, in the heart of Soho, has been firmly on everyone’s best new-in-NYC list. It’s got all the components for success. Beautiful restaurant? Yes. Good looking crowd? Hey, it’s Soho, after all. More Mezcals than you can ever list, much less drink? For sure. But how’s the food? This is the review of this new-ish Mexican restaurant in NYC. Overview Bar Tulix is a new-ish Mexican restaurant in Soho, on Houston Street. It’s affiliated with the Lure…

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Road Trip

Inness, A Catskills Retreat

Where to Stay in the Catskills Finally, we are starting to get destination-worthy hotels that you can drive to from New York City. (After all, not all of us want to feel like we’re literally at sleepaway camp just to get up close and personal with nature.) The Chatwall, Shandaken, and the Maker are among the reasons to expand your trips beyond the Hamptons this summer. Now there’s also Inness, a chic wellness retreat, set on 220 acres of pure R&R.…

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Travel Buzz

The St. Regis Chicago Arrives

We’re going to throw this out there: Chicago (not LA, not New York, and not Miami) has the best city hotels in the United States. And the food — well, don’t get us started. Today, there’s a new luxury hotel on the scene. Especially for Marriott fans, the St. Regis is yet another reason to put Chicago on the weekend-trip rotation. Although there isn’t a ton of information the new hotel yet, here’s what we do know. The Vision The…

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Destinations

Where to Eat in the Hamptons

Some things change and yet stay the same. The Hamptons are like a lifelong childhood friend — always there, always familiar, and always ready for a good time. For tons of prominent people, the Hamptons are a consistent spot on their summer rotation. And while the familiar standbys offer comfort, the Hamptons never cease to throw some new restaurants into the mix. This year especially, there’s a boom of new restaurants. Here’s the list of the standouts. Montauk Little Ruby’s…

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Road Trip

The Dewberry Hotel, Charleston

Overview Now that the Belmond Hotel has officially exited Charleston, this charming southern town was in need of a luxury hotel option. Enter The Dewberry, which strikes a fine balance amongst luxury, interior design, and a cool vibe atmosphere. The Dewberry Hotel is located right next to Marion Square, and in its short tenure, is already a Charleston landmark. Early word on the street is it may even be one of the coolest design hotels in the U.S. So, that’s…

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Celebrity Travel

Christian Bale On Vacation

Raise your hand if you can recite lines from American Psycho, where we first met Mr. Bale. The guy does have a point: There’s a fine line between Mergers & Acquisitions and Murders & Executions. But we digress. Christian Bale’s storied career has taken him around the world. Here are some of the best places you can spot Christian Bale on vacation. Kauai, Hawaii Almost anytime Christian Bale is on vacation, it’s a family affair. That was definitely the case…

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Travel Buzz

Stanly Ranch in Napa

Napa Valley Some things come full circle. Twenty-plus years ago, Auberge was the only true knock-it-out-of-the-park luxury hotel to grace the sacred land of Napa. Now, with the Auberge Resorts Collection seeking world domination, it’s nice to see they’re back where they started. Here’s a first look at the Stanly Ranch in Napa. Stanly Ranch With Stanly Ranch, the Auberge Resorts Collection invites guests to experience a working ranch that’s been converted into a resort. The ranch fosters community and…

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Destinations

Top Art Hotels & Vineyards in the World

There’s a direct correlation between luxury and art, and it’s safe to say that they intersect at these hotels and vineyards around the world. One hotel in particular remains an insider spot, even after a visit from Kanye. And if there’s change burning a hole in your couch cushions, you can drop $100,000 a night to sleep in a suite not only decorated with Damien Hirst’s art, but actually designed by the great artist himself. Priceless works by Picasso, Chagall,…

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