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Time and Tide

There are some people you can have mad love for, and the late James Kent is one of them. Everyone he touched recognized that he was a unicorn of a human. This summer, Chef Kent of Michelin-starred Saga and Crown Shy unexpectedly passed away. He had big plans in the works, from running the restaurants at the new Printemps that will be landing in NYC, to a seafood restaurant. This is a look at who’s carrying on his legacy at…

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Best Of The Best

2024 Michelin-Star Restaurants in NYC

Some of us set annual career milestones, or financial goals. And then there are those of us who start out the year by mapping out where to eat. It’s called priorities. When nowadays anyone with a camera and IG account is a food critic, there’s only one OG. The annual Michelin list is out for NYC. How a Restaurants Earns a Spot on the Michelin List Before we get into the list, first we had to refresh what a Michelin…

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New York City

Daniel Boulud’s Steakhouse – La Tête d’Or

As if there weren’t already so many other harbingers of NYC officially re-entering the Golden Age of dining, the new Daniel Boulud steakhouse has arrived. La Tête d’Or has joined Chef Boulud’s empire, and it has all the modern opulent feels that you’d expect from Daniel Boulud. But how does Boulud’s French cuisine fare as a steakhouse? This is the La Tête d’Or first look. Atmosphere Right now, La Tête d’Or feels like it’s still in friends and family, and it’s…

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New York City

Borgo NYC

Normally, a new Italian restaurant that isn’t unhinged or doesn’t have a supermodel backer isn’t that newsworthy in NYC. However, every once in a while, a place that has a je ne sais quoi arrives, and it’s the next big thing. Borgo isn’t a bull in a China shop type of arrival. Its superpower is all in the subtlety of the food and the fine details of the ingredients. This is the review of Borgo NYC, a new neighborhood Italian restaurant that…

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New York City

NYC Holiday Dinners

You haven’t seen your college roommate and friends in ages. Your team has been working its a** off this year. And you are due for a big night out that’ll bring water cooler stories the next day. Whatever your reasons, these are the places to go for NYC holiday dinners done right. Mēdüzā Mediterrania The Neighborhood: Meatpacking District If Mykonos isn’t in the cards this holiday season, Mēdüzā Mediterrania is the next best thing. A night here feels like a…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Where to Holiday It Up

It’s time to have the eggnog. Light the menorah. Put up your Christmas tree. Merriment is, after all, an equal opportunity to embrace the holiday spirit. These are the places around the world (and the hotels) that go above and beyond. Some of it is a little eccentric, but that’s exactly what could make it interesting. This is your guide for where to holiday it up this season. The Hotel: Claridge’s Location: London London at Christmastime is magical, and Claridge’s,…

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Things You’ll Love

Gifts for The Traveler

It’s game on: time to show love in the form of gifts. And let’s be real, at Galavante, we are travel-obsessed — so as is our nature, kicking off our annual gift list are the gifts for the traveler in your life. And not everything will break the bank (though, of course, some things will). Clare V.: Socks No matter how seasoned the traveler, there’s nothing like cashmere socks to make the flight a little more comfortable. And these Clare…

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New York City

4 Charles Prime Rib

We know that holiday bonus is burning a hole in your pocket and wants to come out and play. We recommend eating and drinking your bonus with both the French dip and prime rib, washed down with a bottle of 1990 Chateau L’Evangile. This is the updated review of 4 Charles Prime Rib, where just like at the beginning, it was love at first sundae. Atmosphere 4 Charles Prime Rib reopened in October after a late summer renovation hiatus. If…

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Holiday Teas

You’ll take any excuse to take an afternoon to sip tea and eat crumpets. But after taking in these holiday teas, you’ll be convinced that all food should be served in towers. In the meantime, these are the spots around the world that go next-level on their holiday teas. La Petite Prince Afternoon Tea at Baccarat New York Day & Time: Daily, 12 pm – 5 pm Location: New York City Afternoon tea at Baccarat Hotel New York is an…

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Hotel Reviews

Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills

In Los Angeles, there is no shortage of luxury hotels—especially in Beverly Hills. That said, the Four Seasons makes it easy to choose where to go for rest, relaxation and feeling revived. I’m not someone who stays put on a sunny day in Southern California, but between the attention to detail, friendly service and the wellness amenities offered, leaving the property is an afterthought. Atmosphere There’s always a glamorous feeling about Beverly Hills, and the Four Seasons honors that notion…

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