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The Pizza Bar on 38th

The Japanese didn’t just invent the sushi omakase experience. They – or more precisely – Chef Daniele Cason at the Mandarin Oriental’s Pizza on 38th, came up with the pizza omakase too. We’re wondering why no one did this sooner. And yes, it is worth it to fly to Tokyo to eat at the pizza restaurant at the Mandarin Oriental. Atmosphere When you think of a traditional Japanese omakase experience, it’s often an austere setting where you can hear a…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Top Hotel Restaurants in the U.S.

This is not your Holiday Inn, where “restaurant” is loosely defined, and sometimes includes a vending machine. Hotel restaurants have come a long way from the convenience of a consolation prize meal. In fact, some of these restaurants are the reason to not only stay at these abodes, but to in fact make the journey to the destination itself. The Hotel Restaurant: Rivea Location: Delano Las Vegas, Las Vegas Blvd, NV Love it or not like it so much, Las…

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Best Of The Best

Food Festivals

It’s the kick-off of food festival season. Fall is the optimal time to start your gourmet food crawl. Harvesting begins, which means all your food favorites are at their prime. It’s only right to indulge, especially when the festivals happen to line up seamlessly, one after the other. So, keep your calendar open: an excuse to travel and eat well all year long is brewing. The Festival: Food & Wine Classic The Location: Charleston The Dates: Sept. 27-29, 2024 The…

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Beauty & Wellness

Red Light Therapy

Red light therapy (or low-level red light therapy) uses low-level wavelengths of near-infrared light on targeted parts of the body to reduce inflammation. During the treatment, photons in the light get absorbed by photosensitive molecules in skin cells, which leads to tissue repair. While many of the hot skincare and recovery treatments at top spas may have little other than placebo effect, red light therapy has validating studies to back the claims. Randomized controlled trials in athletes have shown significant…

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Celebrity Travel

Nobody Wants This Film Locations

Family Ties. Who’s the Boss? Full House. They just don’t make shows like they used to, that is, until now. Erin Foster’s Nobody Wants This launched on Netflix and with it brought smart, modern writing back to TV. We would even go so far as to say, brilliant, relatable, and laugh-out-loud funny. Kristen Bell and Adam Brody are magic on screen, but we’ll get to that in a separate review. In this article, we’re talking about the third cast member,…

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Home Design

Designer Furniture

These days, everything is about standing out and showing off your vibe. Designers are stepping off the runway and into our living rooms with their designer furniture lines. Imagine decking out your space with pieces that not only look fly but also scream high fashion. Fendi pulls off that sleek, modern look while Gucci throws in bold colors and quirky patterns that totally vibe with the aesthetic trends we all love. So, why settle for something basic when you can…

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Destinations

Fashion Designers With Restaurants

Fashion Designer: LVMH Restaurant: Chez L’Ami Louis Location: Paris If you already think Chez L’Ami Louis has a starlit reputation, we’re willing to bet LVMH’s recent ownership won’t make snagging a reservation any easier. The twelve tables, plus its A-list crowd, make it a spot hard to come by. The type of fame doesn’t matter; the Parisian bistro attracts politicians like Bill Clinton and artists like Rosalia and Johnny Depp. What makes it so enticing? First, it’s a classic, founded…

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Travel Buzz

Printemps to Arrive in NYC

Just when retailers are shrinking their storefront footprints, Printemps of Paris, says, “Non, merci.” The iconic Parisian department store is arriving in NYC, and it’s not a small affair. At Printemps, you’ll be able to dine, shop, drink and repeat. A Parisian Icon Printemps is a landmark in Paris, like the Eiffel Tower, L’Arc de Triumph and the Champs-Élysées. Printemps first opened in 1865 by Jules and Augustine Jaluzot. Part of the iconic reputation of Printemps owes itself to the…

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Best Of The Best

Best Design Hotels 2024

Some hotels have you at hello. There’s nothing that makes a first impression like a hotel that has style. It doesn’t matter where it’s located or which celeb chef is in residence. These are the hotels that rest on their own design merit. The Hotel: J.K. Place Paris The Designer: Michele Bönan The Location: France J.k. Place in Paris is as timeless as it gets. The boutique hotel is the first location outside of Italy, yet stays true to the…

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Hotel Reviews

The Park Hyatt Chicago

Before you head across the country, there’s a place that’s more than just a flyover city. September in Chicago is America in all its Midwestern glory. And a bonus is that the Park Hyatt will be one of your favorite hotels in the U.S.A. This is the Park Hyatt Chicago review. Atmosphere When the Park Hyatt opened in Chicago over 20 years ago, it ushered in a new modern design aesthetic. Where hotels at that time were more traditional than…

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