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…
It used to be that Aman was the only real luxury hotel in town, but now the Six Senses Kyoto has arrived. By no means are we saying you need to choose one or the other, but instead this may be a situation of “in addition to”. This spring, Six Senses Kyoto placed Six Senses in yet another iconic urban area—its first-ever Japan location. Like the culture it reflects, the hotel is all about the details. This is a first…
Aman is known for the peace and often solitude in their hotels which started in remote parts of the world. Over the past three decades, Aman’s serene, minimalist and modern design have created a cult of Aman Junkies. Where’s there’s an Aman, as a Junkie myself, I will go. I’ve been to 17 of the 35 hotels around the world, and every experience is unique yet exquisite and peaceful. But as the market has evolved since Aman entered in 1988,…
Something we never thought we would recommend is a river cruise, but it goes to show, never say never. We’re not talking about a stale river cruise either. Instead, think all you can drink Champagne on Belmond and Dior spa on water. Here are the boats that you want to cruise in around the world. If you’ve found yourself having FOMO as the Alain Ducasse boat cruises by you on the Seine at night, you’re not the only one. It’s…
Destination: Seoul Korea The Spot: Woo Sum, Edition Denmark, Apgujeong Neighborhood Timothée Chalamet arrived in Seoul to promote Dune 2 in late February. Fans greeted the young actor immediately, like most upcoming superstars. Despite the crowds of admirers, the celeb hit a few local spots in his free time. Up first is Woo Sum, a restaurant specializing in Hanwoo beef – a rare meat from cattle exclusively bred in Korea. We’re talking grade-A cuts of premium beef served Korean BBQ…
Atmosphere When my friends told me that we were going to The Regent Hong Kong and not the Rosewood, Peninsula or Mandarin Oriental, I have to say that I was disappointed. There was a method to the madness however, and as a visitor you should never question the local experts. This was definitely the case in the choice of afternoon tea at The Regent. The Regent is the only tea out of the options above that has a full-on view…
There will never be a year we won’t honor mom, because whether you are one, you came from one, you know one, or you act like one, mothers are a universal treasure. We say this every year too, that yes, you absolutely better at least call your Mom or someone’s Mom on Mother’s Day, but these ladies deserve more than 24 hours. So, this is our annual list of ideas of where to take Mom this year for that lifetime…
For the food enthusiasts of the world, there’s great news. NOMA, the world’s best restaurant will remain open till Spring 2025. Earlier, Chef Rene Redzepi had announced that the operations of NOMA in Copenhagen will cease in 2023. But looks like the culinary gods have been gracious enough. The restaurant will function till Spring 2025. In addition, NOMA has announced another pop-up in Kyoto. NOMA will hold a residency program in the heart of Japan from October to December. The…
Aman Resorts is the definition of traditional luxury. Three decades have led to perfecting the craft of hospitality. While Aman is still one of our favorites, its spunky, outgoing sibling, Aman Janu is creating a name of its own. Janu steers away from Aman Resorts’ traditional celebration of intimacy and solitude. Instead, the spaces are meant to ignite human connection that otherwise gets lost in our digital world. Socialization is prioritized in every fiber of their flagship hotel – Janu Tokyo.…
If there’s a destination on the must-visit list this year, it has to be Japan. We actually never even realized how essential Japan was until it was closed to visitors essentially for three years. Seriously, you don’t know what you have until it’s gone. But the good news is that you can get your version of the Lost in Translation experience in Tokyo, and it’s now better than ever. We only found out that could happen when a slew of…
