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A Top Southwest Cooking Retreat: Terra Farm

The thought of a vacay in the Arizona desert during the summer is probably something that just makes you thirsty. Well, there’s a lodge in Prescott that sits on 1.25 million acres of national forest that would like you to reconsider. This is a first look at the intimate Terra Farm, a retreat hotel that may make Prescott a destination to put on your list. You may think of a desert landscape as inhospitable and likely to make you miserably…

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Best Of The Best

Best Hotels in the Hamptons

This year, there are too many places on your list, so you’re passing on renting a house in the Hamptons for the summer. But you still need a place to rest your head for your weekends out East. True, you can be a house guest, but you really like running your own show. So, we have the best places to stay in the Hamptons for your quick summer getaways. You may want to spend the summer off galavanting around the…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

The Best Hotels in Amalfi

It’s summertime, which means you’re in a European vacation frame of mind. You know exactly which beach clubs you’ll hit up in Mykonos, the tables you’ll dance on at L’Opera in St. Tropez, and where your favorite DJ will be playing in Ibiza. But what if you were to dial it down, or even better, combine your summer debauchery with a hands-down place that ups the romance factor? Well, then you’ll find yourself on the Amalfi Coast. Because if you…

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Reviews

Asador Bastian Chicago

Overview There’s no argument that Chicago has the top restaurants in the U.S. The Midwest is a meat and potatoes country, so it’s also no surprise that Chicago has perfected the art of the steakhouse. Asador Bastian takes a unique angle though, as a Basque-inspired steakhouse. The Basque region of Spain is known as the foodie region, where chefs from all over the world come to the stage at restaurants that push the envelope on cuisine. In 20+ years of…

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New York City

Raf’s NYC

The more things change, the gloriously more they stay the same. With the opening of Raf’s NYC, it’s a throwback to the early 2000s. It was a time when restaurants were the size of a shoebox, independently owned, and tables practically on top of each other. Raf’s is all of these things and everything that’s effortlessly authentic about the NYC dining scene. This is the review. Overview Raf’s recently opened on the fringe of Soho on Elizabeth Street, just a…

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New York City

Mischa NYC

Mischa NYC defines itself as New American, but we would say that it’s more of a global concept. Yes, there’s a $30 hot dog and then there’s their riff on a vegetarian patty melt. But there are also strong German, Russian, and Asian influences. What’s missing is Mexican, which is where Chef Alex Stupak made his mark in NYC. So, how does he fare with Mischa? This is the review. Overview There’s no question about it; Chef Alex Stupak has…

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New York City

Nat’s on Bleeker

Kids these days just have it good. We’re probably going to date ourselves badly here but back in our day, college grub meant $1 pitchers and 25-cent wings. Try to feed your kids that nowadays and it’s Child Services territory. Today, New York City kids know the taste of white truffle by the time they’re 18. So, it’s only natural that their elevated tastes would require a spot like Nat’s on Bleeker. Newsflash though, it’s not just for the youngins’.…

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Celebrity Travel

Tina Turner

Where did Tina Turner live? We know that question is what a number of people have asked, because it sure wasn’t Los Angeles. In fact, it had been quite some time since Tina Turner had been photographed. There’s a reason for that. The answer to the question of where did Tina Turner live is how she was able to live such a normal existence. Tina Turner lived in none other than Switzerland, which was her home for the past few…

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Style

Classic Summer Brands

There are some brands that ring in summer year after year. If you’re in the Hamptons, or on Nantucket, you know that salmon shorts and a Vineyard Vines quarter zip will make an appearance on at least three different guys you see grabbing their morning coffee. After all, it’s not summer without these classic summer clothing brands. We’re going to take it a step further though in this article. You may know and love these summer clothing brands, but you…

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New York City

Best Rooftop Bars

Summer is an egalitarian time in NYC, and everyone can enjoy a penthouse view. You know those perfect nights when the skyline looks like it was designed as a backdrop for rooftop cocktails. These are the places to know; some nearly impossible to get into and a few other hidden gems that make New York City so special. You know that it’s the unofficial start to summer in the city, when it’s time for rooftop drinks. You just want to…

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