5 Best Reasons To Visit Charlotte, North Carolina
In the South, Atlanta has the World of Coca Cola. Charleston, old-world charm and 18th century architecture. Nashville’s known for its country music scene (hence, the Country Music Hall of...
Review: The Umstead Hotel And Spa
Tucked quietly in a beautiful sanctuary in Cary, North Carolina, The Umstead Hotel And Spa is one of the most unassuming best resorts in America. In a way, it's a...
Remedy Organics Review: My Favorite New Wellness Shake
Happy New Year! It's a time when people start thinking about their health, gym routine and diet, and I've been truly loving Remedy Organics. Now that I've been back on...
8 Best Healthy Snacks To Pack For Road Trips This Summer
1 in 4 Americans take a road trip every year, according to AAA, and more people are hitting the road this summer. Whether you're going for a short weekend getaway or...
A Look Back At Taste of Waldorf with Jean Georges Vongerichten and Padma Lakshmi
Padma Lakshmi and Jean Georges Vongerichten at Taste of Waldorf, looking for the next best Waldorf Astoria chef. Taste of Waldorf was an annual event where top chefs in Waldorf...
I Started Cooking During The Pandemic — And Now I Love It
Before March 2020, when Covid-19 was officially deemed a pandemic, I was taking 1 to 2 trips a month. In January, I was in Goa, India. I skipped over to...
5 Best Nashville Restaurants To Book A Table
While I have been a New Yorker for almost 20 years, and I travel the world eating through amazing international cuisine, I will always have a weakness for Southern food....
Review: I had the best Indian food of my life at Indian Accent New Delhi
Indian Accent, ranked a top 100 restaurant in the world, is the most progressive Indian restaurant in New Delhi. Currently located in a highbrow, residential neighborhood, it's one of my...
My favorite cool restaurants in Chicago right now
Chicago, I can't with your restaurant scene. In fact, it's hard to choose my favorite cool restaurants in Chicago, but you left me no choice. I return after three years,...
Review: Everyone’s talking about Le Cirque in Las Vegas — here’s why
Even if you're not a gourmand, you've likely heard of Le Cirque in New York City. The fancy, French fine-dining institution was older than me (opened in 1974), and it...
4 red wines tips and tricks to impress your friends
I love red wine. Unlike white and rosè, red wine is exciting, dramatic, mysterious and (best of all) you can have extended conversations about the red wine you're drinking. Also: delicious,...
6 amazing food moments in India this week
As I mentioned in my last post, I've had zero time at the computer on my trip to India this week, but I carved out a sec to download photos...
Jean-Georges Vongerichten told us his secret favorite vacation spot, and we’re OK with it
At the Taste of Waldorf event at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, I had some one-on-one time with iconic, three Michelin-starred and hilarious chef, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, who opened up about his favorite...
Nina Compton told us her favorite food cities, and we’re booking trips STAT
If you’re traveling first-class with American Airlines this month, pick up a copy of Celebrated Living, the first-class cabin magazine. I had the joy of interviewing Nina Compton for our annual...
What it’s really like dining at a three-Michelin starred restaurant
I like to eat. A lot. I’m kind of famous as an expert eater. I’m asked to judge food competitions, small ones like the regionally famed Mendocino Crab Festival and...
6 Best Catskills Restaurants To Book Now
Here's something to look forward to: Amazing restaurants in The Catskills. If you have plans to visit Catskills, go ahead and book these restaurants. They are among the best Catskills...
I ordered a $130 Steak At Bourbon Steak in Washington DC
Michael Mina’s Bourbon Steak is one of the most lauded restaurant brands in America. These highbrow steakhouses can be found in 7 locations across the country, and you'll end up going...
Review: Miracle Sea Buckthorn Juice For On-The-Go Travel
Mia Natural Inc recently introduced its debut line of organic, multivitamin juices that feature the sea buckthorn berry: Miracle Sea Buckthorn. The superfood drink is rich in antioxidants and known...
PHOTOS: Inside 5.8 Undersea Restaurant, the world’s largest all-glass underwater restaurant
In 2013, I dined at Ithaa Undersea Restaurant at Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, the largest, all-glass underwater restaurant in the world at the time. Then, 5.8 Undersea Restaurant at Hurawalhi...
3 Best LA Neighborhoods Known For Street Food
There’s no question Los Angeles has a renowned dining scene. It’s a melting pot of authentic, ethnic eats; impressive restaurants are helmed by notable, award-winning and celebrity chefs; and surrounding,...