One night in Milan
There is arguably no country on earth that is as steeped in culture and history or has a richer wine and cuisine landscape, than Italy. It is no surprise then that Italy is now home to the world’s...
Las Vegas comes of age
When we think of Las Vegas, certain associations spring to mind – flashing lights, towering hotel complexes, elaborate stage shows and out-of-place rollercoasters. It is known for its novelty and ...
Eastern Germany through a wine glass
Sometimes things just come together harmoniously. As I arrive at the stately Albrechtsberg manor house and vineyard on the outskirts of Dresden, the sun suddenly breaks through the clouds to light up the s...
Written in the stars
The first time I encountered Audrey Nugent, of the musical duo Nugent&Belle, was after a John Rocha show where as one of Ireland’s top models she had danced down the runway alongside Kate Moss and Naomi C...
Mile High – Destination Sicily
When hearing the words “mile high”, one might think of clandestine lovemaking at dizzying altitudes en route to an exotic faraway destination. In the case of Dine Mile High, you can ditch the former idea up...
Absolut Elyx Single Estate Feast at HIX
Elyx Martini
“The only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it … I can resist everything but temptation.” Oscar Wilde took the words right out of our mouths when we heard about the new bespoke menu at...
Dining at dizzying heights
Duck & Waffle ignites a quiet stir in conversation. Never visited? A patron twice, thrice over? Irrelevant. The chitchat shall always reveal: One, the restaurant is located high up in the clouds. Two, it ...
East meets West London
Tucked away behind London’s Bayswater station, La Suite West hotel is housed in one of those buildings conjured up in the mind of Americans when they imagine our fair city. On a quiet street of enormous tow...
Mi Casa (blanca) est su Casa (blanca)
“Of all the gin joints on all the world” I ended up at Ric’s Bar Americain in Casablanca in readiness for the city's annual fashion week and started my love affair with Morocco's most business-minded popul...
Luxury without gloss
Although it has a small population – equivalent, at 5.4m, to the city of Philadelphia – Finland’s design culture, integrated into daily life, has touched the lives of a great many people. This year, while c...
French fancy
There are restaurants that are big and buzzy, giants built in or on the ethos of the ‘90s. Clattering pans, steaming plates and red-faced chefs bringing the business of show to the restaurant trade. There a...