Top-notch Tocqueville - French Inspired Haute Cuisine
The elegance and beauty of the French inspired Tocqueville NYC is a luxurious foodie journey set in silk and stone. Founder Marco Moreira began his own foodie journey in the sushi scene of New York City in 1982. Soon enough he became renowned in the field and launched Marco Polo Sushi Catering in…
KOSAKA Modern Japanese Luxury in NYC
The Kosaka modern japanese experience born of Michelin star chef Yoshihiko Kousaka is a truly luxurious foodie experience. With its lack of ostentatious signage it's easily missed on this unassuming Manhattan side street, but you'd be a fool to walk by. Step inside and the intimate experience…
Luxury Boutique Hotel Chatwal
Just a few steps away from the buzz of Times Square, the Hotel Chatwal is homed in an historic building that in 1905 became the home to the ‘Lambs Club’. For those who don’t know the Lambs Club is America’s oldest theatrical organisation, so as you can imagine this spot in the midst of the theatre…
Brushstroke - A Stroke of Kaiseki Authenticity in NYC
Our meal at the wonderful Brushstroke was more an experience than a simple lunch. The enormous windows are half covered from the bottom up so that from outside you’ll have no idea of the sanctuary you’re about to step into. The traditional Japanese minimalism of beautiful wood panelling adorned…
Pampano - Contemporary Mexican Flavours to Die For
This is one review I’ve so been looking forward to writing. This may not have been the most expensive place I ate on my trip, nor the most unusual, but it was certainly the most delicious. Another creation of Richard Sandoval, restauranteur master of fusion and contemporary cuisine, (you can read…
Hotel Le Soleil - A New York City Home from Home
Executive Hotel Le Soleil, located in bustling midtown manhattan is the new sister to the well regarded all-suite luxury boutique of the same name in downtown Vancouver. From hotelier and developer Salim Sayani, the expanding collection aims to create a consistency throughout whilst giving each…
Kauai Hawaii: Luscious Trails and Luaus
The emerald island of Hawaii tears you open ensuring that every inch of your body, mind and soul is ready to embrace life. The botanical gardens seem to brim with the scent of wild hibiscus from dawn until dusk; the velvety trails leading deep into the soaring peaks calls to you to climb and the…
Celebrating Seasons at Juni Restaurant in New York
As the seasons change, so do the menus at Juni restaurant– a Michelin-starred restaurant in New York City from Executive Chef Shaun Hergatt. Located in the Hotel Chandler in Midtown East, Juni offers three dinner menus – herbivore, omnivore and chef’s tasting – which all celebrate and evolve with…
Visit Sedona: Steeped in Spiritual Bliss
To visit Sedona will be an experience you wont forget. It seems to cast a spell from the moment you set eyes on her; mystical, made up in the finest colors and steeped in spiritual bliss, it’s no wonder new age travelers trek across the globe to step foot on her hallowed ground. Arizona is a…
Visit Georgetown: Washington DC
If you’re taking a luxury escape to the great power city of Washington DC, consider you visit Georgetown. This pocket of leafy cobbled streets, chocolate-box houses and high-end shopping and dining offers two sides to your city break. It’s the perfect base to enjoy the city’s famous Smithsonian…
Haleakala Hawaii: House of the sun
Maui seems to capture the very essence of pure Hawaii with its verdant volcanoes, its Azul blues and its frothy pink hibiscus flowers blooming through every nook and cranny. Myth and legend seep through the lush fertile soil, soft music drifts through the balmy air and waterfalls dive into soft…
F-Escapes: Cadillac and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Discerning travelers dreaming of the great American road trip but seeking to do it in swish style will be dusting off their driving gloves with the news that Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and Cadillac have teamed up to offer tourists and locals alike a ‘Captivating Capital” road trip like none…
Summer Desserts at Hakkasan New York
Hakkasan New York – one of 12 locations around the world – has a new summer dessert menu featuring four impressive, creative desserts inspired by Asian influences and made with local, organic ingredients. Executive Pastry Chef of Hakkasan USA, Rory Macdonald, crafted the menu and said he spent time…
Acoma Pueblo: Native American Culture
The weight of a thousand blue skies seems to press against the rocky thigh of New Mexico as you make your way across the seemingly unforgiving landscape heading towards Acoma Pueblo. There is something about the deep roots of dark history, the turquoise and gold glint from the air and the knowledge…
Bastille Day NYC: Celebrate with Maille Boutique
New Yorkers celebrated Bastille Day early this weekend with complimentary French cooking lessons and tastings at the Maille Boutique in Manhattan, home to the premium French mustard brand products. Cécile Delarue, author of The Everything Easy French Cookbook, and Maille Mustard Sommelier Pierette…
Martha's Vineyard: Where Magic Unveils
The magic of Martha’s Vineyard comes to life every summer when the wooden boardwalks, bright blue waters and elegant candied cream mansions call. Image Source: By David Berkowitz via Flickr There is nothing like the scent of salt water, sweet freshly mown grass and the arresting sight of roses…
Todd English Food Hall in New York City
New York City’s Fifth Avenue is famous for its luxury shopping and flagship stores, but just within walking distance on 59th street is the Todd English Food Hall, a European-inspired food hall offering fresh gourmet food from nine diverse food stations. Located on the concourse level of The Plaza…
Dream Destinations for Marriott's Celebrate Summer Event
This post brought to you by Marriott Resorts. The content and opinions expressed below are that of LuxeInACity. With the honey colored skies, the chorus of crickets trilling like a silver string band each night, and the balmy buttery temperatures soaring and falling, soaring and falling you know…
Best Restaurant in Washington DC: Rose's Luxury
It’s five o’clock and Rose’s Luxury in Washington DC opens at 5:30 pm. I figured I’d beat the crowds by getting there early. My dining companion and I planned to grab a drink nearby before sitting down for an early dinner around six o’clock. The 50-strong line up outside the restaurant soon put an…
Singer Island Hotels: Palm Beach Marriott
The waves gently lapped the shoreline. A swimmer drifted slowly by, fins flapping, snorkel poking out from the water. The morning sun bathed the scene in a soft light as life began to stir along the coast. I sat sipping my coffee, gazing out the window, absorbing the moment. “Why would you want to…
