2011 Conde Nast Golden List: Hotels for foodies
First-class food is just one of the reasons to stay at these classic culinary gems. Metropolitan, Bangkok Just around the corner from Lumpini Park in the centre of Bangkok, this 171-room sister to London’s famous Metropolitan is an ultra-modern hotel with Comme des Garçons staff uniforms, hand-woven silk curtains and paintings by Thai artist Natee Utarit. … Read more
200-year-old shipwreck Veuve Clicquot sold for ‘record’ price
A bottle of nearly 200-year-old champagne has been sold for 30,000 euros ($43,900; £26,700) at an auction in Finland – in what is believed to be a new world record. The Veuve Clicquot bubbly was bought by an anonymous bidder from Singapore, auctioneers in Mariehamn said. The same buyer paid 24,000 euros for another bottle of champagne, … Read more
The New Atelier de Joel Robuchon Etoile Restaurant at the Publicisdrugstore Awarded Two Stars by the Michelin Guide
PARIS, April 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — The Atelier de Joel Robuchon Etoile restaurant has been awarded two stars in the 2011 edition of the prestigious Michelin Guide. With this new distinctionJoel Robuchon is once again acknowledged as the world’s most awarded chef. The Atelier de Joel Robuchon Etoile recently opened in Paris on the premises of the legendary Publicis drugstore … Read more
Embracing Spring with Artisanal Teas
Need a gentle and uplifting brew in the morning? Luxury tea makers Gryphon have created an Artisan Spring Selection, a 6 piece collection that aims to calm and reinvigorate your palette after a long, bleak winter. Made from top quality handpicked tea leaves from the world’s best tea regions, Gryphon Tea Company teas are freshly blended … Read more
Best of 2010: Hotel openings
This year has seen some high profile luxury properties opening around the world. Here, a roundup of the best. Resorts World Sentosa Singapore, January 2010 This was the first of Singapore’s massive “integrated resorts” to open, boasting four hotels, a casino and a Universal Studios theme park. Andaz Wall Street New York, USA, January 2010 … Read more
