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Exquisite Meals, Exclusive Dining Room at Tokyo’s Takazawa

Exquisite Meals, Exclusive Dining Room at Tokyo’s Takazawa

Chef Yoshiaki Takazawa develops his multi-course menus based on the season and a touch of sentimentality There is no flashy sign outside the door, no vast dining room filled with waiters and tables and no Facebook page promoting the latest trendy dish. Instead, Takazawa restaurant in Tokyo is so off the radar both in location(…)

Seoul: “Crazy Chef” Creates Fusion Dishes at ELBON the Table

Seoul: “Crazy Chef” Creates Fusion Dishes at ELBON the Table

The menu of  ELBON the table reads like that of an Italian restaurant but each dish features at least one traditional Korean ingredient They call him the crazy chef based on his take-risks attitude in the kitchen but that willingness to create the unexpected has put Hyun Seok Choi and ELBON the table on the list(…)

The Need for Speed; McLaren Introduces Bespoke Luggage Collection, Accessory Line

The Need for Speed; McLaren Introduces Bespoke Luggage Collection, Accessory Line

McLaren’s new luggage collection was designed to fit perfectly in the trunk of the company’s MP4-12C sports car Travel this holiday season just got a lot more glamorous. Allow me to introduce you to the new bespoke luggage collection by McLaren Automotive. It was inspired by the company’s MP4-12C sports car, a lightning-fast ride with a price(…)

Kiss Jet Lag Goodbye: 3 Ways to Fight Fatigue During Travel

Kiss Jet Lag Goodbye: 3 Ways to Fight Fatigue During Travel

Even though you may be looking forward to that international vacation, one unexpected problem that can arise is jet lag – potentially ruining your first few days of holiday in a new country. Jet lag is also known as desynchronosis and is a temporary disorder that causes symptoms like fatigue and insomnia as a side(…)

Fresh Tuna Tartare with Orange-Black Sesame Sauce

Fresh Tuna Tartare with Orange-Black Sesame Sauce

Fresh Tuna Tartare with Orange-Black Sesame Sauce Yield: 6 Servings Ingredients: 6 ounces sushi-grade tuna, cut into ¼-inch dice ½ seedless cucumber, cut into ¼-inch dice 2 tablespoons black sesame seeds 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon sesame oil 2 tablespoons green onions, green parts only, thinly sliced Sea salt to taste Sesame Sauce: 1(…)

Easy Recipe: Crispy Mini Pizzas with Black Olives and Ham

Easy Recipe: Crispy Mini Pizzas with Black Olives and Ham

Easy Recipe: Crispy Mini Pizzas with Black Olives and Ham Yield: 4 Servings Ingredients: For the Sauce: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, divided ½ white or yellow onion, finely diced garlic, minced ½ teaspoon dried basil ½ teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried oregano ½ teaspoon white sugar 1 cup canned tomato sauce salt to taste(…)

In the Mood for Gourmet Vietnamese? Try Cục Gạch Quán

In the Mood for Gourmet Vietnamese? Try Cục Gạch Quán

The classic dishes at Cục Gạch Quán are perfectly prepared with an emphasis on fresh vegetables and never with preservatives or MSG Eating in Vietnam is all about the search. The search to locate the best bowl of phở, mì quảng, or fresh spring rolls. The search to find a restaurant undiscovered by food bloggers and guidebooks.(…)

Naughty or Nice? Jimmy Choo Introduces Limited-Edition Devil and Angel Clutches

Naughty or Nice? Jimmy Choo Introduces Limited-Edition Devil and Angel Clutches

Each minaudière clutch is numbered and signed by visual design artist Rob Pruitt and comes in a special calfskin box embossed with the Jimmy Choo logo Have you been naughty or nice this year? Only Santa really knows for sure but gift givers can give it their best guess by selecting from two new limited-edition handbags by(…)