USA Today 10Best • 1st June 2021

Greek wine 101: What it is and why you should be drinking it

Greek wine is having a moment. The diversity of the indigenous grapes, mountainous terroir and largely natural winemaking techniques create bold tannins in reds and crisp, floral white wines to propel the category stateside.

Hotels Above Par • 11th May 2021

Boston’s Most Impeccably-Designed Restaurants

In the last decade, Boston’s restaurant scene exploded. Internationally-infused menus have gained traction, with the likes of Greek, Arabic and modern European flavors earning Boston’s rank as one of America’s burgeoning foodie destinations.

Shape • 5th May 2021

How to Buy the Healthiest Tequila Possible

While there's no confusing it for, IDK, a green juice, there's a definite difference between high-quality tequila and stuff that will give you a hangover. Here's the scoop.

Edible Boston • 3rd May 2021

Union Square's Juliet Brings Its Core Mission to a New Space

In 2016, Union Square’s Juliet restaurant opened, funded by a Kickstarter campaign of $40,000 raised over 30 days. Just five years later, co-owners Katrina Jazayeri and Joshua Lewin used the same concept to fund the restaurant’s expansion, this time with a goal of $100,000.

USA Today 10Best • 22nd April 2021

These 10 amazing hotels have incredible conservation projects

With sustainable tourism on the rise, the expectations for hotels to adapt to the eco-standard have also risen. Some hotels are choosing to look beyond trending initiatives to keep up with the industry standard, as they pioneer projects to ensure a positive impact with longevity.

Forbes • 16th April 2021

A Shift To Premium: The Newest Canned Beverages Are Reinventing The RTD Category

While malt-based brands may have pioneered RTDs, the market since evolved to pre-mixed cocktails using real ingredients from the base spirit to fresh fruit and natural flavors. Now, premium brands like Bombay Sapphire and Decoy Wines are joining the ranks.

Forbes • 1st April 2021

Ian Somerhalder And Paul Wesley Discuss How Their New Bourbon Supports Regenerative Agriculture

"The Vampire Diaries" actors, Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley want to create more than a spirit with sustainable values, they want to support the future of regenerative farming.

Forbes • 18th March 2021

Giving Back Through Tequila: This Founder’s Mission To Support The Neighborhood He Grew Up In

Joe Cruz Jr., founded YaVe Tequila with a mission to give back. Today, he’s supporting the neighborhood he grew up in with The Fridge Girls, a group of women working to bring food to community fridges in Uptown NYC.

Forbes • 3rd March 2021

How This Hotel Amenity Became An Award-Winning Mezcal

Acre Mezcal began as a humble hotel amenity, a way for its namesake resort—Acre Baja—to further connect its guests to the Mexican locale. Today, it's an award-winning spirit.

Fathom • 25th February 2021

The Good and the Sad: Visiting Marrakech During Coronavirus

Morocco officially reopened its borders in early September, having been closed to international tourists since March. At first glance, Marrakech was nowhere near its usual babel of chaotic vigor. The beloved medina had been transformed from a bustling hub of color and energy into a vacant and shuttered expanse that mirrored the country’s desert landscape.

DuJour • 17th February 2021

Room Request! The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas

At the end of 2019, The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas revealed two years and $100 million worth of a redesign; a complete transformation of shared spaces and experiences all washed in a dreamy beach-chic aesthetic. The timing unfortunately aligned with the onslaught of the global pandemic; however, after a series of closures, the resort officially reopened in August 2020.

Forbes • 29th January 2021

A New Underground Wine Experience At An Iconic African Hotel

The new year beckoned new experiences at one of Morocco’s most emblematic hotels. Last year, La Mamounia Marrakech underwent extensive renovations to its food and beverage programming, which included the reveal of an underground wine cellar for its increasingly wine-versed guests.

Forbes • 21st January 2021

Arcudi Wines’ Newest Label: A Stylistic Midpoint Between Old And New Worlds

Avid wine drinkers may recognize Arcudi Wines as a label for special occasions or celebrations. The brand’s latest release earlier this month, however, encompasses an everyday wine, one that winemaker Tony Arcudi refers to as “unpretentious,” and one that he’d pair with pizza or a cheeseburger on a Wednesday night.

Hotels Above Par • 8th January 2021

3 Amazing Hotel Bathtubs for National Bubble Bath Day

Today is National Bubble Bath Day and during the depths of winter, we’ll take any excuse for an extra-long soak! These three hotels offer breathtaking bathtubs to inspire your perfect tub aesthetic today, and furthermore, to bookmark for a future dip.

Elite Traveler • 4th December 2020

Going Off-grid in Wadi Rum

Four-and-a-half hours from Jordan’s capital city of Amman, the otherworldly Wadi Rum entices tourists to detour from a day trip to Petra and veer into the depths of the desert dunes for an off-the-grid experience.

Forbes • 20th November 2020

Why Sweet Bordeaux Is The Perfect Addition To Your Thanksgiving Meal

Sweet, white bordeaux offers an acidity that cuts through the heavier dishes of Thanksgiving, like gravy and mashed potatoes, while the dried fruit aromas generally compliment poultry and even spiced desserts like pumpkin pie.

DuJour • 12th November 2020

Room Request! Mandarin Oriental, Boston

A neighborhood icon in Boston’s Back Bay since 2008, the Mandarin Oriental, Boston recently revamped to provide guests an upgraded experience of checking into the likes of a private residence.

Hotels Above Par • 8th November 2020

3 Hotels with Unexpected Wine Cellars

There’s something alluring about a property with unadvertised rooms and spaces that permit its guests to feel like they’re in on a secret–and when that room happens to behold a treasure chest of wine, it’s like you’ve hit the jackpot. Here are three hotels from Monaco to the Maldives with unexpected wine cellars that will have you raising your glass.

Forbes • 20th October 2020

Olivia Culpo Enters Ready-To-Drink Cocktail Space With VIDE Beverages

The multi-faceted Olivia Culpo, model, actress, and entrepreneur, joins pre-mixed vodka soda brand, VIDE Beverages, as lead investor and creative director. Culpo tells Forbes, “VIDE has clean ingredients, minimal calories, no sugar and super sleek branding that caught my attention.”

DuJour • 8th October 2020

Room Request! Life House, Nantucket

Life House, Nantucket is the island’s newest hotel and the first northeast property in the brand’s collection. Developed with New England-based Blue Flag Partners, the duo transformed the oldest inn on the island into a timeless and exclusive boutique property with just 14 guest rooms.