About 30-45 minutes south of Stowe on Rt. 100 is the picturesque little village of Warren, Vermont, just outside the Sugarbush ski area. A little bit of a trip, but I assure you it is worth the drive. I think there must be a "perfect storm" for dinners when everything comes together to create an…
named after the county of his wife’s birthplace in Ireland. The property…
Towering ceilings and lots of windows make Avenue seem somewhat cavernous at first glance, but then you notice the warming fireplace, the long stainless bar, the booths in the bar area, a raw bar right out on the floor and of course, the amazing ocean views. The beige palette is soothing, the staff young…
There are few chefs as accomplished as Daniel Boulud. The author of eight cookbooks and the recipient of multiple James Beard Foundation awards including “Outstanding Chef” and “Outstanding Restaurateur,” chef Boulud has also been named a Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur by the French government. He is chef-owner of restaurants…
The setting could not be more idyllic, but it is the…
OVERVIEW Hidden behind 80 year old palm trees and banana leaves, the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel sits on 12 acres of tropical gardens and exotic flowers. The familiar "pink palace" is part of the 
esteemed Dorchester Group of super luxury hotels. Steeped in history the hotel's…
Born & Raised is a fantastic steakhouse opened in 2017 in Little Italy. The $6.5mm project 
created a 10,000 square foot restaurant with 250 seats that pays homage to the mid-century and art deco eras. Downstairs is classic steakhouse décor with leather booths, wood paneled walls,…
Opened by acclaimed chef/owner Nancy Oakes in 1993, Boulevard is a favorite of locals and tourists alike. The restaurant has received local, national and international accolades, including The James Beard Foundation Award for Best Chef in California and Outstanding Restaurant in the United States, as well…
Provincetown or "P-Town" as it is affectionately called by locals and fans sits at the northern tip of Cape Cod, bordered on three sides by the Atlantic. Its history goes back nearly 400 years…this is where the Mayflower actually landed and the Mayflower Compact…
Drifthouse offers superb views of the Atlantic Ocean and sunset views over the Shrewsbury River. The dining rooms are elegantly decorated and feature stunning artwork. The smaller dining room, often used for cocktails and private parties, features a warming fireplace with a stone mantel. Arrive early…
Seldom do we encounter the "perfect storm" of dining when food, ambiance and service come 
together to create a memorable evening. Such was the case, though, at Ember & Eagle, a wonderful restaurant on the grounds of the Suneagles Golf Club in Eatontown. Under the direction…
Georgetown is my favorite part of the City with its quaint boutiques, bistros, bars and particularly the C&O Canal whose tow path is a great place to walk or run. The Four Seasons Hotel is perfectly located in Georgetown, right on the Canal.
Glasbern was an old run-down farm from the 1800's when new owners purchased it in 1985. Seven of the original farm buildings have been restored and converted to…
OVERVIEW of Glenmere Mansion
Kathy Kneale and her son Andrew Kneale opened Harrison's Restaurant in December of 2003. Their goal was to create a restaurant that was a reflection of each of their lives growing up and 
working in Stowe, they wanted a place where locals and visitors alike could…
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The Hotel Bel-Air opened its doors in 1946 and quickly became a favorite of the Hollywood elite including Grace Kelly, Cary Grant, Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn. Purchased in 2008 by Dallas businesswoman Caroline Hunt, the hotel became a member of the esteemed Dorchester Collection…
The hotel has a rich history and has entertained guests from Babe Ruth to Mae West to Robert Frost to three U.S. Presidents. Founded in 1852, by Delmonico’s master chef Louis Fauchère, the Hotel Fauchère was operated by the Fauchère family for 124 years, until closing in…
Whidbey Island is a wonderful weekend retreat, particularly for Seattle and Portland city dwellers. Its natural beauty, local wineries, farm-to-table restaurants, outdoor activities and quaint charm make an ideal place to relax and unwind. The island is about 30 miles north of Seattle, and is…
Set in the heart of Amish country in Lancaster, PA, the Inn at Leola Village is a female owned and operated historic property. The original buildings date back to 1867 and served as farmhouses, a tobacco farm and a carriage house. This is a wonderful…
film “Wedding Crashers” with Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn. To others it is a cozy weekend retreat in a delightful…
OVERVIEW of Inn at Thorn Hill
On that rare occasion when you experience the culinary equivalent of the "perfect storm" you want to shout about it from the rooftops. Such was the case of our recent dinner at the Georgetown French bistro La Chaumiere. 
A rustic country dining room, centered with a…
Sadly, the era of the formal, traditional French restaurant seems to have passed. Lutece and my old favorite, La Cote Basque are just two of the standards who are no more. Happily, however, La Grenouille remains and flourishes. For a glimpse of old New York/Park Avenue money, this is the place to go. Everyone…
In December 2005,…
As you pass through the entry gates, a long driveway, bordered by lush foliage, leads to The Big House, home to a group of rooms and suites, the main dining rooms, the Billiard Room and other public rooms. Guests can also select one of 12 rustic and charming cabins spread throughout the property in the…
guestrooms and private mountain cabins, a new base lodge,…
Picture white tablecloths, candlelight, tiny lights sparkling in the trees, the soft rush of the water hitting the dock and maybe a full moon and you begin to understand the lure of this perennial 
outdoor favorite. There is no more romantic setting in Key West. Ask just…
Foodies will recognize the name Jean George Vongerichten as one of the world's most famous chefs. He trained under Paul Bouse and Louis Outhier and today has 40 restaurants worldwide. The cuisine at Marigold by Jean-Georges reflects a passionate commitment to fresh, local and 
organic ingredients.…
Located just two hours from Manhattan in the hills of Connecticut, the 30 room luxury inn sits on 58 gorgeous acres of gardens and woodlands and is surrounded by a 3,000 acre nature preserve. The majestic Mayflower House is home to reception, The Tap Room lounge,…
OVERVIEW of Mirbeau Inn
coming back. Mirror Lake is one of those places. It is a delightful place to stay in any season, but it becomes truly magical…
There are a lot of pioneers in the Napa Valley, on both the food and wine sides and Cindy Pawlcyn, owner of Mustard's Grill and Cindy's Backstreet Kitchen, is one of them. Born in 
Minneapolis, she received a degree in hotel and restaurant management from the…
coast though redwood forests, on winding mountain roads with more hairpin turns than you’ve ever experienced and beside green pastures with…
THE…
Like Balthazar in NYC, Parc is that wonderful restaurant that serves as a great choice for any 
meal. Modeled after a French bistro, authentic design elements like antique brass fixtures and vintage framed artwork were imported directly from Europe. Red leather banquettes topped with frosted glass…
If Pascal & Sabine were in my neighborhood, I would probably eat there a couple times a week. Wonderful decor (who doesn't like booths?), excellent bistro food, a very good wine list, a fantastic Sunday brunch with live jazz and a really enjoyable staff makes this a favorite at the Jersey Shore.
From the minute you walk through the curved iron gate of the Peninsula Grill opening onto the 
side garden patio, you sense you are in for something special. Entering through a side door, you pass the beautiful dark bar, and reach a subtly lit, elegant dining…
many attractions, restaurants and bars. The small lobby evokes memories of small European hotels....lots of marble and interesting murals. This charming little boutique hotel is a…
About 30-45 minutes south of Stowe on Rt. 100 is the picturesque little hamlet of Warren, Vermont, just outside the Sugarbush ski area. With a covered bridge and an authentic general store, it is the quintessential Vermont village. After the original 1800’s building burned to the…
Primland was conceived by Didier Primat, a grandson of Marcel Schlumberger, one of the founders of the Schlumberger oil field services company. A lover of the outdoors, Primat acquired thousands of acres of land in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains in the 1970s, which he eventually developed into…
is hard to know where to begin. The best place, I guess, is with the innkeepers who after nearly 20 years still…
Nestled amidst the sprawling neighborhoods of San Diego’s coastal mountains, Rancho Bernardo has been awarded the AAA Four Diamond award for 33 years running and has earned the Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator Magazine. It is a cozy and intimate respite just 30 minutes from downtown…
Located on a barrier island off the coast of Florida, the Ritz Carlton Amelia Island sits majestically behind the dunes overlooking the Atlantic. Impeccably manicured grounds with lush plantings and colorful flowers wind through the property and take full advantage…
Built in 1908…
in every sense of the word. There is a sense of tranquility here that you will find in few other places. The sprawling…
Built in 1916 as The Snoqualmie Falls Lodge, the Inn became famous for its country breakfasts which it still is today. The Lodge was completely remodeled in 1988 and become the Salish Lodge. The setting could not be more dramatic as the Inn sits on a…
Just a short 8 miles from the center of New Hope or Lambertville, an evening at the Sergeantsville Inn is a step back in history. 
Rebuilt after a tragic fire, the new Inn has maintained the charm of the historic building while adding in modern conveniences.…
When you go for dinner in the middle of the week and the parking lot is full, the bar crowded and all the tables occupied, it's a pretty good tip-off that the food is going to be good and the Shipwreck doesn't disappoint. 
It's become kind of the…
York by the Astor family. Many of the early traditions remain; fresh flowers in the rooms, the English style butler service, afternoon…
OVERVIEW of the Stephanie Inn
advantage of it. Perched atop towering cliffs overlooking Eaton Beach and the Atlantic Ocean, few spots offer as dramatic a setting. Housed in…
hill....and you won't be disappointed at this stunning property. The rolling lawns rise…
Once the largest private estate on the island, the Gardens Hotel has been transformed into an exotic oasis just blocks from the action on Duval. The Main Building, which houses Reception, has a delightful living room with reading material, videos and information on what…
This is another instance, like Wynn and Encore, where there are two sister hotels, side by side, that share a lot of features. There are a few design differences, but The Venetian and The Palazzo are very similar. This is a huge resort,…
Joining the Ritz Carlton at the top of the list of Philadelphia hotels is the Rittenhouse Hotel located on beautiful Rittenhouse Square in the heart of the City. This serene park is my favorite in Philadelphia and is surrounded by some wonderful cafes that spill out onto…
number of incarnations, the latest after the devastating Hurricane Katrina. Originally opened on New Year’s Eve at the stroke of midnight in 1907, the 500…
Just a few miles outside of town in the lovely little hamlet of 'Sconset, The Summer House sits on a bluff overlooking the Atlantic. Few restaurants anywhere can compete with the restaurant 
as a romantic evening experience. Soft lighting, flickering candles, a roaring fireplace and…
The Terrace is located within the magnificent Charlotte Inn, one of the most beautiful inns we 
have ever seen. Set in a candlelit conservatory dining room and during the warmer months, garden terrace, the restaurant is elegant and sophisticated. The cuisine is American with French influences…
promised to marry him if he bought her a farm in Vermont with sweeping lawns, orchards, and “delicious air.” They found their idyll in a 1795-era farmhouse on 300 acres —…
Ventuno is housed in a beautiful Greek Revivalist building (the former 21 Federal) in the heart of downtown and is run by the folks who own Straight Wharf, another dining "institution" on the Island. The restaurant has a cozy wood paneled bar that is a lively gathering place for locals and the dining rooms…
Located within the bustling City Center, right on the Strip, the Waldorf Astoria (formally the Mandarin Oriental) is close to all the major attractions and casinos, but thankfully does not have one itself. Guests arrive on the ground floor and are…
Wequassett (pronounced we cwoss it) is a privately owned and operated resort that is a mecca for families and couples seeking luxurious accommodations, great food…
guest experience lives on today at this remarkable property. Rockefeller and his wife were involved in every aspect of the design and traveled…
OVERVIEW As I sat in an Adirondack chair with a cup of coffee and gazed at the morning mist traveling 
across the distant mountains, I realized it would be impossible to come to Windham Hill and not feel the weight of the world lifted from your…
wonderful town in one of our favorite…
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his skills working at four-star restaurants such as The Dupuy Canal House in High… 
chefs in Barbara Lynch and the brilliance of its Wine Director, Cat Silirie. Lynch is a James Beard Award winner, has won the coveted AAA Five Diamond award and Forbes Five…