Shark Tank put now-thriving food-truck biz Cousins Maine Lobster on the map so successfully that the brand launched an actually-on-the-map location in West Hollywood. “Opening our first brick-and-mortar was very important to us,” says co-founder Sabin Lomac. “We wanted to create a Maine lobster-shack feel and have the most welcoming ... More

The New York City power-dining spot Carbone, a haven for marinara-drenched bliss, is serving seconds, bringing its glorious pastas and colossal veal parm to Aria. Like the original Greenwich Village outpost from partners Mario Carbone, Rich Torrisi and Jeff Zalaznick, the Vegas Carbone is simultaneously of-the-moment and classic. “Vegas has ... More

In 1973, two years after Moët & Chandon merged with Hennessy Cognac, the fabled French winery put down roots in Napa Valley with the establishment of Domaine Chandon. Nearly three decades later, in 2001, LVMH (the parent company of Moët Hennessy) bought Newton Vineyard, a producer of well-received and highly ... More

Without summer Fridays, the fall weekends are shorter—which means more day trips instead of long weekend getaways. Thankfully, tri-state area denizens have a few fantastic options not too far from home. Below, the top spots for shopping, eating and beyond in Hudson Valley's Beacon. STAY: Since its ... More