Odette Estate As the latest hot spot in Napa Valley’s Stags Leap District, Odette Estate is already making a name for itself, thanks to inaugural 2012 vintages that received glowing reviews from critic Robert Parker. Its recently completed 3,500-square-foot public space welcomes visitors with walnut tasting bars, black velvet sofas, ... More

Maple & AshSteakhouse Maple & Ash, which just debuted in the former Hunt Club space, is about as Gold Coast as you can get. Our favorite on the menu is the dry-aged ribeye, but don’t miss the sophisticated wine program and innovative cocktails from award-winning sommelier Belinda Chang. The two-level ... More

What’s Four Hundred’s approach to service?Beyond treating every inquiry with the highest level of service, thoughtfulness, care and attention to detail, we strive to always stay 10 steps ahead of every request. In the world we live in, everything is tech focused, app based and on demand. We believe ... More

Massimo Bottura had a somewhat predetermined career path growing up—but that path wasn't to become a chef. The Botturas were a well-off family from Modena, Italy; Massimo the youngest of four brothers. Early on, Massimo's father decided that the eldest of his sons would become an engineer; the second oldest, ... More

Since the opening of Harry’s Bar in Venice in 1931, Cipriani restaurants have debuted around the world in trendy cities like New York, Ibiza, Hong Kong, Abu Dhabi and, most recently, Dubai. Diners visiting the new UAE outpost can expect to find a menu full of classic Italian dishes including ... More

Who says only the Kardashians of the world profit from the Twitterverse? Winfrey (ever the diligent Weight Watchers spokeswoman) took to Twitter on Tuesday to share a video about her weight-loss journey with the company. The 30-second clip—captioned “Eat bread. Lose weight. Whaaatttt? #ComeJoinMe”—portrays an enthusiastic Winfrey proclaiming her love ... More

In his kitchen, a bad leaf in a salad or an herb that's yellowed could be considered criminal to Jordan Toft—which at first comes across a bit fire-and-brimstone of the chef, but it's not what you think. For Toft, who helms The Eveleigh in L.A., it's less an ... More

In the Spanish town of Valencia, Spain, they love their soups year-round. It's not at all surprising: Hot or cold, hearty or light, Valencian soups blend the best of Mediterranean cuisine—they're easy to make, flavorful and packed with nutrients—and I'm in love. The kabocha squash (or Japanese pumpkin), the saffron, ... More