Unless I change my name from Joshua David Stein to something like Sterling, Blaine or Hunter—or maybe all three at once—there are limits to how close I can come to resembling a true Southern Gentleman. I’m not talking about Rhett Butler, but the modern version: Today’s Southern Gentleman is a ... More

When I received a bottle of a newly launched wine called Fichimori and was told to serve it “well-chilled,” I was skeptical to say the least. An Italian red, served cold?! I’d always been under the impression that red wine should be enjoyed just below room temperature and just above ... More

Shaye Moon spent more on her tail than she did on her wedding dress—and she doesn’t regret it a bit. “I’m wearing it more,” the 36-year-old says of the silicone contraption, which she straps on to splash around in a swimming pool near her Florida home. And she isn’t the ... More

You rarely get the call more than a day ahead, and that time in Beverly Hills was no exception. My friend Jerry, a fellow journalist and serious backgammon player, had been trying to get me into a hush-hush game of underground poker—high-class surroundings and real money on the table. Finally ... More

Have you ever heard about that über-fancy ski resort in North Korea? Yes, you read correctly—the secretive and poverty-stricken country opened a multi-million dollar luxury ski resort in 2013, despite the fact that the population of skiers in North Korea is around .02 percent. North Korea's ... More

As monetary settlements called "pet trusts" grow in popularity, animal companions of the wealthy can continue living large even after their owners are long gone. "People develop a really strong bond with the animals they share their lives with," says Worcester, Massachusetts, attorney Tracy Craig, who sets up ... More

"One day there was a huge thunderstorm as I happened to be crossing 23rd Street at 7th Avenue," said biographer Sherill Tippins at a recent book signing at the Strand. "I was jumping over a large puddle and looked up to see the Chelsea Hotel, storm clouds roiling overhead, when ... More

Take your vacation to another level this spring break with fun activities for your kids to do at home, abroad or aboard a plane. Below, Style Me Pretty Living founder and lifestyle expert Abby Larson tells DuJour how to bring creative crafts to life that children (and parents) will love. Salt Art Draw ... More

The wine world is ever-evolving—a seemingly endless flow of new expressions, brands, styles, regions and winemakers—so for the casual oenophile, it’s often hard to determine which trends are worth taking seriously. Here’s an example: If you think that rosé should be strictly reserved for summer… think again. As ... More