There’s a new hot spot in town. Chicago’s own entertaining whiz Debi Lilly recently opened a loft above her A Perfect Event retail space and office. The all-white, second-level Lakeview venue—named DL Loft—is set up like a Paris apartment, with gilded French mirrors, tufted wing chairs and hundreds of ... More

Beer, a beverage that has long been considered the redheaded stepchild of the wine-and-spirits world, is officially undergoing an image overhaul. Pop over to the Waldorf Astoria New York and you’ll notice the hotel’s own homegrown beer on the menu. One style is infused with lemon verbena from ... More

It's officially time to change out your crystal. Nowadays, spirits and even beer are being served in improved barware. At Tørst, a high-end Brooklyn beer bar brews come in modern goblets. "You can drink beer out of a pint glass, but you won't get the same flavor," co-owner Jeppe ... More

I take certain issue with the “crazy cat lady” stereotype for a number of reasons—mental illness stigma is a big enough problem without us going around labeling people, there’s no equivalent for men who like cats and, well, there’s nothing wrong with having a favorite animal. Plenty of people have ... More

There are few things more rewarding than a crisp beer or a glass of hot glühwein after a long day on the slopes—because we all know that going on a ski vacation isn’t just about the skiing, it’s also about the aprés-ski scene. And the Swiss certainly have ... More

Presenting… the ContenderBy Alyssa Giacobbe The rumor—at least here around Whistler Blackcomb, where I’ve been at-large all week—is that Aspen has been dethroned as the king of winter playgrounds. No one will come right out and say it, of course—Canadians are far too polite for that—but ... More

Gone are the days of wooden blocks, puzzles and jump ropes. Today’s tech-savvy kids are using iPads and smartphones while still in diapers, and what was once fun is now practically archaic. At New York City’s 2016 Toy Fair—basically the CES for the kid market—companies unveiled innovations that will ... More

The official Oscars gift bag given to presenters and performers is pretty cool, filled with thousands of dollars worth of goodies like trips and wine. But that’s nothing compared to Distinctive Assets’ famed “Everyone Wins Nominee Gift Bags" in honor of the Academy Awards, which goes out ... More