A year-long birthday celebration seems like the sort of thing even the most formidable of divas couldn’t get away with—so maybe it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the person who did pull it off is widely considered the most charming man of the 20thcentury: Frank Sinatra. And a year-long ... More

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Danielle Rollins knows how to throw a good party—as well she should. The Atlanta-based hostess and tastemaker has feted the likes of Oscar de la Renta, Lela Rose, and Rachel Roy, and now she’s finally sharing her secrets with the world. Rollins’ first book, Soiree: Entertaining with Style (Rizzoli), showcases 15 ... More

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For a man who used to cook at Mario Batali’s Babbo restaurant on the impossibly fast-paced island of Manhattan, Chris Fischer has the oddly calm demeanor of a California surfer. He speaks slowly and with intention, clearly rolling each thought around in his mind before letting it slip out in ... More

For someone who recently claimed she could “barely make salad,” Stephanie Smith is making quite a name for herself thanks to a new book all about cooking. Well, kind of. Smith’s 300 Sandwiches: A Multilayered Love Story . . . with Recipes—which began as a blog that almost immediately received international attention—started ... More

This Mother’s Day, treat mom to a relaxing 24 hours filled with lavish surprises she’ll adore. From chic gift ideas to local hotspots for brunch, DuJour has curated the ultimate guide to help you impress the leading lady in your life. Below, browse through luxury skincare and makeup products (perfect ... More

Home cooks tend to have a Goldilocks complex when it comes to preparing great food—sometimes a dish is a little over-seasoned, sometimes it’s too bland, and it’s hard to get just right. In his debut cookbook, Season with Authority, Chopped judge and New York City chef and restaurateur Marc Murphy shares tricks ... More

Kardashian-Jenner matriarch Kris Jenner has brought her talents to the kitchen. The celebrated momager released a cookbook, In the Kitchen With Kris: A Kollection of Kardashian-Jenner Family Favorites, filled with nearly 70 tasty recipes approved by the palettes of her famous brood. The family-first mother of six discovered her passion for ... More

As the first winner of Bravo’s Top Chef and owner of New York restaurants Kin Shop and Perilla, Harold Dieterle is no stranger to innovative food preparation. However, as evidenced in his new cookbook, Harold Dieterle’s Kitchen Notebook, when it comes to creating recipes, this chef is decidedly old school: as ... More