Use your high-speed blender for more than your morning smoothie and create a few crowd-pleasing dips when friends and family come knocking this holiday. Serve guests crackers you made from scratch along with assorted crudités such as trevesi endive, jicama and baby colorful peppers. These recipes are healthier alternatives to the ... More

Sorry, Hamlet, you’ve been dethroned. “Prince of Denmark,” trumpeted The New York Times—in a profile of chef René Redzepi—when the innovative chef first hit the international scene. Time magazine recently kicked it up a notch, simply calling him “Food God.” The man who inspires such reverence is thirty-something, ... More

The treats of Halloween come in all shapes and sizes, from peanut butter-filled pumpkins to a classic chocolate kiss. But if these sugary staples sound a bit less than thrilling, your palette is in luck this season. Some of the world's most celebrated sweets are now quite literally at ... More

Always in search of exceptional lifestyle trends in and around New York, Haley Binn—wife, mother of three and DuJour’s Director of Editorial Operations—takes you below the brim. She promises you won’t leave empty-handed. (Here, receive a 10% discount on your Sakara Life order. Details below.)   As we enjoy the ... More

“The Blueberry Lemonade has been a staple on our artisanal cocktail menu for a number of years,” Kevin O’Reilly, a bartender at the Castle Hill Inn in the very summery town of Newport, Rhode Island, says. This libation celebrates not just the season, but the unique ... More

There’s an effortless elegance associated with all things French. Even the simplest item, like the lemonade or “pressé” served in French cafés, is made to order using fresh-pressed lemons, water and sugar. According to master mixologist Nick Mautone, cocktails inspired by the classic French beverage make the perfect summer drink. “They’re easy ... More

As Diane von Furstenberg's private chef, Jane Coxwell makes her living engaged in two activities that many of us would do for free: cook and travel. Since 2009, she has spent most of the year on Eos, the luxury yacht owned ... More

Cinco de Mayo is for celebrating, and you're probably doing so with tequila. But in case you don't consider yourself an expert on the spirit du jour, look no further than Milagro Tequila's ambassador, Gaston Martinez. The ... More

How old does a country have to be to have its own cuisine? For the nation of Israel, it looks like six decades or so was the magic number. As the country marks its 65th birthday, its serious foodie scene is accelerating. The micro-cuisine here melds Middle Eastern, Russian, Eastern ... More

If the idea of heading to a crowded restaurant with an uninspiring prix-fixe menu is enough to send you into couple's therapy, consider spending an intimate night at home this Valentine's Day. We've tasked a top chef (who is also, coincidentally, a Top Chef) and a fabulous interior designer with ... More