For well over a decade, Paula Deen has been buttering up her television audiences and recipes alike. The chef—known both for her quirky witticisms and calorie-laden dishes—gives the experience of “comfort food” a new meaning. Here, Deen’s handwriting sheds light on her culinary and TV-personality success. According to graphologist Annette ... More

World-class Italian cuisine right in the heart of Tokyo? Surprising as it sounds, that’s exactly what I found during a recent visit to Bulgari’s Il Ristorante, a sleek, elegant dining spot located atop the Italian luxury brand’s Bulgari Tower high-rise in the city’s swanky Ginza neighborhood. Michelin-starred Italian executive ... More

Celebrity chef and author Eddie Huang is not interested in being told what to do. He’s brash, unapologetically opinionated and has a penchant for speaking his mind regardless of the consequences—which makes his latest project, a family-centric television program on a major corporate network, something of an anomaly.  Huang’s 2013 best-selling ... More

With the intense seasonal jockeying to launch new restaurants each fall, I can’t help but think about the rigors of survival. I find myself longing for the reassurance of the legendary restaurants. Spago and Michael’s are almost senior citizens in Los Angeles. Chicago’s Cape Cod Room is 81 years old. ... More

Throughout history, Turkey has found itself at any number of crossroads—religious, political, geographic—and so it remains. In August, the country elected a new, and controversial, president whose paternalistic rule as prime minister inspired protests in 2013. Appeals for admission into the European Union are ongoing. And although Turkey became a ... More

There’s nothing like a syrupy sweet, overly frosted sugar cookie to please a child’s palette, but what happens when kids are presented with much more elevated flavors? DuJour set up a tasting of the fanciest holiday cookies available in New York City, and here are the (pretty perfect) reactions. THE JUDGES Name: TheoAge: ... More

Pairing traditional Thanksgiving dishes with a wine that complements—but doesn’t compete—can be a delicate art. So we asked a group of savvy vino connoisseurs for a bit of inspiration based on their own holiday meals. Here’s what they had to say. Roman RothWinemaker, Wolffer EstatesWe are very fortunate to ... More

When it comes to hosting Thanksgiving dinner, how you adorn your table is almost as important as the food the sits among the décor. It’s important to honor the theme of the evening, but taking it too far can cross the line between chic and cliché. Here to help is Los ... More

Calling all candy fanatics! London chocolatier Prestat launched a winter collection at Bloomingdale’s chock-full of tasty treats just in time for the holidays. The renowned sweets company, established in London in 1902, created the original recipe for the chocolate truffle in Chambery, France in 1895.  “It’s a hell of ... More

For Joseph Smith, owner of BV's Grill and Bobby Van's Steakhouse restaurants, it's all about location. Indeed, the most important factor for Smith when he’s opening a steakhouse is that it be in a business district so it can do a strong lunch and dinner service. "When you see it, you know it!" ... More