Kitchens are filled with appliances that live tucked away behind closed cabinet doors—like that silly immersion blender, or the rice cooker you so ambitiously bought years ago after a fleeting moment of culinary inspiration. Here’s an idea: invest in something that’s beautiful enough to keep on your counter and you ... More

There’s really no such thing as a bad time of year to explore California’s wine country, but we’ll let you in on a little secret: the best time to go is during harvest. From mid-August to October, the region is ripe with activity, and so too are the vines as their gorgeous grape clusters ... More

Sending flowers is a nice way to thank a Hamptons hostess or wish your dad a happy birthday, but sending gourmet charcuterie? Now that’s a delivery that will elicit more than just polite thanks. That's the genius of curated cuisine packaged and shipped in less time than it would take to ... More

Moules Marinières is a popular Belgian dish with a French name, which literally translates to “mussels, fisherman-style.” A specialty in Brittany as well, the meal is traditionally served with a glass of wine, and today it’s custom to add a side of pommes frites. This version uses fresh steamed mussels, ... More

Montauk has long been regarded as a casual beach town with a decidedly bohemian vibe—and it still is—but the easternmost point of Long Island is also flush with an impressive culinary scene, chic waterfront bars and more. We asked five loyal Montauk lovers to share their local recommendations. Here’s what ... More

You may have seen her climb into a tank full of sturgeons for golden caviar in an episode of E!'s "Buying for Billionaires." For Deborah Keane, satisfying the requests of her most discerning clients is all in a day's work. As the founder of California Caviar Company—which she launched in ... More

One of the biggest (so to speak) trends in restaurants today is the large-format meal, a pre-booked, chef-designed menu, usually offered to groups of five to fifteen.  Inspired, in part, by the nose-to-tail movement, the concept rewards adventurous eaters as well as anyone who loves to indulge. But a surprising portion of ... More

Summer in New York is the season of baseball games, terrace cookouts, rooftop beer gardens and weekend trips to the Hamptons. That means consuming more hotdogs, hamburgers, pretzels and schnitzel than the rest of the year combined—and that means it’s time to beef up your condiment collection. Meet Sir ... More

Four years since its last seating, the legendary Tavern on the Green will once again shine for the public. Nestled at the western edge of Central Park, the restaurant will be reopening under the watchful eyes of Jim Caiola and David Salama, the Philadelphia-based restaurateurs who won the ... More

Restaurant guests rarely get a glimpse into the world that exists beyond closed kitchen doors. Those in the industry know it’s an environment characterized by chaos and creativity, but above all else, it’s a place that fosters camaraderie among staff. The most interesting behind-the-scenes moments often occur outside of the ... More