While navigating an extensive beer and wine list can be a breeze, the ins and outs of sake still remain a mystery. To help you get savvy, DuJour sat down with three sake sommeliers—Cherry Izakaya’s Chris Johnson, Tocqueville’s Roger Dagorn (a.k.a. the “sake samurai”) and The House of Gekkeikan’s Vice ... More

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Over the past several months, octopus dishes have been making waves on menus from coast to coast. With skin capable of changing color, a jet of ink to cover their tracks, two keen eyes, four pairs of arms and a beak, these soft-bodied, highly intelligent mollusks — no,  More

Home design trends tend to be in a constant state of flux—one minute we’re surrounded by chevron prints and brass fixtures and the next, all eyes are on farmhouse-inspired driftwood. Kitchens are perpetually becoming higher-tech, living rooms are going less formal and master bedrooms are transforming into spacious suites. Bathrooms, ... More

When the hankering for great art in New York overcomes me, the first thing I do is head immediately to the calendar. Weekends at the Met, MoMA, Guggenheim and other major museums are out, as hordes of tourists kill any intimacy. Weekdays aren’t much better, awash with school ... More

Contemporary styles often include at least a few nods to the past, and retailer Club Monaco has embraced this fashion rule to impeccably elegant ends: they've partnered with the creators of wildly successful accessories brand Dannijo on the perfect vintage collection. Curated by Dannijo designers (and sisters) Danielle Snyder and Jodie ... More

When I received a bottle of a newly launched wine called Fichimori and was told to serve it “well-chilled,” I was skeptical to say the least. An Italian red, served cold?! I’d always been under the impression that red wine should be enjoyed just below room temperature and just above ... More

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In a region where sprawling beach resorts are a dime a dozen, Naples Grande is a breath of fresh (ocean) air. The property, spread across 23 acres, brings a modern sensibility to old-school Naples with chic minimalist décor and sculptural architecture. And while other neighboring resorts seem distinctly designed with ... More