The Nobel Peace Prize will be announced on October 11, and I have a name to submit to the list of nominees: Frederic Bau. Bau is a pastry chef and director of the Ecole du Grand Chocolat, the Valrhona Chocolate School (why oh why didn't I go there ... More

Sure, you don't need a $1,200 fountain pen, but this one from Porsche Design might just be a worthwhile indulgence. The P’3135 Solid Fountain Pen boasts an 18K gold nib—for the non-pen savvy, "nib" is a fancy way of saying "point"—and the barrel is milled from a ... More

In 1914 at the age of 27, Marjorie Merriweather Post became the wealthiest woman in the world after inheriting $27 million from her family’s cereal company. While such a windfall might have been unmanageable for many, Post exhibited the dynamism and impeccable social skills that would make her a philanthropic ... More

Paul Liebrandt's Corton is easily one of Manhattan's toniest restaurants. The Tribeca eatery earned two Michelin stars for its $155-per-person tasting menu and is consistently spoken of as one of the hottest tickets in town. It is, needless to say, a very fancy place. So tongues have been ... More

One rarely drinks champagne alone. Whether that’s because of the sparkling wine’s still-strong reputation as a celebratory beverage, or more a matter of practical considerations—those little bubbles only last so long—it’s unusual, for most people, to pop a bottle sans amis. So the situation in Hautvillers, the tiny village on ... More

In 1914 at the age of 27, Marjorie Merriweather Post became the wealthiest woman in the world after inheriting $27 million from her family’s cereal company. While such a windfall might have been unmanageable for many, Post exhibited the dynamism and impeccable social skills that would make her a philanthropic ... More

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There's something very exotic about the dancing that Sienna Miller does in her new film, Just Like A Woman, but the 31-year-old actress insists it's not exotic dancing. "Belly dancing is certainly not viewed in England as exotic in that way," she says, laughing. "I mean, it's exotic but not ... More

There aren't many things that pawn shops, Stephen King and the White House have in common. But if you're paying attention to pop culture this month, you'll see that they do share one thing: the striking Canadian actress Rachelle Lefevre. In addition to her role in the just-released White House Down ... More

There's a distinct moment in New York City every spring when the temperature rises and women bare their legs, dine al fresco and switch from reds and whites to rosé. Recently, rosé has experienced a major image overhaul—what was once regarded as a down-market byproduct of red wine is now ... More