Celebrity Chef Ludo Lefebvre is an award winning culinary artist and chef extraordinaire. Whether appearing on Bravo’s Top Chef Masters show or inside the kitchen for his “pop- up” restaurants in Los Angeles or  the Big Island of Hawaii, you will find magic. Critics and loyal foodies alike go where Chef Ludo goes and guests […]

Our favorite bartender at Four Seasons Bora Bora’s Sunset Bar was Heiarii. My husband loved this specialty cocktail. It had just a bit of kick and we had never heard of infusing tequila with hot peppers, much less lemongrass. That’s the secret to this wonderful cocktail. If you can’t plan ahead, just try infusing for […]

Moorea Prawns and Pineapple Salad. As if the turquoise waters and white sand of French Polynesia’s Four Season’s Bora Bora Hotel  aren’t already enough! You’ll have to make a quick trip to an Asian market for some of the vinaigrette ingredients, but it’s worth the effort. The combination of shrimp, tomatoes, cucumbers, fresh pineapple and […]

Pinch me. This isn’t real, is it? Located in French Polynesia, the Four Seasons Bora Bora hotel is a paradise beyond description. My husband and I are  just arriving and exploring what could be one of the most beautiful places on earth. This is the view from our plane before landing! First, we arrive on the […]

Count on the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai  to create fabulous, healthy salads using seasonal fresh ingredients. This is one of my favorites right now at Beach Tree Restaurant. SERVES: 1 INGREDIENTS 9 each shrimp halves (cut in half lengthwise, steamed for 3 minutes and cooled) 3 each orange segments 3 each papaya wedges 7 each baby […]

So, how do chefs at the Four Seasons keep their cuisine new and exciting? If you oversee an Italian restaurant, nothing quite beats a trip to Italy to do the trick. And so it was that Executive Sous Chef Nick Mastracusa spent time last fall in Tuscany. He came back to the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai inspired […]

Ever wondered how a hotel creates the delicious food enjoyed by guests? We asked Chef Fabrice Lasnon, Executive Chef at La Mamounia in Marrakesh, Morocco, that very question. Few places in the world offer such a dizzying array of food inspired by so many countries. Chef Fabrice spotlights the diversity of cuisine and spices in this ancient […]

  As the new year is just around the corner,  I’m reminded of  Ponta Dos Ganchos, which could just possibly be one of the most gorgeous destinations in the world. If you are looking for a great sunny destination, why not try Brazil? Our family visited this dream destination last year. We celebrated New Year’s […]

Want a quick gift idea that’s easy to prepare and just happens to be a perfect holiday project with kids? Head Pastry Chef Pierre  Gatel from  Wynn Resort Las Vegas shares his secret Peppermint Bark Recipe with The Gourmet Review. It’s great for New Year’s celebrations or any time you can’t live another minute without a chocolate […]

Feel like having a quick escape from the hustle and bustle of the holidays? Admit it. Wouldn’t a few days at “Wynn’s Tis the Season”  be a great way to pamper yourself and be slightly indulgent? Of course, Wynn Resort Las Vegas is famous for being over the top. There’s a reason the hotel keeps earning […]