Wynn Las Vegas does it again. Their over the top, jewell of a Japanese restaurant is Mizumi. What a dream dining experience, featuring a combination of dazzling atmosphere and food. The chef who transforms this movie setting every night is Executive Chef Devin Hashimoto, who provided an “Inside the Kitchen” tour for The Gourmet Review not too […]
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The Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane is an absolute oasis in the heart of London’s Mayfair District. While the location is superb, the real treat is the hotel itself. Think luxury travel at it’s best. From the moment guests cross the threshold, it feels like home.There simply isn’t anything the hotel’s extraordinary staff won’t […]
Leave it to Four Seasons Hualalai in Hawaii to create this delicious Cornish Game Hen Recipe. What could be better for a quick dinner recipe than a jazzy entree with an Asian twist? Market fresh peas and pea tendrils are the perfect answer for great presentation. The best part? This easy recipe can be prepared the night before. Many […]
Imagine getting up in the morning and going to work in the kitchen of a magnificent yacht. This is a reality for Chef Karina Hines. It’s no wonder she’s inspired every day by the crystal blue waters of the Bahamas one week or the calm waters of the Mediterranean another. One thing is certain; the […]
Extraordinary. How else do you describe spending a week aboard the Hyperion, a 155 foot sailing yacht. Exactly how long did it take me to accept this invitation? About a nano second. The occasion was a birthday, but that was just the beginning. Nothing quite like party ready friends, the crystal blue waters of the […]
Love a little romance and grandeur? Villa d’Este is simply breathtaking. This exquisite, five star Italian resort is located on the romantic shores of Lake Como, not too far from Milan. This is one destination that should be on everyone’s bucket list. Where else can you combine history, exquisite atmosphere and culinary excellence? Many have […]
Last evening my “Blue Baker” was in the mood for truffles at Wynn’s Encore Resort Las Vegas; Sinatra Restaurant, to be specific. She wondered if black truffles were in season. Chef Theo Schoeneger introduced these delicacies to my 12 year old granddaughter during an interview last May. She remains fascinated that it can cost up […]
The Four Season’s “Farm To Table” nine course tasting meal was over the top. What an evening! Instead of dining oceanside at the fabulous Pahu i’a restaurant, Executive Chef James “Jim” Babian surprised with a two person chef’s table “Inside the Kitchen.” Chef Jim is serious about using local products. Check out the menu below. It was inspired by […]
Villa D’Este is one of the most beautiful hotels in the world. If you are truly ambitious and want to create an over the top New Year’s Eve dinner, take a look at the exquisite photographs and recipes on the attached Christmas card from Chef Luciano Parolari at Villa D’Este. I guarantee you will want […]
The Four Seasons George V in Paris is simply gorgeous. One word describes The George V hotel – fabulous. Drop dead, never want to leave, fabulous! It is regarded by many as the best hotel in the world. Ask about their Rolls Royce Phantom. It’s the only one with an interior exclusively personalized by Hermes. […]