The Lake of Dreams at Wynn Resort in Las Vegas is dazzling. This extraordinary man made lake leaves guests reaching for their cameras. Diners and guests experience a visual delight like no other during their visit to the Wynn. At dusk this spectacular lake becomes the stage for what can only be described as a surreal […]
Famous for their jaw-dropping, acrobatic performances, Cirque du Soleil ‘s production of Le Reve, performed at the aquatic theater in the round at Wynn Resort in Las Vegas, certainly lives up to its name. “Le Reve,” or “The Dream,” is a spectacular production that transports the viewer from one universe to another. The sheer logistics […]
Verdi, Puccini, Stravinsky, Liszt, Winston Churchill, Walt Disney, George Clooney (of course, since he has a villa across the lake), Alfred Hitchcock, Barbara Hutton, Aristotle Onassis, Sting, Elizabeth Taylor, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Madonna, William Randolph Hearst, Paul McCartney, Greta Garbo, Valentino, Gianni Versace, Clark Gable, Elton John and many more guests have […]
“The precise location of heaven on earth has never been established but it may very well be right here.” ~Herb Caen If you love to read about romance, intrique, celebrities and palatial gradeur, take a look at the history of Villa d’Este. My favorite drawing is titled, “The Long and the Short of the Tale or the Whole […]
The Four Seasons George V in Paris is spectacular. As each day drew to a close, we would end our evenings at either Le Bar or La Galerie. Both were elegant, yet intimate. Decorated exquisitely, as we had come to expect of the Four Seasons, Le Bar presented us with the perfect opportunity to recall the […]
The master of the kitchen at Georges V’s Le Cinq since June 2008 is Executive Chef Eric Briffard, who oversees the largest kitchen team in Europe: 115cooks, 7 apprentices, 15 sous-chefs and 13 sommeliers. Chef Briffard is the first to arrive and the last to leave the kitchen, where 17 to 18 hour days six days […]
Close your eyes and imagine getting on a plane to Paris this weekend. First dinner would be at George V’s Le Cinq restaurant. Take a look at the summer a la carte menu below and decide what you might order! STARTERS Tomatoes from Provence Collection 2010 as a Millefeuille with Crab Meat – Carpaccio/Fried/Iced […]
An elegant dining experience awaits you at the Four Season’s George V’s formal restaurant, Le Cinq. Surrounded by palatial opulence, yet with the intimacy of dining in a private chateau, you’ll find exquisite attention paid to every detail: even the tablecloths, china and silverware are custom made. Look closely at the cameo found in the […]
The Four Seasons Hotel George V in Paris sets a veritable stage for Jeff Leatham and his floral masterpieces. Jeffrey Leatham and the Four Seasons George V and its flowers have been bound together. Their story cannot be separated, even though Jeff is now artistic director for the George V. By the way, in that […]
Tell the truth. Wouldn’t you love to take a stroll through a 5 star hotel like the George V? Now is your chance. Watch the Four Seasons Video Tour below. By the way, if you enjoyed this video, you will love the coffee table book, “A Parisian Legend”, by the Four Seasons Hotel George […]