Spending Weekends with Cleo on Third
A decade ago, Cleo Mediterráneo at the Redbury Hotel in Hollywood introduced stylish, trendsetting diners to Executive Chef Danny Elmaleh’s zesty but refined approach to Middle Eastern dining. Elmaleh first made a splash in Miami’s South Beach by combining those...
Travel During A Pandemic
As the travel industry looks to restart its engines, consumer confidence is the fuel that will rev it back up. As a result, the airline and hospitality industries are implementing large-scale sanitizing efforts to reassure travelers. Many of these new protocols are...
Flavor 101: A World of Advice from Chef Tony Reed
There is both a strong work ethic and a lot of luck involved in the process of going from aspiring professional chef to a rising culinary star with a large following, national name recognition and a legion of home chefs who follow your every move. On the other hand,...
A rare retrospective provides a deep dive into Persian artist Shirin Neshat’s work
Persian artist Shirin Neshat has lived in exile for decades. Fortunately for Americans, her trenchant work has graced U.S. museums and galleries with an unparalleled view of her native Iran and culture. “Shirin Neshat: I will Greet the Sun Again” is the largest...
Masking in Style
Where to Buy Designer Face Masks That Give to Charity No one would have guessed in a million years that on the heels of summer the most essential article of attire would be the face mask. But here we are, replacing our summer vacations plans with where to find...
Piece By Piece: Forging a Clean Tile Aesthetic
Shape, texture and rich, earthy colors expand the options in how one can bring Mediterranean chic into the home. When most people think of Moroccan tile, they think of ornate jewel-toned squares in a riot of patterns. For centuries, the stylish artisanal material has...
Meet The ‘Spice’ Girls
As we are using our spare time to recreate our family favorites at home, we are getting quite an education about what every ethnic group has contributed to the American diet and the joy of eating. “Variety is the spice of life” may be a well-worn truism, but there is...
Thriving in Place With Celebrity Chef Mareya Ibrahim
The title of Mareya Ibrahim’s acclaimed 2019 cookbook says it all with regard to her philosophy on the right ways to eat and cook at home, ”Eat Like you Give a Fork: The Real Dish on Eating to Thrive.” Now, it’s more than just a lively but practical book—it’s a call...
Chilling With Frill: A Sweet Treat With a Little Something Extra
As temperatures start to rise, its not surprising that many of us will develop a craving for ice cream or frozen yogurt. However, great premium frozen desserts these days can be as challenging to mine as diamonds, given that most frozen yogurt and ice cream shops are...
Spreading (Healthier) Warmth is a Piece of Cake
Deana Karim has brought the warmth of baking to customers from all walks of life, and more recently, has stepped up her company’s philanthropic efforts during these challenging times by providing Amazon Gift cards to families in need. Now, she is sharing her secrets...
