Camus: Cognac Resurgence in the U.S.
I’ve never been much of a cognac drinker. Hints of dried fruit and citrus zest never appealed to me. I had my first cognac at 16. As I recall, its sweet bite was quite foreign to my tongue. It was then that I decided that cognac wasn’t for me. Growing up in an affluent town […]
Fjord-to-Table: Dining at Agern Restaurant
For centuries, there was an attitude of defeat and hopelessness that permeated the food culture of the Nordic region. Landscapes defined by soaring cliffs and shimmering lakes depicted a sort of disillusion of romance, one that did not reflect the true terroir of the land. Harsh temperatures and extended periods of little-to-no sunlight made it […]
Christian Siriano x Ecco Domani: Wrapped in Vintage
From his days as “Project Runway” season four victor, there has yet to be a challenge that Christian Siriano has shied away from. As one of today’s most recognizable names in fashion, he’s accomplished more in the past 10 years than some designers have in a lifetime. From book deals and red carpet styling to […]
Bergen County Food and Wine Festival 2017
This past weekend something new and exciting happened in New Jersey. Living in this state we are exposed to many exciting festivals throughout the summer but unlike other areas affluent Bergen County has not engaged in them until now. On September 16th and 17th the first annual Bergen County Food and Wine Festival took place at […]
Sun & Sand at Sonesta Ocean Point
A summer getaway in St. Martin (or Sint Maarten if you’re staying on the Dutch side) can drum up images of true island paradise. Sprawling hills coupled with the azure waters of over 30 different beaches—it’s hard to be disappointed no matter where you decide to stay. But for those of you looking for the […]
Chef Spotlight: Robbie Felice of Viaggio
When you meet Chef Robbie Felice, the first thing you’ll notice—other than how young he is—is his high food IQ. The talented young chef opened his first restaurant in Wayne last year, and his vision is putting Passaic County on the New Jersey foodie map in a big way. Felice, who is just 26, has […]
