NJ’s Top Chefs Team Up to Benefit Eva’s Village at Battello

The professional kitchen can be a ruthless place. To the outsider, it may seem intense and unforgiving. This is not a total misconception, but it is a thought that is only partially complete. Anyone who has worked in or around the kitchen will tell you that, yes, it is often cruel, tiresome, and borderline malicious;…

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Pendry Hotels: Making History

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Sometimes the history of a property is better left hidden. For boutique hospitality group Pendry Hotels, they’re banking on just how much nostalgia each of their locations can conjure up. As visionaries, they’re able to see the untapped potential behind city landmarks and through vigorous restoration, each Pendry Hotels property is able to grasp the…

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sbe: The 360 Lifestyle Approach

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In 2002, Iranian-American businessman Sam Nazarian spotted an unmet demand in the hospitality market. The following year, Nazarian opened his first nightclub in Los Angeles, California and founded sbe, the first lifestyle hospitality brand to effectively integrate culinary, hotels, residences and entertainment properties into one thorough 360-degree seamless experience.  Michele Caniato, Chief Brand Officer for…

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BLLA Founders Talk Boutique Hospitality

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Founded by Frances Kiradjian nearly 10 years ago, the Boutique & Lifestyle Lodging Association (better known as BLLA), today stands as the central hub for those involved in the boutique and luxury lifestyle communities. BLLA’s goal is to connect the world’s most dynamic executives with opportunities for global recognition and relationships to the world’s best…

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