9 Summer Drinks for a Picnic in 2021

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The world begins to reopen and the joys of lounging in the summer sun return along with the greenery, longer nights, and endless memories to be made. The past year has lead you up to this point and now it’s time to celebrate. Grab a plaid blanket and your best crafted charcuterie board for a…

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Riedel Wine Dinner at VENTANAS in Fort Lee

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After visiting Chef David Burke’s newly-opened Orange Lawn not too long ago, I was eager to try out his fusion restaurant, VENTANAS Restaurant and Lounge in Fort Lee. Chef Burke, alongside New Jersey restaurateur Alex Duran (of Son Cubano), opened Ventanas back in early 2019 which resides at the base of Fort Lee’s The Modern.…

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Halifax Hosts Rosé Around the World

Next week, on August 7th at 7 p.m., Halifax will host its Rosé Around the World wine and food pairing event. The Hoboken restaurant, located right in the heart of the W Hotel on 225 River Street, is known for its locally-sourced land and sea menu. This time, Chef Seadon Shouse will pair Halifax-inspired small…

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Hidden History: The Modern and Medieval Relevance of Siena, Italy

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As a Tuscan city, Siena, Italy has existed in the shadows of its neighbor Florence for centuries. Prior to the Italian Renaissance, the Italian Medieval Period lasted from the fifth to the eighth century when Charlemagne invaded Italy. While Florence is known for its priceless collection of Botticelli paintings, being home to the graves of…

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7 Best Cities for Foodies

There are so many different ways to experience the world and nothing unites people more than food. For those of you with curiosity that’s as big as your appetite, we created a list of the 7 best cities for foodies. From the night markets of Hong Kong to the fish markets of Sydney to the traditional…

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Mastering the French Cheese Plate

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The only people who love cheese more than Americans are the French. The difference being that in France, there are rules. Cheese is always served in odd numbers. You never cut it into cubes. And oftentimes, it’s eaten in lieu of dessert. America, a country notoriously known for being a rule-breaker, never quite took to…

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