Bite Into This Brazilian Twist on the Ham & Cheese Melt By Merilee Kern, ‘The Luxe List’ Executive Editor These are unusual times, which, on the desperately needed upside, are giving us more opportunity to spend time with our families—and this includes sharing meals together. When you’re cooking more at home, it’s great to have […]
Food + Drink
Empower Cocktails Launches Ladies-Focused Spirits Line
The Empower Cosmopolitan Martini beverage launches to wet the whistle of spirits-savvy women. By Merilee Kern, ‘The Luxe List’ Executive Editor The distilled drink industry is booming, with one report citing the global alcoholic beverages sector is poised to reach a whopping $1,684 billion by 2025. In this day and age, it’s a curiosity that […]
Fall Cocktails Straight Up from New Orleans
Several NOLA restaurants and bars have introduced new autumn-inspired libations that will make you feel all cozy inside. By Misty Milioto Just when the air starts to crisp, I love to cuddle up in my favorite blanket with a good book and a fabulous cocktail. While we can’t all get out to our favorite restaurants […]
Daydreams of Grand Cayman
Seven Mile Beach in Grand Cayman offers the ultimate in relaxation.
Straight-Up Savoring
For part three of my New Orleans-centered blogs (there will be more in the future, I’m sure), I decided to focus on culinary whiz, Chef Marcus Woodham. By combining curiosity and fun with a passion and respect for ingredients, this local chef has found a recipe for success—one measured not only by his rise in […]
Summer Spirits
Last week, I mentioned that National Geographic Traveler named New Orleans as one of 21 must-see destinations in the world for 2014. But, I didn’t tell you that Travel+Leisure recently revealed the results of its 2013 America’s Favorite Cities survey, and New Orleans ranked No. 1 in the categories of Live Music Scene, Happy Hour, […]