In the coastal city of La Rochelle, located in the Southwest of France, Coutanceau is a household name. This chef, born and raised in this beautiful city, has regarded the seaside as a playground since childhood. He recently opened an 11-room hotel, La Villa Grand Voile.
Essaouira, a seaside resort popular with Jimi Hendrix, Bob Marley and Cat Stevens in the Sixties, unblushingly revives its boho-chic past at the Heure Bleue Palais. Experience eclectic hippie elegance at this luxury hotel in the medina.
French culinary photojournalist Anne-Claire Héraud continues to crisscross the picturesque Slovenian countryside on her quest to find influential figures in sustainable cuisine. The castle of Grad Otočec, in a rural winegrowing region of eastern Slovenia, is the second and final stop on her journey.
French culinary photojournalist Anne-Claire Héraud leads us through the picturesque Slovenian countryside on her quest to find influential figures in sustainable cuisine. Tucked in the upper reaches of the town of Idrija, Kendov Dvorec is a welcoming hotel that captures local culture, craftsmanship.
As I wind my way along miles of Yorkshire dry stone wall on a sunny autumn Sunday, I arrive at Grantley Hall, a popular destination among Yorkshire’s well-heeled elite to enjoy a relaxing break.
Lake Placid excludes a timeless magic. Jackie Caradonio, the journalist who married at Lake Placid Lodge, shares her impressions of an establishment that is at once grand and intimate.
In response to the pandemic, three-star chef Michael Tusk has chosen to temporarily relocate his Quince restaurant from San Francisco to Hudson Ranch in Napa Valley. Now closer to his suppliers, he tells us about this reimagined culinary experience.
French chef David Toutain’s eponymous restaurant in Paris recently became a Relais & Châteaux member. Despite the challenges of France’s lockdown, the culinary artist continues to make the most of autumn’s delicious bounty.
Everest has been a pinnacle of made-in-Chicago Alsatian gourmet dining for nearly 35 years. The restaurant’s chef, Jean Joho, an eclectic Alsatian himself, honed it into an establishment with farsighted values and classic recipes, a place one must now urgently visit – before it closes forever.
Pastorale, the restaurant of Belgian chef Bart De Pooter, has long been a part of the Flemish gastronomic landscape. The culinary craftsman sees himself as the purveyor of a dining experience aligned with the laws of nature. His “Biotope” concept is the ultimate embodiment of this philosophy.
The award-winning Executive Chef of Twin Farms in the USA is continually inspired by Vermont’s exceptional produce, meats and cheeses.
Enrique Olvera, Mexico’s most prominent culinary ambassador, wants the world to better understand an unassuming ingredient: corn. In his restaurant Pujol, a tasting menu is dedicated to the modest taco, cooked from a corn tortilla, served according to the Japanese "omakase" philosophy.
How are top chefs reacting to these challenging times? While honoring stay-at-home orders, they're bubbling with ideas for the "after-times." French food writer François Simon has gathered their thoughts and feelings.
Winter is arguably one of the most magical seasons, with snow-covered mountains ready to be explored. Luckily, spots across North America offer plenty of seasonal activities for those who don't want to hit the slopes. Here are 10 off-piste experiences that will make you yearn for a frosty escape.
Today, forty Relais & Châteaux chefs with over fifty Michelin stars are raising their voices to support their oyster producers.