

The Ripple Effect of Master Stone
I met the man in 1997, at the Rubicon restaurant in San Francisco. Oblivious of its reputation, I fortuitously landed a job as a...


Tied with a Bow: Gift Wrapping, the Ultimate Present(ation)
From an early age, my appreciation for a beautifully wrapped gift was noticeable to all those in my household. I requested that all...


Super-Yachts: the Bigger, the Better
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – From October 30 to November 3, the Fort Lauderdale International Boat celebrated its 60th Anniversary, and one of...


The Art of Making Wine, part II
The harvest is finished, the last grapes are picked and hurriedly transported to the winery, and the vineyards are exasperated from...


Can Philanthropy Save the Planet?
Fall is settling in for many of us, including here in Santa Fe, New Mexico. For much of the summer, I had dutifully kept my hummingbird...


The Bridge: The Hampton's Most Exclusive Ticket
This year marked the much anticipated, fourth annual event of the Hamptons season. The Bridge returned to the private and extremely...


Scarcity to Abundance: My Cup Runneth Over
The above quote has been interpreted and translated many times and has even appeared in popular rap lyrics. The general meaning of this...


Post-Communism, Poland's Food & Wine Scene Blossoms
At the risk of sounding like a national self-deprecator—quite a common trait for Poles—I can safely state that Poland’s history has been...


Essential Picnic Luxuries for Summer Entertaining
July is a time for celebration on both sides of the Atlantic. The month holds great significance for France and America, so whether your...


Falling in Love with Iberian Wine Country
I was recently invited by Olė&Obrigado Imports to participate in a traveling wine seminar through some of the most important wine regions...