Eat Well
Recipe: Chicken Noodle Soup
For years, I have looked for the perfect chicken noodle soup recipe. I've tried so many over the years, and have always found something to be missing. Reading multiple recipes and through trial and error, I finally put together one that checks off all my boxes -- it's...
Recipe: Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
The warm comfort of a soft, gooey chocolate chip cookie is second to none. I have been tweaking and tweaking this recipe for years, and now, this brown butter chocolate chip cookie recipe checks off all my boxes. It is my go-to recipe any time I need a little pick me...
Cultural and Social Observations From My Trip to Seoul, South Korea
Captivatingly charming. Undeniably underrated. Wonderfully welcoming. Marvelously modern. Effortlessly elegant. Seoul was even better than I had imagined. I can’t wait to visit again, and hopefully explore the country beyond Seoul! In speaking with locals and expats...
An Art (and Luxury) Lover’s Guide to Berlin
You can't escape art in its many forms in the German capital even if you tried. The art, the design, the architecture, the culture, the history, the food, the fashion -- it's omnipresent. This past year, 2019 was a particularly important year for Berlin for many...
A Guide to Boston for #INTA2019
If you're an intellectual property lawyer who focuses on trademarks and brand protection, chances are that you'll be heading to Boston, Massachusetts from May 17-23, 2019 for the annual International Trademark Association (INTA) Conference. While much of your time...
Directory of Gins Around the World
From London to Seattle, and from Berlin to Kyoto. Find a gin by country (in alphabetical order) in my comprehensive directory of gins (both artisanal and mass-produced) from around the world. Some I've tried, others are on my list to try. I'll let you have the final...
5 Favorite Cocktail Bars in Reykjavik, Iceland
Icelanders have an undeniably passionate love affair with booze, particularly beer. But it's interesting to note that beer became legal in the country only about 26 years ago in 1989, designating March 1 as National Beer Day. You will notice that most bars around...
The Cultureur 100: 100 Things to Do in the United States
100 Things to Do in the United States If you've been following me for awhile, you'll know I love creating series -- Deconstructed!, 15 Foods You Must Try in..., Eat, Play, Stay Luxe City Guides, 100 Reasons to Travel, and the list goes on. So I bring you a new series...
The Cultureur’s Luxe Guide to Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver, a sparkling city of glass and steel flanked by snowcapped mountains and seaside views, blends international chic with rugged Pacific Northwest grandeur. Bustling high style is tempered by courtesy and reserve. Residents effortlessly toggle between dressing...
Wine and Wanderlust in Walla Walla: An Experiential Luxury Traveler’s Dream
Disclosure: My stay was hosted by Visit Walla Walla, but views are my own and accurately reflect my actual experience. "A city so nice, they named it twice." If I could sum up the wineries in Walla Walla in one word, it would be intimate. It's all about the people --...
25 Favorite Quotes about Champagne
Ahh, C H A M P A G N E! With its effervescent fizz and golden sparkle, it's the drink of legends. It's also one of my favorite topics and my all-time favorite drink (well, on par with a fantastic dirty martini). I'm currently working on my sommelier certification, so...