Behind the classic Haussmann-era façade is an art packed oasis of urban chic. Rather than trying to mimic a historical era, the Park Hyatt decided to focus on the contemporary. The hotel is hidden behind the meticulously restored listed facades…
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best bed: Hotel FRANQ, Antwerp, Belgium
Antwerp is a remarkable has-it-all city… the perfect mix of historic architecture, modern design and foodie destination. So is the Hotel FRANQ, a Relais & Chateaux gem in the heart of the city . Once a bank, the hotel has…
best bed: Hotel Barriere Le Fouquet, Paris, France
Historic café meets historic hotel family… Hotel Barriere Le Fouquet is a luxurious amalgamation of two fascinating histories. When Louis Fouquet bought Le Criterion bar in 1899 it was already over 100 years old. Rue Le Criterion had been…
canada’s 100 best restaurants…and the winner is…
Well, actually we won’t know which establishment the #1 restaurant in Canada is for 2019 until tomorrow (April 15). This will be the fifth year of competition. It has garnered increasing notoriety and importance to both the foodie consumer community…
best bed: The Park Hyatt, Chicago, USA
Jay Pritzker was one smart hotelier. In the late 50’s he figured out that people needed nice hotels near airports. He bought a small motel near LAX and started the Hyatt chain. 20 years later he saw a market for…
the wonderful world of vintage port
The most beautiful bottle I’ve never heard of arrived in the most beautiful box. A Christmas gift. (Thank you John). A Tappit Hen. Any idea? I had none. But I do know what’s inside it! Vintage Port. 1977. Yum! Tappit…
