Luxury Culinary Travel
Wine-lovers, wine connoisseurs, oenologists and even those who simply enjoy a tipple, flock to some of the most beautiful locations in the world to sample (indulge in!) fine wines. France, Spain, New Zealand and South Africa all have their fair share of great wines and great cuisine. Italy’s lovely region of Tuscany joins these delicious destinations as one of the hallmark culinary hotspots in the world. Tuscany wine vacations are very popular but the options are endless. Plan your Tuscan wine getaway with these luxury vacation ideas and tips.
You can easily plan a luxury wine vacation by working with a private tour operator that can take care of every detail for you. Tuscany wine tours range from a couple hours or a full day to even a full week adventure exploring the countryside and getting the chance to try amazing wines straight from the barrel. A Tuscany wine tour often includes private tastings, guided tours of vineyards, romantic picnics and the chance to enjoy an insider look into the savory world of Tuscan wines and gastronomy.
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Context, organizer of critically acclaimed walking tours, expands its culinary program in Barcelona, with a new culinary tour designed and led by food journalists and historians.
City of Chocolate looks at the integral role Barcelona has played in the history of chocolate. Beginning at the port, the walk travels back to the 15th century with the arrival of the first chocolate beans to Europe from the New World aboard Columbus’ fleet. The walk explores how the cacao bean made its way into everyday life, by taking visitors into some of Barcelona’s more traditional cafes and granjas, where they will experience the traditional merinda. Moving on to some of the city’s latest chocolate-makers, participants will also experience some of the bold flavors of new chocolate mixes and current trends in bean-to-bar single-source chocolate makers like Cacao Sampaka. The discussion, led by food journalists and historians will involve aspects of cuisine, from technical production to cultural significance to final product, as well as tastings.
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This year’s “Chefs with Altitude” gourmet festival at Swissôtel The Stamford, Singapore is all about Jamie Oliver: a kitchen team from his London restaurant FIFTEEN will be indulging guests from 23 – 29 October 2011 in the Equinox restaurant on the 70th floor, which is at the same time celebrating its 10th anniversary. Also appearing will be the 3-Michelin-starred chef Bruno Menard, champion cocktail architect Richard Gillam and a selection of international DJs.
Now managed by the Jamie Oliver Foundation, FIFTEEN has received worldwide acclaim since opening in 2002. The FIFTEEN concept consists of taking unemployed youngsters off the streets, giving them training and the chance of a better future and at the same time discovering talented new chefs. “We are extremely pleased to be able to welcome the team from London to “Chefs with Altitude”, says Nigel Moore, Director of Food & Beverage Service, Swissôtel The Stamford, Singapore. “The philosophy and social responsibility behind this culinary institution are impressive. Guests will certainly be delighted with the Italian dishes prepared by these young, creative people.” Continue reading…
There are quite a lot of luxury hotels in St. Barth and Hotel Le Toiny is deemed as the most costly of all.
For people who want to eat together with the most famous people at the luxury hotel may be interested in trying the savory delights served with elegance and style at the hotel‘s Le Gaïac Restaurant.
Your personal guide to St Barts from luxury vacation specialist Sienna Charles will make sure you are in prime seating at the fabulous restaurant. Continue reading…
People cannot just tour around the beautiful spots of New York City with an empty stomach that is why they must be acquainted with the first-class restaurants in Manhattan. Check out the top restaurants in New York that offer extravagant dining and the city’s most savory dishes. Continue reading…
The nephew of Joël Robuchon, Sebastien Robuchon, is given the title of “The Chef of the Century” due to his great talent as well as leadership in the kitchen. And, as of the latest, it has been said that it is already his 2nd year anniversary as the head of the kitchens of the Pantai Lima Estate in Bali. Continue reading…
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