Explore the flavors of the Middle East in the middle of NYC, traveling from plate to plate as NUR creates an adventurous itinerary for your taste buds. First visit Damascus with the Qatayef, a crispy Syrian pancake filled with spiced lamb and a yogurt ayran chaser; then onward towards Turkey with their Turkish Delight On The Hudson, a seared foie gras with rhubarb, figs and honey lavender yogurt; then head west to Casablanca to try Chraime, a tomato and poached fish stew served with mussels and hand rolled couscous with pumpkin tershi; and finally the Hills Of Jerusalem have…
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It may be home to the most glamorous scenes from the Gossip Girl but it’s no secret that The Lotte New York Palace Hotel holds a specials place in heart of New York City’s history. The provenance of this remarkable venue began over a century ago when Henry Villard, one of the nation’s most prominent financiers, commissioned McKim, Mead & White to create a spectacular residence, constructed in 1882. Throughout the next century the residence changed from private homes to offices for the Archdiocese and later, corporate offices for internationally known companies. It wasn’t until the ’70s, when the Archdiocese…
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It’s Not A Mirage, It’s The Maldives Have you ever dreamed of racing a pod of dolphins in your personal sailboat somewhere off in the Indian Ocean? Maybe after a few competitive rounds you shimmy into your diving suit and with a deft roll off of the boat’s hull you splash into the blue waters that are the perfect shade of heaven, the air bubbles fizz and rise up around you like you just jumped into a glass of champagne as you swim lower into the sea in search of the legendary botanical gardens of the undersea variety. Coral reefs…
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Recently the Leading Culture Destinations Awards, “The Oscars for Museums,” were announced at the brand new Trafalgar St. James hotel. The winners were chosen by a jury of nine established cultural specialists. Now in its fourth year, they have celebrated museums and cities for their dedication to their dynamic cultural approach and the winners were chosen based on the quality and reach of their contributions to the international cultural sphere. The judges review everything from audacious programming and management structures, to cross-sector collaborations and Michelin-starred restaurants, late night openings and music performances, with an overarching focus on a visionary approach…
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Dubai’s latest decadent attraction has just debuted at Al Habtoor City. The spectacular new permanent live entertainment show, La Perle, brought guests from around the world to witness this unique performance which combines world-class talent with the most technically-advanced theatre production. Guests included Yolanthe Sneijder-Cabau, Hollaphonic, Saleh Al Braik, Asma Al Fahim, and Lisa Scott-Lee. Guests were escorted inside the theatre, after being treated to an exquisite reception, where Mr. Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, Chairman of Al Habtoor Group and Franco Dragone, Artistic Director of Dragone, personally welcomed the audience and introduce them to the bewitching experience they were about…
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Follow a winding road to shores of Puglia, Italy and there you will find a place so beautiful there are no words.The creamy white stones of the architecture rise up out of the arid countryside, a village like no where else. Seeming like an Etruscan dream envisioned by a Hollywood set designer the Borgo Egnazia is always elegant and camera ready around every corner, curve and villa with the Adriatic Sea as her backdrop. Each suite and villa is designed to have an innate sensuality and earthiness that comes from the finest stone, marbles, woods, and plush linens all painted…
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When in Rome do as the Romans do; when in Milan do as the Milanese do and try something new. A favorite destination for foreign flavors, Vasiliki Kouzina is a Greek restaurant with Mediterranean and Balkan influences. Inspired by the elements of the sea and the richness of simple ingredients with a complex flavor profile. Each bite is filled with a gracious warmth and the essence of nature; black olives, pickles, anchovies, halloumi, pastourmas, avgolemono, and oregano. The sea, mountain, and sky enclosed in a dolmadaki… Sipping a glass of Greek wine as you savor a souvlaki you can almost…
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A CUT ABOVE BLADE may be the sharpest way to fly but it’s also the best way to bounce. Sure, you’ve got a penthouse apartment in the city, a weekend house at the shore, and the coolest friends that Miami can boast, obviously you bring your ‘A’ game wherever you go, the only little glitch is that you can’t be everywhere all the time no matter how blessed your social calendar may be and that is where BLADE comes in. The stress of multi-hour long commutes and waiting in lines to get your lucky chance to go through a body…
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EXPLORE DUBAI’S PLAYFUL SIDE Far from the windy, rolling shores of Scotland the long beloved sport of golf has traveled the world and found an equally enthusiastic audience on the much warmer shores of the Persian Gulf. The glamorous oasis of Dubai has gracefully sculpted thousands of undulating yards into a verdant playground of the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club. The fairways and waterways create a beautiful tropic tension on the 18-hole, par -71 championship course, punctuated with lush date palms and coconut trees. The well groomed fairways boast clever irrigation which nourishes the course with the most precious…
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Lotus, sheared paper thin, white and lacy. Wasabi, subtle, unassuming, explosive, the delicate green paste ground by a stone. Fire sparks. Gold leaf. Water bathing a carved cucumber. Each element is crafted by master chef, Masayoshi Takayama, who has spent his life in the pursuit of capturing the essence and character of each ingredient and elevating it to its highest self. Masa is a Michelin-starred venue where you explore your sense of taste in a unique way. He paints his culinary canvas with a palette of pure flavor and the true artistry is revealed on your palate. Here you consume…