Spa Botánico
Spas may be de rigueur at any luxury resort, these days, but there's nothing standard about the five-acre, Bill Bensley-designed Spa Botánico at Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve; nor the transportive and transformative treatments it offers.
Dorado Beach
Once the playground of Joan Crawford, Elizabeth Taylor, and too many US Presidents to name; Dorado Beach has been reimagined as a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, where eco-savvy luxury is the name of the game.
Pisces
Helmed by Chef Martin Heierling, PISCES BAR & SEAFARE—the utterly gorgeous new Mediterranean fish, seafood, and pasta restaurant at Wynn Las Vegas—is my new go-to for an elevated, joy-inducing dinner, including the happiest soup I’ve ever had!
ITO Omakase
Located high atop Fontainebleau Las Vegas, in a hidden nook of the zhuzhy Poodle Room, ITO is a sparkling jewel in the luxury resort’s culinary crown.
Songs for Crying
Sometimes, the best path to getting over something involves a cathartic crying session. Here are five jazz standards and stage songs to help you turn on the waterworks. [Part 2 of 2]
Songs for Crying
Sometimes, the best path to getting over something involves a cathartic crying session. Here are six contemporary songs to help you turn on the waterworks. [Part 1 of 2]
Anti Promo
ANTI PROMO—the brainchild of former Chrome Hearts creative director Matt “Matty Boy” DiGiacomo—is hosting an art gallery-cum-clothing boutique pop-up at Bellagio (November 18-23), and it’s worth a visit.
Crossroads Kitchen
With CROSSROADS KITCHEN LAS VEGAS now open at Resorts World Las Vegas, Chef Tal Ronnen’s campaign to introduce upscale diners to his delectable plant-based cuisine continues, and I’m totally on board!
Yamashiro
The 110-year-old Yamashiro has reopened as Yamashiro Hollywood, thanks to new owners and operators presenting a menu full of Asian-fusion steakhouse fare, all in an absurdly romantic setting, with one of the best views in LA

When staying in Downtown Seattle, as I did last month, I make it a point to lunch at Shuckers, the old-timey oyster bar at the historic Olympic Hotel.