Around the Country and Around the World

HRH Jewelry
After fearing I’d lost a favorite piece of jewelry, the integrity shown by the staff at the Hard Rock Hotel New York has restored my faith in the power of exceptional service.
HRH NY
Sleek and modern yet intimate and inviting; the new Hard Rock Hotel New York is an amenity-filled gem in the middle of the Theater District, ideal for tourists and business travelers, alike!
Laurel Canyon Spirits
With their award-winning BLACK HJERTE COFFEE LIQUEUR and WHITE HJERTE VODKA, the music industry-veteran founders of Laurel Canyon Spirits have concocted two incredibly tasty spirits imbued with the rock n’ roll spirit of Laurel Canyon itself.
Assael necklace
A look back at a standout from The COUTURE Show at Wynn Las Vegas in 2019: This one-of-a-kind, museum-quality necklace of hand-carved Angelskin Coral beads, presented by ASSAEL.
Lasca’s
Lasca’s Restaurant is going strong, after three decades, thanks to enormous portions of homemade deliciousness, and a warm, inviting ambiance. Also, Chicken Riggies!
Ritz Carlton Coconut Grove
With its large rooms overlooking Biscayne Bay, and its location in one of Miami’s oldest (and leafiest) enclaves; the Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove offers a luxurious respite from the city’s hustle-and-bustle
Downtown Austin
My favorite places to stay, eat, shop, and watch a whole bunch of bats, in Downtown Austin’s Congress Avenue and Rainey Street Historic Districts. Giddy-up! 🤠
PRESS
PRESS Restaurant in St. Helena—helmed by Chef Philip Tessier—is presenting wonderfully delectable Modern American fare commensurate with its legendary collection of Napa Valley wines (the world's largest) and is a must for any foodie bound for Wine Country.
Elton John auction
THE COLLECTION OF SIR ELTON JOHN: GOODBYE PEACHTREE ROAD—the upcoming auction at Christie’s New York— comprises 920 lots, of which 200 are jewelry. Herein are the 16 sparkling jewels I’m following.