The Spa at Séc-he in Palm Springs
Agua Caliente Tribe opens Séc-he, a luxury spa in Palm Springs. It was anticipation on steroids as rumors swirled concerning the building being constructed by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians in downtown Palm Springs, California. The public knew it would be a spa, but what would be included remained a closely guarded secret. […]
The Rise of Boba – in Houston and Beyond!
How boba became a worldwide phenomenon Boba tea, bubble tea, pearls, tapioca balls— it goes by many names, but its spike in popularity in the United States over the last decade cannot be denied. A little over ten years ago, the boba landscape of Houston looked much different than it does today. They were out […]
Women in Whiskey
Women distillers finding their place in the male-dominated whiskey industry. Whiskey has long had a reputation as a man’s drink. Old advertisements for Scotch often show a man in Highlander regalia with a glass in his hand. Similarly, vintage bourbon ads will show well-dressed gentlemen enjoying a drink alone or with friends. In these ads, […]
Business for Good at Bread Basket Bakery
The Bread Basket Bakery is literally ‘baking’ a difference in fighting food insecurity. Lunchtime is busy in Saratoga, and no matter where you go or what you decide to eat – there’s a plethora of restaurants to pick from. This means mid-day on a relatively quiet Tuesday is no different than scrambling for a place […]
People First Tourism in Raleigh
Visiting the people and places that create community in Raleigh, North Carolina. Have you ever traveled somewhere new, hit all the tourist hot spots, and left feeling kind of empty? I’m glad I saw the Mona Lisa in Paris and the canals in Venice, but they didn’t change my life or probably anyone else’s for […]
The Art of Gelato
Let’s talk gelato – the history, the making, and the tasting. With the emergence of the Italian Renaissance, artistry changed in ways unlike it had ever before. Titian painted his Venus of Urbino, the Trompe-l’œil effect was being popularized in architecture, and Machiavelli was writing for hours a day to finish his political treatise, The […]
How Chef José Andrés is Building a Better World
Washington D.C.-based Chef José Andrés gives back globally through World Central Kitchen. Food is essential to life. When disaster strikes, people are often left without a source of food, especially nutritious warm meals. In the wake of a natural disaster or human-caused crisis, food is necessary. Still, it can be pushed to the back of […]
Powerful Manatee Viewing Center at Tampa Electric
‘Snouts up – the manatees are the star of the show’ at Tampa Electric’s Manatee Viewing Center. On a crisp winter afternoon, about 100 people line up along the railing on a wood-planked boardwalk that juts out over Tampa Bay Florida’s Big Bend power station’s clean, warm water discharge canal. Wearing sweatshirts and windbreakers, they […]
Whiskey Enhanced Using Ex-Pinot Noir Casks
Did you know some Oregon distilleries use ex-pinot noir casks to enhance local whiskey? If you walk down the warehouse aisles of a winery or distillery, you will likely be flanked by oak barrels filled with wine or whiskey, stacked in neat rows. They may appear identical, however, if you ask, you will most likely […]
Escape to Nectar Yoga on Bowen Island
Escape to Nectar Yoga on Bowen Island for a weekend of mindfulness paired with wholesome food. Imagine a weekend escape full of early morning yoga classes in the middle of a forest, meditating warmly surrounded by the vibrating sounds of bells and gongs and enjoying outstanding Spanish wine on a brisk evening. If you live […]
The Rise of the Mocktail in a Growing Sober-Curious World
If you have been to a restaurant or bar recently, there is a good chance you have seen mocktails on the menu. They are often separated on the drink menu, but if you don’t see them, usually the bartender can mix one up for you without a problem. If you have not noticed them yet, […]