50 the best restaurants in the world

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Dining at San Francisco's Michelin-starred restaurant Sons & Daughters is an intimate experience, one in which refined hospitality and attention-to-detail meets new Nordic inspired cuisine prepared with an emphasis on both seasonality and sustainability. Recently appointed Executive Chef Harrison Cheney brings to Sons & Daughters over 14 years of formidable culinary experience, having spent a quarter of his culinary career at two Michelin-starred Gastrologik in Stockholm. Before that, he worked with acclaimed Michelin-starred chefs Phil Howard at The Square in London and Michael Tusk at Quince, and at The Ledbury at Notting Hill. Since becoming Executive Chef, he's introduced an impressive 18 course tasting menu that truly takes diners on a culinary journey, one that takes ingredients at their very peak of ripeness and refines them in exceptional ways that bring out the essence of their being. An example? The … [Read more...] about Recently Appointed Executive Chef Harrison Cheney Brings New Nordic Influence To Michelin Starred Restaurant Sons & Daughters

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin The doomsayers who predicted the literal demise of the U.S. restaurant industry after Covid—especially at the fine dining level—proved myopic in the extreme. A new study called the “Agency Forward Restaurant Survey” compiled by Nationwide Insurance, which both insures and advises restaurants on coping with inflation to supply chain issues shows that every segment of the industry has not just survived but in many cases is thriving well past pre-pandemic levels of business. To explain the findings I spoke with Peter McMurtrie, President of Commercial Lines at Nationwide: You say reservations have returned to pre-pandemic levels. Does this apply as much to fast food and chain restaurants (which are mainly walk-in) as with higher end and fine dining? While this research study only focused on fine dining, fast casual and family-style restaurants, recent research as well as our interactions with customers have shown fast food … [Read more...] about The US Restaurant Industry Has Bounded Back from Covid At Every Level From Fast Food To Fine Dining

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin My recent tour with Intrepid Travel took me to six countries throughout central Europe. I heard the chimes of the astronomical clock in Prague, shopped along Vienna’s cobblestone streets, cruised the Danube River under the stars of Budapest, danced with locals in Kraków, and ate delicious vegan food in Berlin. Intrepid, whose mission is to create positive change through the joy of travel, are leaders in responsible tourism and specialize in small group travel. In addition to local group tours arranged by Intrepid throughout our trip, participants have free time to explore on their own in each destination. This is when I connected to my Jewish European roots and learned about my heritage. Here are five of the best places to experience Jewish history in Central Europe. Prague I spent most of the day exploring Prague’s Jewish Quarter and bought a Jewish Museum pass allowing entry into multiple places. The area is located … [Read more...] about 5 Of The Best Places To Experience Jewish History In Central Europe

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Four American whiskeys won Gold Outstanding medals, and twenty-five won Gold medals at the 2023 International Wines and Spirits Competition (IWSC). The medals ranged across the panoply of American whiskey from Bourbon to American Single Malt, Rye, Tennessee, and Blended Whiskey. The IWSC is an annual wine and spirits competition. Founded in 1969 by Anton Massel, it has grown to become one of the largest such competitions in the world. Spirits are evaluated on a 100-point scale, and awards are given out for Gold Outstanding (98-100 points), Gold (95-97 points), Silver (90-94 points), and Bronze (85-89 points). The 2023 competition featured approximately 4,000 entries. Ninety-nine entries took home Gold Outstanding medals. In addition to the 24 Gold Outstanding medals awarded to Scotch whisky, four Gold Outstanding medals were awarded to American whiskeys, and two Gold Outstanding medals were awarded to Irish whiskeys. No … [Read more...] about The World’s Best Bourbon 2023 International Wines And Spirits Competition

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Two Irish whiskeys won Gold Outstanding medals, and ten won Gold medals at the 2023 International Wines and Spirits Competition (IWSC). The awards highlighted the profusion of new entries into the Irish whiskey category. They also underscored the continuing dominance of Ireland’s largest distiller, Irish Distillers, particularly its leading Irish pot still whiskey, Redbreast. The IWSC is an annual wine and spirits competition. Founded in 1969 by Anton Massel, it has grown to become one of the largest such competitions in the world. Spirits are evaluated on a 100-point scale, and awards are given out for Gold Outstanding (98-100 points), Gold (95-97 points), Silver (90-94 points), and Bronze (85-89 points). The 2023 competition featured approximately 4,000 entries. Ninety-nine entries took home Gold Outstanding medals. In addition to the 24 Gold Outstanding medals awarded to Scotch whisky, four Gold Outstanding medals were … [Read more...] about The World’s Best Irish Whiskey 2023 International Wines & Spirits Competition

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Buying holiday gifts for gamers should be a piece of cake—just get them a game, like Cyberpunk 2077 , Animal Crossing or Doom Eternal . But games are so predictable; you can do better than that. There are a slew of gaming-related gifts that show you understand what gaming is all about. We’ve rounded up 17 of the best gift ideas for gamers, from items priced (and sized) for stocking stuffers all the way up to showstopper gifts that’ll be the subject of conversation on Discord for weeks to come. A Working Retro Arcade Cabinet that Fits on a Desk My Arcade Dig Dug Micro Player You can buy full-size arcade cabinets to recreate the 80s arcade experience in your basement (just scroll down the list for a killer example) but not everyone has room for that. Instead, My Arcade offers a handful of tabletop micro-sized arcades. It’s all a matter of taste and personal memories, of course, but this Dig Dug cabinet … [Read more...] about 17 Of The Best Gifts For Gamers Will Level Up Their Love

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Experts attribute that the fascination with Japanese food in the U.S. started in New York City back in 1964 when wrestler turned restaurateur Hiroake “Rocky” Aoki launched Benihana. Its hibachi steak was prepared right in front of guests on a grill at the table and created quite the stir. In fact, Benihana is still going strong with about 75 eateries in about 25 states. Since then, a slew of Japanese restaurant chains such as Jinya Ramen Bar and Kura Sushi, regaled for its serving sushi on its revolving conveyor belt, have flourished in the U.S. But the Japanese restaurant chain that has been most adept at expanding has been Teriyaki Madness, based in Denver, Co. It has grown due to the power of franchising since 129 of its 130 restaurants are franchised. For example, in 2022 it expanded by 29 locations; every one of which was franchised. Of those 130 locations, 126 of them are based in the U.S., spanning 26 states. … [Read more...] about Teriyaki Madness: Building A Japanese Restaurant Powerhouse Through Franchising

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin We are now officially in the second week of Ulta’s 21 Days of Beauty Sale . The popular bi-annual savings event gives shoppers the opportunity to save 50% on rarely discounted bestsellers from top brands like Tarte, Fenty Beauty and Too Faced. New deals are dropping every day, and we’re keeping an eye on the calendar to narrow down the best discounts throughout the rest of the three-week-long sale. Each day until April 1, Ulta will be releasing new 24-hour discounts on a selection of skincare and makeup products. And once they’re gone, you’re unlikely to see these 50% markdowns again until the next 21 Days of Beauty event in the fall. With that in mind, we recommend checking out all the remaining deals in advance and setting reminders for any you don’t want to miss. Here, we’ve listed some of the best markdowns from the remainder of Ulta’s 21 Days of Beauty. Ulta 21 Days Of Beauty Deals: Thursday, March 23 … [Read more...] about Ulta’s 21 Days Of Beauty Sale Is Still Going Strong—Here Are The Best Deals

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin It’s about time us golfers gave more thought to the best putters that are sure to shake up what might otherwise be a rusty short game. Many of us (perhaps you included) worry too much about having the right driver or iron, but even more of us neglect the importance of a proper putting instrument. Legendary players from Arnold Palmer to Ben Hogan insisted that amateur golfers can drastically improve their scores from 50 yards into the green. Indeed, for most golfers, the majority of your score comes from what happens on and around that green. Having the best putter to help you navigate the speeds and breaks of the green can make or break your round. As the saying goes, “Drive for show, putt for dough.” Whether you like it or not, if you want to get the ball in the hole, you will be spending most of your time on and around the green. It’s important to have a putter that not only looks great, but feels great too. Of course, … [Read more...] about Improve Your Short Game With The Best Putters Of The Year

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Disney has eliminated its entire metaverse division of roughly 50 people, according to a new report from the Wall Street Journal . And while most people are still confused about what the “metaverse” is even supposed to be, Disney has reportedly dropped plans to explore it, as the company begins layoffs of roughly 7,000 people across the entire company. Disney’s metaverse team was led by Mike White, who will remain at the company, according to the Wall Street Journal . Disney did not immediately respond to a request for comment late Monday. Disney’s metaverse division, which former CEO Bob Chapek dubbed “next generation storytelling,” was created in February 2022 when media companies were convinced Facebook must be on to something. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced a bold new plan to focus on the metaverse in October 2021, even changing his company’s name to Meta to emphasize his commitment to that vision. … [Read more...] about Disney Scraps Metaverse Division As Virtual Worlds Become Yesterday’s Tech Fad: Report