VEA Restaurant and Lounge, Hong Kong
HONG KONG Hong Kong’s best example of contemporary fine dining is VEA, serving a seasonal eight-course tasting menu of Chinese-French fusion on the top floor of The Wellington with skyline views. If you’re looking for an interactive dining experience with exquisite,…
The Point, Upper Saranac Lake, New York
The Point I think I like lake people better than beach people. At least the people I meet at The Point in Lake Saranac. They are so relaxed and genuine. Nobody puts on airs and there are no louche displays…
Villa La Massa, Tuscany, Italy
Villa La Massa Villa La Massa is a hopelessly romantic property, a sprawling country house in the Chianti hills. The resort spans 22 acres, full of cypress, lemon trees, multi-colored iris blooms and olive groves. Yes, they make their own olive…
Hotel Alma, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hotel Alma, Minneapolis There’s nothing like Hotel Alma in Minneapolis. The city has so many new hotels opening in advance of hosting the Super Bowl next year, but nothing with the soul and one-of-a-kind charm that Hotel Alma embodies….
Timber Cove Resort, Sonoma Coast
Timber Cove Resort, Sonoma County This new “Checking In” series of posts is dedicated to some of my most memorable experiences. First up is Timber Cove Resort. I spend 300 plus nights a year in hotels and resorts. The ones that make…