Few style icons have maintained the quiet influence of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy—and now, her signature elegance is inspiring a cocktail that feels just as timeless. Enter the Carolyn Bessette Cocktail, an Elderflower Royale that channels her understated, polished aesthetic into a glass. Built around Bols Elderflower liqueur, the drink leans into a flavor profile that’s light,…
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A new daytime dining destination has arrived in La Jolla, bringing together coastal design, locally inspired cuisine, and a workspace-friendly atmosphere. Playa Kitchen, created by Clique Hospitality, is now open at Torrey Pines Science Park, offering a fresh take on the modern café rooted in its surroundings. Set against the backdrop of Torrey Pines Golf…
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Times Square isn’t exactly known for subtlety—but Highball is making a serious case for sophistication in the heart of the chaos. The signature restaurant and cocktail lounge inside Tempo by Hilton Times Square has officially revamped its entire food and beverage program, rolling out a new all-day dining concept designed to attract both hotel guests…
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Boiled peanuts—once a roadside staple across the American South—are getting a major glow-up. Thanks to Dixie Grace’s Boiled Peanuts, the humble comfort food is stepping into the modern snack aisle with a fresh, health-conscious twist designed for today’s on-the-go consumer. Founded by Dixie Grace, the brand is reimagining a centuries-old tradition with a premium, plant-based…
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Chair King Backyard Store andc are deepening their retail footprint with a four-store expansion set to roll out in Spring 2026, signaling continued confidence in brick-and-mortar shopping even as e-commerce dominates much of the retail landscape. The expansion will bring new showroom locations to Pearland, Texas; Huntington and Stony Brook on Long Island, New York;…
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A Dallas-based couple is turning a bold kitchen experiment into a fast-growing gourmet brand, carving out a new category in the food industry with innovation rooted in culture, flavor, and family. Jam Vino, founded by Chef Lorious Rogers and her husband, Shane Rogers, is billed as the world’s first line of wine-infused gourmet jam. What…
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Once a roadside favorite across the South, boiled peanuts are getting a contemporary upgrade—and finding new life far beyond gas stations and roadside stands. Leading the charge is Dixie Grace’s Boiled Peanuts, a premium, plant-based company reimagining the classic comfort food for today’s on-the-go consumer. With a focus on clean ingredients and convenience, the brand…
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Just in time for the holiday season, Blake Lively’s sparkling canned cocktail and mocktail brands, Betty Booze and Betty Buzz, are teaming up with one of New York City’s most iconic dessert destinations, Serendipity3, to launch a limited-edition holiday menu. “Sip Into the Season with Betty Booze and Betty Buzz” debuts this Thursday at both…
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As London prepares for its glamorous Pink Ball, Vilnius, Lithuania, is turning the color pink into a full-blown citywide celebration. After a record-breaking year, the Vilnius Pink Soup Fest is returning on May 29–31, 2026, expanding from a one-day novelty into a three-day festival dedicated to Lithuania’s iconic cold beetroot soup, šaltibarščiai. The 2025 edition…
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Perched on the highest hills of Collio in Italy’s Friuli-Venezia Giulia region, Tenuta Stella has emerged as a compelling model of organic winemaking rooted in biodiversity, tradition, and place. Located in Dolegna del Collio, in the province of Gorizia, the estate offers a distinctive expression of one of Italy’s most respected white-wine territories, where nature…
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