It is the beverage of choice before, during and after the great horserace, the Kentucky Derby which was held last May 1st. The mint julep a sweet and smoky riotous affair of […]
A Bounty of Bourbons
Everlasting Emeralds
Followed by a Glowing Green Gourmet Gazette Slideshow The lapidarists or precious stone experts of Antiquity who worked the emerald said it drove away thunderstorms, magnetic storms and all storms but also […]
Escapades on Elba with the Emperor
Historical reenactment of Napoleon landing on Elba at the bicentennial of his exile. Photo ©Roberto Ridi. Handout via The Gourmet Gazette What did he see first, the pristine turquoise and emerald waters, […]
Curating Kenzo, A Kaleidoscopic Collection
Paris, France — He was a man of exceptional taste and style, Kenzo Takada. And collectors acquired some of that exceptional taste and style at an auction conducted by the house of […]
An Exhibition of Excellence: Luxurious Luxuries
Followed by a Gourmet Gazette Slideshow Paris, France — A world of treasures is unfolding at the MAD, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, in Paris. A world filled with fine crafts, gemstones, […]
Moments in Time: TNT Time from Pierre DeRoche
It’s original, technical, sporty, incandescent. The Pierre DeRoche TNT Royal Retro 43 Diablo is a wonder to watch with its six retrograde second hands dancing around the dial. It’s a light watch […]
The Glamour of Gucci
It remains the ultimate logo of luxury. The GG, that double G from Gucci. The house, which is 100 years young this year recently brought out new pieces in its GG Running […]
A Sparkle of a Show
Los Angeles, California — Stars sparkled in Chopard during the 93rd Academy Awards. While the ceremony was low key, the jewelry worn by some of the participants was clearly high key. Celebrated […]
Moments in Time: Gold Moon
A spectacular auction featuring space exploration and aviation pieces has been taking place online at the house of RR Auction in Boston, Massachusetts. Superb and unique pieces are coming under the hammer […]
The Emperor’s New Socks
Paris, France — As France and the world gear up for the 200th anniversary of the death of Napoleon Bonaparte on May 5th, 2021, some people are pulling up his socks. Not […]
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