Destination: Doha

A cultural hub as well as a economic powerhouse Emir Hamad has done an excellent job transforming Doha into the “Pearl” of the Middle East. Vast natural gas resources have driven Qatar’s rise as the world’s wealthiest nation and transformed its capital, Doha, from a once-declining fishing and pearl-diving town into the Persian Gulf’s future-forward cultural gem. The main and … Read More

Destination: Stockholm

ONE DAY IN STOCKHOLM by Madame Now Find your way to Strandvägen, and start your stroll on one of many beautiful waterside walks. First stop the ultimate in “made in Sweden” boutiques SVENSKT TENN open since 1924. Here you will find the finest in Scandinavian mid century interiors, and fabrics mostly created by Josef Frank. They also have a lovely … Read More

Vespertine Los Angeles – The new disruptive restaurant experience by Jordan Kahn

Los Angeles finally has a World Class dining experience, Jordan Kahn’s Vespertine. Much has been written on the architecture and “Other Worldly” food presentation, but I think what has gotten lost, is that Kahn’s “New World Cuisine” is fantastic. Not Asian Fusion or Farm to the Table, or whatever a more recent trend in food may be… a truly unique … Read More