In this issue:

In Hotels & Resorts: If you’re visiting Orange County, I recommend the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel, especially if you want a resort experience that allows you to drink in the coast, surf, golf, and avoid the traffic. By Melanie Votaw                     Read More...

In the Gastronomy section: The good health and longevity of Cretans is well documented and there are many octogenarians living in Crete’s towns and villages. Raw, cold pressed olive oil is a basic ingredient of the Cretan Diet; it is used in both cooked dishes and raw salads that are based on vegetables, fruits, beans, and pulses. By Manos Angelakis   Read More...

In the Restaurants section: Named after the landmark ballet performed by the Ballet Russe, the interior of the restaurant is a simulation of a St. Petersburg aristocratic mansion, in the middle of New York City’s Hell’s Kitchen. By Manos Angelakis      Read More...

In the Oenophile section: I had lunch with Ludovic David, the general manager of Château Marquis de Terme, a Margaux Quatrieme Grand Cru winery, once part of the Rauzan estate. It is still considered a badge of honor to have been classed as a Grand Cru Wine in 1855, and many of these wineries have been updating their wines to keep up with the times. By Manos Angelakis                  Read More...