Luxury
3 articles
The Critic's Table
LouLouca Singapore pastry chef elevates culinary vision
Louisa Lim, crowned Asia's Best Pastry Chef in 2023, has opened Loulouca, her highly anticipated dessert atelier, where a single slice of her namesake cake costs $16.
Ezra Kaplan·September 5, 2026
Behind the Bar
iDen’s Beijing Duck House Opens in NYC, Highlighting Luxury Trend
On September 1, 2026, iDen’s Beijing Duck House, a high-end duck restaurant, opened in New York City, taking over the prestigious former location of La Grenouille.
Marco Alves·September 2, 2026
Behind the Bar
Hotel Bar Guests Embrace Mocktails, Signaling a Major Shift in Social Drinking
At The Ritz-Carlton, New York, a bespoke 'Emerald Elixir' mocktail, priced at $22, now consistently outsells its classic Old Fashioned on weeknights, a surprising shift reflecting evolving preferences
Marco Alves·June 9, 2026