#Why luxury hotels are racing to open Saudi Arabia

#Why luxury hotels are racing to open Saudi Arabia

“Why luxury hotels are racing to open Saudi Arabia” President Biden isn’t the only one visiting Saudi Arabia — he’s being followed by swarms of tourists. But you’ll be forgiven for not having booked the desert kingdom for your next holiday yet. The 2018 murder of Jamal Ahmad Khashoggi and a lifetime of draconian religious…

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#You’re not crazy, wine pours are shrinking

#You’re not crazy, wine pours are shrinking

“You’re not crazy, wine pours are shrinking” When international investor Brian Hogan took an important client to a favorite Midtown restaurant last month, he hoped to impress him. His guest ordered a Chablis by the glass rather than the bottle, and the sommelier poured it with due deference. But, when the usually mild-mannered client looked…

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#’Lightyear’ brings a new twist to a classic character

#’Lightyear’ brings a new twist to a classic character

“‘Lightyear’ brings a new twist to a classic character” To infinity & back in time “Lightyear.” Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story” character first voiced by Tim Allen is now a prequel. Being younger he’s played by Chris Evans who says: “It’s an original story of Buzz Lightyear. I’m a Pixar fan. I’m like a kid in a candy store.”…

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#Brooklyn rooftop Laser Wolf is NYC’s restaurant of the summer

#Brooklyn rooftop Laser Wolf is NYC’s restaurant of the summer

“Brooklyn rooftop Laser Wolf is NYC’s restaurant of the summer” Shalom to the restaurant of summer 2022: Laser Wolf, an open-air, Israeli-style grill on Williamsburg’s Hoxton Hotel rooftop. Its pricey, protein-powered menu is worthy of its eye-popping view of the Williamsburg Bridge, the towers of Billionaires Row and all the bright lights in between. It seems…

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#NYC restaurants cut portions to fight inflation

#NYC restaurants cut portions to fight inflation

“NYC restaurants cut portions to fight inflation” Big Apple restaurateurs are fighting inflation by shrinking portion sizes and switching out costly ingredients in a bid to avoid hiking already-stiff menu prices.  At Noir, a supper club in Chelsea, executive chef John Dewine made the “tough decision” to raise some prices while keeping other dishes —…

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#Keep it poppin’ in France’s Champagne region

#Keep it poppin’ in France’s Champagne region

“Keep it poppin’ in France’s Champagne region” You say Champagne. We say Champleasure.  You don’t have to be a wine snob to honeymoon in France’s storied Champagne region. You just have to love popping corks, clinking glasses, manicured gardens, attentive staff and all the romance that’s fizzing in the air. “Champagne is amazing for serious…

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#Inflation causes NYC restaurant prices to soar

#Inflation causes NYC restaurant prices to soar

“Inflation causes NYC restaurant prices to soar” Hey, big spender. New Yorkers who love to dine out are reeling from the latest affront — huge price hikes for standard dishes with no “luxury” ingredients such as foie gras or truffles in sight. Roast chicken for $40. Halibut for $50. Pasta dishes starting at a whopping…

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