Innovative pastry chefs around the world are presenting cutting-edge creations while respecting centuries-old traditions. Most celebrity chefs specialize in savory courses while those who master sweets — the very dishes that put an exclamation point on any memorable meal — toil in relative obscurity.
Offering variety, convenience and a sense of community, these food courts for grown-ups are being embraced across the country. Teenagers hanging out at the local shopping mall may consume greasy pizza and hot dogs on sticks, but reimagining the food court with high epicurean standards is a hot development trend. Across the country, sophisticated food halls are filling historic buildings in reenergized downtowns.
Grace Bay Resorts developer Mark Durliat introduces his new vision for luxury island living in Turks and Caicos with the launch of Rock House, a residential resort tucked into the rugged, untouched limestone cliffs of Providenciales’ north shore, the first of its kind.
Known for being havens of rustic, down-to-earth hideaways, ranches, farms and country estates are finding their way back into the forefront of buyer’s minds. Luckily for those interested, these properties can be found in nearly every corner of the U.S.
MLG began presenting the unique works of Philippe Bertho exclusively at its nine galleries across the country a decade ago, noting that never before had it seen a painter of such magnificent vision and unique perspective.
More than 25 percent of the U.S. properties listed for $25 million or more are in California, according to the 13th annual edition of Ultimate Homes. The 14th will be out in May, and is likely to show the same result. As a nod to The Golden State’s real estate swagger, we wanted to dedicate a portion of our annual winter waterfront issue to the Cali Coast. From an $85 million manse on a landmark Malibu site to a near-new Santa Barbara estate on almost 5 acres, enjoy our presentation of the 101 most expensive California coastal homes currently for sale.
New figures indicate that British and American buyers lead the search when it comes to purchasing vineyards, specifically in France. “Demand for vineyards has never dropped — quite the opposite,” says Annick Dauchy, property business development manager for FrenchEntrée, an online purchasing buying guide for French properties.
Skiingproperty.com acknowledges the Winter Olympics’ history in the French Alps by highlighting four essential ski resorts.
