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Hellebore
The days are short and dark, and the snow and cold stubbornly remain. It can be a difficult, in-between time. That’s part of why we believe it’s one of the best times to gather — warm up together, beat the winter chill with a hearty meal, and find the beauty of the season in the twinkle of a good friend’s eye over a final glass at the end of the night, the bright burst of winter citrus that sneaks some sunshine into the dark days.
Where to Eat, Stay, & Shop in New Orleans
This city is home to some of the country’s best cocktail bars, most storied fine dining establishments, and inventive street food — sometimes all within the same block. The best way to experience New Orleans is to have a robust list of recommendations, and then to be ready to throw them out the window and let the energy of the Big Easy sweep you away.
Lustre
The barn warmed with good company as the night turned dark around us, many people lingering in the golden light of the glossy wooden room long after the meal ended. Eventually, we all had to bundle up, snuff out the grills’ glowing embers, and make our way into the winter’s eve, warmed through from the inside out. It was just the kind of evening that fortifies us until the soft spring sunshine arrives.
Vieux Carré
The evening felt a bit like an after-hours social, blending the vibes of a speakeasy with the French-colonial aesthetic of the city, the flavors of a South American holiday meal, the classic winemaking traditions of Cognac, and the New World terroir of the Russian River Valley — the whole experience an exciting, indefinable blend of cultural celebration fitting for the ineffable, exuberant spirit of New Orleans itself.
The Feel-Good Holiday Gift Guide
There is nothing better than the feeling of giving the perfect gift, except maybe the feeling of receiving one. Here are our favorite feelings to give and receive, and a few different ways to give them to the ones you love.
Sobremesa
Unfortunately, some excitable fire ants changed our plans mid-morning, sending us away from the tree line and onto main ceremony lawn for Supper. By the end of the night, we were thanking those fire ants for correcting us! Our fountain-side table offered a perfect view of a fiery fall sunset — something worth moving the table many times over.
Acorn
After some initial bites and pairings, we officially welcomed everyone and walked to the table, which was hidden in a hollow of a service road next to one of those vineyards, rich in fall colors. We lined that table with sunflowers and set each place setting with an acorn, balancing the burst of end of summer sunshine with the oncoming contraction of fall.
Burgundy
This year, we decided to try something new, yet again, and dedicate the final night of Culinary Pursuit to a Supper experience — our first outside of North America. We started the afternoon in the vineyards of Burgundy drinking Champagne from Billecart-Salmon before sitting down to a wonderful meal from Chef Maciej Runkowski that perfectly bridged summer and fall. Each course was paired with exclusive selections from Maison Joseph Drouhin, a celebration of the area’s storied terroir.
The Perfect Fall Weekend in Yosemite
Spring in Yosemite brings rushing waterfalls and wildflowers. Summer means sightseers from all over the world crowding the valley floor, jostling for the best views. Fall, though, is a quieter time, before the snow fall shuts things down but after the crowds die down.