Category: Fabulous friday

On a recent trip to Turkey thanks to our exceptional tour guide, Gamze Arteman,  I came across Iznik ceramics which are considered among the finest works of art from the Ottoman Empire. The art form was established and patronized by the sultans.. As any great art works or art form, they withstand the judgment of time, able to compete among the finest contemporary works in their genre.
Spotted at Acne Studios in Milan, this "handbag" when whichever one you have is never big enough.
In New York City, a place known for its pastrami sandwiches, Pop's Pastrami is a standout. I'm drooling just thinking about it.
First came the American travelers In their private jets, then frequent travelers to Italy who have done Tuscany, Venice, Rome and Florence. Apulia (or Puglia in Modern Italian) is getting discovered, but has still escaped the crowds and high prices, and maintains its authenticity and sense of place, and it’s a gem. It was here we recently traveled after Ethiopia (Ethiopian Airways has nonstop service from Addis Ababa to Rome). As with my earlier travel Fabulous Friday, rather than a travel article, I’m going to tell you about fascinating facts about the region relating to Italian history and customs, and show you culinary eye candy. Sit back, relax, and enjoy:
A travel destination to put on your bucket list is Ethiopia, that is if your tastes run to places that are distinctive, authentic, and rich civilizations with centuries old history with their own culture, food, music and dance. After a little over a week there, I’d put it in a category with India, Mexico, Egypt and China – my favorites for exotic travel.
A $25,000 USD taco? Yes, you read right. It's yours at the uber luxe Grand Velas Los Cabos in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. I'm proud to say that the idea for the world's most expensive taco was that of yours truly (my public relations firm). The brilliant execution is owed to the resort's Executive Chef Juan Licerio Alcala. So what's in this taco, what's a fitting rare tequila to go with it, and has anyone bought it?
Looking for a super cool, uber holiday or birthday gift for the trophy child or grandchild who's a foodie? Check this out -- might be for you too.
The perfect way for a fashionista to travel in the city? A Rolls Royce, Bentley or Ferrari? Not bad, but not a fashion statement.
The over 200 year old House of Hennessy has come out with a cognac, Hennessy 8, in a limited edition Baccarat carafe that will be hard to top at $39,000.
Mexican high fashion we regrettably are exposed to very little. Yet, along with the much praised evolution of the “new” Mexican cuisine and its very talented exponents, the country’s fashion scene is now coming into its own. I’ve been exposed to it through my client, Velas Resorts, that for the past few years has featured runway shows and popup boutiques of two of the leading fashion designers, Alejandro Carlin and Benito Santos. Both are the choices of Mexico’s society, celebrity, business and political elite and dress the First Lady of Mexico. Of all the celebrities he has dressed, the one the Jalisco born Santos is most famous for is Ximena Navarrete, Miss Universe 2010. He achieved that coup just two years after starting his atelier. He has also won the Mexican National Prize for Fashion in 2014.