Each week, Alexa is rounding up the buzziest fashion drops, hotel openings, restaurant debuts and celeb-studded cultural happenings in NYC. It’s our curated guide to the very best things to see, shop, taste and experience around the city. What’s making our luxury list this week? The St. Regis’ delivers its famous Champagne sabering service to … Read more
It’s time to uncork these little-known wine secrets. From serving to storage, some of our common vino habits would make sommeliers cringe — but not to fear, the industry experts have dispelled the myths and misconceptions. Price and score For starters, the higher the price tag doesn’t mean the better the taste, Rodolphe Boulanger, Total Wine … Read more
You can bank on these zodiac signs. The Small Business Blog analyzed the birthdates of the world’s top billionaires, finding that one-third share just three star signs: Libra, Pisces and Taurus. That’s not all that they have in common — in a surprise to absolutely no one, 88% of billionaires are male, 65% are white, and … Read more
The bougiest bite in New York is a $28 single chicken nugget. But it comes with a luxe twist: it’s loaded with a spoonful of golden daurenki caviar. “It literally tastes like an upscale McDonald’s nugget,” said Simon Wool, a 30-year-old who has had the nugget on multiple occasions. Each is topped with around two-ounces … Read more
Bye-bye, bubbly? Champagne may be in short supply rather soon, according to ClimateAI, a climate resilience platform based in San Francisco. The company said the changing global climate could threaten the popular celebratory beverage. ClimateAI’s artificial intelligence-driven data has suggested that hundreds of grape varieties could be on the brink of extinction, including champagne-making grapes like pinot noir, … Read more
Dominic West is detailing his quarrel with Prince Harry — and revealed why the royal left him on read after their chaotic 2013 trip to Antartica. “The Crown” alum, 54, recalled during Sunday’s appearance on Times Radio how he once “said too much in a press conference” following their expedition. West and the Duke of Sussex, … Read more
Don’t start the new year in the emergency room. Popping bubbly to ring in 2024 may be more dangerous than partiers think, as an international team of ophthalmology experts spread awareness of cork-induced eye injuries ahead of the holiday, calling for the proliferation of screw-on caps among Champagne and sparkling winemakers. The high-pressured bottle stoppers … Read more
I’m going to be horrendously honest with you. This time last month if you had of asked me what came to mind when I thought about cruises, I would have told you: grey nomads, horrific buffet meals, sea sickness, tiny cabins, screaming children doing bomb drops in the pool and bumpy seas. Not for me. … Read more
‘Tis the season eat, drink and be merry — and a fitness influencer says yule be able to pound all this liquor down without gaining a pound. Making spirits bright by adding a couple of ice cubes and a fruity garnish is a cherished pastime for folks who like to toast to the holidays. But for merrymakers … Read more
No champagne problems here. Brittany Mahomes, the wife of the Chiefs’ star quarterback Patrick Mahomes, posted new photos on Tuesday of her and Taylor Swift toasting with some bubbly. Swift, the girlfriend of Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, and Mahomes were joined by Lyndsay Bell, the wife of Chiefs tight end Blake Bell, and Paige … Read more
Raise a glass to this scientific breakthrough. Researchers at Brown University — who were working in tandem with peers at University of Toulouse in France — have finally discovered why champagne bubbles are unique. They also learned more about what’s behind its crisp and delicious taste that’s made the drink a favorite for centuries. “This … Read more
She’s flicking away the haters. Author J.K. Rowling issued her own snarky response to those who said that they would not watch the upcoming “Harry Potter” by saying that she will take precautions by “laying in a large stock of champagne.” The embattled author tweeted the sarcastic comment after saying that several people were already … Read more
Beer and loathing on the Champagne trail. US beer importers had a brewed awakening after Belgian customs officials destroyed a massive cache of Miller High Life over using “Champagne” in its nickname. Agents reportedly seized 2,352 cans of the American discount beverage in February after it arrived in Antwerp en route to Germany, CBS reported. … Read more
Kathlyn Bohatch’s June 2022 wedding had the traditional elements. She wore a white ballgown, carried a bouquet of blush blooms and playfully fed her new husband wedding cake. There was just one thing missing: booze. “Alcohol is expensive and pointless,” Bohatch, 22, from Santa Rosa, California, told The Post. “I wasn’t gonna pay for people … Read more
Raise a glass, a coup, a mug or flute, National Cocktail Day is today, March 24. The word cocktail, according to Saveur barroom historian David Wondrich has its origin in the ginger suppositories given to horses before they were paraded for sale. A “cocked-up” tail was a surefire sign of a spirited animal and came … Read more
Sounds a-peeling! Mimosa lovers can now add their preferred amount of juice to their Champagne with Tropicana’s new gadget. The Tropicana Mimosa Maker is here to make your orange juice and Champagne concoctions easier to brew. The limited-edition device is a 12-ounce spray bottle that spritzes just the right amount of juice into your sparkling … Read more