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Articles by Benjamin Liong Setiawan
I’m Helping My 70-year-old Mom Prep for an 8-day Cruise—12 Must-pack Essentials I Recommend as a Travel Writer
Credit: Travel + Leisure My 70-year-old mom is preparing to go on an eight-day adventure with the luxurious, all-suite Regent Seven Seas Cruises. As a travel and fashion writer, I wanted to offer her some of my expert advice from all of the years I’ve spent traveling for work. My guide to packing for a cruise includes clothing and travel accessories for the various activities she’ll experience, from the spa to excursions at the ports to fine dining on board.
I’ve Worn These Comfortable Hoka Hiking Boots on 42 Trips Across 5 Continents—and They Pack Super Light
Credit: Travel + Leisure As a travel expert, I’ve racked up over a million travel miles and have learned a thing or two about packing for any itinerary. Something that I always bring with me when I’m going on a trip is a high-quality pair of hiking boots, and I’ve become loyal to Hoka over the years. The Hoka Transport Hike GTX boots are my go-to pair, whether I’m hitting a hiking trail or prepping for a day of sightseeing.
Cooking And Coping: Making Vedndakai (Okra) Curry With Sangeetha Kowsik
Scott Galloway sounds alarm on major threat to U.S. economy The New York University professor and author sends an urgent message. Depending on who one is speaking with, the national debt either is — or is not — …
Cooking And Coping: Making Vedndakai (Okra) Curry With Sangeetha Kowsik
Cooking And Coping is a series created by @HungryEditor in early 2020 profiling people on what they are cooking and how they are coping in the world today. Sangeetha Kowsik is a Parsons School of Design graduate who has garnered decades of experience across fashion, beauty, luxury, streetwear, skateboarding, and gallery artistry working for global brands such as Estée Lauder, Tiffany & Co., Ralph Lauren, and The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Paradise Found: From Cognac To Colorado, A Taste Of Paradis In Aspen
The house of Hennessy has created a rare opportunity for cognac aficionados to be fully immersed in the world of Hennessy Paradis through a collaboration with the St. Regis Aspen Resort. Not only has their presidential suite been transformed into the Paradis suite, but guests can also book a special Paradis dinner experience.
Making Chicken & Dumpling Soup With Amber Mayfield Hewett
Cooking And Coping is a series created by @HungryEditor in early 2020 profiling people on what they are cooking and how they are coping in the world today. Entrepreneur Amber Mayfield Hewett is a force in the event planning and entertaining worlds. In addition to her company To Be Hosted, she is also the founder of While Entertaining Media, the WE Gala, and will be releasing her debut book on a subject she knows best, entertaining, by Artisan Books in 2026.
Where to Eat, Drink, and Sleep in Miami
Eat, Drink, Sleep is a series by @HungryEditor offering insider tips on where to enjoy a tasty meal, quench your thirst, and rest your head in chic destinations around the globe. This edition takes us to Miami. Miami is a revelers dream. There are many comparisons to other resort destinations. I’ve always likened it to a “Vegas by the sea” in the best way possible.
The Tastiest Food Advent Calendars Of 2024 (Part 1)
I always love the anticipation of the approaching holidays. For me it’s filled with a time of gathering with friends and family. In my household this is the time of the year when you start to hear Natalie Cole on the speakers sing, “there'll be much mistletoeing and hearts will be glowing when loved ones are near.” One of my favorite ways to mark the season is with a festive Advent Calendar.
Inside the James B. Beam Distilling Co., Home of the First Family of Bourbon
The James B. Beam Distilling Co. has a storied history as home to the first family of bourbon and is home to the world’s No. 1 bourbon, Jim Beam®. Even though their Clermont homeplace in Kentucky just celebrated 90 years of distilling this summer, the origins of this legendary brand go back over 225 years to when the family started crafting whiskey in 1795.
The James B. Beam Distilling Co. Is Home to the World’s No. 1 Bourbon, the Legendary Jim Beam [Video]
For 229 years, eight continuous generations of whiskey makers have been crafting incredible bourbon at the James B. Beam Distilling Co. Undoubtedly Beam is the first family of bourbon. Fred and Freddie Noe are the seventh- and eighth-generation master distillers of a family that has built not just a brand, but a legacy, and each generation imparts their own story into this tapestry of bourbon history.
Resort Recipe: Wagyu Beef Tartare From Brush Creek Ranch In Wyoming
“Wagyu is the fastest growing breed” of cattle in the country according to the American Wagyu Association. It only seemed fitting that for this Wagyu Beef Tartare recipe I ask the executive chef of Brush Creek Ranch, which has its own wagyu cattle ranch, Prosenjit “Ricky” Biswas, for his take on the classic French dish. Not only is Brush Creek Ranch a luxury, all-inclusive resort, it’s also an epicurean’s delight.
Resort Recipe: Ginger Ice Cream From Toucan Hill In Mustique
This installment of Resort Recipe whisks us to the island of Mustique in the archipelago nation of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Tatiana Copeland, owner of Toucan Hill along with her husband Gerret, shares with us a recipe for her favorite treat to enjoy on the Caribbean island—ginger ice cream. Mustique is a private island that gained prominence when Princess Margaret, sister of Queen Elizabeth II, was gifted several acres of land as a wedding present.
Cooking And Coping: Making Za’atar Oo Zeit With Nada Mays
Cooking And Coping is a series created by @HungryEditor in early 2020 profiling people on what they are cooking and how they are coping in the world today. Nada Mays is a registered dietitian nutritionist and professionally trained chef based in Philadelphia. Her private practice, Nutrition By Nada, works with patients in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Mays specializes in culturally inclusive nutrition counseling.
Nada Bashir
About Nada Bashir As an International Correspondent at CNN, Nada Bashir has traveled the globe covering a range of leading stories and amplifying underrepresented voices to the 347 million worldwide households that tune into CNN International. Last year, Bashir covered breaking news of natural disasters in Turkey and Morocco, and went to Paris to report on the mass protests in response to President Macron's pension reform bill. Bashir is actively covering the war in Gaza.
Cooking And Coping: Making Soy Marinated Eggs With Rasheeda Purdie
Cooking And Coping is a series created by @HungryEditor in early 2020 profiling people on what they are cooking and how they are coping in the world today. Chef Rasheeda Purdie is the founder of Ramen By Ra. What began as pop-up ramen dinners in collaboration with Ada Supper Club a few years ago has led to Purdie’s first ramen shop, which recently opened in December at the Bowery Market in Noho. Ramen by Ra is the first Black woman owned ramen shop in New York City.
Exclusive Interview With Suja Life’s Newly Appointed CEO Maria Stipp
The proliferation of “better-for-you” options in the food sector has been exploding with many companies shifting their focus and investing significant dollars in products such as protein shakes, immunity shots, green powders, and the like. According to a report from market research firm Facts & Factors, the organic food and beverage market is estimated to reach a value of 620 billion USD by 2026.
Holiday Gift Guide 2023: The Tastiest Advent Calendars Original
I’ve always loved the holiday season. One tradition that I’ve started to appreciate more as I’ve grown up is the Advent Calendar. This line from O Holy Night, one of my favorite carols, “a thrill of hope the weary world rejoices, for yonder breaks a new and glorious morn,” encapsulates the anticipation and joy. Even as a kid I would get very excited for how festive and magical this time of year can be. Below is the Hungry Editor’s holiday gift guide for the tastiest Advent Calendars of 2023.
Monsieur Vo And Camphor Dish On Their Recent NYC Collaboration Dinner Original
Chalk it up to a serendipitous encounter a few years ago for bringing New York–based Monsieur Vo and Los Angeles–based Camphor together. The two critically acclaimed restaurants teamed up this fall for a collaborative dinner that was filled with stylish food lovers enjoying a beautiful confluence of French and Vietnamese cuisines.
Could Dallas Be Your Next Food Destination?
More and more these days people’s travels tend to be heavily influenced by the dining scene of a given city. Dallas has been on the radar and popping up on gastronomic lists of places worth a visit for quite some time.
Resort Recipe: Sea Bass With Ratatouille And Sauce Vierge From Origins Lodge In Costa Rica Original
When the temperature rises, I tend to avoid heavy dishes. The heat and humidity has me craving light and bright meals. Thankfully the culinary team at the luxury ecolodge Origins, which is nestled in the northern rainforest of Costa Rica, shared with me their recipe for Sea Bass with Ratatouille and Sauce Vierge. Sauce Vierge, also known as virgin sauce, is an easy French sauce that requires no cooking, but instead a simple tossing of ingredients in a bowl.
I Just Spent 10 Days in New Zealand, and These Are the 17 Items I Couldn’t Have Traveled Without
The North Island of New Zealand, which is on the Māori lands of Aotearoa, is a wonderfully diverse place. As a travel writer, I’m in awe of its many offerings: On one hand, you can get your fill of city life with amazing restaurants and shopping in Auckland but on the other, there are also quieter landscapes like Waiheke Island and Rotorua for relaxing or mountain biking among gorgeous scenery.
David Grutman’s Growing Hospitality Empire Is Taking Him To Space And Beyond Original
David Grutman is the founder of Groot Hospitality Courtesy of Groot Hospitality American entrepreneur, nightlife impresario, and hospitality magnate David Grutman has made a significant impact on the entertainment and hospitality industry. Since opening LIV nightclub at the Fontainebleau in 2008, he and his company Groot Hospitality have been on a meteoric rise. Benjamin Liong Setiawan: Tell us about your background and what led you to where you are today.
Gift Guide: The Best Kitchen And Tabletop Gifts For Entertainers (Part 2)
Signature Kitchen Suite 48-inch French door refrigerator and freezer Courtesy of Signature Kitchen Suite This is one of those seasons where gift giving is in the air. With Mother’s Day behind us, Father’s Day, graduations, weddings, anniversaries, and the like upon us, it’s good to have options and ideas for what to get that special someone who likes to entertain.
Gift Guide: The Best Kitchen And Tabletop Gifts For Entertainers (Part 1) Original
This is one of those seasons where gift giving is in the air. With Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, graduations, weddings, anniversaries, and the like around the corner, it’s good to have options and ideas for what to get that special someone who likes to entertain. And if you happen to get some of these for yourself, I certainly won’t judge or tell anyone.
Christine Wiseman Of Broken Shaker & Bar Lab Hospitality Is Named 2023 North America’s Best Bartender
More From Forbes I cover style, travel, food, drink, and all of life's indulgences. Following Apr 20, 2023,01:09pm EDT| Press play to listen to this article! Got it! Christine Wiseman of Broker Shaker and Bar Lab Hospitality Wins Altos Bartenders’ Bartender Award ...
The 10 Best Inflatable Paddle Boards for a Day on the Water Original
From Montauk to Nantucket to Maui, I’ve gotten to enjoy my fair share of inflatable paddle boards. Stand-up paddleboarding—also known as SUP—makes for a great exercise for novices and experts alike. Not only does it strengthen your core, it can also engage other body parts, such as your arms, shoulders, and quads.
Taste Over 260 Years of History With Camarena Tequila
The rich history of Camarena’s award-winning tequilas goes back over two and a half centuries to the year 1761. This is when the Camarena family co-founded the town of Arandas in Jalisco. Now heralded as an epicenter of artisanal tequila from the Mexican highlands, also known as Los Altos, Arandas is steeped in culture and tradition. Each bottle of Camarena tequila represents over 260 years of stories from the highlands of Jalisco.
Michelin On The Mediterranean In Your Own Private Villa Original
It’s not uncommon to find some great Michelin-rated restaurants along the Mediterranean. It’s also not a tough challenge to find a beautiful villa to rent on the Côte d'Azur for that luxe vacation experience, but what you might be hard pressed to find is a villa that comes with a chef that has earned a coveted Michelin star.
If You Like Piña Coladas, Then Try One Of These Piña Colada Recipes (Part 2)
The @HungryEditor asked a handful of friends and beverage industry insiders to share a recipe for their take on the Piña Colada. Some are riffs on the classic, while others are creative interpretations. Either way you’ll have lots of options to try and imbibe. This two part series will have you wanting to test your bartending skills and make these drinks all year long.
If You Like Piña Coladas, Then Try One Of These Piña Colada Recipes (Part 1)
The @HungryEditor asked a handful of friends and beverage industry insiders to share a recipe for their take on the Piña Colada. Some are riffs on the classic, while others are creative interpretations. Either way you’ll have lots of options to try and imbibe. This two part series will have you wanting to test your bartending skills and make these drinks all year long. The first Piña Colada on record dates back to 1954 in Puerto Rico.
Chefs Share Their Favorite Recipes Using The Beloved Parmigiano Reggiano (Part 1: Starters)
Ever since the very first episode of Chef’s Table that aired in 2015 with Italian chef Massimo Bottura, I gained a new respect for Parmigiano Reggiano. I knew it was more than just the shaved cheese in pint-size plastic containers at the supermarket. But I didn’t really understand the time honored and laborious tradition of crafting this “King of Cheeses.” It takes a minimum of 12 months to mature and dates back to the Middle Ages with Benedictine and Cistercian monks.
Chefs Share Their Favorite Recipes Using The Beloved Parmigiano Reggiano (Part 2: Main Courses)
Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese in The Storage Room. (Photo by: Hermes Images/AGF/Universal Images Group ... [+] via Getty Images) Universal Images Group via Getty Images @HungryEditor asked a handful of chefs to share a recipe using Parmigiano Reggiano. This two part series began with Starters. The second part focuses on Main Course recipes utilizing the “King of Cheeses” with a variety of chefs from Tozeur, Tunisia to Charleston, South Carolina, and even New York City.
The Great Escape: Quintessence Hotel’s Uber Luxe Travel Package For Wine Aficionados
An aerial shot of Quintessence Hotel in Anguilla. Courtesy of Quintessence © Jerome Dupont Anguilla is located in the Eastern Caribbean Sea just five miles from St. Maarten and 18 miles from St. Barth, both of which are easily accessible via a short speed boat ride. Anguilla is known for its gorgeous beaches, there are 33 to choose from.
Cooking And Coping: Making Watercress Soup With Lisa Ling
Cooking And Coping is a series created by @HungryEditor profiling people on what they are cooking and how they are coping during the COVID-19 global pandemic. with Lisa Ling on HBO Max. Jade Thiraswas/HBO Max Lisa Ling is an award-winning journalist, author, and the host of a new docuseries for HBO Max called Take Out with Lisa Ling. The show is about the food and people behind Asian American restaurants.
9 Luxe Ways To Upgrade Your Kitchen And Your Culinary Game In 2022
2022 is the perfect time to reassess what you have in your kitchen and make some luxe upgrades with ... [+] tools, small appliances, and pantry staples. Getty Images The new year gives you an opportunity to reassess what you have in your kitchen and see what upgrades can be made, whether it’s cooking tools, small appliances, or even finally splurging on that nice bottle of EVOO that you’ve been eyeing.
Your Guide To The Best Bottles Of Vintage Rosé Champagne
I love the episode of Parks and Recreation where Donna Meagle, played by Retta, and Tom Haverford, played by Aziz Ansari, spend the day pampering themselves and saying to each other, “Treat yo’ self.” Sometimes you’re commemorating a special occasion, need a nice bottle to bring to someone’s home, or you just want to celebrate getting through a random Tuesday. To make those celebrations — big, small, and everything in between — even more special, opt for a bottle of vintage Rosé Champagne.
Cooking And Coping: Making Vegan Pizza Grilled Cheese With Sarah Paiji Yoo In New York City
Cooking And Coping is a series created by @HungryEditor profiling people on what they are cooking and how they are coping during the COVID-19 global pandemic. Sarah Paiji Yoo, Co-founder & CEO of Blueland. Courtesy of Blueland Sarah Paiji Yoo is the CEO and Co-Founder of Blueland. Blueland has been shaking up the cleaning industry with products that have eliminated the need for single-use plastic.
Cooking And Coping: Making Parmigiana Di Melanzane With Livio Cucuzza In Veneto, Italy
Cooking And Coping is a series created by @HungryEditor profiling people on what they are cooking and how they are coping during the COVID-19 global pandemic. Livio Cucuzza, the Chief Design Officer at McIntosh Group Inc., in the Sonus faber atelier in Italy. Courtesy of Sonus faber Livio Cucuzza is the Chief Design Officer at McIntosh Group Inc., a global luxury audio company which is home to notable names such as McIntosh Labs, Sonus faber, and Sumiko Audio, amongst others.
These Chinatown Organizations Are Using Food Tours As A Catalyst For Social Change
Walking food tours have historically had a reputation for being a fuddy-duddy activity that you’d do on a family vacation as a way to explore a new city. You’d follow some guide with an umbrella, tasting items from shop to shop. But a wave of Chinatown-based organizations across the country, both new and established, is changing that perception.
Cooking And Coping: Making Dominican Pastelitos With Jasmin Hernandez In Harlem, New York
Cooking And Coping is a series by @HungryEditor profiling people on what they are cooking and how they are coping in this day and age. Jasmin Hernandez: Author, Writer, and Founder of Gallery Gurls Courtesy of Sunny Leerasanthanah Jasmin Hernandez is a writer and author of the recently released book We Are Here: Visionaries of Color Transforming the Art World, which was published by Abrams. Hernandez is also the founder of Gallery Gurls.
The Humble Onion Brings Krug And 11 Chefs To Jaipur, India For A Gastronomic Adventure
Krug Single Ingredient Trip: India Courtesy of Krug For the past five years, Krug Champagne has chosen one food item to highlight for its single ingredient program. This year the humble yet all-important onion brings 11 renowned chefs and Krug's Cellar Master, Julie Cavil, on a culinary adventure to Jaipur, India.
These Are the Iconic New Orleans Dishes Everyone Should Try at Least Once
© Getty Images Here's where to eat the most famous New Orleans foods on your next trip to the Big Easy, whether you're headed down for Mardi Gras, or planning a 2021 vacation. When visitors start planning trips around famous New Orleans foods, you know a city’s culinary scene is hot.
These Are the Iconic New Orleans Dishes Everyone Should Try at Least Once
When visitors start planning trips around famous New Orleans foods, you know a city’s culinary scene is hot. From traditional gumbo steeped with Cajun influences and a towering muffuletta to newer Vietnamese-Creole fusion dishes that reflect the current diversity of "Nawlins," there’s much to choose from in this foodie paradise.
Hayden Panettiere & Tony Alva Join Vans Custom Culture Project
Racked is no longer publishing. Thank you to everyone who read our work over the years. The archives will remain available here; for new stories, head over to Vox.com, where our staff is covering consumer culture for The Goods by Vox. You can also see what we’re up to by signing up here. It's always refreshing to see companies giving back to the community. In Vans case, they are giving back to the whole country.
Cooking And Coping: Making Shaking Tofu With Andrea Nguyen In Santa Cruz, CA
Cooking And Coping is a series by @HungryEditor profiling people on what they are cooking and how they are coping in this world of social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Cookbook author, teacher, and consultant Andrea Nguyen in Santa Cruz, CA. Courtesy of Aubrie Pick Andrea Nguyen is a James Beard award-winning author and cooking teacher. She lives in the Bay Area, where she experiments, writes, and publishes VietWorldKitchen.com.
Cooking And Coping: Making Braised Short Ribs And Linguine With Rozalynn Frazier In New York City
Cooking And Coping is a series by @HungryEditor profiling people on what they are cooking and how they are coping in this world of social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Rozalynn S. Frazier, Fitness Director and award-winning, multimedia journalist in New York's West ... [+] Village. Courtesy of Don Joseph / @djink_latenitecomfortfood Rozalynn S. Frazier is the Special Projects Director for a national fitness magazine.
Cooking And Coping: Making Bindaetteok (Savory Korean Pancakes) With Christine Yi In New York City
Cooking And Coping is a series by @HungryEditor profiling people on what they are cooking and how they are coping in this world of social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Christine Yi, Founder of CYeats.com. Courtesy of Christine Yi / @CY_Eats Christine Yi is a food and travel content creator based in New York City. She traverses the globe enjoying everything from Michelin star meals to hole-in-the-wall dollar dumplings. What sets her apart is her knowledge of food and her discerning palate.
Cooking And Coping: Making Maialino’s Olive Oil Cake With Roopal Patel In New York City
Cooking And Coping is a series by @HungryEditor profiling people on what they are cooking and how they are coping in this world of social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Roopal Patel, SVP/Fashion Director of Saks Fifth Avenue in New York City Courtesy of Roopal Patel Roopal Patel is the Senior Vice President, Fashion Director of Saks Fifth Avenue, which she joined in 2015.
Cooking And Coping: Making Karaage With Lolita Jackson In New York City
Cooking And Coping is a series by @HungryEditor profiling people on what they are cooking and how they are coping in this world of social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lolita Jackson at The Carnegie Club in New York City. Courtesy of Lolita Jackson/Sam Man Lolita K. Jackson is the Special Advisor to the Senior Director of Climate Policy and Programs in the NYC Mayor’s Office.
Cooking And Coping: Making Mussakhan With Amanda Nguyen In Washington, D.C.
Cooking And Coping is a series by @HungryEditor profiling people on what they are cooking and how they are coping in this world of social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Amanda Nguyen, Nobel Peace Prize nominee and CEO/Founder of Rise Courtesy of Kate Warren Amanda Nguyen is the CEO and founder of the social movement accelerator Rise. Nguyen was nominated for a 2019 Nobel Peace Prize and starred in the Emmy nominated documentary Rise Above.
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