Evelyn Chen
Senior Editor
Evelyn Chen serves as the Senior Editor of Cuisine & Spirits and Travel for Style and Status, where she provides authoritative coverage on global gastronomy and exclusive destinations. Her writing delves deeply into oenology, food history, and luxury hospitality, highlighting the craftsmanship and heritage behind the world's finest culinary traditions. By focusing on the people and places that define modern luxury, Evelyn offers readers an immersive guide to extraordinary journeys. Through her curated approach, she connects discerning audiences with the very best of contemporary culture and gastronomy.
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How to Pair Wine and Food: Mastering Intensity and Acidity
Despite the intimidating array of choices and expert pronouncements, pairing a baked goat cheese salad with a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc isn't about snobbery, but a simple principle of matching acidi
Jul 18, 2026 · 3 min read

Most Exclusive Michelin Restaurants in Europe for 2026
At Restaurant A in Paris, securing a dinner reservation in 2026 means joining a waiting list that already stretches three years, transforming a meal into a rare, almost mythical achievement.
Jul 16, 2026 · 7 min read

Top 3 Emerging Luxury Food & Drink Trends for 2026
Langosteria, the acclaimed Italian seafood group, plants its first UK flag at London's historic Raffles at The OWO in July 2026.
Jul 15, 2026 · 4 min read

What are the Michelin Guide's criteria and history?
For over a century, a secretive cadre of anonymous diners has booked tables, paid their own bills, and meticulously evaluated restaurants worldwide.
Jul 12, 2026 · 3 min read

Travel + Leisure Reveals 2026 World's Best Awards Winners
With a near-perfect score of 96.
Jul 8, 2026 · 2 min read

Hermès opens new 21,500-square-foot flagship on London's Bond Street
Hermès has unveiled its sixth 'house' at 166 New Bond Street in London, a sprawling flagship spanning nearly 2,000 square meters and featuring 55 distinct rooms, according to Vanity Fair and Business
Jun 29, 2026 · 2 min read

Dr. Sarah Davies Redefines English Single Malt Whisky
Dr. Sarah Davies, master distiller at The Cotswold Distillery, just seized "Distiller of the Year" at the International Spirits Challenge (ISC) for her English single malt in 2026. This triumph is rar
Jun 28, 2026 · 3 min read

Global luxury real estate market shifts as new demand emerges
In Tokyo's 23 central wards, the average new condominium price reached a record ¥137.
Jun 26, 2026 · 3 min read

Luxury Hotel Marks Transformation Anniversary With Grand Celebration
In 2026, the Four Seasons Hotel & Residences New Orleans marks its five-year anniversary, a curious celebration given the reimagined luxury property only welcomed guests under the Four Seasons banner
Jun 26, 2026 · 2 min read

Al Horford Lists Boston-Area Home for $14.995 Million
NBA star Al Horford has listed his sprawling Brookline, Massachusetts, mansion for $14.995 million.
Jun 25, 2026 · 3 min read

High West's The Prisoner's Share Red Wine Cask Finished Whiskey
The 2026 release of High West's The Prisoner's Share marks a pivotal moment: the distillery has, for the first time, married its own bourbon and rye within a single expression.
Jun 19, 2026 · 2 min read

Katy Perry's Beverly Hills Guesthouse Listed for $8.5 Million
Just three years after Katy Perry sold her Beverly Hills guesthouse for a mere $25,000 profit, the same property now commands an $8.
Jun 19, 2026 · 2 min read

Monte Rosso Vineyard Now Produces Its Own Estate Wines
The 2021 Monte Rosso Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, a debut estate wine from a legendary Sonoma source, immediately commanded a $150 price tag and scored 95 points, according to Louis M.
Jun 15, 2026 · 2 min read

Learn how to make a Floradora gin cocktail with this recipe
A vibrant Floradora gin cocktail, bursting with fresh raspberry and ginger, can be muddled and mixed in minutes right in your kitchen.
Jun 14, 2026 · 2 min read

Diageo Releases Orphan Barrel's 25-Year-Old Night Sage Canadian Whisky
A 25-year-old Canadian whisky, Night Sage, is hitting shelves with a suggested retail price of $225.
Jun 13, 2026 · 2 min read

Barrell Craft Spirits Unveils Limited Edition Toasted Seagrass Whiskey
Only 350 bottles of Barrell Craft Spirits' new Toasted Seagrass whiskey were released in 2026, each priced at $199—more than double its popular predecessor.
Jun 13, 2026 · 2 min read

Sutton Stracke Lists Bel Air Estate for $8.9 Million
Sutton Stracke's Bel Air estate, poised for a nearly $9 million sale, presents a compelling enigma.
Jun 13, 2026 · 2 min read

Four Seasons Unveils Gigayacht With 79 Suites
A seven-night voyage on the newly unveiled Four Seasons II starts at US$28,700 per suite, offering a glimpse into a world where luxury cruising prioritizes residential-scale privacy over passenger vol
Jun 10, 2026 · 2 min read

Jaylen Brown Lists Boston Penthouse for $4.9 Million
Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown has unveiled his Fort Point penthouse for sale, a striking $4.
Jun 9, 2026 · 3 min read

New Decaf Espresso Liqueur Launches for Cocktails
Luxardo unveils what it claims is the world's first decaffeinated espresso liqueur, exclusively for the US market.
Jun 9, 2026 · 2 min read