When we think of premier wine destinations in America, Napa Valley and Sonoma often come to mind. However, there are other regions throughout California (and the country) that also produce beautiful wines. Paso Robles, which is situated between Los Angeles and San Francisco, is a wine region that is known for its bold red wines. It is also the home […]

June is Pride month in our country. Millions of people — gay, straight and everything in between — gather around the country to celebrate Pride. (Okay, not this year. This year, we’re celebrating while social distancing. But there’s still cause to celebrate.) But what exactly is Pride? Who started it? What does it mean? Why do we celebrate in June?  […]

The 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, the uprising that sparked the modern day gay rights movement, was celebrated June of last year, and over two million people celebrated World Pride in New York City. Unfortunately, this year what we had originally envisioned for Pride is not going to look like anything it did last year. Amid the global COVID-19 […]

When you think about glamour and luxury, your first thought probably isn’t trains or railways, however there once was a time when traveling railways signified social class. In his book, Luxury Railway Travel: A Social and Business History, author Martyn Pring, delves into the rise and fall of opulence rail travel, particularly throughout Britain.  Descriptive and informative, Pring explores the […]

I’ve been writing professionally for over six years now, but I’ve wanted to write a book for as long as I can remember. Publishing numerous features and op-eds over the years, I’ve come to learn so much about journalism. Unfortunately, the two don’t go hand in hand. I have so many questions about publishing a book: Should I get an […]

Flowers have started blooming and the sun is shining longer, which means spring has finally arrived. And that also means summer is right around the corner. Discovering new wines to enjoy when the seasons change is my favorite thing to do. Whether you prefer a medium-bodied red or a crisp, dry white, there’s a food-friendly wine for everyone to enjoy […]

Bordeaux is one of the most esteemed wine regions in the world. And despite women playing an enormous role in the region’s rich history of winemaking, it’s largely been male-dominated. But as women winemakers are taking the helm in Bordeaux, this is no longer the case.  In honor of International Women’s History Month, a group of women winemakers from Bordeaux […]

It was seemingly exclusive. Anyone who was someone was there. From posh celebrities and supermodels to famed artists and musicians. But even behind the lavish velvet ropes, the outsiders were invited. It was a time when gender was fluid, fashion was extravagantly over the top, but glamor and drugs and sex were always in excess. Paying homage to the disco […]

Depending on who you talk to, you might have heard that New York Fashion Week is dying. With some major designers opting out of showing this year (and even last year), I can see why you might believe the hype. But ‘reports of its death have been greatly exaggerated.’ New York Fashion Week is when fashion designers get to showcase […]

Art has always been about perception. What is the art trying to convey? Or rather, what is our understanding of what the piece is trying to convey? In his 73rd solo exhibition, visual artist Paul Kolker plays around with human perception. Dialogical Perception…Art as Experiment debuted this February in his Chelsea studio with much anticipation from science and art enthusiasts.  […]