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I started my career at DiningOut Miami and quickly realized that food is the best way to explore a culture. 

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Custom Publishing: Culinary Journey — Royal Caribbean International

Take your taste buds on a voyage of discovery. A Royal Caribbean cruise is rich in flavor and ambience, with superb fare available in venues from bow to stern. But the dining experience is about so much more than just the delicious food. It’s about the flexibility to enjoy dinner whenever you like. And it’s about variety. Whether you’re hungry for a quick bite or an elaborate meal, you can find memorable selections at sophisticated specialty restaurants and casual venues throughout the day and w...
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68 Hours in Napa Valley: Auctions, Wine Tasting, and more - Haute Living

It is a celebration of wine. That alone provides ample reason to attend Auction Napa Valley, the Napa Valley Vintner’s annual event. But when one considers that since its inception in 1981, the auction has raised more than $85 million to benefit area healthcare, affordable housing, and youth service non-profits, it becomes clear that Auction Napa Valley should be celebrated as much as the wine...
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The Taste of Opulence: Opus One's CEO David Pearson - Haute Living

CEO David Pearson has led Opus One, the Napa Valley partnership between Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe and Baroness Philippine de Rothschild (of Mouton Rothschild fame), since 2004. Pearson is the first person ever given sole responsibility for the high-profile venture. The same year, Constellation Brands, Inc. purchased Robert Mondavi Corporation, assuming 50 percent ownership of Opus One, which is arguably Napa Valley’s most premium wine brand. Since that time, Pearson and team have worked...
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The Art of Winemaking from Château Mouton Rothschild - Haute Living

Art and wine go hand in hand. Not only are both associated with sophistication, there is a level of appreciation that grows as knowledge about each subject is acquired. Sure, any lay person can see the aesthetic beauty of the Mona Lisa, but when one studies the 16th century portrait by Leonardo da Vinci and further comprehends not only the complexity of the brush strokes but the symbolism and history, admiration for the work is greatly enhanced.
The case is similar for a fine wine. Novices can e...
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The Restaurateur: Jeffrey Chodorow - Haute Living

Jeffrey Chodorow’s medley of top restaurants has proven he has all the ingredients necessary for success.
A recent meal at Miami Beach’s latest Manhattan transplant, the acclaimed (and infamously bashed, but we’ll get to that later) Kobe Club, brought to rejoicing foodies by China Grill Management, actually was quite disconcerting. Not because of the service, which was flawless, or the cuisine, which almost surpassed that which is expected of any of the restaurants flying the China Grill flag, but rather because of the hundreds of samurai swords-sharp enough to do the damage they are known for-hanging from the ceiling, blade facing down, swaying mere feet above the diners seated below.
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The Soul of Napa Valley - Haute Living

Auction Napa Valley is more than just your typical wine festival. Sure, much like a typical festival, auction-goers get to imbibe their fair share of the fruits of the region and dine on expertly paired cuisine over the course of the weekend, but there are some key differences that set this celebration of wine apart from all others.
First, the setting. While the sands of Miami’s South Beach or the mountains of Colorado, may be pretty savory settings for trying out a montage of wines and...