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luxpresso - 04/29/2013 17:36:56
Chocolate Fantasy: Clinton Cooper's Decadent Recipes
On a recent visit to the Four Seasons, I was surprised by a variation of the chocolate brûlée. I broke past the caramelized layer to find a rich creamy layer of Valrhona chocolate. And then I did what any self-respecting writer would do. I approached the Executive Chef Clinton for a host of... Continue Reading »
luxpresso - 04/15/2013 12:02:23
Pick of the Week: Summer Scents
Every week we showcase one luxury pick that indulges and pampers you, satisfies a craving, helps you tick a name of a wish list, or just gives you some TLC. This week, we pick Marc Jacobs’ latest fragrance. Here's why... Continue Reading »
luxpresso - 04/09/2013 11:37:05
Food Review: The Pier
The Pier at Colaba in Mumbai serves up what it calls 'European comfort gourmet' food. Here's our verdict Continue Reading »
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luxpresso - 03/22/2013 12:50:07
Pick of the Week: Fairytale Fragrance
Anna Sui's latest creation is an enchanting blend of floral and citrus notes Continue Reading »
luxpresso - 01/17/2013 06:00:00
Passion for Pastry: Interview with the Shangri-La's Peter Grubben
After a string of successes working at the Kempinski, Sofitel and celebrated cruise liner, The Yachts of Seabourn, as well as accolades ranging from the Grand Prix Mandarin Napoleon award to the Best High Tea in the Netherlands and the Belgium Chocolate Award, Peter Grubben now brings his expertise... Continue Reading »
luxpresso - 12/13/2012 06:00:00
Fragrant Notes: Pleats Please by Issey Miyake
Pleats Please is the new fun and feminine fragrance by Issey Miyake. Florian Hanhausen, International Operational Marketing Director, Beaute Prestige International, tells us more. Continue Reading »
luxpresso - 12/13/2012 06:00:00
A Perfume Trail at the TFWA World Exhibition
From limited editions to fragrances with the colour du jour, a multitude of trendsetting launches were seen at the recently-concluded TFWA World Exhibition. Time 'n Style Beauty reports Continue Reading »
luxpresso - 12/07/2012 06:00:00
The Fantastic Four: A Guide to Fragrances
Fragrances fall into four basic families - Floral, Fresh, Woody and Oriental - that form the basis of their composition. Depending on preferences and personality types, some prefer certain distinctive notes over the others. Continue Reading »
luxpresso - 11/27/2012 12:11:40
Restaurant Review: Italian Food Festival at Shamiana
Shamiana at the Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai is hosting a delicious Italian food festival till the beginning of December. We tell you what chefs Gianpaolo Cosimo and Giuseppe Gullo from the chain of Baglioni hotels have cooked up Continue Reading »