“The wine bar scene in Melbourne is, in a word, divine. Wine bars are so ubiquitous here that around almost every corner sits a cozy little bottle shop with ceiling-high wooden shelves brimming with bottles. Down nearly every lane, you can find a casual day-to-night cafe stocked with natural and low-intervention picks or full-on, multi-room restaurants with marble countertops, chic decor and chef-driven menus to accompany 1,000-plus bottle lists.”

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“If the plate had arrived finished, it would have been just another crudo-style dish among the many raw fish starters on restaurant menus. Instead, the tableside moment doubles as a culinary lesson spanning butchery, seafood quality, and the nuances of Spanish fishing culture. The process is both visually compelling and instructive, making it well suited for social media, where diners increasingly document and share these moments.”

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“Since opening in early 2024, Linden has earned a reputation as a haven for contemporary Caribbean dishes and elevated Southern cooking in the heart of Hollywood. Right on the edge of a busy stretch of Sunset, this block was once something of an afterthought, but chef Jon Harris has turned it into a destination. As a Black-owned restaurant with a Black chef, it also serves as an important safe space for its community.”

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“Whether you love it or hate it, brunch is a time-honored tradition in Los Angeles. The food is only the beginning, though, as inventive cocktail lists, natural wines, and lots of bubbles are a must for lingering and relaxing before duty calls. Brunch is an escapist pastime, pure hedonistic bliss, and just a sweet, sweet fantasy, baby. Get a taste of the California dream at the best spots for brunch in Los Angeles.”

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“When I finally got a chance to open my own restaurant, I didn’t really know how to explain it,” said award-winning chef Kwame Onwuachi. “I didn’t want it to just be African, I didn’t want it to be Caribbean or Southern, so I decided to do my research. I found the term ‘Afro-Caribbean,’ and even then, I had to explain it to people a lot. So it’s really cool that it’s everywhere now, that it’s a genre of food.”

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“Many Americans associate formal tea with Britain and the pomp and circumstance of the monarchy. But a tea party, at its core, transcends the court of the queen. Traditional British tea service takes place midafternoon and involves tea poured from floral china pots, finger sandwiches and scones, but in and around Los Angeles, California variations on the theme and a formal Chinese tea ceremony have also cropped up.”

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“It’s not a stretch to say the future of winemaking as we know it relies on the way growers choose to farm their vines today. Look beyond cookie-cutter labels like “organic” or simple avoidance of pesticides and instead focus on deeper changes, like holistic farming practices that seek to restore soil health by using cover crops, no-till farming, rotational grazing and composting.”

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“By no means a complete list, consider this a selection of ideas for moods and scenarios, and a warning to keep you away from the overpriced, lackluster tourist traps on La Croisette. These places were all selected through repeat visits and trial and error, and though few are actual wine bars, you’re usually better off in France just going to a restaurant or cafe. Let them know ahead of time you’ll only be drinking—they rarely mind at all.”

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“To break through the noise, I spoke with Elaine Kim, a local expert with 20 years in the industry, and her team to get her recommendations on the best places for visitors to find outstanding hospitality, excellent wine and a sense of what Willamette has to offer. The primary varietals the region is known for are pinot noir and chardonnay, and an emphasis on traditional method sparkling wine is a burgeoning movement, as well.”

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