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Hotel Danieli, Venice, Italy
Hotel Danieli, Venice, Italy
May 1, 1998

The best thing about your room at the Hotel Danieli may not be the silken coverlet on the antique bed, or the ornate desk, or the rich Oriental carpeting on the parquet floors. Wait until …

Aperitifs
Aperitifs
August 1, 1997

Dale DeGroff's friend John was in a quandary. "He called me up in desperation!" DeGroff exclaims. "He needed a new drink. He wanted to lay off the Scotch and drink something lighter. But it …

Acquired Tastes: Aperitifs
Acquired Tastes: Aperitifs
July 1, 1997

Classic Aperitifs Find a Role in the Rebirth of the Cocktail

Smokin' in L.A.
Smokin' in L.A.
June 1, 1996

Despite Stringent Antismoking Laws, L.A. Residents and Visitors Still Have Plenty of Places To Enjoy a Fine Cigar

Hotel Bel-Air, Los Angeles
Hotel Bel-Air, Los Angeles
March 1, 1996

In the early part of this century, the hilly area of Los Angeles that is now Bel-Air was just a real estate developer's dream. In 1922, Alonzo E. Bell built Bel-Air as an exclusive …

Brandy's Best
Brandy's Best
September 1, 1995

As the door closes behind you, it takes a few seconds for your eyes to adjust to the comparative darkness after the brilliant sunshine outside. Immediately, your nostrils prickle at the …

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