Alexander Lobrano
Magic Mountain
In a sleepy corner of Spain, the Roca family has created a gastronomic empire. As their new hotel proves, they are also masters of simplicity
Reality Bites
In France, the late chef Paul Bocuse is revered as a national treasure. An explosive new memoir by his mistress’s daughter might change that
The Minorca Report
One of the most low-key islands in Europe has retained its tranquility, despite the arrival of stylish new hotels
Answered Prayers
At Hôtel du Couvent, in Nice, a historic convent has been reimagined as a stylish and serene hotel
A River Runs Through It
If you aren’t exploring France on a stylish Belmond boat, are you really even living?
Fit for a King
Moroccan monarch Mohammed VI’s Royal Mansour hotel opens a new outpost, in Casablanca
Dubai’s Softer Side
In a city known for excess, what does “luxury” even mean? The Lana, the Dorchester Collection’s stylish new hotel, has a few suggestions
The Truman Show
For a young assistant at Random House in the summer of 1978, Friday afternoons meant one thing: babysitting Truman Capote
Valentin’s Day
France’s newest superstar chef is drawing gourmets from all over Europe to Livingston, his restaurant in Marseille
Biarritz’s New Wave
The French beach town was looking a little dusty until post-pandemic youth livened up the scene
A New Day in the Marais
An alluring new hotel is only one of the reasons to revisit this storied neighborhood in Paris
Nouveau Appeal
Maxim’s, in Paris, has never been known for its food. But now, under new ownership, it just may manage to re-create its sexy scene
The Grande Dame and the Ingénue
Espadon, at the Hôtel Ritz, used to be one of the most exciting restaurants in France. Will the talented young chef Eugénie Béziat recapture the magic?
Talking Turkey
The new Peninsula Istanbul hotel is among the most exciting openings in Europe this year—but not because of the guest rooms
Luxury on Thin Ice
A champagne-fueled journey to the North Pole has confirmed that it’s melting. Was the glamorous voyage on Ponant’s Le Commandant Charcot enough to soften the blow?
The Secret Saucier
Chef Arnaud Donckele has racked up six Michelin stars in both Paris and St. Tropez, largely on the strength of his veloutés and velours
Revolution on the Riviera
The descendants of pastis king Paul Ricard are turning their private island into a five-star hotel
We’ll Always Have Capri
With the buzzy reopening of two hotels, the island is once again having its moment in the sun
Rethinking the Riviera
After decades as a convention town, Cannes is trying to reclaim its cool
The Name on Everyone’s Lips
Is the stylish young chef Jérôme Schilling the next Alain Ducasse, or something else entirely?
Prunier’s Triumphant Return
Thanks to an overhaul by chef Yannick Alléno, one of the most storied caviar temples in Paris shines once again
Will the Maldives Keep Its Magic?
Amid a spate of new hotel openings, one writer checks in to assess this island nation’s enduring appeal
The Real Duck Dynasty
Thanks to the success of D’Artagnan, the Daguin family’s influence now spans from restaurants in France to refrigerators throughout the United States
From Les Halles to La Brasserie
The New York City bistro once popularized by Anthony Bourdain has a dynamic new owner in cookware magnate Francis Staub
