food and drink

Quintessential Guide to Champagne 2017

Posted on December 29, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   6 Comments
Louis Roederer brut premier nv
It’s always hard to believe when a year comes to a close. And as the new one approaches, it also means it’s time for the Quintessential Guide to Champagne 2017 edition. While I believe champagne is wonderful at any time of the year, there is no more traditional time to indulge than on New Year’s Eve.…
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Nantucket Favorite Friday Finds VII

Posted on August 18, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   4 Comments
Coastal Nantucket
With its modern organic vibe, Coastal is a long time Nantucket favorite. Founded by ex-Calvin Klein fashion executive Karen Fisher, the store features a unique mix of vintage and contemporary artisanal furniture, art and accessories all with a creative coastal feel.…
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Nantucket Friday Favorite Finds IV | Sustainable Nantucket

Posted on July 28, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   4 Comments
Sustainable Nantucket Farm Fresh Feast
This week’s Friday finds features just one important favorite. This week I attended Sustainable Nantucket‘s Farm Fresh Feast. Held in the beautiful fields at the Walter F. Ballinger Educational Community Farm, it was a festive and delicious evening celebrating all this wonderful organization accomplishes.…
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Nantucket Friday Favorite Finds III

Posted on July 21, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   3 Comments
Nantucket Friday Favorite Handlebar cafe-1
It’s been busy on island and I’m a tad late with this week’s Nantucket Friday Favorite Finds but wanted to give you a peek before week’s end. While many visitors explore the main cobblestone streets in town, there are many places to see tucked away on side streets.…
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Nantucket Friday Favorite Finds II

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   3 Comments
Cowboy's Meat Market Nantucket
My second installment of Friday favorite finds from here on Nantucket includes a couple island staples in the food and entertainment categories. While many of us are mourning the closing of Sarah Powers’ Table No. 1 here on Nantucket, the silver lining is that the already excellent Cowboy’s Meat Market has now added a full cheese counter, curated by Sarah and overseen by owner Laura McCloskey.…
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Nantucket Friday Favorite Finds

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   7 Comments
Friday Favorite - Nantucket Meat and Fish Market
Last year, I initiated a fun Friday series from here on Nantucket which proved to be so popular, I am going to continue the weekly series this summer. Friday Favorite Finds will include island picks that are new or that I rediscover.…
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48 Hours in Charleston

Posted on May 17, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   10 Comments
Charleston Dewberry Hotel brasserie Henrietta
On the heels of our latest video with Carolyne Roehm, I thought I would finally share some glimpses of Susanna’s and my trip to Charleston last month. We were honored to visit Ibu founder Susan Walker at her beautiful home and to document the debut of her collaboration with Ali McGraw (look for that video coming very soon!).…
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Spring 2017 Tabletop Market

Posted on April 5, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   6 Comments
Christofle Spring 2017 tabletop
While many of the products I am sharing from the Spring 2017 Tabletop Market at 41 Madison won’t be available until August or September, it’s always good to have them on your radar as you start to think of fall gifting or upgrading at home later in the year.…
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One Kings Lane Connecticut House

Posted on April 2, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   7 Comments
One Kings Lane Connecticut House living room 1
Welcome to a refreshing new notion in residential retail. Taking the show house concept to the next level, the One Kings Lane Connecticut House is not only shoppable but happens to be the actual New Canaan, CT home of OKL president Debbie Propst.  …
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At Home with Susanna Salk and Nathan Turner & Eric Hughes

Posted on January 15, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   8 Comments
While both California natives, it took designers Nathan Turner and Eric Hughes years before they would have a Malibu beach home together. Always a west coast boy at heart, Nathan built a successful career in southern California as a designer, shop owner and entertaining expert.…
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