We’ve been all over Shanghai, tracking down the best hotels, spas and restaurants — and today, we unveil the city’s Forbes Travel Guide Five- and Four-Star winners. Check out all the winners, and then dig a little deeper into Shanghai.
Forbes Travel Guide’s Insider Tips To Shanghai
Meet Brushstroke’s New Sushi Chef, Eiji Ichimura
There’s a new chef at Brushstroke, David Bouley’s kaiseki Japanese restaurant in Tribeca. Eiji Ichimura mans the redesigned pocket sushi bar within the restaurant, which was once the cocktail bar and lounge area.
The Top 10 American Whiskey Distilleries To Tour Now
Whiskey-only bars, tasting flights and $100-plus pours are more common than ever, but to become a real whiskey connoisseur you need to learn the liquor making process from the inside. We rounded up the country’s top 10 whiskey distilleries where you can tour the facilities, learn about mashbills and barrel woods and discover what gives your favorite label its distinct flavor, whether its rye or single malt, blended or bourbon.
Five Restaurants Where Cocktails Are King
These five restaurants made the cut for their superior libations—check out our Forbes.com article on the scene and signature creations at each.
Swig Season: Three New Spring Cocktails Worth Every Sip
Bid adieu to the heavy buttered rums and hot toddies of winter — spring has arrived, accompanied by new cocktails bursting with fresh herbs and fruit. So make time to drink in the season with one of these three delectable garden tipples:
The Bedford’s Bank Vault Is A Safe Bet
Hidden speakeasy-type bars have been popping up all over the country, and it looks like restaurants also want to offer a taste of that exclusive experience. The Bedford, in Chicago’s artsy Wicker Park neighborhood, is… [Continue Reading]
Top Sommeliers’ Tips On Wine To Buy Now
We checked in with three expert sommeliers– of Eleven Madison Park, Gruppo and Blantyre–to get their favorite wines of the moment. Check out our Forbes.com list of nine wines to add to your collection now.
Three Cities To Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
Whether you are in Dublin, Ireland, or Dublin, Ohio, celebrating St. Patrick’s Day has become more than just an Irish tradition — it’s a day-long (and sometimes week-long) jamboree that everyone celebrates. Check out how you can be Irish for a day in Boston, Chicago or New York.
Mundo Cuervo: A Worthwhile Stop On Mexico’s Tequila Trail
Wine oenophiles may have Napa Valley, but now tequila fans have a spot all their own: Mexico’s Tequila Trail. Located in the region outside of Guadalajara in Jalisco, this trail of tequila distilleries is definitely worth visiting.
What The Presidents Drink At Washington’s Classic Bar
To celebrate Presidents Day this year, the Round Robin Bar at Willard InterContinental Washington, D.C. will feature mixologist Jim Hewes’ presidential-themed cocktail menu. Hewes has been serving heads of state for more than 25 years, and now on Forbes.com, he’s dishing out their drink preferences.
Take The Tour: Wine Cellars That Impress
Wine cellars continue to one-up each other with their impressive collections. Whether they are hosts to a rare cheval blanc or boast a 10,000-plus collection, the competition is stiff. But there is one thing that can set a wine cellar a part from the rest: the atmosphere. If you’re an oenophile, we suggest you take a tour of these wine cellars that never fail to impress us:
Last-Minute New Year’s Eve Plans
If you’re the procrastinating type, or just fear having to kiss a stranger on New Year’s Eve, you’re not alone. Plenty of party-goers trade in their dancing shoes for a night of Chinese takeout and… [Continue Reading]