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Drinks and Mediterranean Bites at Zapote: Rosewood Mayakoba’s Lively Cocktail Bar

Drinks and Mediterranean Bites at Zapote: Rosewood Mayakoba’s Lively Cocktail Bar

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There are four, interconnected although totally distinct, resorts in Mayakoba, Mexico. It is really tough to decide where to stay, and often prices and available deals dictate your choice. We recently stayed at Banyan Tree Mayakoba, which I chose for their super large and private villa offerings, as well as the multitude of different restaurants on the property. A close second option was the Rosewood Mayakoba. One of the reasons I chose not to stay at Rosewood was the spotty…

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Monteverde Chicago Review: A Cozy Winter Dinner At One Of Chicago’s Hardest Reservations

Monteverde Chicago Review: A Cozy Winter Dinner At One Of Chicago’s Hardest Reservations

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Winter is giving out its last gasps here in Chicago, and before it’s over, I definitely wanted to publish my thoughts on our extraordinarily delicious and cozy dinner at Monteverde. This restaurant is one of the toughest reservations to get in Chicago, but when you’re willing to eat early on a Monday or Tuesday, your luck significantly increases. We ate here during Restaurant Week in 2026, but there were so many delicious looking menu items, that we opted for a…

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Banyan Tree Mayakoba’s Most Exclusive Experience: Ixchel Private Dining on the Romantic Lagoons

Banyan Tree Mayakoba’s Most Exclusive Experience: Ixchel Private Dining on the Romantic Lagoons

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I’m excited to start my series of reviews and articles about our stay at Banyan Tree Mayakoba this February, 2026. First up, I wanted to write all about the Ixchel private dining experience, which is offered by the resort for breakfast or dinner. While pricey, this was easily one of the best experiences we had at the resort all week, and well worth the money. Ixchel is a Mayan goddess governing the moon and fertility as well as medicine and…

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Hawksmoor Chicago Review: A Steakhouse Struggling to Stand Out, Despite Its London Pedigree

Hawksmoor Chicago Review: A Steakhouse Struggling to Stand Out, Despite Its London Pedigree

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I swore off going out for dinner on New Year’s Eve years ago. It’s a total mess, and even the best restaurants end up disappointing me in some way. Nevertheless, I continue to go to a new place every single year, hoping that the next place will prove me wrong. We ate at Hawksmoor, Chicago on New Year’s Eve, 2025, and while the experience was not bad overall, it still managed to disappoint. Hawksmoor is one of the newest steak…

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The Lambs Club Review: Old School Charm and Refined Pre-Theater Dining in Midtown, NYC

The Lambs Club Review: Old School Charm and Refined Pre-Theater Dining in Midtown, NYC

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We enjoyed a pre-theater dinner at The Lambs Club in New York City on a recent trip in October, 2025. Being in Midtown, and directly across the street from the Hudson Theater where we were seeing a show that evening, I had relatively low expectations. Located in the Chatwal Hotel, we were pleasantly surprised by the attentive service, old-school atmosphere, and absolutely delicious food. The Lambs Club gives you all of the old-school steakhouse vibes. When we were seated in…

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After Chicago Delivers Luxe Bar Dining and Some of the City’s Best Cocktails

After Chicago Delivers Luxe Bar Dining and Some of the City’s Best Cocktails

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Following last year’s somewhat disappointing foray into Chicago’s annual Restaurant Week, I was ready to eschew Restaurant Week forever. That sentiment was only strengthened after viewing the offerings for 2026, from over FIVE HUNDRED participating restaurants. Honestly, I’m not sure how pizza places have gotten in on this multi-course prix fixe deal, but I was overwhelmed and ready to just say, “not this year.” However, After really caught my eye – mainly because I have been absolutely loving eating at…

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Top Five Restaurants for 2025 – Chicago Edition

Top Five Restaurants for 2025 – Chicago Edition

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As always, eating at restaurants in one of the greatest food cities in the world, is simply a privilege and a blessing that I do not take for granted. Standards for food and service in this city are high, and it often feels like any place you go is vying for relevance and trying extra hard to impress. There are plenty of places that fall short, and they don’t last long, but this year’s list includes some relative newcomers that…

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Top 5 Restaurants for 2025 – World Edition

Top 5 Restaurants for 2025 – World Edition

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My Top Five restaurants for the world list this year, while not totally devoid of Michelin stars, has very few, mainly because there were some truly stand-out restaurants that really outshined others this year regardless of international accolades. Overall, this list is also probably the least expensive list of restaurants on ChiLuxe Travel, which simply means that we ate really well on our vacations this year without spending a ton. Here we go! 5. Luna Muna, Roatan, Honduras Luna Muna…

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Cafe Sabarsky at the Neue Galerie NYC: A Sophisticated Viennese Lunch Amid Klimt Masterpieces Steps from The Met

Cafe Sabarsky at the Neue Galerie NYC: A Sophisticated Viennese Lunch Amid Klimt Masterpieces Steps from The Met

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On a recent trip to New York City, we spent just about an entire day art museum hopping. To catch our breath after spending the morning at The Met, we decided to have lunch at Cafe Sabarsky, which is a few blocks north. The best part is that this cafe is also in a small art museum, The Neue Galerie, housing several pieces by one of my favorite artists – Gustav Klimt. On a Friday afternoon, just after 12pm, Cafe…

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Tre Dita Chicago Review: The St. Regis’ Luxe Italian Hotspot for Exceptional Handmade Pasta

Tre Dita Chicago Review: The St. Regis’ Luxe Italian Hotspot for Exceptional Handmade Pasta

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I am so thrilled to report that Chicago is back on the map as far as absolutely superb Italian-inspired restaurants go. After several disappointing meals at very popular spots like Il Carciofo and RPM Italian, I was starting to worry I’d never find good Italian food in the city again. Then, I had dinner at Daisies, which was a revelation, and I reviewed it here, and hope for amazing pasta in Chicago returned. Finally, most recently on Thanksgiving weekend, we…

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