As the Balearic breeze begins to carry the scent of blooming jasmine and sea salt, we are reminded that summer in Mallorca is not just a season—it is a state of mind. For those of us who seek the pinnacle of Mediterranean elegance, one particular terrace stands above the rest…

Summer, at its best, is a feeling—sun-warmed skin, long lunches that turn into late dinners, and destinations that feel both effortless and unforgettable. While icons like St. Tropez, Capri, and the Amalfi Coast continue to define the season, this year’s most compelling itineraries are leaning slightly off-script…

The dinner party has long been the most effervescent night out – or in – in the city. The intimacy, the whimsy, the customization makes an ordinary meal into something out of a storybook. It’s the magic of inviting others into your home, your space, and somehow transporting the evening far beyond the four walls…

Each spring, the cherry blossoms at Brooklyn Botanic Garden transform the city for only a brief moment. Hanami Nights offers the rare chance to see the sakura illuminated after sunset. Pair the experience with dinner nearby and let Four Hundred curate a perfect spring evening beneath the blossoms…

Lydia Forte is the Vice President of Food & Beverage at Rocco Forte Hotels, overseeing restaurant and bar concepts across Europe. Daughter of Sir Rocco Forte, she focuses on blending local, high-quality ingredients with luxurious, inviting atmospheres in cities like London, Rome, and Milan…