IN THIS ISSUE

RESTAURANT SCENE:
- Outdoor Dining Picks
- 10 Best NY Italian
FEATURES:
- Translating Tapas: From Madrid to NYC
- Au Revoir, La Caravelle!
FOOD & WINE EVENTS: Top Happenings
WINE: Top 10 Father's Day Wines
TRAVEL:
- Miami Spiced
- Celebrating Dad in Style at the Mandarin Oriental, Miami
HOTELS:
- Westin Essex House on Central Park
- The 10 Best Boutique Hotels in the World
BOOKS: La Mia Cucina Toscana: A Tuscan Cooks in America

THEME:
Outdoor Dining Picks
Here's where to dine al fresco along the Eastern Seaboard from Washington DC, New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Hartford, CT, and Atlanta, all the way to Miami/South Florida.

NEWS:
The Rink Bar at Rockefeller Center is now open for the summer; so is the Neptune Room Restaurant & Bait Bar, bringing the flavors of the Mediterranean to the Upper West Side... Get all the latest news on the New York dining scene!

New & Notable Restaurants
Jean-Philippe Leloup and Philipp Posch from Lespinasse deliver Océo, complete with haute contemporary cuisine and impeccable products. Here are all the latest hot spots.

Translating Tapas: From Madrid to New York
Bryan Miller tours the tapas bars of New York and Madrid and reports that regarding tapas, there are more tidbits on the table than ever---although some are merely appetizers in toreador's clothing. Find out who makes the cut!

Au Revoir, La Caravelle!
New York's dining doyen John Mariani reflects on the loss of a French institution: the beloved La Caravelle. "I will miss the bonhomie of an evening at La Caravelle. I will miss the captains, waiters and busboys, and of course the Jammets, who I know will carry on elsewhere in the not-too-distant future..."

Events For Foodies, Gourmands & Wine Lovers
Find all the essential regional and national (and worldwide) culinary happenings for food and wine aficionados.

Winemaker Dinners
Click here for fine wine events, winemaker dinners and tastings in and around the city.

Top 10 Father's Day Wines
Every father deserves the gift of wine. Here is a quality selection to help you narrow the field in your search for the perfect bottle, from great values to premium offerings.

NEWS
Get the latest scoop on the wine scene.

Miami Spiced
No matter what's your vice, we've got you covered: Mojitos in Little Havana, a stint in the Everglades or Coral Gables, top dining, shopping, beach and nightlife!

SPECIAL!
Celebrating Dad in Style at the Mandarin Oriental, Miami
From specially tailored spa programs to Sunday Brunch at Azul, the Mandarin Oriental, Miami makes it easy to spoil Dad this Father's Day.

Westin Essex House on Central Park
Those seeking the epitome of luxury need look no further than New York’s Westin Essex House on Central Park. It is also home to the 19/20 rated Alain Ducasse restaurant.

PLUS!
The 10 Best Boutique Hotels in the World
For the ultimate in travel for those who live large (but like things intimate and exclusive), there is no better place to stay than a boutique hotel. Here are the world's best!

La Mia Cucina Toscana: A Tuscan Cooks in America
Pino Luongo decided to put his spin on classic Tuscan food in La Mia Cucina Toscana. Sometimes it works and sometimes, well, things are better left alone. Still, here's a serious, weighty effort with more than 250 pages of well-written recipes that were given a lot of thought. Decide for yourself...


SEE ALSO:
Authentic Italian Salads For All Seasons