Author: Jillian Tangen

best places in the world to celebrate st. patrick’s day

Published by Jillian Tangen

Saint Patrick’s Day is a joyful time, and it can also be a perfect time to take a mini-vacation. But where to go? The top trips have some historic or thematic tie to the holiday, and a luxurious hotel to stay in, and at least one fantastic party, or parade, or wild bacchanalia. Good food and drink are preferred, but not required. If money is no object, and you can get away for a few days, here’s our list of the best places in the world to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day.

what you need to know about brexit right now

Published by Jillian Tangen

Feeling a little lost on Brexit right now? Or did you never actually get your head around it in the first place?  News about the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union is all over the press these days. With the exit deadline drawing closer, we thought it would be a good idea to walk through the key facts and summarize what you need to know about Brexit right now. Whether you’ve got an upcoming job interview, or an important dinner party where you need to shine, or you just want to stay up to date on the topic, our correspondent Jillian Tangen shares the latest updates.

the luxury of authentic nordic cuisine at aska

Published by Jillian Tangen

Eatery Row is an occasional series here at Dandelion Chandelier assessing the best restaurants for a romantic night out, an important business lunch, cocktails with friends, or a luxurious holiday meal. We’ll let you know if a hot place actually lives up to the hype, and whether a classic is still maintaining its high standards. Because an essential element of luxury is knowing that you’re in really good hands. In this edition, our correspondent Jillian Tangen shares her experience dining at Aska in Williamsburg, Brooklyn – home of some of the best Nordic cuisine in New York City.