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the most beautiful Christmas desserts in New York

The most beautiful Christmas desserts in New York City

Published by Pamela Thomas-Graham

Now that Christmas is getting even closer, another one of the marvelous elements of New York City at the holiday season is the arrival of the most beautiful Christmas desserts. Every year, the best bakers dazzle us anew with their holiday creations: show-stopping gingerbread houses, Christmas cakes, bûches de nöel and more appear across New York City. Whether you’re presenting one as a host or hostess gift or making it the centerpiece of your holiday party, here’s where to go for world-class Christmas desserts. Order off the menu or work with the bakers on a bespoke creation. Either way, it’s guaranteed to be a sweet holiday. 

best Christmas holiday treats this year

Where to Find the Best Luxury Christmas Holiday Treats

Published by Jillian Tangen

One of the many joys of the Christmas holiday season is the fanciful confections, candies, Buche de Noel, cakes and chocolates that appear like like magic once a year. But which ones are the absolute best? If visions of sugar plums are dancing in your head, read on. Our correspondent Jillian Tangen has a curated list of the best and most beautiful luxury Christmas holiday treats this year.

the best luxury food and drink events in December 2019

The Best in the World of Food and Drink this December

Published by Jillian Tangen

The Dandelion Chandelier Luxury Food and Drink Calendar highlights the best in the world of food and drink, including food and wine festivals, craft beer festivals, and wine auctions in December 2019. Here, you’ll find luxurious events in food, wine and spirits and craft beer all over the world. Plus new December 2019 cookbooks! For the full Luxury Calendar for December 2019, click here.

why to drink rosé wine for Thanksgiving and the winter holidays

The Top Reasons You Should be Drinking Rosé This Holiday

Published by Nicole Douillet

If you’re hosting Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner, or any number of other holiday meals or parties, one of the pressing questions every year is what wine to serve. You can always go with the tried and true. But what about something different this year? We decided to go straight to the source. Our Food Editor Nicole Douillet has a surprising suggestion for your holiday events: rosé! It may represent the idea of endless summer – but you can happily drink rosé year-round. Here are the top reasons you can – and perhaps should – be drinking your favorite rosé this Thanksgiving, and throughout the holiday season.

The best brands in gourmet craft butter

What are the Best Brands in Gourmet Craft Butter?

Published by Julie Murphy

Looking for a micro-luxury? A wonderful and delicious experience that won’t break your budget? One word, dear reader: butter. Gourmet craft butter is a relatively accessible everyday luxury that lots of us can experience, at least from time to time. Wondering how to find the best artisanal butter for your next special meal? Our correspondent Julie Chang Murphy has compiled our list of the brands in gourmet craft butter right now that are the very best.