Eden Herbstman

Nov 6, 2024 | businesstravelerusa.com | Eden Herbstman

Chef Kwame Onwuachi is no stranger to awards and stellar reviews. But even he was surprised when former New York Times critic Pete Wells released his list of the 100 best restaurants in the city, ranking Onwuachi’s Tatiana number one. “I scrolled to the bottom looking for us, then I scrolled to the top—it was surreal.” So when you’re number one, what’s next? He has gone back to his former home of Washington, D.C., to open a new Afro-Caribbean restaurant, Dōgon, in the Salamander hotel.

Sep 23, 2024 | businesstravelerusa.com | Eden Herbstman

As audiences await actor Natasha Rothwell’s return to The White Lotus—she spent five months filming in Thailand for its third season—they can visit JFK International Airport, where her new Hulu comedy, How to Die Alone, takes place. She plays Melissa, an airport employee grappling with fears of, ironically, flying. Unlike her character, though, Rothwell is always traveling nonstop. “I fly out of JFK’s Delta terminal and know where everything is. I’m a creature of habit.” Here, her recent travels.

Aug 28, 2024 | businesstravelerusa.com | Eden Herbstman

Grammy Award-winning DJ and producer Zedd admires craftsmanship in all its forms, from luxury watches to premium coffee. “I have probably spent seven hours on YouTube watching coffee videos about the right temperature, pressure and gram levels.” His first solo album in almost a decade—Telos—is out August 30. “The name has many meanings—completion, goal, aim. I created something I didn’t know I could.” Here, his recent stops. Australia“Australians take their coffee very seriously.

Jul 22, 2024 | businesstravelerusa.com | Eden Herbstman

Foodwise, the tournament season has been a moveable feast for tennis star Taylor Fritz—unless he’s winning. “If I’m playing well I’ll eat the same thing. It becomes a bit of an OCD routine.” Fritz, who has shown his prowess on grass, clay and hard courts, is marking his Olympic Games debut in Paris before competing in the US Open. “It feels like all eyes are on tennis in the States. I love it.” Here, his tournament travels. Stuttgart, Germany“I’m always excited to play there.

Jul 9, 2024 | businesstravelerusa.com | Eden Herbstman

Travel lows can bring unexpected highs, which television writer, author and producer Gary Janetti details in his new book, We Are Experiencing a Slight Delay. “Traveling is like planning a party. I prepare exactly what I want before it starts, but you have to let it be what it wants to be.” His secret to a successful trip? “Find the most fabulous hotel and use the entire property as your room.” And if delays occur? “Just tell me what’s going on.