Jillian Dara

Boston

Journalist at Freelance

Travel, culture, wine & spirts journalist | WSET 2

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This Grand Boston Hotel Offers Guests An Exclusive Gin Inspired By The City’s Public Gardens

1 week ago | forbes.com | Jillian Dara

During the latest redesign of Four Seasons Hotel Boston, the property knew they wanted to infuse a stronger sense of place at the new restaurant, Coterie. The parkside lobby lounge is adjacent to Boston’s Public Garden — the first and longest operating public garden in the U.S. — so they looked to local artisanal spirits maker Short Path Distillery to create a gin that captured the botanical essence of this prized green space.
22 Best Organic Wines To Sip On Earth Day (Or Any Day)

1 week ago | forbes.com | Jillian Dara

Organic wine is produced from grapes grown without pesticides or chemical fertilizers. Organic wine is also produced using organic standards throughout the winemaking process. In many viticulture regions around the globe, organic wine is at the foundation of their production. In Italy, for example, even though a winery may solely rely on natural farming and cellar methods, many vintners wouldn’t necessarily refer to their wine as ‘organic’ wine.
Chef Jared Rouben’s Guide to Eating Well in and Around Louisville

1 week ago | finedininglovers.com | Jillian Dara

About the list Despite restaurant stints in Chicago, New York City, and West Palm Beach, as well as training in Germany and a formative chapter in Napa Valley, Jared Rouben ultimately returned home to Kentucky to raise his three daughters—surrounded by old and new favorite eateries in and around Louisville. Louisville, United States Fantastic0In love0Okay0So-so0Top0 ...
DRESSING THE PART

1 week ago | muckrack.com | Jillian Dara

ON A 2023 visit to Cape Cod, I noticed something unexpected while checking in at the Wequassett Resort Golf Club (doubles from $404): a Barbour Borrowing Closet, stocked with waxed-cotton jackets and weatherproof boots for guests to use in case of an April shower. Since that stay—which did indeed feature a downpour—I’ve noticed an ever-growing number of similar programs. Outerwear is a particularly popular item, but watches, handbags, and more can now be borrowed at hotels both near and far.
The Masters Are This Week — Here’s the Ultimate Packing List for Golfing Spectators, Starting at $13

2 weeks ago | travelandleisure.com | Jillian Dara

Photo: Travel + Leisure Golf fans know that April is kickoff month for The Masters, which means that golf season has officially arrived. As a longtime golf spectator and golf tournament attendee, I know firsthand just how tricky it can be to prepare for these events, due to both the variable nature of the game and unpredictability of spring weather.
At Garden Creek Ranch ‘Lagom’ Is A Swedish Mindset That Influences Their Wine - From Vine To Table

2 weeks ago | forbes.com | Jillian Dara

As with many other international experssions, the translation of Sweden’s lagom isn’t so definitive in English. Yet, Karin Wärnelius-Miller, proprietor of Garden Creek Ranch in Sonoma’s Alexander Valley, gives it her best shot. “Lagom is a Swedish way of thinking that applies to really enjoying life, taking your time and presence,” says Wärnelius-Miller.
BOTTOMS UP - Lifestyles South Florida

2 weeks ago | lifestylessouthflorida.com | Jillian Dara

WRITTEN BY: JILLIAN DARAFor those eager to expand their wine knowledge while indulging in top-tier cuisine, Carbone Vino is a must-visit. Major Food Group’s (MFG) latest venture, nestled in the heart of Coconut Grove, is a wine lover’s paradise.
5 restaurants we can’t wait to try in April

3 weeks ago | boston.com | Jillian Dara

We appreciate the variety the most recent openings are serving up across Boston. From Boston’s first Indian gastro bar to a Korean gastro pub, creative cocktail-focused bites and thoughtful, farm-focused dining. Authentic and elevated aren’t typically used in the same sentence to describe Indian fare — and yet Back Bay’s newest Indian venue seems to defy the odds with its aesthetic, shareable plates boasting bold flavor, all in a casual setting.
10 American Rieslings To Know From New York To Napa Valley

3 weeks ago | forbes.com | Jillian Dara

Riesling is both a white grape and wine variety that is often maligned with sweet, inexpensive labels. Riesling, however, is actually one of the most unique wines in the world as it is available in a variety of styles, ranging from bone dry to sweet dessert wines. Native to Germany’s Rhine, Riesling thrives across the country, and throughout neighboring regions in Europe, in high altitude appellations with terraced vineyards like Alsace in France and Wachau in Austria.
From Whiskey to Vodka

1 month ago | forbes.com | Jillian Dara

America’s history with alcoholic beverages is perhaps one of the most compelling across the globe. Today, the U.S. produces some of the world’s best wines and whiskeys but it wasn’t always this way. In the 1920s, Prohibition up-ended the entire industry as rickhouses were purged, barrels of wine drained and bars shuttered.