Liz Provencher

1 week ago | architecturaldigest.com | Liz Provencher

All products featured on Architectural Digest are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. As a travel writer, I sleep on dozens of hotel mattresses every year. But on a recent trip to the Catskills, I did something I’ve never done before. I climbed into bed during my serene, hillside stay at The Henson, then immediately jumped out to check the tag on the sheets—they were just that soft.

3 weeks ago | wineenthusiast.com | Liz Provencher

Perhaps no classic cocktail is as customizable as the martini. Gin or vodka? Shaken or stirred? Dirty or extra dirty? Even with so many different preferences and permutations, there is one thing that all martini drinkers can agree on: It’s gotta be cold. Making a cold martini and keeping it that way was once as easy as throwing half of it in a sidecar, a simple-yet-effective carafe that sits nestled in ice until it’s time to refill.

3 weeks ago | roadbook.com | Liz Provencher

Like all things in New York City, the wine scene is ever changing. The rise of natural and biodynamic wine in the last decade has mellowed and in every corner of the city you’ll find thoughtful globe and style-spanning bottle lists. “The places that are really doing it well curate deep, thoughtful wine selections that tempt both the average consumer and a more seasoned wine enthusiast,” says Ellis Srubas-Giammanco, wine director at Penny restaurant in the East Village.

3 weeks ago | wineenthusiast.com | Liz Provencher

Sneak into Chicago’s Indienne as the team is preparing for dinner service, and you might see head mixologist Akshar Chalwadi behind the bar tossing fish parts from the kitchen into a vat of gin. The Indian fine-dining restaurant features sea bass and smoked salmon on its menu, but those dishes leave behind byproducts that Chalwadi thinks could be valuable and delicious.

1 month ago | wineenthusiast.com | Liz Provencher

Checking into a luxurious hotel room is great, but enjoying the space without having to swipe your card for the night is even better. Beyond the convenience factor, many New Yorkers list hotel bars as their favorite places to drink in the city. You can kick back surrounded by glamorous decor, indulge in some salacious people-watching and drink some of the best classic cocktails in the city.