Last year, Veuve Clicquot launched a unique hospitality experience dubbed Hotel Clicquot. In the coastal town of Byron Bay which is located in the far northeastern corner of New South Wales, Australia, the champagne house set up a pop-up hotel, where for a fixed period (2 nights), guests could im…
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We may all need to ‘Spill the Tea’ for a Healthier and Diabetes-Free Life
Actually, the more appropriate phrase here would be ‘pour the tea.’ But regardless of whichever one you choose to go with, it appears that drinking tea daily has an additional benefit: the aromatic beverage may help in reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes. The study that made the discovery Xiayin…
In Conversation with Charles de Pontevès, Business Development Director AFME & GTR, Moët & Chandon
Moët & Chandon is a brand rooted in legacy, but one whose strong anchor to tradition has not stopped it from moving with the times. It is no wonder that it remains the number one champagne in the world. Including here in Africa. Currently, the Business Development Director for the region Afri…
At the Atije Table, Chef Moyo Delivers an Elevated Fine Dining Experience
If you were to conjure up an image of the last meal you truly enjoyed, it would most likely be followed by a feeling of hunger or a desire to indulge in the pleasure of a delicious dish. But, as chef Moyo is trying to show with the Atije Experience, food can be so much […]
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The Macallan x Bentley Horizon is Perhaps the Most Beautiful Decantar You’ll See this Year
Recently, seemingly unrelated brands have come together to create truly iconic, one-of-a-kind pieces that are sure to outlive their era. So when The Macallan and Bentley Motors announced a new partnership back in 2021 that they said would see them share insights from their respective industries o…
Rémy Martin and Usher use Music and Tech to create the Limited-Edition Rémy Martin 1738 AI Powered
What exactly do music, AI, NFT and a cognac brand have in common? We would have said, ‘nothing much’, but the latest collaboration between Rémy Martin and Usher – which has led to the Usher x Rémy Martin 1738: A Taste of Passion campaign, featuring a limited-edition bottle and NFT – has proven th…
A Michelin Guide to the Top Restaurants to Dine at in Dubai
For the first time, Michelin has unveiled its selection of Dubai restaurants for its 2022 Dubai Guide in celebration of the city’s vibrant, diverse and energetic culinary map. A total of 69 restaurants covering 21 cuisine types were selected, with two receiving 2 Stars, nine getting 1 Star restau…
World Gin Day 2022: Ogogoro Is Not Gin!
‘Ogogoro’. The name, for the average Nigerian, conjures up images of an illicit trade conducted under the cover of darkness; of tiny sachets or bottles with funny names and current street slangs, sitting snugly in the hands of people that are often described as belonging to the lower echelons of …
ASPIRE Loves: Awari Delivers a Thrilling Epicurean Experience
Fine dining all over the world has evolved to expertly prepared fresh, local dishes, but even then, you’re more likely to find some Asian, French or Italian influence on the menu. Seeing a predominantly African dish or even ingredient on such menus would be harder than finding a pin in a haystack…
From the Editor: The Best of ASPIRE in 2021
Happy New Year!!!! May 2022 grant us all the best of life and its blessings! You might be right to say that it’s too late in the year for new year greetings, but then again…just one more from a brand you love should not be too much, right? 2021 was definitely an interesting year! We […