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…
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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 […
2021’s Top 10 Most Expensive Michelin-Starred Restaurants to Feast at this Season
International travel right now is chaotic, worsened by the new strain of the virus causing countries to impose new restrictions and shut out visitors. So if you’re lucky enough to be on vacation outside of the country you’re domiciled in, then it follows that you should have the time of your life…
Louis XIII introduces N°XIII, its Ultra-Rare Red Decanter Cognac for the 1 Per Cent of the 1 Per Cent
Do you believe you belong to that ultra-special class of humans who have unlimited access to some of the world’s most exclusive products and experiences? Remy Martin’s Cognac house, Louis XIII, wants you to test this against its N°XIII Experiences, an extremely rare tasting event linked to its eq…
Justerini & Brooks Teaches the Art of Collecting Rare Whiskey
Rare whiskeys have always been an alternative source of investment, topping the list or at least sitting pretty in the top echelon of luxury investment assets. But this may not be the reason why you’re interested in collecting, neither is it the reason why Justerini & Brooks, supplier of ever…
Veuve Cliquot’s Bold Conversations Holds in Lagos, Nigeria
A few months into the global lockdowns in 2020, reports began to emerge that working women were getting the shorter end of the stick as the task of taking care of their children’s education and family’s wellbeing fell on them. Slowly, the world is reopening, but the challenges to wome…
Vendome Lagos is the Perfect Blend of Fine Dining and Timeless Quality
As the hospitality industry reopens, a new dining space is unlocking its doors for the first time: Vendome Restaurant sits majestically within the heart of business and entertainment in Victoria Island Lagos, and will formally open on Saturday, October 2, 2021. Located precisely at No.5 Ademola A…