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CALL OF THE WILD

One adjective comes to mind with the mention of southern Africa—soulful. Its exquisite natural beauty, the wildness of its furred and feathered inhabitants, and the beauty of an African sunset … all are, with a nod to Shakespeare’s The Tempest, “the stuff that dreams are made of.” I recently ventured through Botswana with my high

SOUTHERN CHARM

Charleston, South Carolina is a great city, with a rich history, beautiful architecture, an incredible food scene, and a beach nearby. Water sports, history, shopping, great culinary adventures – you really can do it all in this coastal town. Where you stay in a city like Charleston is always an important decision. You want to

WONDER WALLS

Could this actually be it? The big one. The great disruptor. The deux ex machina that every mall operator and restaurant leasing agent has been praying to Bacchus for since the early 2000s, when the futurists declared that the age of big-box, dining-as-entertainment experiences were over? Finite, they insisted. The so-called Rainforest Café Era —may

CHOUCROUTE WITH PORK CHOPS & APPLES

Whether it’s ‘kraut on a Reuben sandwich, or an elaborate choucroute garnie, pork with fermented cabbage is an enduring pairing. This delicious one-dish meal—thick pork chops in apple studded Bavarian sauerkraut with dumpling-like pillows of soaked bread and a sprinkling of caraway—is a play on the best of those traditions. Appreciation for such dishes is

VEGAN RED CURRY WITH BOK CHOY, SWEET POTATOES, SQUASH & LENTILS

This veggie-laden curry is a favorite go-to for a sweetly spiced and satisfying healthy bowl. I’ve made it with Thai red curry paste or with Thai panang curry paste depending on my mood. Both are hot, red, and wonderful. The sweetness of the squash, sweet potato, and coconut milk is balanced by the deep green

GLOBALLY INSPIRED, FORESTER ROOTED

Proudly situated within The Forester, the boutique hotel concept by Hyatt Place that has brought a breath of fresh air to Lake Forest as the first hotel to open in nearly a century, Oaken Bistro + Bar would seem to most to be a typical hotel dining experience. From first bite, however, both hotel guests

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