Edward F. Nesta

The restaurant Qsine, located onboard the luxury Celebrity Cruises – Eclipse cruise ship, is a play on the word, cuisine, which clearly defines its focus on being "uniquely unordinary." Chef Jacques Van Staden is the man behind the innovation of menus presented on iPads, where wait staff are "Culinary Tour Guides", Sommeliers are "Grape Connoisseurs," and innovative food presentations are all part of the delectable culinary experience.

The Tuscan Grille located onboard the luxury Celebrity Cruises – Eclipse cruise ship is a harmonious blend of steakhouse and Italian favorites. Excellent cuisine and professional and attentive service made for a delicious evening of dining.

South African Chef Jacques Van Staden is the man behind the inspired restaurant, Qsine onboard the luxury Solstice Class Celebrity Cruises – Eclipse where you can expect the unexpected. A James Beard Foundation "Rising Star of the Year" nominee, he excels at taking guests’ palates on a culinary world tour. He shares his Qsine vision with his creative recipes for Lobster Escargot, Lava Crab, Vegetable du Jatour: Carrot-Cardamom Purée – Sweet Potato-Raisin Purée – Truffle Potato Purée, and Chocolate Tombstone.

Executive Chef Manuel Romero of Ibiza Restaurant in New Haven, Connecticut shares a delicious taste of the restaurant with his recipes for a three-course menu of Tomato Gazpacho, Stuffed Piquillo Peppers, and Crema Catalana. The attractive restaurant located in the heart of downtown, features inspired traditional Spanish cuisine with modern touches, an excellent wine list, and attentive service.

The Potting Shed Spa at Blantyre  is a pampering oasis located in the heart of the Berkshires, in Lenox, Massachusetts, and as every gardener knows, for plants to thrive, they must be cared for, nourished, and above all else, cherished. Forgive our indulgent metaphor, however it is important to remember that people also need those same ingredients to lead healthy lives; making time in hectic schedules for Spa treatments provides us with the opportunity to regenerate our minds and bodies, …

The 100,000 square foot Spa complex at The Spa at Canyon Ranch Lenox in The Berkshires in Lenox, Massachusetts provides guests with a world of possibilities of diverse spa offerings that encompass nutrition and food, exercise and movement, body treatments, esthetic services, health, wellness, and medical services, metaphysical, healing energy, and even spirituality services. The hardest decision you need to make is how to make the most of your time at Canyon Ranch – The Power of Possibility®.

Award-winning Chef Enrique Olvera Figueras of La Purificadora Restaurant at the La Purificadora Hotel en Puebla located in Puebla, Mexico shares a delicious taste of México with his recipes for Sea Bass "Cebiche" and "Esquites" with Mayonnaise Gelatin.

The restaurant Sacristia de la Compañía is located in the tiny 8-room luxury boutique antiques-filled hotel Mesón Sacristía de la Compañía which was once an 18th century mansion in Puebla, Mexico. The restaurant is visual eye candy with its traditional brightly colored walls and interesting objects, and the food is excellent.

The 18-room luxury boutique hotel Antigua Alqueria de Carrión located in Atlixco, Mexico was once a 17th century mansion, and has an intimate bar, restaurant, an attractive swimming pool, and is conveniently located only 15 miles (24 km) from the city of Puebla.

The Casona de la China Poblana in Puebla, Mexico is a gorgeous 10-room luxury boutique hotel located in the historic center of the city that was once a 17th century mansion, and was home to the legendary Catarina de San Juan the "China Poblana" for which the hotel is named. The hotel has a gourmet restaurant, EKOS Restaurante, and each of the guestrooms have their own charm, personality, and style.