Destination Luxury Design House – Los Angeles

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Azul – Miami

photography by David Christopher Lee Chef Clay Conley is at the helm of Azul. His diverse cuisine is a blend of Mediterranean flavors with Asian influences. The rising star chef honed his culinary reputation at Todd English’s acclaimed Olives restaurant, where he served as executive chef and culinary director. At the focus of Azul, a magnificent white marble open kitchen and raw… Continue »

Exclusive interview with Lee Daniels

interviewed by David Christopher Lee at the Montage Hotel, Beverly Hills Lee Daniels’s PRECIOUS: BASED ON THE NOVEL “PUSH” BY SAPPHIRE is a vibrant, honest and resoundingly hopeful film about the human capacity to grow and overcome.  We were honored to interview the Oscar nominated director Lee Daniels at the beautiful Montage Hotel in Beverly Hills.  He reflects on his award… Continue »

Avec – Chicago

In the heart of the West Loop lies a long rectangular box known as the restaurant Avec. This seemingly sci-fi ultramodern design is truly one of the most captivating spaces in Chicago. When temperatures in the Windy City drop below zero, there is nothing like sitting in the warm environment of Avec. The interior is comparable to a futuristic log… Continue »

Essencia – Oriental Prague

At Essensia, luxury service, beauty and an Asian ambiance surround you. The main dining room has a south east Asian design that alludes to restaurants you see in Thailand and Indonesia. A long narrow minimalist wooden table lays in the center of the main dining room. The main dining room Birds of paradise and traditional southeast Asian statues sit in the middle… Continue »

Villa Richter

After feasting your eyes on Prague castle, step through a quaint archway and enter the exclusive villa richter. As you admire the enchanting view of the city lights of Prague, you will see a fresh vineyard of newly sprouted grapes. Historically, wine was grown in the area and villa richter has recently brought back that tradition. photography by David C Lee Dine with a… Continue »

The Green Tea House – Beijing

The Green Tea House is best known for its Chinese minimalist design. As you enter through a grand plain black door, you walk into a place that is magical and filled with character. This isn’t your typical tea house, but it is an art gallery. Exhibitions featuring China’s greatest artists are put on display and changed every couple of… Continue »

Hotel Me and Nikki Beach – Cabo

The Me Hotel is located in the heart of Cabo San Lucas on the beautiful Playa el Medano. Upon entering this luxury resort, you are transported to a tri-level mecca of bliss. The heart of Hotel Me lies in the lagoon of the restaurant Nikki Beach. photography and article by David C Lee Two gorgeous pools are surrounded by Bali… Continue »

Plunge @ the Gansevoort South – Miami

18 stories above the ocean, this adult-only tropical playground features a 110-foot long swimming pool on a 26,000 sq ft palm-tree fringed Brazilian Ipe deck, poolside lounges and cabanas and awe inspiring views. The rooftop is frequented by Elite Miami Sophisticates and is regularly featured on Miami Social. Sit back, relax and sip on a mojito and bring back your… Continue »

Kittichai – New York

Early in 2004, Robin Leigh and partners Michael Callahan, Jean-Marc Homard and Huy Chi Le (each already known for such landmark establishments as Indochine, BondSt) joined forces to bring to New York a world-class culinary paean to Thai cuisine. Designed to serve the guest population of the hotel as well as daily rhythms of broader downtown diners, Kittichai benefits from… Continue »

Meat Market – Miami

photography by David Christopher Lee Located on trendy Lincoln Road, Meat Market brings a New York Cosmopolitan flare to the streets of South Beach. A sexier, more glamorous take on the traditional steak house, Meat Market is a dynamic offering of what’s great now; reflecting cuts of meat, delicate seafood and produce available and offered on a daily, weekly or… Continue »

Lavo – Las Vegas

Fantastic describes the mysterious yet decadent restaurant known as Lavo.  Located in the Palazzo, Lavo brings an innovative club-like experience to the fine dining mystique. Modeled after a Mediterranean bathhouse, the interior is eclectic and combines morrocan and contemporary elements.  Though the majority of the cuisine is Italian, there are hints of Asian and Indian accents. The space is divided between a… Continue »

Radost FX

photography & article by David C Lee Bohemian chic is the only way to describe the exclusive hangout known as Radost FX. This place has been a Czech favorite for over 20 years and keeps it’s reputation for good reason. Though the venue is hidden behind a rundown 70s complex, stepping foot into the space transports you to one of the most… Continue »

Hotel Affinia

Stay magnificently at Chicago’s new urban escape. The Affinia Chicago, located just steps from the famed Magnificent Mile, has recently completed an exciting multimillion-dollar renovation! Not one corner, wall or fixture of the hotel has been left untouched in order to create a hip, yet comfortable environment decked with eclectic décor and custom furnishings featuring unexpected colors and textures. Set in the… Continue »

The Whampoa Club – Beijing

photos by David C Lee The Whampoa Club is one of Beijing’s hottest restaurants. It was designed by the famed Neri & Hu Design and Research Office. The entry to the restaurant is impressive as you feast your eyes on a hundred hanging bird cages. The main dining room is underground with a glass ceiling. Lunch at… Continue »