Eat + Drink The Best Foodie Destinations (Besides New York, San Francisco, and Tokyo) Consider these 7 destinations whose culinary scenes are flying under the radar.
Destinations How Black History Has Shaped Philadelphia and the Coolest Black-Owned Businesses to Support There The city of brotherly (and sisterly) love is steeped in African American culture.
Destinations How Black History Has Shaped Chicago and 5 Black-Owned Restaurants Not to Miss Let us be your guide to Black history and culture highlights on your next trip to Chi-town.
Destinations How Black Culture Has Shaped Los Angeles and 5 Cool Black-Owned Eateries to Support Explore a side to LA you haven’t seen before.
Destinations Going Global The Best Things To Do In Mallorca Check out what to do on your next visit to this Mediterranean jewel.
Eat + Drink Hidden Foodie Gems in Miami Foodies, get your eat on at these must-visit Miami dining destinations.
Eat + Drink A Chef’s Guide to Dining and Drinking in Atlanta From Atlanta’s best pâté, oysters, and cocktails, to Jamaican and Sichuan near the historic sights, a top chef spills the sweet tea on where to dine and drink in Georgia’s capital.
Eat + Drink Cozy Up to Chef Applin’s Duck Bolognese Looking for a comfort food with a gourmet touch? Try this hearty duck bolognese recipe courtesy of Outlier's Executive Chef, Shawn Applin.
Destinations 7 Travel Ideas to Inspire Your Next VIP Vacation Here are some of our favorite ways to travel in style and feel like a VIP.
Eat + Drink 5 Fabulous Restaurants for Summer Ready for summer? Whether you’re looking for your new favorite neighborhood spot or the best place for farmer’s market-inspired brunch, we’ve got you covered with one of these 5 restaurants that perfectly suit the season.
Kimpton Buzz Chefs Cycle and No Kid Hungry: A Chef’s Take Hitting the road and clocking in 900 miles to raise awareness and funds for No Kid Hungry’s annual Chefs Cycle.
Eat + Drink Cooking with Aphrodisiacs: 3 Valentine’s Day Recipes Valentine’s Day is on the horizon and there’s no better way to win hearts than through the tastebuds. Get in the mood with these 4 ingredients that are all-star culinary aphrodisiacs.
Eat + Drink Recipe: Oysters with Champagne Mignonette Learn how to make the quintessential oyster toping, champagne mignonette, with this recipe from Shaker + Spear's Executive Chef, Carolynn Spence.
Eat + Drink A Chef’s Take on Nashville’s Food Scene From the city's best hot chicken to where to grab a killer cocktail, get a taste of Nashville's food scene from Henley's Executive Chef, RJ Cooper.
Eat + Drink Jane Q’s Chef Shares His Picks in LA At Jane Q in Los Angeles, Chef de Cuisine Jason Hall puts a fresh spin on seasonal farmers' market finds for his rustic, lively Californian menu.
Eat + Drink Decadent Desert: Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse Treat yourself with a decadent dessert. This recipe featuring Red Owl Tavern's Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse is courtesy of Pastry Chef Stacey Needham.
Eat + Drink Recipe: Homemade Almond Joys Sate your sweet tooth with this recipe for homemade Almond Joys with Executive Chef Heather Terhune.
Eat + Drink 8 Grilling Tips from Denver’s Newest Grill Master Chef Christian Graves introduces Denver's new Citizen Rail restaurant and shares his 8 expert grilling tips to cooking the perfect steak.
Eat + Drink Recipe: Pacific Hideaway’s Grilled Ono Tacos Lighten up your summer dining with some Californian coastal cuisine with Pacific Hideaway’s recipe for grilled ono tacos.
Eat + Drink Pacific Hideaway + 11 Fab Huntington Beach Eats Pacific Hideaway Chef JT Walker chats about his fresh and flavorful food philosophy and his must-visit local eats in Huntington Beach, California.
Eat + Drink 4 Ceviche + Poke Recipes You Need this Summer Turn tonight's dinner prep into a no-cook affair with our chefs' best fresh ceviche and poke recipes. Just dice, mix, chill... and dinner's done!
Eat + Drink How to: Curadero’s Bold Short Rib Street Tacos Here's Curadero's popular suadero short rib taco recipe, and how to assemble this tasty taco, step by step.
Eat + Drink Chef SammyD Dishes About Amsterdam’s Best Bites Chef SammyD makes his culinary mark on Amsterdam... and shares his top tips for eating like a local.
Eat + Drink An Inside Scoop: Scala’s Bistro + Other San Francisco Eats Scala’s Bistro Chef Justin Deering shares his cooking philosophy and chef-approved San Francisco spots to eat and drink.
Eat + Drink Teamwork Makes Dirty Habit’s Menus Shine Food and drinks pair even more perfectly courtesy of the dynamic (behind-the-scenes) duo at Washington DC's Dirty Habit restaurant and bar.
Eat + Drink Caribbean Breezes and Culinary Dreams We're thrilled for the Seafire Resort + Spa to open - and we can't wait to dig into to Chef Massimo De Francesca's coastal cuisine.
Eat + Drink Chefs’ Picks: Kitchen Essentials Kimpton chefs spill the beans on the tools that make their kitchens flexible, creative and fully pro.
Kimpton Buzz Riding with Purpose: Kimpton Chefs at Chefs Cycle In June, Kimpton chefs hit the road in partnership with No Kid Hungry to raise awareness and money for ending child hunger in America.
Eat + Drink Chef Nick Bajal: Rocking Culinary Creations in CA Drawing inspiration from Korea to Puerto Rico, Chef Nick Bajal puts creative twists on classic standbys at SoCal's laid-back Outpost restaurant.
Eat + Drink Coastal Creations: The Dish on Zimzala’s Chef JT Walker Get the dish on Chef JT Walker's inspiration for coastal cuisine at Zimzala in Huntington Beach.
Eat + Drink Sedona & SaltRock Southwest Kitchen Welcome Chef Robert Hoffman Get up close and personal with SaltRock Southwest Kitchen's Chef Robert Hoffman.
Eat + Drink At the Helm of Shaker + Spear: Welcoming Chef Carolynn Spence At Seattle’s Shaker + Spear, we’re elated to welcome Executive Chef Carolynn Spence to the Kimpton team.
Eat + Drink Sweet Sensations: 4 Kimpton Pastry Chefs You Should Know We're big believers in saving room for dessert. But not only that -- we think it's as important as the main course. Meet some of our pastry chefs, who tempt you with everything from fine chocolates to peach cakes.
Eat + Drink Inside the Chef’s Fridge: Danny Bortnick Ever wonder what a chef's fridge looks like inside? We did, too. Peek inside the fridge of Danny Bortnick, Kimpton's VP of Restaurant Concept Development, and read our Q&A to get inspired!
Destinations Our 7 Favorite California Farmers’ Markets Take a bite out of the Golden State at a fabulous farmers' market. Here are our 7 favorite California farmers' markets, one for each day of the week.
Eat + Drink Pazzo Ristorante Chef Returns After 15-Year Hiatus Chef Kenny Giambalvo is back at Pazzo Ristorante in Portland, OR. He dishes on his background, his love of Portland, and offers a couple delish recipes to salute the end of summer.
Travel Tips Beyond the Treadmill: Unique Travel Workouts at Kimpton Finding time to exercise when you're on the road can be hard. That's why many of our hotels offer unique travel workouts that just might be a high point of your trip. Watch Video
Eat + Drink Savor the Flavor of Charm City: Dining in Baltimore Baltimore's culinary circuit is more than just crab cakes and Old Bay seasoning. James Beard Award winning chefs and craft breweries also call it home.
Eat + Drink Healthy Eats: Summer Superfood Recipes Empty calories and junk food lurk around every corner this time of year. So check out these summer superfood recipes starring some of the season's tastiest ingredients.
Entertaining Simple Summer Recipes to Wow Your Party Guests James Beard Award–winning chef Caprial Pence from Seattle's Bookstore Bar & Café keeps it fresh and easy with these simple summer recipes for your patio party.
Entertaining Palomar DC Event Spaces: Exclusively for Everyone Washington DC is home to lots of fancy private clubs, but you don't have to be a Beltway insider to access our newly renovated Hotel Palomar DC event spaces.
Destinations Travel Fitness: Running and Paddling in Pittsburgh If a travel fitness regimen is important to you while you're in the Steel City, Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh has some fun and creative options to keep you moving and eating right.
Entertaining Kimpton’s California LGBT Wedding Destinations From San Diego to San Francisco, from rooftop decks to formal ballrooms, we have an option that's just right for you and your spouse-to-be. #LoveCantWait in the Golden State.
Eat + Drink Q&A: Chef Harper McClure of BRABO Restaurant We get the dish on Chef Harper McClure of BRABO by Robert Wiedmaier restaurant in Alexandria, VA: His style, his mentors, his Iron Chef experience, and his perfect day off.
Eat + Drink Grilling Tips and Recipes From Our Chefs A few of our chefs offer their best grilling tips, as well as some flame-enhanced recipes. Get fired up for summer.
Eat + Drink Pop Star: TD’s Pop Up Restaurant in Portland, OR What could be better than tacos and Tequila served outdoors alongside a scenic river? Chef Tom Dunklin of Three Degrees restaurant kicks summer off with the return of TD's Pop Up.
Eat + Drink A Yummy Fish Taco Recipe for Cinco de Mayo Chef Derek Simcik of Outpost restaurant in Santa Barbara, CA, shares his beer-battered, sriracha-infused fish taco recipe, just in time for Cinco de Mayo. ¡Buen provecho!
Eat + Drink A Strozzapreti Recipe From Chef Luca Corazzina Chef Luca Corazzina of 312 Chicago restaurant offers an easy video lesson on how to prepare his strozzapreti recipe. It's knockout gnocchi straight from the Old Country. Watch Video
Destinations Get to Know the Kimpton Carlyle Hotel in Washington, DC We've elected to open our ninth hotel in the nation's capital. Say hello to Kimpton Carlyle – Dupont Circle, our new Kimpton hotel in Washington DC.
Eat + Drink Do the Math: Celebrate Pi Day With These Pie Recipes We circle back to Pi Day — 3.14.15 — with two pie recipes even the most math-challenged among us will want to try.
Destinations A Capital Affair: Tips for a Romantic Weekend in DC For Valentine’s Day, or anytime of year, here are some swoon-worthy ideas for a romantic weekend in D.C., plus some deals to sweeten your stay this month.
Destinations Kimpton Palladian Hotel – A Luxury Boutique Hotel in Seattle Set in a historic building with modern amenities and inspired design, our new Kimpton hotel in Seattle is open for business. Say hello to Palladian. Watch Video
Eat + Drink Our Chef and Bartender Survey Predicts the Trends Our first annual chef and bartender survey takes the pulse of what's happening in our kitchens and lounges around the country. Take a look and see what's hot in 2015.
Eat + Drink Croquettes, Anyone? A Recipe for an International Favorite Chef Brian Millman of Atwood restaurant in Chicago offers a quick video primer on how to make his zucchini, yellow squash and carrot croquettes with herb-cucumber sauce. Watch Video
Eat + Drink Our Chef-Recommended, Must-Have Gifts for Cooks Looking for the perfect present for the kitchen wizard in your life? We asked a few of our chefs for their must-have gifts for cooks.
Eat + Drink Got Yams? Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes Is your fridge crammed with holiday leftovers? Check out these Thanksgiving leftover recipes that will turn unfinished side dishes into a main event.
Eat + Drink Chef Walter Pisano: The Great Grappa Guide Don't know your pomace from your grappa? Chef Walter Pisano of Tulio Ristorante in Seattle is a grappa guru, sharing his knowledge of this uniquely Italian drink.
Eat + Drink Beercation Packages on Tap From Kimpton Are you a dedicated hop-head? Here are a few Kimpton beercation packages you'll want to take note of, along with some beer recommendations from our brew-loving chefs.
Eat + Drink New and Renovated Kimpton Restaurants Old favorites have gotten a refresh and soon-to-be-favorites are opening their doors — here’s a quick recap on what's new with Kimpton restaurants.
Destinations Santa Barbara Fall Festivals Celebrate Local Bounty A full lineup of Santa Barbara fall festivals makes it so simple (and so much fun) to nibble, nosh, sip and savor the local bounty, from wine to seafood.
Eat + Drink San Francisco Cooking Classes at Scala’s Bistro Union Square hot spot Scala's Bistro offers San Francisco cooking classes with Executive Chef Larry Finn and Pastry Chef Kimberly Bugler.
Eat + Drink A Fast and Easy Heirloom Tomato Salad Recipe This one-minute video will show you how to create a gorgeous mozzarella, heirloom tomato, basil and bread salad. It’s super easy and looks and tastes amazing. Watch Video
Eat + Drink A Summer Pasta Recipe from Savannah’s Pacci Restaurant A simple and delightful pasta recipe that’s perfect for summer entertaining, courtesy of Chef Roberto Leoci at Pacci restaurant in Savannah, GA.
Eat + Drink Pacci Serves Up Soulful Coastal Italian Cuisine in Savannah Pacci Italian Kitchen + Bar is now open in the heart of downtown Savannah, GA.
Eat + Drink Still Crazy After All These Years When he became executive chef of Pazzo — which translates from Italian as “crazy” — he brought with him a fresh, lean, unpretentious style that merged new flavors with both classic and creative techniques
Eat + Drink Fave Flavors for Fall Sure, summer gets all the attention with its gaudy fruits and bountiful produce. But what about the fall season?
Eat + Drink Be Back: Gone Grilling What are we looking forward to? Using this well-deserved day off to not labor and instead lose the tie, fire up the grill and kick back with friends and family.
Eat + Drink Chef Danny Bortnick: Kimpton’s Foraging Fan Our final installment in our yearlong culinary journey is Forage, and it celebrates the bounty of ingredients that can be found in nature.
Eat + Drink Walter Pisano Chats About 20 Years of Tulio In honor of our latest spotlight about knife skills, we caught up with a pretty sharp cookie: Executive Chef Walter Pisano of Tulio Ristorante in Seattle.
Eat + Drink Chef Derek Simcik is Way Into Bacon Chef Derek Simcik of Atwood Café in Chicago has a classic pastry background. He also loves bacon.
Eat + Drink Brendan Dorr, Head Bartender at B&O American Brasserie Everyone loves a good comeback. Especially when cocktails are involved. Just ask Brendan Dorr, the head bartender at B&O American Brasserie in Baltimore and founder of the Baltimore Bartenders Guild.
Eat + Drink What to Do With Leftover Champagne Pop! That’s the sound of us uncorking bubbly in honor of New Year’s Eve. Clink! That’s our glasses toasting. Eek! That’s what we groan when we can’t figure out what to do with all the leftover champagne.
Eat + Drink Jason McClure’s Garlic-Sherry Mushrooms The appetizer is inspired by Chef Jason’s trips to Europe, where Spain has quickly risen to the top of his favorite places to explore and dine.
Eat + Drink Our Chefs’ Favorite Healthy-Eating Gift Ideas What do you buy for the cook that has it all? More things to cook with, of course!
Eat + Drink Shopping Green City Market with Chef Roger Waysok In autumn, our chefs get the pick of the crop. That’s especially true in the heart of the Midwest, where foliage blazes orange, red and yellow; comfort foods find their way from the farm to the table.
Eat + Drink Why Our Chefs Can’t Wait for Fall It was nice knowing you, summer. While we hate to cut our relationship short (we know you aren’t over until September 23), we are already turning our thoughts to what the next season will bring.
Eat + Drink Tattoo Spy: Derek Simcik’s Epic Inkings The executive chef at Atwood Cafe in Chicago has five epic inkings that show his love of food and sense of humor.
Eat + Drink Panzano’s Elise Wiggins Talks Going Gluten-Free Starting a gluten-free diet is a life-changing experience. Many, in fact, would call it downright difficult and would be tempted to recoil from the kitchen. But not Elise Wiggins.
Eat + Drink Chef’s Summer Celebration Has Local Flavor It’s summertime … and the living is easy. Mostly because there are just so many good things out there to eat.
Eat + Drink A Chef Tells Us How to Picnic Chefs often get asked, “What do you cook when you’re at home?” But now that summer’s finally here, we’d like to take the conversation outside.
Eat + Drink A Mother’s Day Delight from Chef Luca Corazzina Mom’s the word this Sunday. And we’re not staying mum about great ways to celebrate the holiday.
Eat + Drink Discover Our Chefs on Twitter A little birdie told us that our chefs have been pretty outspoken lately on Twitter. Sure enough, we checked and the tweets were flying.
Eat + Drink Danny Bortnick’s Chicken Matzoh Ball Soup Even as spring shows its sunny face, we still turn to warming comfort foods. A favorite? Matzoh ball soup.
Eat + Drink Tattoo Spy: Mike Ryan’s Armful of Bacon Why, what’s on Sable Kitchen & Bar head bartender Mike Ryan’s arm? A bacon tattoo.
Eat + Drink Jason McClure’s Thanksgiving Side Dish Turkey Day is nearly here. Still stuck on what to serve alongside that bird?
Eat + Drink Chef Thomas Dunklin’s Carolina BBQ Ribs & Grilling Tips They say all good parties start in the kitchen. But we like to think that, during football season, they start around the grill.
