Images by : Karolina Heald & John Rector Forget your basic coffee run; Bloom & Bean Flower Cafe has officially turned Mount Pleasant’s caffeine scene into a full-blown floral fantasy. This spot trades the minimalist “white box” coffee shop vibe for a lush, maximalist escape where the espresso is strong and the stems are even stronger. It’s the kind of place where the air smells like a mix of high-end roasted beans and fresh-cut peonies, instantly curing any case of the Monday

The Lowcountry’s oyster scene just gained a permanent home for brine-obsessed locals with the opening of The Brinery on Johns Island. Brought to life by the team behind Barrier Island Oysters, this isn’t just a raw bar; it’s a direct-to-consumer outpost that cuts the distance between the tide and your table. The space captures an authentic, salt-of-the-earth energy that feels right at home on the island, offering a relaxed environment to tuck into a tray of their signature Se

Images courtesy of Bourbon Steak The arrival of Bourbon Steak at the Ritz-Carlton is more than just another restaurant opening; it is a sophisticated shift in the city’s culinary landscape. While the Queen City is no stranger to high-end grills, James Beard Award-winning Chef Michael Mina is introducing a level of culinary theater that feels entirely fresh. Instead of the traditional, dimly lit mahogany corners of yesterday’s steakhouses, this flagship concept brings a modern

Image courtesy of Matador Charlotteans, rejoice! Summer is here, and so are the sizzling flavors at Matador Charlotte. I attended a media event for Vivant at this vibrant restaurant, and it was a delightful exploration of fresh, flavorful Mexican cuisine. The evening began with a warm welcome and the clinking of glasses. Matador generously provided drinks, allowing us to indulge in their beverage selection. The Passionfruit Margarita, for one, was a true standout. It wasn’t

Luxury hospitality icon Cipriani brings a fresh taste of elegance to Coconut Grove with the opening of Le Specialità Café & Market, adding another chic destination to Miami's dining scene. Located within Mr. C Residences and developed by Ignazio and Maggio Cipriani, the establishment blends the brand's signature Italian sophistication with the laid-back charm of the Grove. The café is a go-to spot for espresso dates, stylish lunches, and sunset aperitivos. Offering a curated

Few ingredients define the kitchen the way a tomato does. But in the summer, it becomes something more. To me, the tomato is a measure of a good summer—the simplest way to know if you’ve caught the season at the right moment. A good tomato means there was enough sun and enough time. It means something was grown close enough to be picked when it was ready, and that someone waited for just the right moment. People and nature are synchronized, and all is right in the world. A

What You’re Really Paying For—And the Wines You Were Never Meant to Taste It begins, as most things in Europe do, quietly. By Claude Camilleri - Edited and adapted by VIVANT A vineyard you will likely never visit. Fifteen hectares in the Rhône, perhaps, or a family estate in the Languedoc. Third generation. Organic, maybe. The kind of place where the rows are known by memory, not by map, and where a bad frost in April can undo a year’s work before the season has properly be

Jerry Kremer, Jean Shafiroff, Sarah Kautz Philanthropist, author and television host Jean Shafiroff hosted a private reception at her New York City home in support of the Southampton History Museum and its upcoming Halsey House Gala, where she will be will co-chairing the event with Mary Slattery on July 3rd, 2026. The annual benefit will take place at the Halsey House & Garden, located in Southampton, New York. The gathering brought together friends, supporters and members o

There are rituals we repeat without question—until someone decides to take them further than expected. Photos courtesy of Black Ivory Coffee Coffee has always been one of them. But in the hills of northern Thailand, it has been reimagined into something altogether more deliberate. Not as a habit, but as a process shaped by time, environment, and an unlikely collaborator. Black Ivory coffee begins with Thai Arabica cherries grown at altitude and selected at peak ripeness. Fr

From the ancient wisdom of some of our greatest forefathers of medicine—Hippocrates, Shen Nong, and the many Egyptian, Greek, and Roman lovers of food—one truth remains clear: what we eat has the power to heal. Our early champions of powerful food are legendary for initiating using food as medicine to sustain health, prevent illness, and support healing so I’m pretty sure they would be very excited that we now have the hard science supporting what nature has always provided.