“F&W’s Dana Cowin and Editor Ray Isle like to swing by late to see which wine geeks are drinking with sommelier Jonathan Pullis and what they’re pouring—usually rare, French, insanely good bottles.”
“It’s always fun to find out just how many famous faces I can spot at Ajax Tavern, eating a burger and a cone of truffle fries,” says Dana Cowin.
“Devin Padgett, who produces the Classic, runs into Ink in the morning to grab a cup of coffee (made with beans from Ink’s private roaster) and to chat up Tom Colicchio and F&W’s Gail Simmons.”
“F&W’s Kate Heddings likes to host an unofficial get-together before the Classic parties begin with selections like Bellecombe Comte.Cheese whiz Laura Werlin often checks out the selection, too.”
“This new spot in the St. Regis is F&W’s debut restaurant project in collaboration with Starwood, featuring dishes from former Best New Chefs George Mendes, Sue Zemanick, Alex Seidel & James Lewis.”
“After hours, the bar is packed with F&W editors and locals lined up for the great margaritas and outstanding tequila collection. Chefs like it too: Daniel Boulud often shows up there.”
“When there’s a big sports event going on, everyone loves Hotel Jerome’s J-Bar for its big TV screen and hefty burgers.”
“Nobu Matsuhisa is often in town for the Classic. So going to his restaurant for stellar sushi is a great way to see him. You can also spot star winemakers like Randy Lewis of Napa’s Lewis Cellars.”
"Editor in Chief Dana Cowin always stops in for scrambled eggs and a big biscuit before the day’s first-seminar and usually leaves with a doughnut.”
“In the little downtime editors have in Aspen, F&W’s Pam Kaufman bikes here along the gorgeous Rio Grande Trail. She loves the nachos—the ones topped with faux chorizo are improbably delicious.”
