GLOBAL: Le Sereno—a beachfront, ultra-private hotel in St. Barths—has reopened for the 2022-2023 season. It was also recently named in the top five best hotels in the Caribbean by Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. Located in a cove within the Grand Cul de Sac natural reserve, Le Sereno boasts 39 newly renovated suites, four-bedroom villas, fine dining at an on-site Italian restaurant helmed by chef Davide Mosca, and a wellness program where groups can embark on nature explorations, participate in mindfulness activities, and get spa treatments on an outdoor pavilion. The hotel also recently kicked off its Artist in Residence program where guests can partake in a complimentary art class inspired by their surroundings while sipping on specialty drinks.
LAS VEGAS: The Wynn Las Vegas will debut its newest show, Awakening, on Nov. 7 with shows at 7 and 9:30 p.m. on multiple nights throughout the week. Narrated by two-time Academy Award-winner Anthony Hopkins, Awakening takes audience members on a journey to reunite two lovers. Infused with modern-day magic, guests can expect dramatic choreography, technology, haute couture-inspired costume designs, and an original music score. Visit Wynn Las Vegas' website for tickets.
NEW YORK: The Midnight Theatre, located at 75 Manhattan West Plaza, will be host to the Mingus Big Band residency, with performances every Wednesday now through the end of the year. The 14-piece, Grammy Award-winning jazz band looks to celebrate the late American composer Charles Mingus at two shows each week, at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. (doors open one hour prior). Tickets are available on the Midnight Theatre’s website starting at $65, and guests are welcome to grab a pre- or post-show meal in the Lounge.
New York Public Radio’s annual gala will take place at The Plaza Hotel on Nov. 9, hosted by Emmy Award-winning comedian and writer Samantha Bee. The gala plans to honor Brooke Gladstone, the host and managing editor of WNYC’s On the Media, an hour-long weekly radio program covering journalism, technology, and First Amendment issues. Guests can expect a cocktail party and seated dinner that will feature musical performances by the Kronos Quartet.
OMAHA, NEB.: The Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel is offering seasonal dining options at The Committee Chophouse—its on-site, upscale steakhouse—Nov. 29-Dec. 4. For the first time in its near-century-long history, the chophouse is inviting guests in for a midday meal to try out the new holiday lunch menu from executive chef Ryan Arensdorf. Highlights include truffle fries with ricotta salata, Chophouse chili with Cottonwood beef grind, the signature Committee Burger with bleu cheese fondue, and a smoked chicken sandwich with Nashville Hot crème fraîche on a brioche bun. Guests can also expect a selection of raw and chilled offerings, plated entrees, and holiday pies and cakes made in-house by executive pastry chef Leah Meyer.
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