Tempting Tuesday: A Sunny Brunch with Mom

May 8, 2012

Mother’s Day is swiftly approaching… and good thing, it’s about time we show Mom just how much we appreciate her. After all, she is one special lady, so we hope you have a fabulous day planned! We don’t doubt she’ll adore the card, chocolate, and spa certificate, but how about… (more)

Video: Food Around The World

May 7, 2012

GLOBAL – From New York to Abu Dhabi, Spain to Singapore, Frankfurt to Taipei, and well beyond, check out some of our favorite food selections from our travels around the world on YouTube here. If you like what you see, subscribe to our YouTube channel to be the first to… (more)

Taste and Toast in Tribeca, New York City

May 6, 2012

NEW YORK, USA- Just as the warmer temps of May usher in alfresco dining in New York City, the annual Taste of Tribeca Food Festival (May 19th: put it on your calendar!) brings the best of the Lower Manhattan neighborhood’s restaurants to the streets. Now in its 18th year, the one-day culinary… (more)

Purple Tip: The Purple Passport to London is Free Today on Amazon

May 5, 2012

LONDON, UK- Our Amazon Bestseller, The Purple Passport to London, is free today until 11:59pm PST in the Amazon store. The eBook is designed for Kindle readers and Kindle apps (iPhone/iPad/Andriod/laptops), allowing readers to carry our London knowledge with them. Essential reading for hip, discerning travelers and on-the-go locals, the… (more)

Friday Finds: Cinco de Mayo Meets Derby Day in NYC

May 4, 2012

With the weekend right around the corner, New York tourists and locals alike are looking forward to the Cinco de Mayo and the Kentucky Derby festivities all around the city. Both events have been known for drawing big crowds, lots of booze and all-around festive celebrations. It will not… (more)

The Hunt – Happy Hour Venues

May 3, 2012

Global – Every week, The Purple Passport team goes out in search of a designated item in whatever city our team members happen to be in at that time. We wanted to share with you, our readers, some of our finds from around the world. This week, we wanted to… (more)

Hot dim sum, cold shoulder at Jade Garden in London

May 2, 2012

LONDON, UK – When it comes to dim sum, what’s on the inside (of the steamed bun, dumpling, or what have you) is way more important than outside appearance (who can tell one bao from another, really, until you bite in?).  The same might be said about restaurants that serve… (more)

Tempting Tuesday: A Taste of it All at the Ace Hotel

May 1, 2012

Mother may I? There’s something to be said for having it all… and the Ace Hotel does. A stay in one of their exquisitely retro-designed rooms includes quirky amenities like turntables, Gibson guitars, and chalkboards. Beyond the seemingly sound-proof walls, there’s the hipster and historical lobby bar in addition The… (more)

Couture goes guerilla at the Dover Street Market in London

April 30, 2012

LONDON, UK – Ultra hot label Commes des Garçons’ designer Rei Kawakubo has long had a penchant for “guerilla” fashion.  From Los Angeles to Warsaw, she’s opened up barebones “pop up” shops that stay open for only a year or so.  These blink-and-you’ll-miss-’em suppliers have kept the focus on the… (more)

Smashing sushi at Chisou in London

April 29, 2012

LONDON, UK – At first glance, Chisou might seem a touch under-accessorized.  The interiors at this Japanese izakaya (tavern) style eatery are notably spare:  black floors, plain wooden furniture, and a small sushi bar are the only adornments to the room.  It seems the equivalent of wearing a plain black… (more)