Introducing: New York – Cosmopolitan to the Core

January 25, 2012

NEW YORK, US – Start spreading the news…We’ve launched The Purple Passport Guide to New York! Fittingly for the nation’s largest metropolis, it’s our biggest guide yet, featuring over 450 of the choicest hotels, restaurants, spas, nightlife spots, shops, and activities to help you plan a distinctive city experience. Drawing… (more)

Tempting Tuesday: Crafty Cocktails in Notting Hill

January 17, 2012

LONDON, UK– Here at The Purple Passport there are a few things we love more than an expertly crafted cocktail. Whether it’s mojitos in Beijing, flavored margaritas in Beverly Hills, or martinis in Paris, we love checking out a city’s mixology scene . And you know what’s even better than… (more)

The French Open of lounging at Mezzanine Bar at Alcazar

December 19, 2011

PARIS, FRANCE – When I learned that the Mezzanine Bar at Alcazar sits on the former site of a 17th century tennis court, I thought “Oh how appropriate!” Sipping a stylish cocktail at this lounge above Alcazar restaurant is not unlike participating in a vintage game, where proper attire, etiquette,… (more)

The Hunt: Cocktails and Mocktails, oh my!

December 15, 2011

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’s theme in honor… (more)

Cocktails (and cool kids) via Casablanca at Andy Wahloo

December 14, 2011

PARIS, FRANCE – In the world of Andy Warhol, a can of soup was never just a can of soup. And for the mastermind behind Andy Wahloo, the hip Parisian bar bearing a clever variant of the artist’s name, a waiting area is never just a waiting area. Initially, owner… (more)

Cocktails and literary history, perfectly shaken, at Bar Hemingway

December 5, 2011

PARIS, FRANCE – Ernest Hemingway may have been a master of understatement, but the bar that carries his name at The Ritz hotel in Paris is a bastion of opulence and elegance. Bar Hemingway is rumored to have the priciest cocktails in Europe, semi-formal attire is strongly recommended (no jeans… (more)

Tempting Tuesday: Bubbly and Bamboo at Trader Vic’s

November 22, 2011

LONDON, UK- You know what your local pub is missing? Tiki mugs. Yes, tiki mugs, and rattan chairs, and shell lamps and lots and lots of bamboo. Why? Because tikis, torches, and other Polynesian trademarks are an international symbol for party-time. So put that boring pint glass down and step… (more)

Nerd out on inventive libations at Experimental Cocktail Club

October 22, 2011

PARIS, FRANCE – Back in high school, one might have been hard pressed to find a club full of cool kids. Let’s face it: in those days, clubs (à la the Chess Club, the Video Game Club, the Library Association) had a bit of a, shall we say, dorky reputation… (more)

Tempting Tuesday: A Luxe Night Out for Less in London

October 4, 2011

LONDON, UK- Who doesn’t love a hot night out on the town? You’ve got a new dress, a group of partying girlfriends, and your BlackBerry is firmly switched in the off position. You cannot wait to get the festivities started. But these days, with super pricey cocktails and some guest… (more)

Style and Secrets at Please Don’t Tell

August 31, 2011

NEW YORK, USA – Choosing the right outfit for a night on the town is like a science to me.  Much like the perfect cocktail, I like to shake up equal parts flavor, originality, and flair.  So when a friend told me he was taking me to a speakeasy I… (more)