It’s about a week before Top Chef’s 20th season premiere, and Buddha Lo is taking a break from his busy schedule as executive chef of New York City’s HŪSO, a “12-seat caviar speakeasy” that currently has a waitlist more than 3,000 people long. Many of those diners are lining up precisely because of Lo’s status as winner of the reality competition show’s previous season, in which he wowed judges Tom Colicchio, Padma Lakshmi, and Gail Simmons with an unapologetically elevated finale meal, which included—you guessed it—caviar. It’s the type of pressure that the Chinese-Australian chef has been preparing for his entire career.

If you are looking for some unique, luxurious gifts for mom this year, other than the generic flowers and chocolates, we have got you covered. Here are are 11 of our favorite luxe gifts for mom this Mother’s Day:

If you’re like us, you’ve probably wondered what famous people add to their carts. Not the JAR brooch and Louis XV chair but the hair spray and the electric toothbrush. We asked chef Buddha Lo of Huso, the winner of Top Chef: Houston who’s currently competing on Top Chef: World All-Stars, about the “hospitality-friendly” clogs, easy-to-wash-out pomade, and minivan-esque e-scooter he can’t live without. 

This is “Small Bites,” a South Florida Sun Sentinel feature with tiny tidbits on the food and beverage scene — because we know that sometimes you just don’t have room for a long article. You want a little news brief instead, an amuse bouche of information, if you will. Enjoy!

Do you love the sweet indulgence of rich, creamy chocolate? Who doesn’t! While many people think of it as a guilty pleasure, they may not realize that this treat can actually benefit their body in more ways than one. At Marky's Gourmet Chocolate collection, we refer to chocolate as an "entirely guilt-free" indulgence because we know its effect on skincare and hair health. In this blog post, I’m delving into some surprising little-known facts about how cocoa can improve your look from head to toe! We'll be exploring the magical benefits of consuming dark chocolates for glowing skin, luscious locks and overall wellbeing. So keep reading if you're ready to take your beauty game up a notch with delicious gourmet treats!

Chocolate has been a beloved gourmet delight for centuries, but do you know the science behind the delicious treat that puts a smile on your face? If you have ever wondered how chocolate affects our brain and mood, then you have come to the right place! Here at Marky's Gourmet Chocolate collection, we are passionate about bringing only the finest selection of innovative chocolates crafted from premium ingredients. Today, join us as we explore why chocolate is actually so powerful when it comes to improving our mental health. From its history to its chemical makeup, this blog post will discuss all aspects related to just what makes this delectable treat such an important part of many lives around the world. Delve into these findings with us and discover why indulging in luxurious dark or milk chocolate can make more than just our taste buds happy - it can lift up even the most negative moods too! So put down those regular candy bars and get ready to learn more about this secret weapon against life’s everyday stresses…