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Sunset Beach July 9th Celebration

Our sister property Sunset Beach on Shelter Island has already been open a month, and I think it’s pretty safe to say that I haven’t see you out there yet.  There’s... More »
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Designing Your Wellness at The Standard Miami

Want to effectively make improvements in your overall wellness? The Standard Miami will be featuring Melissa Kaplan, a registered dietitian who has been in field of nutrition and wellness for... More »
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André Balazs Rosé: MAGNUM

It’s a given that whenever the sun shines and the temperature hits a warm 72 degrees, I’m sitting outside at one of The Standards sipping on my André Balazs Rosé.... More »
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Chick Pea Fries Make Me Drool

Yesterday, I brought to you a little video showcasing the genius that is Chef Mark Zeitouni at The Standard, Miami.  In addition, if I may blow our own horn, the Miami New Times awarded us... More »
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The Miami Vice

A summer favorite at The Standard Miami, the Miami Vice. And no we’re not talking about the TV show, though we did find it interesting how many fanatics there are out there. Check out... More »
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Royal Wedding Pimms

If you’re like me, you’re already sick of hearing of the Royal Wedding, and if you know me, there’s only one way I can deal with the deluge.  That’s right.  I... More »
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Chef Micah Throws Down

Last Saturday, our own Executive Chef Micah Fields represented for The Standard in the Hot Knives Thunderdome at the 2nd 8th Annual Grilled Cheese Invitational, hosted in Downtown LA….... More »
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Ceviche en El Standard de Hollywood

I have spent a lot of my life traveling to exotic places, delving into local flavors and exploring the culinary delights which these destinations have to offer. One of our favorite places is... More »
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Chef Carolynn Spence At Chateau Marmont

When God created the Garden of Eden millennia ago, I’m pretty sure he never thought that it would resurface in modern times at Chateau Marmont on Sunset Boulevard. But that’s... More »
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Mahi Cioppino Sandwich Recipe

Executive chef at The Standard Miami’s Lido Restaurant + Bayside Grill, Mark Zeitouni, shares the history of the infamous Mahi Cioppino Sandwich. The Standard: How long has the... More »
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Standard Hollywood's Grapefruit Gimlet

The Gimlet was once described in 1928 as “gin, a spot of lime, and soda”, and in 1953, it was described as “half gin and half Rose’s lime juice and... More »
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Standard Sunset Cocktails at The Standard Miami

Calling all locals – this one’s for you! Start your weekend off right at The Standard Miami by unwinding from your work week as you take in the beautiful sunset views and get some... More »
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Shrimp Burger of the Week

The Standard, Downtown LA has been on everyone’s tongue as of late.  Not just because of the waterbeds on the rooftop allowing you VIP views of the surrounding skyscrapers.... More »
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Daily Specials at The Standard Grill

Since day one, Chef Dan Silverman has had our guests at The Standard Grill vying for more with his menus spanning from breakfast through dinner and all the way into late night.  Even... More »
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The Standard's Mark Zeitouni at Food & Wine

We’re stuffed from this past week’s South Beach Food & Wine event, but we don’t care because it was worth every delicious bite. As usual, our very own chef at The Standard... More »
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What The Puck?!

We just can’t keep up with ourselves over here at The Standard, New York!  Ain’t nobody gonna breaka our stride.  Ain’t nobody gonna hold us down.  Oh no!... More »
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Carlos & Matt's New Spot

We’d like to take a moment to shout-out two of our favorite restauranteurs, Carlos Quirarte and Matt Kliegman, who are featured in a Q&A in New York Time’s T Magazine this week.... More »
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Valentine's Day In Your Room

I don’t normally love Valentine’s Day because the only one I’m capable of loving is myself, but that’s my problem not yours.  <sigh>  BUT, since you... More »
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The Standard Grill BreakUp

We love when our guests at The Standard Grill get creative. This video just came in from a director who calls himself Le Double-V. A sad story of the breakup of two loving canine salt &... More »
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Best Burger In The World

You, more than anyone, know that I have a few guilty sins.  Okay, some of you know I have A LOT of guilty sins, but we don’t really have to share those here right now.  Moving... More »
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Standard Bingo: Welcome to The Jungle

If you’re cooler than your friends (and almost as cool as me), you know where the best Sunday night party is.  Yes.  I’m talking about Bingo at The Standard Grill.... More »