Guy Bedarida, head designer and creative director for celeb-fave luxury jewelry line John Hardy, will be at the Nieman Marcus store at International Plaza from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday. ...more

November 9, 2008

IN CHOCOLATE WE TRUST If there is one culinary truism that is irrefutable it may be this: Everything tastes better with bacon or chocolate. And sometimes both. The folks at Samuel Adams appear to be heeding this wisdom with Chocolate Bock, a seasonal lager featuring Cru Sauvage chocolate from Swiss chocolatier Felchlin. Embossed with a pewter label, the 750-ml bottle is aimed at consumers pouring at holiday parties. Cost: $14.99. Available at most liquor stores. ...more

October 26, 2008

Indonesia's anti-terrorism chief was relaxed as he mingled with the guests on his lawn. Muslim hard-liners swapped tales of al-Qaida training camps in Afghanistan and the Philippines. Convicted Bali nightclub bombers feasted on kebabs. ...more

October 12, 2007