The fifth volume in The Luxury Collection series, Epicurean Experiences details exceptional gastronomic experiences offered at these remarkable hotels, from private classes on Venetian cuisine with executive chef Daniele Turco at the Gritti Palace's Epicurean School to a wine tasting at Las Alcobas in Napa Valley. This book includes recipes from each Luxury Collection property that use ingredients native to the surrounding region. From starter to main course to dessert, local specialties take center stage, complemented by insights into local culinary scenes from noted cultural tastemakers and hotel chefs.