Wild Hibiscus Flowers in Syrup

Jamaicans, Cubans and Mexicans for example all know how wonderful juice made from dried hibiscus flowers tastes- refreshing, a bit tart and a gorgeous ruby red colour, this juice (known as jugo de Jamaica) is a staple thirst-quencher on any hot summer’s day. Now a family-operated company based out of Sydney, Australia has taken the beautiful flower to a whole new level by offering Wild Hibiscus Flowers in Syrup. All-natural, edible hibiscus flowers from the Australian outback are grown using sustainable farming methods and packed in a cane sugar syrup for a beautiful new twist in the edible garnish market.

Used in cocktails or savoury preparations, these flowers are not only beautiful to look at (especially when you drop one flower in a champagne flute with a little syrup and top up with bubbly), they’re delectable too.

One Hawthorne

One Hawthorne is a boutique collection of luxury residences located just south of San Francisco's Financial District and just steps from the City's Yerba Buena cultural district. Amenities include a rooftop terrace, state-of-the-art fitness center, attended lobby and 24 hour valet. This will be the only new Downtown condo development to open in 2010 and quite possibly, the last through 2013. Unit Cost will be low $400’s to $2,000,000+ starting somewhere upwards of $2 Million.

Meritage at the Claremont

The historic Claremont Hotel Club & Spa, a grand white hotel on the border between the Berkeley and Oakland Hills and a well known local landmark, has opened Meritage at the Claremont in the space that used to be the home of Jordan's. The breath taking, upscale restaurant marks a significant update for the hotel, even though its second restaurant and lounge, Paragon, is thoroughly modern. Meritage at the Claremont is both vintage and modern. It is the third Meritage concept originated by Boston chef Daniel Bruce, adding to locations at the Boston Harbor Hotel and Maison Dupuy Hotel in New Orleans; each of the three Meritages features a strong focus on wine pairings with small and large plates of regional cuisine.. Meritage at the Claremont, 41 Tunnel Rd., Berkeley, CA 94705, 510-843-3000, 800-551-7266.