Sotheby's said the bowl is a "remarkable and exceptionally beautiful example of Song pottery, celebrated for its thin potting, fine near-white body and ivory coloured glaze".

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Gagnaire's "John Dory Grilled with Leaves of Lemon Verbena, Cucumber in Melted Half-Salted Butter" is a fine example of his cuisine--and a great dish to enjoy with white wine.

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Sanctuary Spa at Camelback Mountain, Arizona, employs lime as the cornerstone of its Sabai Thai Ritual: A client's feet are soaked in lime and oil, exfoliated with a mixture of fine white clay and lime, and then massaged with an herbal poultice and lime-infused oils and lotions.

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With a pristine, minimalist interior (think white pillows and seats made for nonchalant lounging), Bangaluu offers fine dining followed by full-on partying -- as well as a rooftop garden if you feel the need to escape all the decadence.

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Although the winery produces fine white Chardonnay table wines, sparkling wine is the specialty here, and during vintage time (February-March) visitors can watch 12 tons of grapes pressed each day in a traditional champagne press.

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