Darby Kordonowy, Freelance Writer

Darby Kordonowy is a freelance writer for Haute Living based in Boston and Naples, FL. With more than 17 years of experience in digital media, national publications, and social media, primarily within the luxury hospitality, culinary, and travel sectors, her articles have been published in media outlets including Huffington Post, Yahoo!, Domino, The Knot, Islands.com, and more. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Print Journalism with an emphasis in Magazine Publication from the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss). Her favorite hobbies are touring gardens, museums, and historical sites, cooking and making her own cocktail recipes, and watching documentaries.

Posts by Darby Kordonowy

Luxury Living At Sea

Crescent Seas, the new residential cruise line from real estate pioneer Russell Galbut, unites his 50-plus years in real estate and 23 years in the cruise industry

Haute Living Hosts Haute Leaders Dinner At Cleo In Miami Beach

Haute Living hosted its Haute Leaders dinner celebrating vision, leadership, and the art of community building at Cleo tucked inside The Balfour Hotel on Miami Beach’s storied Ocean Drive.

Best New Restaurants In Naples

Explore the exciting dining scene in Naples, Florida where a fresh wave of restaurants is redefining the city’s culinary landscape.

Raising the Bar: Master Distiller Graciela Gonzalez On Crafting Escasa Tequila

Escasa Tequila. a new ultra-premium sipping tequila launched this year by fourth-generation master distiller Grace Gonzalez.

Inside the Exclusive Haute Living NBA Summer League Celebration at Wakuda Las Vegas

Haute Living hosted an exclusive cocktail experience in honor of the 2025 NBA Summer League at Wakuda Las Vegas located inside The Palazzo at the Venetian Resort.

The Ultimate Lobster Lover’s Guide To Boston

From the traditional rolls of the North End to over-the-top creations like fried lobster and squid ink buns, Boston chefs are taking crustacean creativity to the next level.

Haute Living Celebrates Steve Aoki With Ferrari of Las Vegas At Amaya Modern Mexican

Haute Living hosted an exclusive dinner for global music icon Steve Aoki at Amaya Modern Mexican, in partnership with Ferrari of Las Vegas.

Haute Wine Society Hosts Ducru-Beaucaillou Dinner With Grant Achatz At Next In Chicago

Haute Wine Society hosted an exclusive culinary experience at Next, helmed by four-Michelin-starred chef Grant Achatz of the Alinea Group.

Haute Wine Society Toasts Richard Geoffroy’s IWA 5 at Maison MURA

Haute WIne Society celebrates Richard Geoffroy’s visionary new project, IWA 5 sake at Maison MURA in Miami.

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