Waltzing through Winter, a Master of Manners, a Mystery Table, and more...
... including a rather embarrassing little video with me
With so many places on Earth waging hideous wars, it’s a pleasant distraction to think of Vienna waltzing its way through the winter. In that gleaming and airy mecca of civility, ball season is in full swing. The Viennese, rather than simply gritting their teeth through the cold, dark months, are dressing up in white tie and gowns, lifting their best je…