Putting ‘Urban Italian’ on the map it’s the perfect Tribeca venue to delve into delicious cuisine. Instantly recognizable, as well as welcoming, Locanda Verde invites you to join them at the table, open a bottle of rich red Italian wine and settle in for a lunch or dinner that’s hearty and soulful. And, even if you don’t have an Italian grandmother you can still feel love with entrees like ‘My Grandmother’s Ravioli’,or ‘Wood-Fired Garlic Chicken For Two’, and finish it off with a sweet culinary hug of ‘Rhubarb Crostata’. With Robert De Niro as one of the co-owners along with…
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Lamborghini has reinterpreted their Aventador using their historic Countach as inspiration. Lamborghini’s most iconic model now reaps the inheritance of the historic S models and evolves into the new Aventador S Coupé. Streamlining the body design with the significant monoline, emphasizing its wide muscular contours, while the new rear exhaust is centered and reminiscent of aerospace rocket exhaust. The designers found inspiration from nature and the front theme has a viper-ish element of fangs which adds to its aggressive essence. Lamborghini Aventador S is characterized by new aerodynamic design, redeveloped suspension, increased power and new driving dynamics. The ‘S’ is…
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The Hublot Maison strives to be on the forefront of innovation in watchmaking. Everything is considered and reconsidered to find the best that it can be. Even gold with its natural timelessness went under the microscope, and, it’s stunning to say, that they have achieved a little something that they like to call MAGIC GOLD; only diamond is capable of machining Hublot’s 18-carat gold, certified by the Central Office for Precious Metals Control. It is the first scratch-resistant gold in the world and demonstrates a hardness of almost 1000 Vickers. Now produced in the high-tech foundry at the Nyon Manufacture,…
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French jewelry design Lorenz Baumer is a favorite among the art gala shows throughout the seasons as he produces some of the most eye catching pieces. Bright bold jewels, exotic shapes, and a love of the unexpected makes for jewelry that is not only beautiful but intriguing. Diamonds adorn meteorite rings while scarab brooches whose wings open by pushing on the center stone, has at its heart a new alloy of gold that allows it to contain several drops of perfume, which can be released on demand. Lorenz Baumer takes a fantastical approach to design with his own unique savoir…
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Created by the very Daniel Boulud who owns the world renowned Daniel restaurant in Manhattan, Epicerie Boulud is a must visit take-out market, where they even do catering for holiday events. Here all the flavors are fresh and delicious and designed by the same creative genius that has made a name for himself from Palm Beach to Singapore, but you don’t have to call to make reservations. Just drop by and enjoy a yuzu tart, raw oysters, a glass of wine or a cappuccino. The two locations gives you options, but we particularly love the Lincoln Center location. After an…
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Bugatti has always been a game changer ever since its conception in 1909, and the recent unveiling at the Frankfurt Motor Show displays exactly how far that concept goes at the Bugatti headquarters. Following the sale of all 450 vehicles in the Veyron series, the auto maker decided to create a purely indulgent super sports car that pays homage to their great racing tradition of the 1920s and 1930s, specifically their victories in the 24 hours of the Le Mans race, however, re-imagined in a completely futuristic way. The very exciting and buzzed about collaboration with Polyphony Digital, creator of…
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You are sure to become a TAO-ist once you get a taste of this modern oriental menu. The décor and ambiance create an atmosphere far away from the city rush. The large restaurant is balanced by the intimate mood lighting and anchored by the 16 foot tall Buddha who keeps a meditative watch while sitting next to a pool filled with swimming carp. Originally a 19th century stable for the Vanderbilt family and then a balconied movie theater, TAO New York was transformed into a majestic Asian “temple”, where the menu is infused with its Chinese/Pacific inspiration. Dim sum and…
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Joan B. Mirviss ltd is celebrating its 40th anniversary! This March they are marking the occasion as the gallery presents the important exhibition, “Timeless Elegance in Japanese Art: A Celebration of Forty Years” accompanied by a fully illustrated publication. This celebratory show includes forty plus works of art carefully chosen over several years in anticipation of this milestone. Twenty of these works, by living artists working in clay and long represented by the gallery, were created or specifically selected by each artist for this event. The balance of this exhibition consists of major, innovative paintings and famous ukiyo-e prints by important eighteenth and…
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Here are two of our favorite restaurants to indulge in the fine dining that New York City is famous for. Exploring these venues takes dining to new and delicious heights. Per Se Fine dining at its best, Per Se is a special restaurant. The atmosphere is soothing and chic creating the perfect ambiance to experience a world class menu created by Thomas Keller. This is Chef Keller’s second three-Michelin-starred property featuring his daily nine-course tasting menu, and a nine-course vegetable tasting menu, using classic French technique and the finest quality ingredients available. An award-winning wine list, boasting more than 2,000…
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JOIN THE ONOMIE ONTOURAGE Beautiful makeup starts with beautiful skin and that is something the beauty brand Onomie takes very seriously. With a strong pharmaceutical background they wanted beauty products that didn’t just conceal a blemish or give a temporary glow, they wanted something that offered verifiable beauty enhancement. That is why they have dedicated their line to the ideals of dual action. Creative ideas like a concealer for dark circles that gets rid of dark circles over time is at the heart of their mission. That’s the kind of crave-able product makeup artists live for and what has won…