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    BENETTI’S FB803 M/Y BLAKE

    After the successful sale in 2016 of the FB802 Project M/Y Zazou,  Benetti has continued to secure a shorter wait time for future owners by pre-building these sleek 50 meter yachts. The FB800 Custom series is built with a fiberglass hull and an aluminum superstructure, using what has proved to be winning technology developed by Benetti, allowing a much larger use of space in the living area compared to any other yacht of the same size. Now under construction at the Viareggio shipyard, the Benetti FB803 M/Y Blake is scheduled to launch in early 2018. The interior layout of Project…

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    LOCANDA VERDE – TRIBECA

    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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    ÉPICERIE BOULUD

    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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    DINING DUO

    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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    AZIMUT HAS VERVE

    AZIMUT’S WEEKENDER One of Italy’s largest yacht builders, Azimut Yachts, has perfected a sophisticated walkaround model that takes the typical day-cruiser style to a more luxurious and spacious experience. Azimut’s Verve 40 stands out for its elegance of styling and surprising amounts of comfortable capacity, featuring an extensive cabin area that offers generous room for play on the open sea.     The Azimut Verve 40, which made its debut at the Newport International Boat Show 2016 before going on to appear a few weeks later at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, marks the entry of Azimut Yachts into…

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    THE MARMARA PARK AVENUE

    New York City is known around the world for their incredible boutiques where you can find luxurious treasures, art galleries, and shopping for anything from Chinese hand painted porcelain to vintage Hermes. They’re also known for their one of a kind boutique hotels. Scattered throughout the city in the small and richly cultured neighborhoods people with vision and a deep sense of graciousness have been locating and restoring remarkable buildings, breathing a new life into the villages they know and love to create welcoming environments for those who want to see the richer side of New York City life. The…

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    POSH PORTS OF THE MEDITERRANEAN – CHAPTER FOUR: LEFKADA

    An island in the Ionian Archipelago chain along Greece’s west coast, Lefkada, is a hidden treasure. With the ocean shifting in tones of turquoise to lapis and the land blanketed in lush emerald greens, punctuated by bursts of magenta and raspberry blossoms, even a mermaid would be torn between whether her heart belonged to the land or the sea. A love triangle you will soon find yourself in. When you sail your boat through Nidri Bay to the Geni Harbor it is obvious that you just slipped into a little slice of heaven. However, endless beauty isn’t the only thing…