It’s not quite summer unless there’s at least a stop somewhere in Italy. In fact, we’d go as far to say that not only your summer, but your life, will be better with a little Italian in it. And as they say, all roads lead to Rome for good reason. From hotels to restaurants, this ancient city does anything but rest on its laurels as it continues to reinvent itself. This is the latest and greatest for your upcoming Italian…
Some days, you just want to know that you still got it. Enter in Verde NYC, a restaurant that turns into a good old club as the evening progresses. It’s like the early aughts in there, and no, you’re not too old to dance on a table. Verde NYC is part of a restaurant group with locales in Dubai, Paris and Sardinia. With this pedigree it sounds impressive, but as they say, if you can make it in New York,…
Some people are late bloomers. In the case of Glen Powell, it took him 15 years before he attained leading man status, and now he’s here to stay. This is where you’ll catch him traveling between films, more than making up for lost time. Atlanta, Georgia Made for television, Chad Powers had its world premiere at Pasadena’s Rose Bowl in September 2025. Renewed for a second season, Powell’s sports comedy from Hulu will take him back to metro Atlanta. He…
Pajamas are like underwear: nobody sees them but you. That said, it doesn’t mean that you should wear a tatty old t-shirt when lounging around the house or going to bed. Wearing nightwear that’s tasteful, high quality, and that fits well, all while remaining comfortable is sure to elevate your mood. Chic pajamas make you feel so put together that you don’t even mind opening the door to the delivery person. In fact, you kind of look forward to showing…
Just when you thought the Loire Valley couldn’t get more storybook-like, Six Senses moves in. Set to open in 2027, Six Senses Loire Valley arrives about 90 minutes south of Paris, in the heart of the so-called Garden of France. This region already delivers châteaux, medieval villages, and vineyards you actually recognize. In addition, it excels at long lunches that casually turn into dinner. Now add one of the world’s most design-forward, sustainability-driven hotel brands. The result is: a future…
We all have that friend who ends up on Jeff’s boat for the summer. They’re invited to hang with Kendall in Aspen for the holidays, and get a lift to St. Mo for The ICE event put on by the oligarch of the week. They always seem to end up at hotels that oftentimes aren’t even the most exclusive or expensive, but are undoubtedly cool. These are the spots—the destination hotels to hang with the cool kids this summer. Europe…
NYC continues down the private club path – and now, it’s to get access to the most fashionable duds. Set in a 6,000-square-foot penthouse, shopping at Le Alfré menswear comes with a side of jazz and martinis to make it the ultimate clubhouse. Above the Noise Le Alfré’s flagship sits high above Midtown, and the only way up is via private elevator. It lets you out directly into the brand’s 6,000‑square‑foot penthouse. The setting is intentionally hidden. It’s quieter, and…
The man who convinced London that bartending is an art form has landed stateside. Mr Lyan is serving up drinks at his new outpost in NoMad that make you question everything you thought you knew about a martini. High Priest of Mixology “Mr Lyan” rolls off the tongue in a way that “Ryan Chetiyawardana” cannot quite match. Despite the pseudonym, he’s one and the same. This master drink-maker is also known as the ‘high priest of mixology.” Mr Lyan is…
It’s pretty cool to have a golf course that straddles two countries – which, in this case, is Sweden and Finland. That literally means that you tee off in one and land in the other – no big deal. Add in two different time zones, and it’s a next-level quirky golf course. Quirky Golf Course Green Zone Golf Course (courtesy Green Zone Golf) Clubs, balls, glove, cap…and passport? At Lapland’s Green Zone Golf Course, one round of golf will…
Three Dutchmen take over a largely-abandoned town in Tuscany. They set up camp and invite the like-minded over 90 days of summer each year. It sounds like the beginning of a story with a punchline. Instead, it’s a story of purpose and determination, which rejuvenated sleepy Borgo di Gello in the Casetino Valley into an active destination. Today, artisans, farmers and tradespeople thrive as Novanta 90 grows and develops. This self-sustaining haven on more than 300 hectares, leans heavily on…
