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Oceans New York

The theme this week is “back to basics” and sometimes you need a good standby restaurant that will please the crowd. Nothing too complicated, but yet interesting enough because, heck, your aunt from Topeka is in town and you still want to impress. So, does the slick dining room and food of Oceans do the trick? This is the review. Before a restaurant even opens, you’ve already been there. You were with friends and family at San Sabino. And of…

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New York City

San Sabino

One of the buzziest openings in recent NYC dining history is the arrival of San Sabino, the brainchild of Angie Rito and Scott Tacinelli. San Sabino joins its knockout sibling Don Angie to partner with the Quality Branded Group. But like the clear identity of Don Angie, San Sabino is, we would say, an even bigger disruptor on the restaurant scene. This is the first look. Atmosphere The designers of San Sabino clearly understand that lighting is everything. San Sabino…

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Travel Buzz

Milken Institute Global Conference

You have the coveted membership to Aman Club. You sat next to Zendaya at Paris Fashion Week. And this season, you’ve skied in Courchevel, Hokkaido, and the Yellowstone Club. The point is you run with the right crowds. So, of course, the Milken Institute Global Conference is on your calendar this year. The Milken Global Conference When: MAY 5–8, 2024 Where: The Beverly Hilton, Los Angeles This year marks the 27th year of the conference. The conference is set to…

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Travel Guides

Where to Eat in Madrid

Where can you take in beautiful sights, experience a rich culture, and also taste some of the best food in the world? Madrid, obviously. Getting a taste of Madrid should be on everyone’s bucket list. Here are our top picks for where to eat in Madrid. Restaurants Ten Con Ten Ten Con Ten has become a hotspot for travelers visiting Madrid. Chef Sandro Silva serves traditional Asturian cuisine with a creative spin. The restaurant is extremely modern, chic, and known…

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Celebrity Travel

Penelope Cruz + Javier Bardem

Clearly, we have Spain on the brain this week. What happens when two A-list actors literally leave Hollywood to live in their native Spain? Apparently, it means a happy normal life. Kudos to Penelope and Javier who have built successful careers on their own terms. These are their spots in their hometown of Madrid. Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem are one of those handful of couples who have created magic with their chemistry on-screen and translated it off-screen too. This…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Marbella

There are iconic destinations in Europe for the summer. You know the drill. A week in St. Tropez, because you need some yacht time in your life. You’ve never skipped a year in Ibiza and it’s not because of the foam parties. And Mykonos is always there for good measure to get your time in the Greek Isles. But last year, some of your usual hot spots were missing the international jet set crew. You know the beautiful people who…

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Travel Buzz

Mustique Tennis Camp

As if you needed another reason to head to the private island of Mustique, now they’re offering you a chance to play like Nadal. Ok, maybe that’s an over-exaggeration, but they are hosting a tennis camp for adults. So, add this to reason number one million and one to add Mustique to the list. Tennis is a lifetime sport, which we can attest becomes ten times more compelling when you play it on a court situated on a secluded island…

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Travel Guides

Where to Go in France When You Can’t Go to the Hotel du Cap

It’s no secret that one of the best hotels in the world is the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc. But it’s also no secret that even if you’re willing to sacrifice an appendage and have a “B” in your net worth, it’s tough to get a coveted reservation. So, where do you go in France when it looks like the HdC might not happen this summer? We have the list. Holidays in France are an affair to remember. The joy of experiencing…

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New York City

Four Twenty Five Park

Fine dining is alive and well in NYC. In fact, we would say that the proliferation of Michelin-starred chefs opening restaurants in the city is at a faster clip than ever. One of the OGs, Jean-Georges is leading the charge. His latest jewel in the portfolio is 425 Park, and this is the review. Atmosphere Everything they say about the space at 425 Park is true; the main dining room is stunning. I would say that 425 Park’s double atrium…

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Celebrity Travel

Musicians with Restaurants

When you’re good, you’re good. That’s certainly the case with these musicians, who do more than play a few guitar strings or belt out a tune or three. In addition to having mad skills in their craft, they’re in the food biz too. These are musicians with restaurants, that are worthy of a try. The Restaurant: The Twelve Thirty Club The Twelve Thirty Club. Courtesy of The Twelve Thirty Club website. The Musician: Justin Timberlake Location: Nashville, Tennessee This one’s…

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