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Perched atop the prestigious and picturesque One Sutton Place South, this impeccable trophy penthouse is distinguished by extraordinarily large and open terraces encircling the apartment and offering divine East River and skyline vistas in all directions.
As the building’s only penthouse residence, there is extraordinary privacy and a luxury of space and proportion. Commissioned by Henry Phipps and originally designed for his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Winston Guest, One Sutton Place
South’s top floor simplex, in addition to its glorious terraces, boasts exceedingly gracious proportions, soaring high ceilings, and mesmerizing outlooks.
Available at Sotheby’s Realty
Purposely Lost stands as Maine's premier eco-friendly luxury meets camp retreat, dedicated to providing guests with an enchanting escape through its thoughtfully designed boutique structures. Nestled in the serene landscapes of southern Maine, each of Purposely Lost's tiny homes resides on expansive 3-acre lots, granting visitors exclusive access to a secluded path leading to a picturesque pond. Delight awaits as you explore an array of distinctive homes, such as The Fern Hollow Hobbit Home, The Sky-Frame Treehouse, The Cliff House, The Canopy Tree House, and The Shire.
Established in 2020 by visionary serial entrepreneurs Bryce Avallone, Peter Valcourt, and Rahul Parekh, this unique haven takes sustainable living to new heights. Rahul Parekh, a tech entrepreneur and one of the three founding partners, owns a portion of the land and buildings at Purposely Lost. He primarily serves as a financial partner in the project.
Bryce Avallone and Peter Valcourt, the other two founding partners, played pivotal roles in bringing the retreat to life.
The owners undertook the development of the raw land, meticulously designing the buildings and implementing captivating interior designs. Their dedication is evident in every detail, from customized floorplans and unique staircases to handcrafted furniture, carefully selected tiles, lights, paint colors, plumbing fixtures, and more, all tailored for each building.
Perched on a cliff above a wooded wetland teeming with wildlife, the Cliff House is an eclectic mix of old and new and a treehouse escape from the everyday. Relax outdoors on your fully screened-in porch, which includes a day bed with a great view, and outdoor dining. The lofted ceilings in both the porch and the treehouse itself make this tiny home feel spacious. It has a full kitchen, a living room with built-in seating, a queen bedroom, a queen loft, and a full bathroom.
Experience exemplary hospitalit in an iconic setting in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. With refined accommodations, locally inspired dining and signature service, The St. Regis New York combines classic elegance with a modern sensibilit
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LE MAJORDOME is a Swiss luxury shoemaker that has been crafting premium welted footwear for shoppers since 2012. The brand was founded with the ambition to deliver innovation, quality, design and high-end service to customers seeking something more personalized in the footwear space. Committed to always putting the customer first, LE MAJORDOME offers both custom-made and ready-to-wear footwear collections that give the wearer a choice when it comes to the ideal fit, style and price for the highest quality shoes.
The brand’s proud dedication to the highest level of service is reflected in its name – LE MAJORDOME – which translates to “the butler” in French, one of the two main languages spoken in Fribourg, Switzerland, where the coowners were raised. This commitment to personalized service started with the brand’s unique made-to-order offering and extends to the ready-towear collection, which debuted in 2017. Constructed utilizing know-how gained from extensive conversations with made-to-order shoppers from all walks of life, the LE MAJORDOME ready-to-wear range presents seasonal releases that bring the brand vision to life.
Over the past decade, what started as a bespoke footwear concept tested in a temporary shop in Zurich has grown into a global business with three permanent stores in Switzerland and a flagship location in New York. LE MAJORDOME’s latest venture, a store on Madison Avenue in Manhattan, opened its doors in November 2021. All of the brand’s retail locations offer a personalized experience where shoppers can create their own custom shoes in partnership with a LE MAJORDOME design expert or browse a selection of seasonally updated ready-to-wear styles that effortlessly bridge the gap between classic and modern.
With an innovative Gran Turismo 2+2 concept, the Lanzador stands out for its design that is rebellious and futuristic yet retains Lamborghini’s unmistakable DNA, characterized by uncompromising charisma and sportiness, anticipating a truly unique experience aimed at a new generation of technology-forward customers.
The Lanzador is equipped with two electric motors, one for each axle, providing all-wheel drive and efficiency in all driving conditions, on all surfaces, and in every driving style. The system delivers a peak power that exceeds one megawatt.
The driver can independently adjust the control systems while on the road via controls on the sports steering wheel, actively modifying the car’s behavior and creating their own individual profile to best express their driving needs and ensure unimagined emotions.
The interior is a truly futuristic space, incorporating Lamborghini’s "Feel like a pilot" approach. The driver and passenger are accommodated in an ergonomic environment, with a light, slim control panel that makes it possible to actively modify the car’s behavior while driving.
Let’s start by the essential: The Hyatt Regency Lost Pines is an outstanding property. Not just because of the excellence of the food options. Not just because of the incredible waterpark. Not just because of the many activities. It’s for all of these and for the remarkable level of service everywhere at the hotel. The training of the staff is obviously taken very seriously by the hotel management and, as a result, every team member works in a professional manner, welcomes guests with kindness and grace, and makes everyone feels completely at home.
Retreat to one of our Bastrop resort’s 490 scenic rooms, including 56 suites, all along the banks of the lower Colorado River and set against the backdrop of the Texas rolling hills. Opt for an added level of luxury and select one of our hotel’s luxurious suites which offer residential-style amenities featuring separate living and dining areas and stunning décor, reflective of the region’s natural beauty.
Relax in our 770-square-foot junior suite near Austin, complete with a king bedroom, a queen-size sleeper sofa, and separate living area with angled couch and eating nook.
Admire remarkable Texas wilderness views from the 18-hole, par 72 course. Lost Pines Golf Club is an award-winning course cut by the Lower Colorado River in the Texas wilderness, providing players with world-class amenities.
Charity is the outstanding bartender at Maud’s restaurant. In a friendly ambiance, discover wonderful cocktails while talking to your friends and family about your adventures of the day at the hotel.
Guides teach guests 5 years of age and up how to use bow-and-throw tomahawks— then it's time for target practice! Most of this onehour experience is dedicated to firing at range targets. Each marksman will receive personalized advice from the guides to best help hone their skills.
Set your sights on some quality time in the great outdoors. Showcase your expert marksmanship by taking out more clays than the competition, or just get your feet wet as you learn how to shoot from the experts.
Minimum age requirement is 12 years old, and ages 12-17 years requires a parent/legal guardian to be present.
Inspired by the big cattle ranches and the plentiful game of Central Texas and the Hill Country as well the bountiful fresh produce from our local farms, Stories restaurant provides an elevated dining experience overlooking the Lost Pines resort. Delight in Texas
Wagyu strip steak or South Texas
antelope tenderloin from Chef’s ranch kitchen while enjoying a handcrafted cocktail or a bottle of your favorite wine from the private cellar. A true fine dining experience with the utmost quality of service.
A modern take on the classic Texas Roadhouse, Maverick's is both refined and a little rough around the edges--in all the best ways. Think chicken-fried steak, pork belly sandwiches, local craft beer and bourbon flights. Sit inside in a cozy booth or head out to the covered porch and stake out your spot by the fire pit. Chef Chris Cummins is making an ultra-fresh food with some ingredients coming right from the garden!
What better that starting a day of adventures with avocado toast and fresh smoked salmon?
The Renegade Trail Ride is approximately one hour long and takes place on the trails along Lost Pines Golf Course and the McKinney Roughs Nature Park. This is a leisurely trail ride that is recommended for all riding levels. Pony rides for young children are also available.
Experience Kayak on the river with experienced professionals who will guide you!
Float down the 1,000 foot lazy river and gently meander around the waterpark and make a pit stop at the swim up bar; tubes are provided.
Our main activity pool complete with volleyball, is the perfect place to hang out with the family. It is centrally located to a separate heated kiddie pool and splash pad with fun fountains and plenty of comfortable loungers for mom and dad. Steps away you’ll also find a Jacuzzi and Old Buck’s Place where you can eat and drink your cares away. Pool toys are available at Old Buck ’s towel corral.
Enhance your stay with a luxurious cabana, complete with a TV, minifridge, lounge chairs, food and beverage credit, and much more. Hosting a large get together or party? Reserve our Hummingbird Lagoon for more space, privacy, and amenities. Cabanas can be rented for half or full days.
The Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort is a perfect definition of the new standards of luxury: In 2023, we are now done with artificial signs of luxury, and we all look for authenticity and genuine connection with nature. Having the possibility to give a hug to cows, goats, donkeys, alpacas and pigs in the petting zoo is the very definition of this new luxury.
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Kellari taverna
Gulaabo Pasta corner
Absolute freshness is defining the food at Kellari Taverna. Even before tasting the delicious food, you just can feel how fresh are the ingredients.
Kellari serves Greek authentic food with emphasis on fresh seafood. The style is simple and elegant, with flavors subtle to robust, smooth textures, fresh and timeless.
The wine pairing is thoughtfully done with an impressive wine list.
The menu also features a variety of Greek dessert specialties, such as Baklava, Bougatsa, Greek Yogurt, Kormos, and more. For our Vegan and Vegetarian guests, we have a wide variety of delectable options.
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Gulaabo is the latest restaurant from the team behind modern Indian gastropub Baar Baar in New York City. The upscale casual restaurant focuses exclusively on the cuisine of Northern India – specifically from the Punjab region – and opens today in the heart of Manhattan’s bustling Theater District. The name itself comes from the Punjabi term "gulabo," which refers to a charming young woman with a rose-like complexion. Embracing its namesake, Gulaabo seeks to evoke that same sense of beauty, aroma, and cultural richness through its authentic Northern Indian menu.
Gulaabo’s kitchen is led by Head Chef Paramjeet Bombra and Pastry Chef Barinder Singh, both of whom hail from the state of Punjab. The cuisine of Punjab is deeply rooted in the region’s agricultural traditions and the cultural influences that have been gained across centuries. It is a vibrant and rich cuisine that plays a significant role in India’s culinary heritage. Dairy products (like ghee, paneer, and dahi), dried fruits and nuts, and aromatic spices are the basis of the Northern Indian diet, along with wheat-based breads and curries.
Paramjeet Bombra
Gulaabo brings tradition to the present day with a menu that explores everything from street food staples to tandoor-cooked kebabs and homestyle plates – many of which feature recipes that were adapted from chef Bombra’s family collection
Gulaabo was designed by Curry Fwd, a Kolkatabased design agency, who took inspiration from the Gulaabo name to transform the bi-level, 3,500 square foot space into a sophisticated restaurant that feels enchanting and feminine. The restaurant features accent wallpaper patterned with Indian floral prints, blush pink painted brick walls, and gold ceilings. Large green velvet banquettes and leather wrapped chairs are complemented by mixed woven pendant lighting fixtures that glow warmly overhead.
With a warm service, exceptional food, Gulaabo is now our favorite restaurant in the Theatre district.
Payal Sharma
General Manager
Nadine Benitez is the soul and heart of Pasta Corner. She makes sure her team delivers a professional and friendly service. You might come the first time at Pasta Corner for the freshness of the food, but you’ll come back for the warm service.
Nadine Benitez
The idea for Pasta Corner came during the pandemic when bakery owner Vincent Benoliel and his longtime friend, the French popstar Matt Pokora were sharing a house and cooking during lockdown in LA. Benoliel, who runs Michelina, an artisanal boulangerie and patisserie at the farmer’s market, had the opportunity to take another stand for a new concept so Pasta Corner was born in partnership with Pokora.
This hybrid grocery and restaurant is a destination for fresh housemade pasta and sauces to dine in or cook at home along with freshly baked French pastries and an array of Italian gourmet products. Guests can watch the pastas being made up front throughout the day as they peruse a display case filled with high quality fresh pastas made with Caputo flour, pastries, antipasti, charcuterie and housemade pasta sauces.
Two dozen fresh pastas and housemade sauce combinations are available for takeout, delivery and dine in, featuring traditional shapes like penne, spaghetti, tagliatelle and lumache (snails), as well as lasagna and filled ravioli and tortellini.
Premium ingredients are used in all dishes including Italian DOP cheeses, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, French butter and fresh black truffles. Benoliel’s signature housemade sweet and savory croissants (made with butter from Normandy) and other pastries, plus antipasti, will round out the offerings, along with wine and beer.
Pasta Corner
9 East 53rd St.
(Between Madison & Fifth Ave.)
Lala’s Brooklyn Apizza is located on the upper level at Grimm, juxtaposed with an airy rooftop terrace and a bar featuring our Physica line of house-made natural wines. It features an eccentric take on the uniquely charred New Haven apizza style, with an ethereally thin crust made from our house-milled malted wheat, fermented with our own house sourdough culture, and baked in an Italian wood-fired oven. In addition to the full list of Grimm beers and Physica wines, the terrace bar features a concisely curated cocktail menu.
Lala’s Pizza
Rooftop of Grimm Artisanal Ales
990 Metropolitan Ave Brooklyn, NY 11211
Enjoy a luxury High Tea experience while discovering New York City’s landmarks in a premium bus turned into a tea room!. Great selection of teas, and tearoom classics like scones, dessert and finger sandwiches.
A unique 90-minute experience with live performance and narration. See New York City landmarks, including NY Public Library, Grand Central Terminal, Columbus Circle, Radio City Music Hall, and more.
Tea Around Town
Departures Daily 6-10 trips per day
Departure point:
42nd St. Between 5th & 6th Ave
Across the street from 11W 42nd St.
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Looking for an exquisite advent calendar for a discerning adult? Cask Cartel has got you covered! They offer advent calendars for those who enjoy whiskey, vodka, bourbon, scotch, or gin. Each calendar is carefully curated with sought-after samples from noteworthy distilleries.
Behind every window, you will find a unique wax-sealed 20 mil sample, allowing you to savor and explore different brands throughout the festive season and beyond.
Whether you prefer to enjoy one drink at a time or indulge throughout the new year, this calendar is the perfect indulgent experience that will impress even the most meticulous connoisseurs.
