by Lizabeth Zindel Wells For fashion illustrator Deanna First, live sketching is more than creating pretty pictures. It is about capturing essence, energy, and individuality in real time. “It all starts with the eyes,” she explains. “I’m old school when it comes to art. In the digital world of AI, there is something truly special … Continue Reading

Set atop the dunes overlooking the Atlantic, Marram is a 96-room boutique retreat defined by a quiet, elemental sense of luxury. This summer, the property deepens its core ethos with a thoughtfully curated series of partnerships and programming centered on ritual and intentional living. The soulful property isn’t interested in packing your days. It’s interested … Continue Reading

The 9th anniversary celebration of the Jacques Pépin Foundation brought together a community that believes in something bigger than a beautiful table. Because of that shared commitment, more individuals will have the opportunity to build skills, prepare for employment, and discover what is possible for them in the kitchen and beyond. An inspiring presentation from … Continue Reading

Montauk is about to get a new kind of summer energy. This Memorial Day Weekend, LDV Hospitality will debut Barlume Beach, a hotel and beach club set along Montauk Harbor that channels the spirit of the Mediterranean with a distinctly East End edge. Located at 435 East Lake Drive, Barlume Beach introduces a full lifestyle … Continue Reading

Sag Harbor is getting a new all-day destination this spring. Babe’s Diner, “A Finer Diner,” opens mid-May at 51 Division Street, led by husband-and-wife team Julian Cavin and Martine Langatta in partnership with Jonny Shipes and Arielle Justine. The concept blends classic diner staples with a local, ingredient-driven approach. The menu spans breakfast through dinner, … Continue Reading

Italian café culture has always been about more than coffee. It is about routine, atmosphere, and taking a moment to slow down. La Tazza D’Oro, founded in Prato in 1984, has opened its first United States location in Union Square, introducing New York to a Tuscan institution shaped by decades of craftsmanship. From the moment … Continue Reading