Acura NSX supercar prototype

Acura NSX Prototype to Break Cover at Mid-Ohio Raceway Prior to Honda Indy 200 IndyCar Race. Acura, the luxury vehicle division of Japanese automaker Honda Motor Company, released the images of a prototype NSX supercar, announcing that the running prototype will take to the racetrack just prior to the Honda Indy 200 IndyCar Series race … Read more

Regal architecture: Sir Francis Drake Hotel completes $10 million renovation

Originally built in 1928, San Francisco’s Sir Francis Drake unveiled the completion of its multi-million dollar renovation during its 85th anniversary. The “new” Sir Francis Drake is characterized by regal architecture and sophisticated style. All popular public spaces, including the famed Starlight Room; 18,000 square feet of meeting and event space; and 416 guest rooms … Read more

Dsquared2 in the midst of designing a new restaurant

Dsquared2 to open two pools-rooftop restaurant in Milan. Roberto Cavalli, Versace, GQ, Vogue, and fashion designers Dsquared2 are united by their venture into the restaurant business. Dean and Dan Caten, the twin brothers behind Dsquared2, are developing the interior design for Ceresio 7, a rooftop restaurant in Milan. Headed by former Bulgari Hotel chef Elio … Read more

First goose-liver free country?

Israel to become the latest jurisdiction to ban foie gras. The practice of producing foie gras was banned in Israel about a decade ago after being deemed abusive, but the import and sale of the product remained. The 2013 war on foie gras in Israel could lead to a total ban of the liver delicacy … Read more

Affluent Chinese lured to Maldives’ Shangri-La

Shangri-La creates ultimate travel package to Maldives for affluent Chinese. Among Chinese luxury travellers, Shangri-La was named the most preferred hotel brand for the second consecutive year in the 2013 Hurun Report – The Chinese Luxury Traveler. The luxury hotel chain announced the launch of the “Shangri- La Private Jet Journey”, a seven-day Shangri-La excursion … Read more

Wine of the 2013 America’s Cup

Mumm Napa sparkling wine house is the official sparkling wine of the America’s Cup Summer of Racing in San Francisco. From the opening ceremonies on July 4th through the final races in September, Mumm Napa sparkling wines will be on hand to toast one of the world’s most prestigious sporting events in true Napa Valley … Read more