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For the Geek Collector...
Sotheby’s redefines antique books by offering a rare working Apple 1 computer. Techies, commence swooning.
For a certain kind of collector, there’s nothing more satisfying than pulling a musty old volume from a shelf and showing your house guests its unique provenance—and Sotheby’s excels at making that possible. But this week, at its June 15 Fine Books... READ MORE
Perfect Summer Cocktails and Small Bites
In a charming new seasonal tradition, the Pierre’s Two E Bar/Lounge kicks off summer with a free mixology class and a preview of its new menu.
As the Pierre’s Two E Bar/Lounge gets ready to unveil its summer menu, the bar is giving enterprising drinkers a backstage pass to see how head bartender Sachin Hasan puts together his cocktail creations.
The second installment of Change of Season,... READ MORE
Drink Like the Greeks
Economic crisis notwithstanding, Greece is turning out some surprisingly good wines. And New Yorkers are paying attention.
When we started seeing funny names like Assyrtiko and Agiorgitiko popping up on the wine lists at restaurants like Daniel, Le Bernardin, and the 21 Club in the past year, we started asking questions… and learned that some of the hot wines of the... READ MORE
MoMA Gets Crafty
The modern art mecca is scouting local designers for its Design Store.
It’s not as if we needed another indication that local craftsmanship has jumped from the flea-market crowd to the full-on luxury market. In addition to all those Etsy and Kickstarter projects you keep hearing about, we have labels like Hermès... READ MORE
Great Find: Marjorie Eliot's Parlor Jazz
In a private home way uptown, the Harlem Renaissance comes alive every Sunday.
Back in the days of the Harlem Renaissance, a cottage industry of private jazz salons took hold in the living rooms of far uptown Manhattan. These days, one local woman, Marjorie Eliot, keeps the tradition alive in her apartment just off 160th... READ MORE
Fabergé Lands on Madison Avenue
The iconic Russian jewelry company opens its first U.S. boutique, on the Upper East Side.
With a history rooted in luxury, nobility, and tragedy, the Russian jewelry firm Fabergé, famous for its imperial Easter eggs, has a story that could have been written by Tolstoy. But it’s what’s happening now with the company that has us excited.... READ MORE
The Greatest Watch Collection
At Sotheby’s, a rare opportunity to get a piece of one the finest watch collections ever.
Surprise is one of the most enjoyable aspects of the vintage watch market, and Sotheby’s New York will serve up a generous helping of it this June, when the auction house features never-before-seen timepieces from the collections of Reginald H.... READ MORE
