Art • Design • Hospitality
Art • Design • Hospitality
Art • Design • Hospitality
Art • Design • Hospitality
Positano, IT
My favorite place to escape from the busy capital and enjoy the magic of the Amalfi Coast at Positano.
– Claudia Baglioni
Positano, IT
The former home of Franco Zeffirelli with a personal touch and atmosphere you feel like you are home and wants to return every year again and again.
– Claudia Baglioni
Positano, IT
The view to the sea is breathtaking, the food and the hospitality is 5 stars and the rooms are comfortable. The place makes you smile and cry when you leave.
– Judit Fejer
Capri, IT
To meet friends in “Piazzetta” (en.little square) for a breakfast, an aperitif or a late- night snack is a must-do in the Capri lifestyle.
– Chiara Esposito
Positano, IT
The romantic promenade along the stretch of coast that goes from Positano to the small bay of Fornillo is characterized by a natural cave in which the citizens have built a nativity scene that testifies the art of the crib famous in this area. If you love to stay close to the center of Positano but enjoy a quieter area than the Spiaggia Grande I suggest to go there.
– Chiara Esposito
Positano, IT
In front of the sea on the promenade of the lively Positano there is a restaurant set up like a boat. Dining there on the very first evening as soon as I arrive in Positano is a tradition for me. Everything is delicious but I advise you not to miss the Spaghetti “Black” or those with sea urchins. An iconic restaurant, reminiscent of the Dolce Vita.
– Chiara Esposito
Isola di Capri, IT
It’s simply perfect, elegant. Common its a 5 star hotel for all your needs to relax and enjoy the view of the coast and their gourmet dinners and sexy cocktails!
– Gabor Ujvari
Ravello, IT
Be part of something special with a stay in this 11th-century hotel, built by a wealthy family who found sanctuary in Ravello while journeying to Constantinople. Stroll through the century-old gardens, with rose bushes climbing skyward and crops of aromatic herbs found at every turn. Swim between the rocks.
– Gabor Ujvari
Milan, IT
A large art complex where contemporary art plays the leading role. A place to look at and observe carefully for an amazing experience. A stop at the Luce bar is highly recommended.
– Rita Fancsaly
Milan, IT
The most evocative place when you think and talk about wine in Milan, a paradise for wine lovers. An extraordinary location if you consider its origins, in fact it rises in place of the old 1500s refectory of the Agostinian Friars next to the Basilica of San Marco. A vaulted ceiling, with columns, walls and floors in stone, all still original.
– Rita Fancsaly
Venice, IT
Before I moved to Venice I considered this a home away from home. Owner Pierre Andrea puts the Charm in Charming.
– Toma Clark Haynes
Milan, IT
An icon of ’30s deco in the heart of Milan, Villa Necchi is surrounded by a peaceful garden and houses sensational works of art, immersing the visitor in a glossy atmosphere, antique, enough so that it was chosen as the set of Luca Guadagnino‘s film “I am love”.
– Rita Fancsaly
Rome, IT
Tasty traditional Italian food, the pizza is amazing and the famous ice cream “Tartufo al Cioccolato” is why we go there in the first place.
– Judit Fejer
Milan, IT
If you like Opera, Ballet, or Concerts make sure you book your desired event in time.
– Gabor Ujvari
Upper East Side, NYC
Creel & Gow is one of my favorite boutique shops in NYC to search for unique objects sourced from all around the world. Jamie Creel is a dear friend and I love his taste and unique point of view.
– Aerin Lauder
Upper West Side, NYC
Being a “regular” in NYC is part of your street cred. Fred’s is my favorite neighborhood pub & EVERY dish is made with love.
– Michelle Rago
West Village, NYC
This absolutely delightful al fresoc café is dedicated to the Italian art of drinking, two of my absolute favorite things… and they make a mean In & Out Martini to boot!
– Michelle Rago
East Village, NYC
Nice guys actually finish first and this is one of my go to spots for textiles, tabletop and objects d’art- for my own home and for gifting.
– Jill Dienst
Kips Bay, NYC
Come for the Michelin-starred, transcendental omakase Chef Shigeyuki Tsunoda serves to a maximum of 10 guests nightly. Stay for the exquisite Ken Fulk-designed jewel box parlour bar, quite possibly the best room in Manhattan in which to while away the night drinking far too many cocktails.
– Andy Krantz
Upper East Side, NYC
The Carlyle is my second home; its tearoom is my office annex. My hair is cut by Yves Durif on the third floor, and I rarely miss a season of song at the Cafe Carlyle.
– Amy Fine Collins
Mexico City, MX
A striking gallery in San Miguel Chapultepec, a former lumberyard then an industrial bakery. The architect Alberto Kalach creates large volumes of interior and exterior space with huge beams and hanging gardens in the courtyard.
– Lisa Bowles
Mexico City, MX
Artist Bernadette Corporation Endless Summer shows a young woman named Meeka who sits on the same bench in NYC reading everyday. A captivating portrait of daily rituals.
– Lisa Bowles
Mexico City, MX
The Last Tenant begins with an abandoned home in Las Palmas where the exhibition is installed. As you enter the gallery, the sounds of sprinklers on repeat create a familiar sound of summer with kept gardens still in place. As you move through the house art, sculpture, lighting appears in unexpected situations creating a level of intrigue that keeps you exploring.
– Lisa Bowles
Mexico City, MX
A museum located in Mexico City’s Chapultepec park founded by Rufino Tamayo. Award winning architecture with stunning contemporary art installations.
– Lisa Bowles
Mexico City, MX
The History of Mexico by Diego Rivera is a series of murals that span three large walls within the grand stairwell of the National Palace, “the entire history of Mexico from the conquest through the Mexican Revolution”.
– Lisa Bowles
Mexico City, MX
An institution now, and chef Gabriele Camara is an international star and government envoy. It’s nearly impossible to get a reservation. For the full experience, plan ahead and don’t let the person on the other end of the phone talk you into the gringo hour (1pm) or the Polanco location. The food is the same, but no matter how good the food (and it is exceptional), you don’t go for the food. You go to Contramar for the sense that you have just dropped down into the epi-center of what is happening and who’s who in Mexico City, and you have. The restaurant only serves only lunch, which typically starts at 2 or 3, but on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights, it will still be full at 10pm — those lunch timers enjoying the rich Mexican tradition of the sobremesa, that is, the conversation (and yes, cocktails) that follow the long midday meal.
– Carolina Carreño
New Orleans, LA
A unique spot seemingly at the end of the world, Bacchanal is truly a gem. Pass through the unassuming bottle shop and enter the lush courtyard, where you can grab a table and enjoy a leisurely afternoon sipping wines or cocktails, snacking on artisanal cheese and charcuterie boards, and soaking in local live music.
– Beetle Hillery
Edgard, LA
This is a sobering but enlightening museum for adults and children alike. Located on the scenic banks of the Mississippi River Road, Whitney Plantation Museum is the only museum in Louisiana with an exclusive focus on the lives of enslaved people in the antebellum South. During your visit, you will learn about the history of slavery on a southern Louisiana sugarcane plantation by visiting memorials built to honor enslaved people; as well as original slave cabins, a freedmen’s church, a detached kitchen, and a owner’s house built in 1790.
– Karina Gentinetta
New Orleans, LA
My home shopping obsession. Well situated in the Lower garden district on stroll-able Magazine Street.
– Sara Ruffin Costello
New Orleans, LA
Out of Marfa, Texas, Freda offers indie jewelry, clothes, and Nola-centric things including my line of smock dresses! Great for Mardi Gras masks.
– Sara Ruffin Costello
New Orleans, LA
One of a kind describes the Smiths and the wonderful pieces they have in their shop. No trip to New Orleans is complete without a visit to Soniat House Antiques.
– Michael Bruno
Charleston, SC
Stop by for the Dewberry hotel’s Citrus Club rooftop bar for a sunset cocktail paired with amazing views. While there, pop into Garden & Gun’s Fieldshop and discover unique Southern finds.
– Allison Williamson
Charleston, SC
We love throwing an impromptu party and Hamby’s can serve up the tastiest lunch or dinner for a big crowd. We serve on our trays and in our rattan casserole dishes to make it look super special!
– Amanda Lindroth
Charleston, SC
This female-founded Charleston-based brand produces the most gorgeous pastel wine glasses that look lovely with my printed batik linens for added interest on a tabletop.
– Amanda Lindroth
Charleston, SC
Owned by the same family for over 100 years, Croghan’s is every Charlestonian’s favorite purveyor of fine jewelry. Eye-popping estate pieces are complemented by modern designs from Temple St. Clair and Elizabeth Locke. I love to find a unique sterling silver something and have it hand engraved for a special gift.
– Allison Williamson
