The world's greatest culinary experiences share a quality that is almost impossible to define and immediately recognizable when encountered — a sense that every element has been considered, that nothing is accidental, and that the people behind the experience care deeply about the impression it leaves. That quality is what Elevated Wine Spirits & Cuisine has sought out and celebrated since the magazine's founding. In 2026, the global fine dining and luxury beverage landscape

In the high-stakes, shadow-drenched world of Patricia Cornwell’s Scarpetta , every character carries the weight of a complicated history. To bring the pivotal role of Dorothy Farinelli to life for Amazon Prime Video ’s blockbuster adaptation, the production turned to Amanda Righetti —an actor uniquely equipped to balance the character’s extravagant, extroverted “manhunter” energy with the technical precision of a period piece. Starring opposite a powerhouse ensemble including

Jared Leto, Shannon Leto & Tomo Miličević Take Thirty Seconds to Mars to New Heights Not many people in the world can say they are a rockstar and a movie star. Jared Leto proves himself boundless as he fluidly navigates the worlds of rock and film. The Oscar winner is the frontman in Thirty Seconds to Mars, which also consists of his brother Shannon Leto and Tomo Miličević. After years of successful albums, sold out tours, countless awards and broken records, the band gaine

Goldie Hawn To Receive 2026 Philanthropy Impact Achievement Award at COSF’s Fourth Annual Aspen Snow Ball  The Annual Charity Gala to be held March 21st at the St. Regis Aspen will Benefit the Children’s Oncology Support Fund with Kate Hudson, Chelsea Handler as Host, and Rumer Willis as opening performer The Children’s Oncology Support Fund recently announced the recipient of the 2026 Philanthropic Impact Achievement Award to be presented at the 4th Annual Aspen Snow Ball

Akillis Presents: Obsessed When blue becomes a signature, an obsession, a statement. With Obsessed, Akillis transforms blue into a statement of identity. Akillis unveils Obsessed, its new campaign spotlighting blue, the Maison’s emblematic color. Intense, vibrant, and magnetic, this signature blue stands as a visual manifesto. More than a shade, it is an attitude. More than a backdrop, it is a declaration. Since its beginnings, Akillis has cultivated a bold vision of contemp

Grain & Barrel Spirits announces the introduction of the newest brand in its portfolio, High Goal Luxury Gin . Born of the sport of polo and gleaning inspiration from the culinary epicenter of Charleston, South Carolina, where the gin is produced, High Goal is a “New World” gin that utilizes hints of citrus and mint in its unique blend of regionally-focused botanicals. The original vision of serial spirits entrepreneur Matti Christian Anttila, Co-Founder and CEO of Grain and

As the tide turns toward Spring, the modern coastal inhabitant is trading fleeting seasonal trends for the “Savile Row mindset” of Bennett Winch . Born from a desire to create “Objects of Soul and Purpose,” this British powerhouse has redefined the travel category by proving that true luxury is a tool built to be repaired, not replaced. In an era of disposable fashion, Bennett Winch stands as a “gracious disruption,” offering a line of luggage that feels as at home in a Hermo

The Children’s Oncology Support Fund (COSF) is pleased to announce additional musical performances for the Fourth Annual Aspen Snow Ball Weekend, taking place March 21, 2026, at the St. Regis Aspen, with kick-off activities starting March 19th at Aspen Art Museum. The week’s festivities will begin with Opening Night at the Aspen Art Museum, featuring a special performance by 4x Grammy-Nominated pop-rock band The Fray. COSF is also thrilled to announce that iconic pop trio

The Eighth Officially Opens in Manhattan — A Collaborative Concept Between  Opus Hospitality, Legeard Studio and Hospitality Leader Richie Romero The Eighth, Chelsea’s newest concept, is a cocktail-driven restaurant rooted in atmosphere, ritual, and emotional resonance. Conceived as a space outside ordinary time, it offers an alternative to the speed, spectacle, and trend-chasing that dominate much of New York’s nightlife. The experience is meant to be intentionally slow and

Carrying forward a family legacy that spans centuries, Maximilian Riedel is the 11th-generation CEO of the historic Austrian glassmaker, Riedel . He has played a pivotal role in shaping the modern identity of the brand, which celebrates its 270th anniversary this year, while preserving its tradition of craftsmanship and design. Pioneering grape varietal-specific stemware, Riedel has become the brand of choice for wine connoisseurs and drink specialists, hospitality professio

Italian designer Giuliano Mazzuoli has built a legacy by finding the extraordinary in the everyday, transforming the mechanical soul of the automotive world into wearable masterpieces. From the iconic, pressure-gauge-inspired curves of the Manometro to his latest artisanal breakthroughs, Mazzuoli’s timepieces serve as a testament to the “Made in Italy” philosophy of passion and precision. His approach to watchmaking is less about following trends and more about an uncomprom