Two years ago at Miami’s Art Basel, a painting by Chicago-based artist Hebru Brantley caught the attention of Jay Z; the rapper ended up purchasing the piece for $20,000. Since then, Brantley has been widely regarded as a rising star of the art world, but given his impressive roster of ... More

As creative director of Jimmy Choo since 1996, Sandra Choi has always been one step ahead when it comes to fashion. Her latest triumph is the unveiling of the brand’s re-envisioned Los Angeles flagship on Rodeo Drive, which recently opened its doors after an extensive remodel. If you’ve ever wondered what ... More

THE COCKTAIL Begin the night with a traditional Brazilian drink, or batida , recommends Esteban Ordoñez of NYC hot spot Burning Waters Cantina. This creamy avocado number is mildly sweet from the cachaça (Ordoñez used one by Leblon) and brightens up with a splash of lime. Batida de Avocado 2 oz Cachaça 3/4 oz fresh squeezed ... More

[Editor's Note: On June 20, William “Trey" Styler, 66, was sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in the death of Nancy Pfister. Charges against his wife, Nancy Styler, have been dropped. The couple had been renting Pfister’s Aspen château. Katherine Carpenter, Pfister’s former assistant, ... More

When Botequim opens in New York’s Hyatt Union Square, the 85-seat restaurant will offer a modern take on traditional Brazilian street food from chef Marco Moreira. And while they aren't officially taking reservations until September, Brazilian-born Moreira will be hosting a pop-up version of the restaurant during the ... More

DJ Cassidy has had plenty of firsts. The New York native was the first DJ to perform at an Inaugural Ball, the first to play at the White House and this summer he’ll release Paradise Royale—his first solo album. And what an album it is: the soul-infused record doesn’t ... More

There are plenty of things to love about rosé—it has that gorgeous pink hue, it pairs well with just about anything and, above all, it’s symbolic of the breezy, carefree attitude we temporarily adopt for a few months each summer. “Summer means sun, terraces, light cooking and salads—we want freshness ... More

"I’m a tequila drinker first and foremost, so I love having a high-end sipping tequila with such a unique approach," says Toro chef Ken Oringer. "It’s like drinking a Cognac but with clarity." He's talking about the extra-aged, Cognac-finished 1800 Milenio, a sleekly bottled spirit new this month from 1800 Tequila ($125 ... More

Summer in New York is the season of baseball games, terrace cookouts, rooftop beer gardens and weekend trips to the Hamptons. That means consuming more hotdogs, hamburgers, pretzels and schnitzel than the rest of the year combined—and that means it’s time to beef up your condiment collection. Meet Sir ... More

In February 2013, Dennis Rodman traveled to North Korea as part of a documentary series produced by the media company Vice. Since then, he’s returned to the country five more times on a mission to spread diplomacy through basketball, despite being lambasted by the media. “He thought he was ... More