On the classic Saturday Night Live skit “The Continental,” Christopher Walken portrays a suave bachelor who sits beside the fireplace in a smoking jacket, sipping cognac. The French brandy was a natural choice for SNL writers to complete the caricature. But the stodgy stereotypes have given way to a modern reappreciation. As with bourbon, tequila and ... More

With more and more music festivals incorporating philanthropy into their programming, the power of the platform to spread positive vibes is growing every year. From Firefly fundraising for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to Coachella implementing sustainability initiatives like an "energy playground" and a recycling store, festivals are rocking out while ... More

What’s better than the view from the 65th floor of Rockefeller Center? Enjoying it with a glass of rosé, duh.  This month, the Rainbow Room in New York City is hosting a rosé pop-up bar, serving up elaborate wine cocktails and rosé-inspired dishes. Over-the-top food pairings include the “Frisky ... More

Drink king Bobby Heugel’s downtown spot Tongue-Cut Sparrow, an intimate 25-seat formal cocktail bar inspired by his travels across Japan, is a hidden gem entered by passing through his mezcaleria The Pastry War. “The focus is less on cocktail creation and bartender ego and more on refining every ... More

After two-and-a-half years, 177 batches and 27 bottle iterations, the team behind Volcan De Mi Tierra tequila is ready to unveil their spirited creation. Offered in two expressions, Blanco and Cristalino, the tequila is a 50/50 joint venture between Moët Hennessy and the Gallardo family in Mexico. “We have ... More

Signing up for “Sprunch,” a spa treatment and brunch offered exclusively at the swanky Philippe Stark-designed Le Royal Monceau Hotel, took some thinking. Should I eat first and spa after, or vice-versa? I finally decided that if it came to it, a hungry, gurgling stomach was preferable to the possible sounds ... More

Pack your chicest hat, picnic blanket and sunscreen—the 10th Annual Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic is returning to Liberty State Park this June. The afternoon will be filled with world-class polo, picnicking and performances. The festivities officially begin on Friday, June 2, when the Empire State Building will be lit ... More