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More than a cinematic footnote, the DB5 remains one of the most accomplished grand tourers ever to emerge from Newport Pagnell. A recent drive through the Cotswolds in the lengthening days of early summer served as a potent reminder of its enduring grace.
GastronomyAlain Passard’s three-star temple to vegetables on the Rue de Varenne demonstrates that the highest form of culinary art lies not in addition, but in sublime, reverent subtraction.
CigarsA compact vitola that contains the entire mythos of Cuba's most famous marque. A recent evening spent with this benchmark cigar offered a reminder that power and complexity need not shout to be heard.
Grand HotelsOn a peninsula of pines and rock between Nice and Monaco, a palace hotel has for over a century defined the Côte d’Azur’s particular blend of tranquil elegance and discreet glamour. It remains a world unto itself.
EscapesOn the shore of Lac Léman, Lausanne’s grand dame continues to define Swiss hospitality, balancing its Belle Époque soul with a quietly contemporary spirit. It remains a bastion of civilized retreat.
MotoringMore than three decades after its debut, Gordon Murray’s masterpiece remains the purest expression of a supercar. A recent drive through the Cotswolds in late May served as a potent reminder of what we have lost to the digital age.
HorologyBorn of sporting necessity on the polo fields of colonial India, the swiveling case has evolved from a simple shield into a canvas for complication, a discreet testament to travel, and a study in Art Deco grace.
Palaces, palazzos, and pied-à-terres.
horologyMechanical poetry on the wrist.
motoringCoachbuilt classics and modern grand tourers.
gastronomyContinental restaurants worth a detour.
cigarsThe rituals of smoke and amber.
escapesQuiet corners of the old continent.
dissentWhere I push back against the direction of things.