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Tech October 20, 2021

Where Timeless Design Meets Harmonic Perfection The Beosound Emerge

For those of you who desire a rich and powerful audio experience, few stereos can compete with the design and sound quality of the Beosound Emerge. Designed for Bang & Olufsen by Benjamin Hubert of Design Agency Layer, the Beosound Emerge is a slim compact home speaker well suited for a variety of spaces. “The vision for Beosound Emerge was to create the slimmest speaker possible that could still deliver full range, ultra-wide sound despite its size through its revolutionary…

Auto Aviation People Tech September 23, 2021

Discovering ASKA With Guy & Maki Kaplinsky: The Innovators of The Flying Car of The Future

An Interview With Guy & Maki Kaplinsky of ASKA: The Innovators of The Flying Car of The Future

Have you ever dreamed of owning a flying car? Well, Los Altos, California based start up ASKA is working on bringing that dream to life. Founded by husband and wife duo, Guy & Maki Kaplinsky, ASKA is working hard to deliver their flying cars to customers by 2026. Priced from $789,000 USD, The ASKA™ is defined as ‘an electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) drive and fly vehicle.’ The thought behind the idea is a solution for individuals who need to…

Epicure Travel September 7, 2021

Michelin Starred Yoshi reopens for Lunch at the Hotel Metropole Monte Carlo

As of today, the Hotel Metropole Monte Carlo has reopened Yoshi for lunch service. The restaurant is the only Japanese eatery on the Côte d’Azur to have been awarded a Michelin star since 2010. Behind the kitchen’s helm is Chef Takeo Yamazaki, who offers patrons a fresh, healthy and modern menu with traditional flavors, adapted to Western palates. Takeo Yamazaki joined the Metropole Monte Carlo 13 years ago as the Head Chef of Yoshi and within two years received a…

Auto September 2, 2021

A Classic Mercedes-Benz takes Best of Show at the 2021 The Quail

A 1938 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster has been dubbed “Best of Show” at the 2021 The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering. This particular 540K Special Roadster was selected from an array of more than 200 entrants. The “Best of Show” winner was said to have been selected “for its design, engineering, sophistication and presentation.” The pristine vehicle underwent an eight year restoration following its 1986 acquisition by current owner, K. Heinz Keller from a private collector in Colorado. The Quail is heralded as one of the…

Auto September 2, 2021

Mecum’s Auction Sells Over 57 Million Dollars During Monterey Car Week

The Mecum’s 2021 ‘Daytime Auction’ in Monterey is said to have been the most successful to date with sales of $57.4 million and an 80% sell through rate. Since 2009 Mecum’s has held their annual Monterey auction at the Del Monte Golf Course as a celebrated precursor to the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. From August 12th through the 14th, 519 vehicles crossed the auction block. Of the 411 cars sold, the highest grossing was a 2014 Ferrari LaFerrari with just 131 miles (Lot…

Auto August 25, 2021

Mitja Borkert’s All New Lamborghini Countach

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Countach, Lamborghini Design Director, Mitja Borkert, reinterpreted the iconic super-car. the new Countach LPI 800-4 was debuted at The Quail: A Motorsports Gathering during the 2021 Monterey Car Week. The model which honors the original Countach project LP112 with a limited run of 112 units, all of which have been spoken for. The LPI 800-4 is a true testament to Borkert’s forward thinking ideology which remains thoroughly devoted to Lamborghini’s DNA and core philosophy. …

Auto Aviation August 19, 2021

McCall’s Motorworks Revival Sold to Car Collector Insurance Giant Hagerty

Following the 30th year anniversary of their award winning event, Gordon & Molly McCall, the husband and wife duo behind McCall’s Motorworks Revival, have announced the sale of their event to collector car insurance giant, Hagerty. McCall’s event often referred to as the Jet Center Party, is one of Monterey Car Week’s most prominent events. Many collectors and aficionados annually arrive for the Wednesday night party as the precursor to the famed Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Founded in 1991, the…

Real Estate August 10, 2021

Gull House, the former residence of Kim Novak

Following a celebrated Hollywood career, that included iconic leading roles in Picnic and Vertigo alongside James Stewart, Kim Novak found refuge along the dramatic coast of Carmel Highlands. Although now a respected artist in Oregon, Novak had purchased “Gull House” and used the residence as a retreat from 1961 to 1973. The oceanfront estate situated along Spindrift Lane was built in 1957, and the property offers some of the most majestic views of the Pacific Ocean. GULL HOUSETHE FORMER RESIDENCE…

Auto August 2, 2021

The Aston Martin Valhalla is Set to Make its Debuts at Monterey Car Week

Seven decades after selling their first DB2 in the United States, Aston Martin will unveil an incredible vehicle said to bolster the manufacturer’s performance identity to an all new height. This cutting edge model from Aston Martin will debut on Thursday, August 12th at a private VIP event at Monterey Car Week, just days before the celebrated Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Little is known of this vehicle aside from a teaser image of what appears to be a convertible version of…

Tech Yachts August 2, 2021

The Cutting Edge of Yacht Charter With Ellie Malouf

Not many yacht charter firms can get you on a yacht in a matter of hours, however, one of those few organizations is a family-owned firm based in Sydney, Australia. Founded by the Malouf family, Ahoy Club is meant to bring together the best of service and convenience in a club-like atmosphere. On the origin of Ahoy Club’s name, COO Ellie Malouf states “family table talk. 2015 was probably the inception of Ahoy Club and then we launched in 2018.…

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