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 Michelin Star for his cuisine that mixes the best of Eastern and Western flavors.

A highlight of the experience at Yoshi is the welcoming atmosphere designed by Didier Gomez, who worked extensively to marinate a selection of fine materials, such as ebony wood, stone and silks. Complementing the fine interiors of Yoshi are Japanese inspired gardens crafted by landscape architect, Jacques Messin. The garden’s design language was instituted to perfectly augment Chef Yamazaki’s simplistic, yet refined sunrise cuisine. Yoshi’s open kitchen and sushi bar allows guests to admire the artfully crafted maki, sashimi, nigiri, as well as fish or meat cooked with a teppanyaki grill. Highlights of the menu include EBI SHINJO (shrimp balls with kombu) and GHINDARA (black cod marinated for 72 hours). Yoshi’s celebrated cuisine is accompanied by fine Japanese sake, whiskies and green teas.

Yoshi’s hours are from Tuesday to Saturday, from 12:15pm to 2:00 pm and from 7:30pm to 11:00pm. To book your table at the best Japanese restaurant on the Riviera, call +377 93 15 13 13 or email yoshi@metropole.com

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 automotive world’s premiere lifestyle affairs. This year attracted crowds of enthusiasts, including industry leaders like Stephan Winkelmann and celebrities such as F1 Driver Jenson Button, all of whom lined the fairways of Quail Lodge & Golf Club. Three featured classes captured the imagination of spectators including the 50th Anniversary of the Alfa Romeo Montreal, Automotive Couture-French Cars Featuring the 50th Anniversary of the Citroën SM, and our personal favorite, Cars of Curiosity. The latter introduced unique automotive feats like a 1978 Lamborghini Urraco P2000 and the ultra rare 1957 Fiat 600 / Eden Roc. 

Gordon McCall, The Quail’s Master of Ceremonies and Director of Motorsports brought fourth unique happenings including a Fireside Chat between Formula World Champion Jenson Button and Philip Kadoorie on their mutual passion for cars and racing. The event also played host to several new vehicle debuts, including the Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 and the U.S. premiere of the Lotus Emira. Most surprisingly though, was the Bentley display which showcased special Mulliner introductions like the coach-built Bacalar and continuation Blower Car Zeros.

Aside from the Best of Show award, the following accolades were given to some of the many spectacular automotive creations on display including the Spirit of The Quail to a 1902 Indian Single Cylinder, Hagerty Drivers Foundation & Preservation Award to a 1969 Ford Bronco “Big Oly”, Octane Editor’s Choice Award to a 1957 Fiat 600 / Eden Roc, ArtCenter College of Design Award to a 2015 McLaren/Lanzante P1 HDK, and lastly the Car Park Concours de Quailegance Award to a 1962 Land Rover S2A 109 Dormobile.

The 19th annual The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering is set to take place on August 19, 2022. For more information, visit the event website, and The Quail on Facebook and Instagram.

Image Credit: Rolex

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 S75) that achieved $3.41 million. Additional highlights consisted of two unique Porsches and a Duesenberg. The two Porsche hypercars, included a 2015 918 Spyder Weissach (Lot S97) which achieved $1.6 million and a 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (Lot S69) that sold for $1.21 million. The Duesenberg at $2.37 million was a particular highlight, a Model J Murphy Convertible Sedan (Lot F49).

Runners up to the impressive 2014 LaFerrari included the CSX3045 (Lot S92), a rare Semi Competition Cobra just one of 29 built, at $2.86 million, a Ford Special Project, Codename: Daisy—a 2004 Shelby Cobra Concept car (Lot S105) at $2.64 million, and a 1966 275 GTB/6C Long Nose (S78) that sold for $2.64 million. Additionally, motorcycles represented a significant portion of the sales. A 2022 Triumph Scrambler 1200 Steve McQueen Edition motorcycle (Lot S115) was sold for $55,000 with proceeds going to benefit the Boys Republic non-profit youth-treatment community. The bike’s base price was just $16,400. Prominent motorcycle sales also included a 1953 Vincent Black Shadow (Lot F14) at $148,500 and a 1914 Harley-Davidson Model 10F Two Speed (T161) which achieved $101,200.

Two significant private collections were sold off at the Monterey Mecum’s auction. They included Big Al’s Collection of 84 cars, motorcycles, and engines with combined sales of $12.05 million, in addition to the Don Wallace Collection of six collector cars at $2.2 million.

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. 

“I feel like the first fan of the brand,” says Mitja. “So I am always trying to stay [as] the little boy that’s fascinated with our brand. Sometimes, I am walking around the company and take a look at the finishing line, what are the colors and the cars that the customers have chosen. So, I am trying to stay fresh in terms of fascination for the brand. Being at Lamborghini, it’s not hard thing to stay fascinated, but being [here] means arriving in the morning, passing by the museum and then you see the Countach, for example. When entering our design center I have placed a Countach model that we have rebuilt ourselves, and some years ago Marcello Gandini came to visit us and he signed the model. The Countach means so much to me because it is the starting point of our design DNA, you can see and feel all of our creations.”

“The Countach LPI 800-4 is a visionary car of the moment, just as its forerunner was,” says Automobili Lamborghini President and CEO Stephan Winkelmann. “One of the most important automotive icons, the Countach not only embodies the design and engineering tenet of Lamborghini but represents our philosophy of reinventing boundaries, achieving the unexpected and extraordinary and, most importantly, being the ‘stuff of dreams’. The Countach LPI 800-4 pays homage to this Lamborghini legacy but it is not retrospective: it imagines how the iconic Countach of the 70s and 80s might have evolved into an elite super sports model of this decade. It upholds the Lamborghini tradition of looking forward, of exploring new design and technology avenues while celebrating the DNA of our brand. It is a Lamborghini that innately expresses the marque’s enduring and emotive power: always inspirational and thrilling to see, hear and most of all drive.” 

The new Countach’s design is only matched by its advanced and forward thinking powertrain. The LPI 800-4 boasts 770 horsepower delivered via a ‘V12 hybrid engine with 48 v e-motor and supercapacitor technology delivering 780 cv from thermal unit and 34 cv from electric one.’ According to Lamborghini the mission of the new Countach was to combine the vehicle’s celebrated and iconic design with 21st century tech. Retaining a v12 engine was a critical element of the new Countach, and now combined with an electric powerplant the LPI 800-4 is capable of a top speed of 220 miles per hour and a not to sixty two mph time of just 2.8 seconds. These impressive performance feats are thanks in part to a dry weight of just over 3,500 lb delivered through the use of a monocoque chassis and body panels made from carbon fiber. 

“There is this design language of the Countach that started 50 years ago with the concept car LP500 in Genève 1971, and with the new Countach we are celebrating the design DNA,” says Mitja. “That is also the very reason why we did the Countach, because usually we are not doing original cars and we are not bringing back an old model. It was the intention from us to create the Countach of the twenty-first century: a car that is using the technology of today. This is what the Countach is about, plus in terms of design it is a car where I said ‘I want to have the most beautiful version of the Countach in general’. So, I wanted it to be from the beginning as a car that is very puristic, very clean, almost with a design language that is human when you look at the car it has some muscular shape on the rear fender. We took inspiration of course from the previous versions of the Coutach, but for me I am finding out three models that I like so much as the LP500, the LP400 Periscopio, and the Quattrovalvole.

The biggest challenge I would say is [that] when the Countach was born in 1971, the car industry in general was not yet developed enough in terms of aerodynamic. Because we remember this from the cars at the time, it was the starting point where the engineers understood the importance of aerodynamics. So, the first versions of the Countach were driving fast, but there were no wings integrated into the basic shape of the car to create what we call today [as] downforce. In the end of the day, all the challenges that Lamborghini and Marcello Gandini had on the interpretation from the concept car were the same challenges I also had with the new car.”

The all new Countach incorporates elements from all five previous generations of the Countach which spanned over nearly 20 years of production. Interestingly enough the Countach is one of few Lamborghini models that’s name is not associated with a bull. The Countach is often referred to as the forefather of modern supercars thanks in part to it’s popularity as an automotive poster. The most notable elements of the LPI 800-4 are adapted from the LP 400 and LP 500 versions. These elements include an aggressive hood and long rectangular grille. The iconic scissor door have also been integrated into the design of the new model. One of our personal favorite features of the LPI 800-4 is the carbon fiber rear diffuser a quad exhaust system.  

According to Lamborghini the new Countach’s power delivery system is entirely unique in mild-hybrid technology, as the LPI 800-4 powertrain creates “a direct connection between electric motor and wheels, preserving the pure V12 behavior.” The electric motor’s supercapacitor is said to deliver three times more power than a lithium-ion battery that is the same weight. Another innovative element were the new model’s moveable air vents, which were produced via 3D printing. Inside the car forward thinking features include a photocromatic roof which by the touch of a control goes from solid to transparent. Connectivity and Apple CarPlay are managed through the center consoles 8.4 inch HD touchscreen with a selection of features such as a ‘Stile’ button that explains the car’s design philosophy.

“We have a beautiful selection of the most iconic colors of the Countach,” notes Mitja. “We would also like for it to stay with the glossy color on that car. Basically, we have a selection of colors that are very close to the classical colors that you would know from the famous posters, and we always have a contemporary version of those colors. We try on the Countach to stay with the colors that are existing.”

The particular example which was on display during Monterey Car Week was finished in Bianco Siderale paint, which honors Ferruccio Lamborghini’s own Countach LP 400 S with a hint of pearlescent blue. Interior of the new Countach was completed in a red and black interior with throw back elements like geometric stitching that pays homage to the bold shapes of the 70s and 80s. This example sported 20” (front) and 21” (rear) wheels in the ‘telephone’ style of the 1980s wrapped in P Zero tires. Owners who will start recieving examples in the first quarter of 2022, were able to choose from a selection of intersting and unique paint colors such as Giallo Countach and Verde Medio.

“There is always the challenge to provide something completely different for the interior,” says Mitja. “For the Countach, we wanted to have a design that was much more elegant. The Sián is more radical because the general design theme is more like a modern jet fighter kind of Lamborghini, and the Countach from the exterior was the dream to have something very puristic, and that’s why I wanted to have an interior that is on the lining of the elegance of the exterior.”

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 McCall’s have created an event that regularly attracts over 3,000 auto, moto, and aero enthusiasts as well as 60 prominent luxury sponsors. This year’s event featured corporate sponsors such as, Gulfstream, Louis Roederer, and the Hotel Espacio, which sponsored this year’s Style Award. Gordon McCall who will stay with the event as a consultant, stated “Motorworks grew from a small gathering of friends getting ready for car week into a large car culture festival almost overnight.” Adding, “however, the spirit has always remained the same – a passionate focus on the best cars, aircraft and culture all wrapped-up in the allure of an intimate, strolling dinner party. Molly and I are thrilled to assist the Hagerty team as we continue to find innovative ways to delight our guests.” Highlights of this year’s event included an Aston Martin DB5 Superleggera, Caviar, Gold Leaf Sushi Rolls, and a stunning Gulfstream G500.

Over the past two years, as part of Hagerty’s marketing efforts, their firm has acquired a number of celebrated events to their annual roster, including the Greenwich Concours d’Elegance, the California Mille, the Concours d’Elegance of America and the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance. Hagerty also participants in the annual classic car auction week in Scottsdale, Arizona and the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance as well as more than 2,000 other car events annually. As of yet, Hagerty’s most anticipated event is the ‘Festival of the Unexceptional, a light-hearted, concours-style event’ which is one of the UK’s most acclaimed automotive events. 

The 31^st annual Motorworks Revival is scheduled to occur on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 under Hagerty’s management.

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 HOUSE
THE FORMER RESIDENCE OF
FILM LEGEND KIM NOVAK
CARMEL HIGHLANDS,
CALIFORNIA

Regular sights from the private estate are said to include sea otters and migrating whales. Currently, the property features a 1 bedroom and 1.5 bathroom main house in addition to a one bedroom, one bathroom, guest house with an attached 1-car garage; however according to listing agent Jonathan Spencer of Compass, the property has received planning approval to build a new 4,300 square foot, three bedroom and three bathroom main house.

Image credit: Jonathan Spencer Properties

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 the Valkyrie. This guess is principally due to the vehicle’s scissor style doors, as opposed to the model’s typical gull-wing doors.

Speaking on the 70 year relationship between the brand and north america Aston Martin Chief Executive Officer, Tobias Moers, said: “For seven decades now, enthusiast drivers in the United States and Canada have had the chance to enjoy some of the greatest cars we have yet made. Around a quarter of all the cars we have ever made have been sold in North America; American and Canadian investment, management and support have played a major part in the company’s history. I am very happy to see us celebrate not only this important anniversary, but also the enduring link between our brand and the knowledgeable and hugely enthusiastic brand of owners who enjoy our cars in North America today.”   

In addition to the aforementioned mystery debut, Aston Martin will be showcasing the Valhalla super car to the North American market, following it’s debut at the British Grand Prix in July. Limited to just two years of production and 999 examples, the Valhalla developed by Aston Martin chief Tobias Moers, ushers in a new facet to the British manufacturers portfolio. As part of the brand’s Project Horizon strategy, the Valhalla will pay homage to Aston Martin’s Formula One® presence, dynamic experience, and commitment to “transition from internal combustion to hybrid and later, full-electric powertrains.” Potential buyers will likely be impressed by Valhalla’s impressive performance highlights which include a 937 horsepower mid engine plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain. Additional design elements of note are the shared structural and aerodynamic elements first introduced in the Valkyrie. Aston Martin promises that the Valhalla will “bring the perfect balance of hypercar performance and advanced powertrain, driving dynamics and uniquely sophisticated design materials to truly redefine the supercar sector.”

Select Aston Martin enthusiasts and prospective owners will be able to view the Valhalla and what we guess is a Valkyrie Roadster at Aston Martin Club 1913 an 11,300 square foot luxury club house overlooking the 18^th fairway of the Pebble Beach Golf Links from Friday, 13 August, by invitation only.

Image courtesy of: Aston Martin

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. It was really just family table talk, we started saying “Ahoy” one day and we wanted a ‘clubby feel’ so that when customers chartered with us [they’d] feel a sense of trust.”

Often compared to app-based ride-hailing services because of their similarities in convenience, Ahoy Club offers clients a special touch around service. From dining preferences to your ideal toothpaste color, Ahoy Club exceeds the demands of even the most discerning charter guests. To learn more about Ahoy Club, we caught up with the charming Ellie Malouf during Australia’s current lockdown to discuss how Ahoy Club is bringing yacht charter into the 21st century.

For those of us who are not already familiar, can you tell us a little about Ahoy Club and how your service is different from a typical charter company?

“Ahoy Club is an online marketplace for yachts, so we offer 4,000 yachts for charter all around the world. I guess there [are] three core elements that make us stand out. So, [the] first thing is our [wide] selection, on our platform you can search and refine 4,000 crewed yachts of any style and price, whether that be a day charter in Miami or a sailing yacht [in Sydney] on Sunday, or a superyacht in the Mediterranean. If it floats it’s probably on our platform. Before Ahoy Club there was no global marketplace to find and book yachts online. Our second point of difference is our customer service, as a family we’ve owned and chartered yachts for decades and one of the main reasons we started Ahoy Club was that we thought there was a lot to be desired in the customer service [part] of the industry. I think the third point of differentiation is that we have the best prices in the industry. Being a global technology platform means that we can offer more competitive rates.”

With Ahoy Club, being a family business, is there a certain place you trace your family’s passion for the ocean to?

“It definitely all started on Sydney Harbor. [Having been] born and raised here it’s hard not to develop a love for the ocean when you’re surrounded by it. My earliest memories are really just spending weekends on Sydney Harbor with the family, [anchored] on the harbor, but we now spend a few weeks each year on the Med, Capri is definitely a family favorite.”

Have you found that your digital services attract a younger or better-informed charter client?

“So we’ve found that our digital services attract both millennial charterers and seasoned charterers. Our team provides a very high touch service from start to finish. So when [you] combine this with our tech it makes the whole process faster, easier, and more fun. We believe in the [ability] to book a charter on the same day with us, whereas typically that would take weeks. I think a great example of this was [when] a few years ago I had a client staying in Ibiza and he was staying at a hotel and not enjoying his experience there at all. So, I got a call saying “I need to get on a yacht today, for the next week.” And by the time he’d packed up his belongings and got a taxi to the marina, we’d found him a yacht and they were sipping on a cocktail on the sundeck two hours later.”

Ahoy Club has been called many things including the Uber of luxury yacht charter, with that said, what do you personally believe sets you apart?

“Like Uber, we think of ourselves as a tech company, so we’ve invested a lot of time and effort to create a great digital experience for our customers. Probably unlike Uber we have an extremely high focus on customer service, as I’ve mentioned in creating those customer experiences. You know you’ll never have a yacht cancelling at the last minute with Ahoy Club. So we are very similar in some ways, but there is an important balance being such a luxury product to have the service coupled with tech is probably the most important.”

Please tell us about Ahoy Day; has the ability to charter a yacht for one day or just one hour, opened the market to a new demographic of yachting enthusiasts?

“Yeah definitely, you can book day charters on our website instantly, so you can book and pay online which has opened up our market, especially to [the] corporate market, Christmas parties, and end of year celebrations in cities with a great harbor. This is [especially popular] in Sydney, Miami, and Monaco. It’s also been [popular] for friends just wanting to have a fun day out. It’s accessible to any type of group, so we have yachts for any type of occasion. Our range is from about 2,000 dollars for a day [or] a couple of hours, [up to] our biggest yacht, one on the platform [that’s] three million euros a week. We have specialists in each range to make sure that you’re getting the right service. What we’ve found is important is you’ve got the customer who charters the yacht for a day and then next year they want to charter for a weekend, and after that they want to go overseas for a week. We want to be that one stop shop for the customers.”

What do you believe is the key to your success in the industry?

“We believe success all comes back to providing the best customer experience. We deliver this through our focus on three things, which are the greatest selection of yachts globally, providing excellent customer service, and for the best possible price.”

What unique concierge services does Ahoy Club offer?

“Once you a book a charter with Ahoy Club the fun really begins. We’ve got an online booking platform that guests can use to build [a set of] preferences, everyone in the group can detail what they want to do, eat, and drink on the charter. If [charter guests] have any restaurant requests or really any land excursion requests we will handle all of that on our side. So that’s where our customer service team comes in; guests tell us everything they want to do, but we hold their hand every step of the way to make sure that we get all of that information. [I mean] we have people that have requested a [certain] color of toothpaste. Any kind of request that you have, we will deliver on. We also have a fantastic interactive itinerary builder; which we put a lot of effort into it. [For example] our team before each season will fly around and try the restaurants, so we can advise on the best ones to see this season.”

What’s next for Ahoy Club?

“Global expansion; we currently have offices in Australia and France, [and] soon we’ll be opening offices in the U.S. [where] we have some reps on the ground there already. We’re looking elsewhere across the world to strengthen our presence in new and exciting charter markets.”

Where can we follow you?

“On Instagram we have Ahoy.Club that’s our global account and you can also create a free account on ahoycub.com if you want to get special offers, the latest news, and yachts available for charter around the world.”

Images Courtesy of: Ahoy Club

Featured Image Credit: Jake Terrey

McCall’s Motorworks Revival is set to Wow on it’s 30th Anniversary!

Following a one year absence due to the global pandemic, McCall Events is gearing up for the 30^th year anniversary of their acclaimed McCall’s Motorworks Revival. The event is often referred to by many as the kickoff to Monterey Car Week. Wednesday August 11^th will mark the return of the party which features only the most iconic automobiles both new and classic as well as an impressive fleet of aircraft, epicurean delights, libations and live music at the Monterey Jet Center.

According to the event’s host, Gordon McCall, the party’s aviation sponsors are coming out in full force. Expect an impressive display from Airbus, Cirrus  Aircraft, Pilatus, Dassault  Falcon,  Textron Aviation, Gulfstream, and  Jet  It to rival some airshows. “We have been overwhelmed this year by the support from our friends in the aviation community.” McCall says, “Most airplane manufacturers are bringing two or three aircraft and the line-up is going to be spectacular. This is our 30th year and we’re ready to celebrate it with all of our friends!” On the culinary side of things, highlights will include delectable bites crafted by local celebrity chefs, handcrafted bespoke cocktails, tantalizing beers, and award-winning wines Roederer Estate, Pine Ridge Vineyards, and Archery Summit Winery among others.

Unique to this year’s event are three fantastic awards and prizes for the remarkable machines on display. “The Hagerty Award” will be presented by Diane Parker from the Hagerty Foundation, in collaboration with FIVA for the vehicle with the most interesting historical significance. The winner of “The Hagerty Award” will receive a behind-the-scenes pass to the ‘Hagerty Drivers Foundation Cars at the Capital’ installation, as well as access to the ‘Hagerty Drivers Foudation Cars at the Capital and Coffee’. “The Esprit de Corps” Award presented by Gordon McCall on behalf of Pine Ridge Vineyards will go to the “car, airplane, or motorcycle that embodies the spirit of our event; fastest, farthest, most innovative, most creative, etc…” The winner of this award will receive a Magnum of wine signed by Pine Ridge Vineyards Estate Winemaker, Joshua Mendoza Widaman as well as a highly coveted Cellar 47 Tasting Lounge Wine Cave Experience and wine educator lead tour for 4 guests. Last but certainly not least, is our very own The Extravagant “Style Award” which will be awarded to the most aesthetically pleasing vehicle on display at this year’s McCall’s Motorworks Revival. The fortunate recipient of The Extravagant “Style Award” will be gifted with a two-night stay at ESPACIO for up to four guests within a suite that occupies a private 2,250 square-foot floor with Jacuzzi-clad ocean-facing balcony, in-suite sauna, designer kitchen and personal elevator entry. The gift includes a tasting experience at ESPACIO’s onsite Japanese-French dining concept Mugen for up to four guests.

Red Carpet ticket holders will continue to enjoy valet parking, early entry at 4:00 pm, a special Red Carpet Reception, and access to the exclusive Red Carpet Club. VIP ticket holders enter one hour later and are welcomed with exceptional hospitality including light delicacies, craft cocktails cocktails and beer, in addition to a selection of fine wines among much more. For tickets and additional information, please visit the McCall Events website.

Images courtesy of: McCall Events

Creating Magic With Roxy Marrone

House of Roxy founder, Roxy Marrone is working to turn her passion project into the quintessential health and wellness lifestyle brand. Producing a range of goods, including bath products and jewelry focused on manifestation and spiritual healing. The brand is now taking its next step with the development of organic super food powders and a super chic pop up tea & juice bar to demonstrate the powder’s many applications and uses through July.

The Extravagant recently caught up with Roxy to discuss her upcoming product launches and the brand’s new pop up shop. The Tea and Juice bar launched by House of Roxy earlier this spring is located within The Organic Pharmacy’s Marylebone Flagship Store near Regent’s Park in London. The Organic Pharmacy, a staple in London’s health & wellness scene, was founded by Roxy’s parents, Francesco and Margo Marrone, in 2002. Currently, Roxy splits her time between managing events for The Organic Pharmacy and running House of Roxy.

In addition to making some of the best Matcha in London, the tea & juice bar offers customers a variety of House of Roxy products including candles, crystals, body oils, and dog treats. However, the most impressive offering is Roxy’s own super food powders which she mixes into a variety of drinks. According to Roxy the product “increases the production of collagen in your body” and can be mixed with a variety of foods and drinks, stating “you can put them in your porridge” and adding, you can mix them with “really anything hot or even a smoothie.” House of Roxy produces four powders in the United Kingdom, including the Cosmic Collagen Booster (a blend of acai, camu camu, acerola, maqui and goji berries), the Magic Matcha Latte (a blend of green phytonutrients and ceremonial grade matcha), Shroom Mood Latte (an adaptogenic latte filled with ashwagandha, mushrooms, antioxidant rich cacao, and sweet flavors of cinnamon and vanilla), and lastly Glow Seeds (crafted from an adaptogenic concoction of linseed, pumpkin, sesame, sunflower seeds, and tumeric). Roxy boasts that the Glow Seeds “will increase brain function, elasticity [in] skin and leave you glowing from within.” As of right now Roxy manages the production and packaging of the powders in-house as well as the production of her brand’s incense.

In addition to tea and juice, the bar features house made granola, energy balls, yogurt balls, and a couple other treats featuring Roxy’s super food powders.  And a unique perk of visiting the House of Roxy Tea & Juice Bar is the convenient access to the adjacent spa treatments at The Organic Pharmacy. A recent installation at the pop up was a dog focused event with a pet cookbook author and a doga class (doggie yoga).

Speaking on her products mission, Roxy states “[The Organic Pharmacy and House of Roxy’s] brand values and goals are really with benefiting people in a way that is healthy and sustainable,” adding “both my products and Organic Pharmacy products are all made to benefit the user in some way shape or form. So, my ideology is that I’m bringing magic into your everyday routine.” House of Roxy Super Food Powders are now available online and in-store at the brand’s Tea & Juice bar. To keep up with House of Roxy follow them on Instagram @houseofroxylondon

Images Courtesy of: Roxy Marrone