EXCELENTE - On a sun-speckled Manhattan afternoon in August, Swain Sulker’s food cart is missing from its usual spot by Columbia University in upper Manhattan. The crowds of foodies it daily draws will have to go without their miniature pretzel- cheeseburgers and hearty avocado-and-steak sandwiches. But the 24-year-old Guyanese-American is far from calling it quits. On the contrary, Swain is busy prepping for an ambi- tious second act. This month, he and his two co-owners, fellow military veterans...continue to the full article here.
12 Top Spots for Summer →
ENDLESS VACATION - Given Kauai's natural beauty, it's only normal to spend all your time on the island outdoors. Start your adventure on the Kukui Trail (15 miles north of Kekaha on Kokee Rd.; 808-274-3444), a hike that descends 2,000 feet to the Waimea Canyon floor. Or check out the Kilohana Plantation (3-2087 Kaumualii Hwy., Lihue; 808-245-5608), a sugar baron's former estate....continue to the full article here.
3 Things for the Vogue Woman at The Met's "Sultans of Deccan India" Exhibit →
VOGUE INDIA - New York City's iconic Metropolitan Museum of Art unveiled its highly anticipated new exhibition—nearly a decade in the making—last week. 'Sultans of Deccan India, 1500-1700: Opulence and Fantasy,' on display until July 26, is a dazzling, gem-encrusted ode to the golden age of the south Indian plateau, which was once a melting pot of Persian,...continue to the full article here.
Sultans of Deccan India at The Met - A Sneak Preview →
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL - Five kingdoms – with influences from Persia, Portugual, Maratha and Ethiopia — flourished on India’s mineral-rich Deccan Plateau between the 16th and 17th centuries before capitulating to Mughal rule. A team at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, led by Navina Najat Haidar have spent the past decade sourcing nearly 200 artifacts from the era and have brought them together from lenders for an exhibition starting Monday...continue to the full article here.
More Bang For Your Wanderlust →
VOGUE INDIA - Whether visiting your favorite poets' homes in north-west England or teashop-hopping for a story in Yangon, traveling with a mission will give you better yields. Come aboard these unique Vogue journeys, featuring a selection of world-class experiences from Zanzibar to Zanskar...continue to the full article here.
Ethereal Ooty →
ENDLESS VACATION - India is a country whose mention triggers images of pulsing megacities and colossal crowds. But Ooty, a eucalyptus-scented town in the Nilgiri mountains of the southernmost state, Tamil Nadu, is an unexpected escape. Ideal for tourists who have crossed the nation's palaces, temples and beaches off their to-do lists, this eccentric "hill station"—the name given to a locale...continue to the full article here.
America's Best Family Hotels →
TRAVEL + LEISURE - Name an activity that kids might dream up for their perfect vacation and Florida’s Ponte Vedra Inn & Club probably has it. They can join lawn games and craft classes, improve a tennis or golf swing, take a horse ride along the private beach, and learn a captain’s secrets for catching flounder. It’s a winning recipe that has earned Ponte Vedra the title of America’s best family hotel, according to T+L readers...continue to the full article here.
Best Subway Stores →
TIME OUT NEW YORK - The vast majority of New Yorkers ride the subway every day, but your commute doesn’t have to be strictly business. These underground stores inside subway stations allow you to shop for beauty products, stationery, accessories and clothing without deviating from your normal trajectory. Look for NYC-themed threads at Grast in Port Authority, grooming products at eShave...continue to the full article here.
Style Passport : India →
TIME OUT NEW YORK - The 33rd annual India Day Parade (fianynjct.org, Aug 18 at noon; starts at Madison Ave and 38th St) isn’t the only way to celebrate India’s Independence Day. Find authentic Indian home decor at Roberta Roller Rabbit and Layla’s new location inside ABC Carpet & Home, experience threading at Shobha, and adorn yourself with baubles from Satya Jewelry and Tejani...continue to the full article here.
Sips South of City Hall →
METRO - Occupying a 127-year-old red-brick smokehouse, this charming dive — more East Village than Financial District — prides itself on being one of the last watering holes frequented by Fulton Fish Market workers. Today, it attracts an eclectic mix of artists and local residents escaping the Seaport throngs. From 4 to 8 p.m. daily, pair their signature Dark & Stormys, Bloody Marys and Laura Palmers (all $6) and $4 drafts with homemade mac...continue to the full article here.
America's Best Wine Bars →
TRAVEL + LEISURE - Paris was on Amalie Roberts’s mind when she designed the cozy wine bar Kir in Portland, OR. “My intention was to create a space where the ambience, food, and wine can transport you to another place altogether,” she says. As their numbers have swelled across America, the best wine bars distinguish themselves by offering this kind of special atmosphere—alluring, but not too snobby—along with wine lists notable for their breadth or...continue to the full article here.