Chef's Table

I'm currently obsessed with Chef's Table on Netflix, a new series that profiles some of the world's best chefs, the culture in which they live, the causes they champion and the things that inspire them. I've seen two episodes so far and cannot wait to dive into another. The first episode profiles Massimo Bottura, the chef behind Osteria Francescana, the third best restaurant in the world located in the idyllic Modena, Italy. His restaurant celebrates authentic Italian cuisine while taking on a modern approach, one that was for a while, difficult to adapt to. The second episode profiles the work of Dan Barber who is behind New York's Blue Hill and Blue Hill Stone Farm. He is championing an evolution in the way we farm and think about food and its origin. I highly recommend this series. To catch a glimpse, see the season's trailer, here.

The Orchard

Above, the Orchard home, in my hometown of Newport, RI, that made the WSJ this morning in an article discussing an uptick of real estate transactions for large homes. The house in Newport is a 16-bedroom home on the market for $11 million. It's owned by Richard Wurman, the creator of those TED talks we all know and follow. He and his wife have enjoyed the home as they have many grandchildren - he has even converted three of the rooms into different offices, each suited for a different business venture. Naturally, Lila Delman has the listing, see here. To read the WSJ article, see here.  

The Shrimp at Sea - Richard Avedon 1967

This editorial first appeared in Vogue in 1967, shot by the legendary Richard Avedon in Greece. The editorial is a romantic adventure that starred supermodel Jean Shrimpton and French photographer Jeanloup Sieff. I love how even in our modern world, this editorial is still very much a narrative of love, lust, adventure and jet-set.

Summer Escapades

Of course, now that you've booked your stay at the Hotel Villa Feltrinelli, you'll need the wardrobe for your summer escapades. See my favorites, pictures above. (1. '50s riviera meets Dolce & Gabbana. Polka-dot dress. Shop here. / 2. Valentino Sandals. Shop here. / 3. Lanvin straw hat. Shop here.)