Life + Culture

Liquid Assets

Building a Cellar That Pays Dividends on the Palate and in the Wallet Article by Alison Bailin Batz Some investments hang on walls. Others sit in portfolios. The most delicious of investments, however, are right under one’s nose, quite literally. Fine wine has long been one of the world’s most intoxicating assets, prized not only for its complexity in the glass but also for its ability to appreciate over time. For some, it holds impressive resale and auction value. For others, it delivers...

Life + Culture

From the Publisher ...

Article and Photography by There’s something magnetic about what’s new. A new reservation at a restaurant everyone’s talking about. A new connection that shifts your perspective. Even a quick getaway to a beautiful resort can refresh your mindset. Newness energizes us. But what truly gives it meaning is the intention behind it. This month, we’re exploring the concept of investment. Not simply as a financial strategy, but as a lifestyle choice. In a city like Scottsdale, investment shows up...

Travel

Magical Carlsbad

See, Do, Explore, Relax Article by Michelle Glicksman | Photography by Courtesy Visit Carlsbad There’s something magical about Carlsbad. Located along a pristine stretch of Southern California coastline, about 35 miles north of San Diego, this seaside locale beckons with its small-town charm and world-class attractions. Getting here is easy. American Airlines offers nonstop flights from Phoenix directly into Carlsbad, so in less than an hour and a half, you can be touching down and ready to...

Food + Beverage

Home Sweet Hospitality

With Restaurants a Quick Vespa Ride Away, DC Ranch Restaurateur Tom Kaufman Invests in His Community Article by Georgann Yara | Photography by Danielle Muccillo Tom Kaufman was in his mid-20s when he was visiting his parents in his home state of Michigan. At the time, he had accumulated about two years’ worth of college credits and was working as a server in a nice restaurant.  His best friend was in law school. Another good friend had a prestigious job with IBM. So, when his best friend’s...