Ophélie Renouard
The creator of le Bal des Débutantes answers 50 of life’s most pressing questions
Eat Your Heart Out
Since opening their restaurant, in 1999, the couple behind Il Posto Accanto, on East Second Street, has served up linguine and community in equal measure
The Nine Lives of Corner Bistro
From a gay bar to a butcher shop with a speakeasy in back, the raucous history behind the much-loved West Village burger hangout
Historic and Euphoric
By infusing architecturally significant homes with contemporary art, Francis Sultana has become the go-to designer for serious collectors
Peak Egypt
For a once-in-a-lifetime experience, there’s really only one way to travel up the Nile—on a 19th-century sailing vessel
Bubble Boom
A Swiss car-maker’s take on a midcentury Italian classic has the world of electric cars buzzing
You Belong in the Kitchen!
Fall’s best new cookbooks make food prep a pleasure—and they also make excellent gifts
Stirring Developments
A hot-chocolate machine you didn’t know you needed; a secret-agent-worthy pair of wireless headphones; the recipe for better flavors; and more