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Featuring exclusive photos, Vaux-le-Vicomte closed its gates to the public for a gala supporting the restoration of the château’s Grottoes and historic fountains. Chaired by Barbara Tober, the evening brought together patrons, music, candlelight and fireworks in support of the estate’s “Retour aux Sources” project. Come inside with us.

Short on land but huge on culture, Taste of Iceland is bringing the ultimate celebration of all things Iceland to NYC. The series is returning with three days of music, design, film, food, and bike rides. Here’s a comprehensive look as Iceland descends upon the city that never sleeps. Oh, and we’ve never had to write “Free Event” this many times in a single story.

October isn’t just for Halloween (but we’ve got plenty of that!). October in New York brings black-tie galas with Casita Maria, Icelandic feasts, Champagne-fueled parties, rooftop Halloween transformations at the Moxy Times Square, and one of the city’s wildest annual traditions. Here are the exhibitions, dinners, parties, performances, and other events worth knowing about in October 2026.

Just steps from Hollywood Boulevard, the Whisky Hotel offers spacious rooms, curious interiors, and a spectacular rooftop overlooking the Hollywood Sign. Can a hotel built around whisky and the personal collection of an Argentine hotelier bring something new to Hollywood's hospitality scene?

Historic Route 66 runs through the heart of Beverly Hills, a city with a constantly evolving vision of luxury. Three of its best-known hotels opened in three very different eras: The Beverly Hills Hotel in 1912, The Beverly Hilton in 1955, and The Peninsula Beverly Hills in 1991. Together, they offer three ways to experience the architecture, rituals, food, and Hollywood history that have shaped the city.

Historic Route 66 runs straight through Rancho Cucamonga, and it’s tempting to pass through rather than stop. But the Mother Road still has a real presence here, from the restored Cucamonga Service Station and the Sycamore Inn to the remnants of the area’s wine history and its enduring classic-car culture. Dan Latif shows what to see, where to eat, and where to stay along Route 66 in Rancho Cucamonga.

September in New York City brings Snoopy dressed by BODE, Sandy Liang, and Willy Chavarria in the Meatpacking District, Bvlgari’s Serpenti on the High Line, a champagne-and-oyster retreat on the North Fork, Hunt Slonem at Casita Maria’s Fiesta kick-off, and a six-DJ night at Mood Ring. From fashion and art to nightlife, food, and cultural events, these are some of the most interesting things happening in NYC in September 2026.

Perched on a remote slope in the heart of the Italian Alps, the family-owned Chalet Mirabell is huge, moody, and luxurious. With commanding views, a sleek lounge and a sprawling spa, the property feels potent and charged—like being inside a James Bond film.

With a showstopper garden, bespoke artwork, lots of lounge space, and an extraordinarily convenient 17th Arrondissement location, the Tribe Paris Batignolles flips idea of the boutique hotel on its head. The question becomes: does it succeed? Writer Dan Latif investigates.

Positioned directly on Bryant Park and within walking distance of Times Square, the Park Terrace Hotel is raising the standards in an area dominated by aging chains. Its modern, airy guest rooms, large fitness and yoga studio, quick and understated service, and access to a private members' club makes it one of Midtown Manhattan's best values.

Lab Series gave us some of their most essential products, and we immediately asked certified product lover, longtime skin-care enthusiast, and resident DJ Emily Powers to give each product a try and take some notes. Here’s her verdict on one of skincare’s most exciting brands.

Mandarin Oriental's Lutetia remains the only Palace-rated hotel on Paris' Rive Gauche. Writer Dan Latif spends an evening at its venerable Joséphine Bar, a historic crossroads where impressive cocktails, genteel service, and monumental interiors make it one of the city's essential stops after dark.

We've gone around the world looking for unique summer cocktails, finding recipes inspired by Korean rock water, English botanicals, Italian aperitifs, and New York hotel bars. Here are a few of our favorites for the season that you can make at home, from a bright highball to an over-the-top seafood Bloody Mary.

June in New York belongs to football fans, design lovers, and rooftop revelers. From the The 2026 FIFA World Cup arriving in the city to the Morgan Library and World Monuments Fund hosting summer gatherings of their own, there’s activity for everyone. Bryant Park fills with contemporary dance while Magic Hour Rooftop transforms into a summer camp overlooking the city. These are the best events in NYC for June 2026.

From RISD furniture and Swiss modernism to Marc Newson rarities and Lexus door acoustics, New York Design Week once again proved why the global design world still shows up for NYC. Here, design expert Gerardo Torres shares his notes from the field.

Gillian Hearst brought the best of the Manhattan scene to T-Squared Social for her annual Birthday Derby party, featuring drinks from Peroni, Bulleit, and Maker’s Mark, plus Southern classic snacks, and a dramatic Triple Crown opener broadcast live from Churchill Downs. We also include a recipe for a derby day must-have, the Mint Julep.

The Met Gala remains a meticulously staged cultural event and one of fashion’s most definitive spectacles. Now, questions around sponsorship and values are increasingly reshaping the narrative. The Interior Review takes a closer look at how influence, capital, and image converge on fashion’s biggest night.

An hour from Salzburg, this five-star, ski-in hotel in the Austrian Alps offers far more than just immediate access to the slopes. With two spas, impressive dining, and one of the most unique design bathrooms we’ve ever seen, Nesslerhof challenges the notion of the design hotel at every turn.

One of our most dense event lineups ever, May arrives in full force in New York. From the Met Gala and Frieze Week to celebrating all things Italy in a townhouse the city moves between fashion, design, art, and food with no pauses. Add in Carnegie Hall’s milestone gala, the 26th annual MAD About Jewelry show, and a growing slate of pop-ups and cultural gatherings, and these are the best events in NYC for May 2026.

Already known for challenging the norms of watchmaking without sacrificing performance, Hegid has teamed up with typographical artist Pieter Ceizer to reconsider just about every aspect of timekeeping with a limited edition Good Times watch. Write Dan Latif goes to Hegid’s Place Vendôme boutique to get an early look.

In one of Paris’ largest exhibition halls, acres of classic automotive treasures await admiration. Celebrating its 50th edition in France, writer Dan Latif and photographer Julien Fautrat show and tell the story of Rétromobile ahead of its New York City debut later this year.

With a body of work spanning nearly forty years and hundreds of subjects ranging from Papua New Guinean locals to Michael Jordan, Sandro Miller speaks with The Interior Review on creativity, the discipline of editing, and advice for new photographers alongside the release of his photo book, Sandro Miller, On Earth As It Is Not In Heaven.

Situated on the northern edge of the terminal, Berlin’s BER Lounge Tegel has evolved since its 2023 opening. With a new catering partner, upgraded furniture, and a recent round of applause from SkyTrax, writer Dan Latif stops in for a pint and a pretzel.

Some people go to museums looking for the origins of the world. In Stuttgart, people will find the origins of the car. Celebrating the 140th anniversary of the automobile and the 100th anniversary of the Mercedes-Benz brand as we know it, writer Dan Latif and photographer Julien Fautrat explore nearly 200,000 square feet of automotive history at Mercedes-Benz Museum.

NYC begins to bloom in April. From Louis Vuitton’s hotel takeover in Soho to an exclusive evening with Anine Bing; there’s a 50th anniversary celebration at MoMA PS1 plus a special concert presented by the country of Sweden. That’s not to forget annual essentials like the New York International Auto Show and the Young Concert Artists Gala. Simply put, these are the best events in NYC for April 2026.

The iGA Lounge at Istanbul Airport is the result of several individual lounges being consolidated into a single mega-hub. A risky move for obvious reasons, we wondered if such an enormous space can still offer the peace and provisions expected from a luxury airport lounge. Dan Latif takes us upstairs.

Looking for the best NYC events in March 2026? From the Whitney Biennial and the MoMA March Party to Marina Abramović in conversation with Seth Meyers, Van Cleef & Arpels’ Dance Reflections Festival, late-night Bushwick dance parties, and hands-on SoHo pop-ups, these standout exhibitions, performances, and cultural gatherings are defining New York’s social and artistic calendar for March 2026.