Vale, Chef Homaro Cantu

The very talented, spirited and adventurous Chicago-based chef Homaro Cantu—founder of Michelin-starred Moto—has sadly died; found inside a building where he was planning to open a new restaurant. Cantu was known for blending exceptionally fine food with science in experimental and delightful ways—even offering up everything from carbonated fruit to edible menus. His passion for finding ways to hopefully end world hunger was inspired by …

Lacoste + Everglades Foundation: Water is Life

In honor of Earth Day, the French label helps protect the habitat of its famed logo: the crocodile

Wetlands play a key role in maintaining ecological balance among the myriad of flora and fauna living both in and near them. In South Florida, the Everglades represent the largest subtropical wetland ecosystem in North America. Spread over eight million acres, the area is home to rich biodiversity. Because the everglades have long been threatened by human activity, Lacoste is teaming up with the Everglades …

Interview: Dieter Burmester on Making Automotive Sound Systems

Sitting in the back of a Mercedes Maybach Pullman we were engulfed by sound and inspired by genius

For many of us, the dynamics of sound is difficult to fully comprehend but easy to criticize. A meticulously crafted speaker is only as good as the amp it’s connected to, there isn’t a system in the world that can help a poorly shaped space seem like it has good acoustics and the listener’s experience is entirely dependent on their location relative to the speakers. …