85 Years of Rolex at Daytona International Speedway

A longtime partnership begetting plenty of historic car-racing moments

by Andrew Maness When Daytona International Speedway opened in 1959 a new era of American racing began. In 1962 that era gained its most grueling and prestigious race: the Rolex 24. This 24-hour endurance race is a star-studded event that demands the best of its competitors who are all aiming to add their name to the history books—leaving with a trophy in hand and a …

Dekar Design Updates West Village Icon Bobo After 10 Years

The restaurant's original interior designers meticulously overhaul its aesthetic a decade later

For more than a decade, stepping into the century-old townhouse at the corner of West 10th Street and Seventh Avenue meant exploring a luxuriant culinary experience paired with whimsical decor. The restaurant, Bobo, is one of many prestigious destinations in restaurateur Carlos Suarez’s portfolio. And from its devout regulars to extensive critical acclaim, the restaurant has survived in one of NYC’s most expensive and competitive …

Pottery from Sonoma Wildfire Ash

After the destruction of last year’s Sonoma County wildfires, ceramicist Gregory Roberts launched the Sonoma Ash Project, wherein he turned ash into meaningful ceramics. Roberts asked his neighbors to donate ash from the wildfires they personally experienced. To his surprise, more than 125 people have donated thus far, some leaving notes explaining the value of what they left with him. The diversity of color and …