Our Back to School Reading List

Eight books for those missing the days when they were told what to read

Whether you’re voracious readers or simply image-seeking page flippers, the following eight books reflect some of the most interesting that have crossed our path recently. As students head off to school, we can all jump on the book-reading band wagon. Of late, we’ve also been smitten with new author Robert Moor’s engaging study on the origins of trails and we spent about as much time …

Five Elevated Gin Cocktails

NOLET’S Gin taps the masters at NYC's The Plaza and The Baccarat Hotels for something extraordinary

If you’re already over the G&T and don’t really fancy the gin martini, these five cocktails might just be for you. These are no average mixed drinks, but are drawn from the imagination of the bartending teams at two of New York’s most acclaimed hotels: The Plaza Hotel’s Palm Court and The Bar at The Baccarat Hotel & Residences (specifically, award-winning bartender James Menite at …

Favorite Cocktails for Summer Sipping

Our picks for tropical daytime drinking and sunsets, whether in the stifling heat of the city or on the beach

Summer is the season of day drinking, whether you’re stuck in a hot city in the northern hemisphere, taking a weekend at the beach, or escaping the cold in the south and heading to a tropical oasis. On a hot day (or night) there’s nothing quite as satisfying as an icy cold, refreshing and zesty cocktail—even if you’re dripping in sweat and getting sand in …