The 2012 Vantage in NYC

Driving an Aston Martin across the five boroughs to find the best slice

We first got to test the Aston Martin Vantage S last year at Ascari and it left quite an impression: The svelte, punchy coupe was both a perfect track companion and a delight cruising the picturesque Spanish countryside. It was whirlwind romance, but when we got back to the U.S. we were faced with a question: Would the car’s charms hold up in the day-to-day …

Link About It: This Week’s Picks

Marni's lawn chair collection, Google's Project Glass, Bow Ribbon's bedroom performance and more in our look at the web this week

1. Caine’s Arcade Caine’s Arcade tells the heartwarming story of a creative young boy in East LA who made a DIY arcade using cardboard boxes from his father’s auto parts store. Discovered by an encouraging young filmmaker, Caine has what he calls the “best day of his whole life” when the city rallies his efforts in a surprise tribute arcade flashmob. 2. Marni Chairs Consuelo …

SS United States Redevelopment Project

Snoop Dogg's smokable songbook, a Simpsons style guide, George Lois' damn good advice and more in our look at the web this week

Built in 1952 with the express intent of breaking the trans-Atlantic speed record, the iconic SS United States passenger ship is now the subject of a renovation effort to repurpose the vessel for public use. The ship sports visitor space that rivals that of the Chrysler Building, and the project has just released a “request for qualifications” from developers interested in revitalizing the historic vessel.