The Face of America Magazine 2021 - Vol. 5 Issue 3

The Face of America

2021 Vol. 5 Issue 3

Biannual magazine published in New York City

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JETSON AIRCRAFTS

VIVELO BICYCLES

The future Of electric Helicopters

MADE IN MIAMI CUSTOMIZED BICYCLES

REBUS SIGNET RINGS CREATE YOUR OWN TRADITION

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THE FACE OF AMERICA MAGAZINE 2021 VOL.5 ISSUE 3 CONTENT THE CULTIVIST MIAMI REPORT

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VIENNESE OPERA BALL 2021 NYC

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JETSON ONE PERSONAL HELICOPTER

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TRITON SUBMARINES

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REBUS SIGNET RINGS

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LUNAZ VINTAGE ELECTRIC CARS

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ROLLS ROYCE CELLARETTE

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VIVELO BICYCLES MADE IN MIAMI

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DUMOREAU DM01 WATCH

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CHESS TIME

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CANTINE ERMES ITALIAN WINES

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CANTINE FLORIO ITALIAN WINES

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VINS DE PROVENCE

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J-SPEC JAPANESE RESTAURANT

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TLK GLUTEN FREE ASIAN RESTAURANT

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GIFTS FOR THE GENTLEMAN TRAVELER

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THE CULTIVIST MIAMI VIBES

Art Basel Miami Beach 2021 Report

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VIENNESE OPERA BALL 2021

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The Viennese Opera Ball hosted their Swing Dinner Dance Gala, “The Golden Age” at a private club in Manhattan. Due to the events of the past year, the gala was scaled down from previous years with limited capacity but was a great return of the extravagant a air. The Viennese Opera Ball is a nonpro t association under Section 501(c)(3) and celebrated under the auspices of the US Austrian Chamber of Commerce. The Gala Chair for the evening was philanthropist Jean Sha ro . Each year, it supports charitable projects that are connected to communities in New York or Vienna. The proceeds of the Swing Dinner Dance bene ted the Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research.

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Notable attendees included: President of the Viennese Opera Ball Silvia Frieser, event chair and philanthropist Jean Sha ro , Consul General of Austria in New York The Honorable Helene Steinhaeusl, Director of the Austrian Cultural Forum New York Michael Haider, Hubert Heiss, Yoko Nakamura-Haider, Martin Sha ro , Malan Breton, Scott Stone, Ana Stone, Eve Brookville, Sabine Riglos, Victoria Whipple, Paula Mahoney, Nelli Hantman, Imke Gerdes, Barbara Wennerholm, David Hochberg, Pamela O'Connor, Michele Herbert, Emily Mohr, Cole Rumbough, Sessa Von Richthofen, Richard Johnson.

The black-tie event was a change up to their traditional Opera Ball with the swing dance party theme. The music for the evening was provided by the Misha Piatigorsky Trio, with Misha Piatigorsky on piano, Benny Benack III singing and playing trumpet, Sergei Avanesov on Saxophone, and Singer Kennedy.

JETSON ONE PERSONAL FREEDOM REINVENTED

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Swedish based start-up, Jetson, have created a personal electric aerial vehicle available to everyone. The unveiling of the Jetson ONE eVTOL aircraft will take place on 21st October 2021.

Jetson was founded by Peter Ternstrom and Tomasz Patan in 2017. After successfully creating a prototype “proof of concept” in the spring of 2018. It took a further three years to create a consumer-friendly version.

The project resulted in the Jetson ONE, a commercially available personal electric aerial vehicle that anyone can own and y.

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"Our mission is to make ight available to everyone. The Jetson ONE is an electric helicopter that you can own and y. We intend to make everyone a pilot.

-Peter Ternstrom, Founder

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The personal electric aerial vehicle market is relatively new with an estimated 170 companies in the world trying to build ying cars at this present moment. Of these 170 companies, only 7 have created something viable with only 2 companies currently o ering a product available to the consumer.

Other companies that have something tangible are companies such as Airbus and Google. Comparatively to the other products on the market the Jetson ONE requires virtually no maintenance, it is an extremely compact VTOL , that re-charges faster than a smartphone with an incredibly futuristic design.

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TRITON SUBMARINES

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The TRITON 13000/2 Titanic Explorer is a highperformance, exible platform designed speci cally for professional applications. Its 4,000 meter depth-rating makes it the perfect submersible for repeated trips to the Titanic. With an exceptionally compact footprint, the Gull Wing arrangement allows the vehicle to be stored and maintained from a small garage.

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While diving, the protected “Gull Wing” design provides an unrivalled versatility of operation.

With the wings retracted, the submersible is streamlined for ascent and descent, and capable of manoeuvring in and around incredibly tight spaces. The low placement of the lighting and cameras is ideal for macro work, scienti c observation or close lming.

With the wings partially deployed, the Triton Titanic Explorer’s Silent Glide feature enables to the submersible to track objects, maintain a heading and glide towards points of interest without engaging its eight, direct-drive thrusters.

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Fully deployed, the Gull Wings raise the vehicle’s propulsion up and away from the seabed, ensuring that delicate species or free- oating objects remain undisturbed. Cameras, placed at the wing tips, provide a perfect external vantage point from which to lm the submersible and its occupants; perfect for presenter-led productions.

As a platform, the Triton Titanic Explorer’s capabilities are simply unmatched.

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REBUS SIGNET RINGS Made in London

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Reviving the craftsmanship and luxury of handcrafted signet rings and pendants, Hatton Garden atelier and workshop, Rebus, has modernized the tradition of sealing with a signet. From business correspondences to love letters, and updating gift wrap under the tree, a personal seal demonstrates the debonair. This holiday season, Rebus adds new ways to style and seal, with new shield shapes, as well as engravable gemstone faces on signature signets. In the Rebus workshop, generations of engravers and goldsmiths come together to work on one-of-kind handcrafted pieces, every day. Apprenticing until becoming a Master Engraver, each expert carves by hand to an exacting standard—which the company is internationally recognized for.

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“I want to o er more choice within our core range of engravable signet rings by providing a di erent shaped engravable canvas for our customer.

These bold shield shapes enable our customers' designs to be hand engraved within that typically heraldic space” says Emmet Smith, Founder and Owner of Rebus. “There are three sizes of each shaped shield to choose from. The largest is one of the chunkiest signet rings we o er. It has a statement feel to it, very strong; the shank running around the nger is o center to the shield shape, giving the ring a subtle modern twist. These aren’t your traditional signet rings but still complement our core o ering.”

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In addition to three new shapes, Rebus is also introducing engravable gemstone options for two of its classic signature styles—the stone set oval and cushion signet rings, as well as the full Era signet ring collection. Originally, only available in solid gold and platinum, there are now a variety of gemstone inlay options, including: bloodstone, carnelian, lapis lazuli, onyx, and sardonyx. O ering an additional mode of personalization, one can now engrave the stone with either script or roman capital font, a design of a customer’s choosing, or by referencing the Rebus image database. Classic stone set oval and cushion signet rings are available in either white or yellow gold, in 9K, 14K, and 18K options, and in three face sizes. Era signet rings are available in three designs (cushion, oval, diamond), and one size.

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For those looking to gift the ultimate experience, the Rebus Gift Box o ers the recipient an opportunity to create a bespoke ring with the London workshop. Gift the experience of creating a stamped, artisan-carved heirloom, within a world focused on mass production. Presented in elegant packaging, the box can be given to fully gift or contribute towards a signet ring, and includes a replica signet ring, gift card with a personalized message, invitation to the London workshop, brochure, and nger sizing gauge.

Deliverable with ve to seven business days, it is the perfect gift for those who appreciate luxury and the art of the maker.

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LUNAZ MAKING THE CARS OF THE PAST COOL AGAIN

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Each classic by Lunaz represents an uncompromised expression of the original. Electri cation answers the questions of usability, reliability and sustainability and empowers owners to enjoy their cars daily.

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Lunaz believes that classics can be driven daily. Lunaz takes the best of the old world and enhance it with today’s technology.

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ROLLS ROYCE CELLARETTE

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The Cellarette epitomises true Rolls-Royce style: precision engineering, exquisite hand craftsmanship and a breath-taking presentation of luxury. The polished aluminium chassis, enveloped by embossed Rolls-Royce Havana leather complete with an Obsidian Ayous Open Pore veneer serving tray with Spirit of Ecstasy inlay, makes the Cellarette the perfect accessory for any Rolls-Royce owner with a passion for convivial hosting. Although the Cellarette will t into the rear of any RollsRoyce, it truly comes into its own as a centrepiece at an al fresco dining experience, or as an accompaniment at an intimate gathering.

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The dark exterior opens to emit a warm ambient glow. Armagnac leather highlights are accentuated by a soft light, evoking the atmosphere of a distinguished Members’ Club. An array of beautiful accessories are revealed in a mechanical fashion, mirroring the opening of the coach doors of a Rolls-Royce motor car.

Once unfurled, the client is presented with hand-blown lowball glasses, each exquisitely nished with the ‘RR’ monogram. These glasses rotate outwards as the unit opens, evoking a charming sense of theatre.

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Stay Exquisite Experience exemplary hospitality in an iconic setting in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. With refined accommodations, locally inspired dining and signature service, The St. Regis New York combines classic elegance with a modern sensibility

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VIVELO BIKES Made in Miami

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Vivélo is a Premium Bicycle Brand with European roots – they are a manufacturer of high quality, handcrafted and customizable bicycles. their bikes are made in Wynwood, the famous Art District of Miami. Just like you, they place great value on quality and get a thrill out of the smallest details, like colorful spokes, or hand-sewn seats.

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Vivelo Beach Cruisers and Chopper Bikes are not just beautiful on the surface. Their superiority and reliability is guaranteed, as they use only top-quality components from recognized producers. Vivelo bicycles are precisely what you need for your daily ride: comfort, style, and durability.

Each bike comes with a veyear warranty on the frame so you can buy with con dence, knowing your investment is made to last.

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Customize your Vivelo with unique and beautiful accessories in a virtually endless number of color combinations. Choose handmade baskets, bells, and so much more. Because none of our bikes are “o the rack,” and each is customized to your personal preferences, you can be con dent that your bike is as unique as you are.

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DUMOREAU DM01, an instant classic

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DUMOREAU was established in Southern California by award-winning architecture and product designer Carlo Aiello. Mr. Aiello is an avid watch collector who wanted to create an American watchmaking brand that would o er an alternative to Swiss and Japanese watches. His design studio is the receipient of the Red Dot Award, the Good Design Award, and the ICFF Studio Award. In addition, his work has been included in the permanent collection of the Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and at the San Francisco Museum of Craft and Design.

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GREAT PROPORTIONS With 38.6mm in diameter, a 46.7mm distance from lug to lug, and a total height of 10.4mm, the DUMOREAU DM01 wears incredibly well on the majority of wrist sizes.

It has a strong, yet re ned presence on the wrist and can be enjoyed in a casual or formal settings.

DIAL REFINEMENT The DUMOREAU DM01 features a time-only symmetrical dial with a raised pattern that follows the cushion-shape geometry of the bezel. The sunburst dial is available in two colors (blue and copper). The applied polished steel hour markers and hands are lled with white BGW9 Superluminova.

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GEOMETRY, CONTOURS, AND SURFACE FINISHES The case, bezel, and integrated bracelet o er a combination of polished and brushed nishes that re ect light and accentuate the geometry of the watch. The case features a horizontal slit, and a polished bevel that continues along the bracelet's edge. The bracelet features a twin-trigger butter y clasp.

SAPPHIRE CRYSTAL, 100M WATER RESISTANT The DUMOREAU DM01 features a screw-down crown and solid caseback that o er 100 meters of water resistance. The watch has a at sapphire crystal. The crown also follows the cushion shape geometry of the bezel and it is embossed with the logo. The 22.7mm wide bracelet (at the lugs connection) tapers down to 16mm at the clasp.

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DUMOREAU DM01 Limited to 140 pieces with a blue dial and 50 pieces with a copper dial.

SPECIFICATIONS Diameter: 38.60mm Lug to lug: 46.72mm Thickness (crystal included): 10.40mm Bracelet tapers from 22.72mm to 16.00mm at the clasp.

316L stainless steel Sapphire crystal Screw-down crown 100m (10 ATM) water resistant Japanese automatic Miyota 9039 movement 42 hours power reserve 26 jewels 28,800 VpH No-date movement. Crown has only two positions.

Watch assembled in California.

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Watch: Dumoreau DM01 Shirt: Coregami “Miles Mandarin” Sunglasses: Cutler and Gross

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Watch: Dumoreau DM01 Shirt: Coregami “Miles Mandarin”

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Shirt: Coregami “Miles Mandarin” Sunglasses: Cutler and Gross

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Watch: Dumoreau DM01 Shirt: Hockerty Custom Clothing Ring: Elite & Luck, London Blue Topaz + Black Onyx

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CANTINE ERMES Italian wines

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Hailing from Sicily, Cantine Ermes represents one of the biggest wine companies in Southern Italy, a co-op that has regenerated a damaged territory into a fruitful and sustainable ground for winemaking. Cantine Ermes was founded in the heart of Sicily’s Belice Valley, an area infamously known for the 1968 earthquake that wiped out a vast surface of the island. Thirty years later, a group of nine young winemakers decided to embark on a path of reconstruction of the land taking advantage of everything it had to o er, forming what is today the biggest wine co-op in the region.

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A straw wine colored with olive green hues.

This elegant Grillo displays a complex mix of tropical fruits and Mediterranean citrus. On the palate is fresh with naturally crispy acidity combined with hints of yellow melon and tropical fruit (12.5% abv.)

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Cantine Ermes’ organic wine collection Vento di Mare includes both indigenous grapes, such as Grillo, Nero d’Avola and Nerello Mascalese, and international vines such as Pinot Noir and Pinot Grigio. These wines come from vineyards cultivated in areas speci cally composed by clay, lime, and sandy soil. Wind is also key in the production of Vento di Mare, which translates into “wind from the sea,” being close to western coast of Sicily, the soil is indeed exposed to winds coming from south-east (Sirocco) and from the north (Tramontane).

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CANTINE FLORIO Marsala Wine

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Marsala, a forti ed wine from Sicily, is made of the island’s native white grape Grillo, which thrives near the coastline. The hot, dry, Mediterranean climate of the Marsala subregion provides the Grillo grapes with a high sugar concentration and rich acidity, along with great aging ability. Florio Marsala, the leading Marsala producer in Italy, is characterized by its fascinating history, dating back to the 1830s. Today, the brand has become unpredictably modern, adapting to the times and making it the perfect addition or substitution to classic cocktails.

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Time plays a vital role in winemaking. Respecting nature’s time-scales and investing patience in each wine’s own maturing rhythms are vital to the balance of the nal product. Whether it’s a white like Corvo Glicine, made to be drunk young, a deeply aged red like Duca Enrico or a Florio Marsala that is potentially eternal, the right time for every wine is ordained purely by the wine itself. The slow evolution in barrels inside the Marsala or Casteldaccia Cellars – and the necessary process of re nement in bottles before being put on the market – guarantee a product with an authentic and clearly de ned personality. For any Florio Marsala, in particular, time is a precious ingredient that endows new nuances and richness to wines that do not fear contact with oxygen or the passage of time.

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Targa is an elegant, longlived marsala wine, inspiring when savoured in meditation or with dessert, and a revelation served cold as an aperitif paired with unexpected ingredients, such as avocado and blue cheese. Vini ed from a selection of Grillo grapes and aged for at least seven years in Slavonian oak barrels to develop a truly exceptional wine, warm and as smooth as velvet.

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VINS DE PROVENCE

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Provence’s natural beauty, traditions, and lifestyle have long been a source of inspiration for creatives around the world. Attracting many famous painters from Paul Cezanne to Pablo Picasso, and Vincent Van Gogh, Provence became a renowned global destination for art, architecture, and cultural heritage.

Inspired by the same muse, winemakers grow iconic rose’ wines alongside artistic masterpieces. Although founded in agriculture, science, and wedded with the soil and the seasons, winemaking, as a form of art, allows the artist to express their terroir and apply their sense and sensibility from planting to harvest to bottle, capturing the beauty of Provence in a glass.

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“When you walk in the Var hinterland you are transported by the smells of truffle, thyme, and rosemary. This is what we are trying to transcribe in the cuvée "Les Abeillons", of which Joel Robuchon and Alain Ducasse remain the greatest supporters.

Finally, it is all the terroir that you find in our wines.

The reds will express its power, the rosés its fragrances and the whites its natural elegance.”

-Jean-Louis Croquet, Vigneron, Château Thierry – Coteaux Varois

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NYC FOOD Our curated selection of the best NYC restaurants for the Holidays

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Sophisticated Japanese food, impeccable service

Mieko Ajiro, General Manager, and the Chefs team.

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A showcase for the highest grade A5 Japanese wagyu beef, J-Spec is New York’s premier destination for wagyu, the world’s best beef. The restaurant serves an a la carte menu in two intimate dining rooms highlighting di erent types and cuts of wagyu from various regions in Japan.

The team of Japanese chefs serves wagyu in many forms from sushi and sashimi to tartar to a handroll with uni and caviar to kebabs, grilled steaks. Wagyu from di erent parts of Japan is o ered, rotating on a seasonal basis, including Ozaki Beef from Miyazaki Prefecture and Hida Wagyu from Gifu Prefecture. In the U.S., J-Spec is the only restaurant to serve Ozaki wagyu, named for Muneharu Ozaki, who raises these prized cattle on his farm.

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J-Spec is an abbreviation for “JapanSpeci cation,” a unique phrase created by the owners to emphasize the true quality of Japanese Wagyu beef. And thanks to J-Spec’s exclusive relationships with Japanese wagyu companies, it is also able to o er wagyu at a more a ordable price point.

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J-Spec exclusively features the highest grade A5 wagyu Japanese beef with a Beef Marbling Score (BMS) of 10 or more (the BMS range is 3-12). Each cut of wagyu is hand selected by a Wagyu Master to ensure the highest possible quality. The creamy white fat marbling gives the meat its glorious tenderness, richness and juiciness and a “melts in your mouth” sensation that is the hallmark of wagyu’s distinct texture and avor, which are di erent from American beef. In short, this wagyu beef is the best beef we have ever tasted.

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Special thanks to Shu, our waiter, for his professionalism and knowledge about Japanese food

J-SPEC 239 E. 5th Street, NYC

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TLK Delicious Gluten free Asian food

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Just opened in the East Village, TLK originally launched during the pandemic as delivery-only Tiger Lily Kitchen, o ering healthconscious gluten free Asian cooking for vegans and omnivores alike (with sh and chicken options). Hospitality veteran Michelle Morgan, formerly of Paris Café, Beauty & Essex, Ulysses and Stanton Social, started Tiger Lily Kitchen after the restaurant she was managing closed permanently during the pandemic. The concept proved so popular that Michelle now opened a brick and mortar restaurant with a full liquor license and new name to re ect the evolution.

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Inspired by her Hong Kong born mother’s vegetarian cooking and growing up in NYC’s Chinatown eating a diverse range of Asian cuisines, Michelle developed recipes that are vibrant, healthy, full of avor and 100% gluten free – most are also vegan – together with consulting chef Russell Cowen (Jungle Bird). Among our favorites plates on the menu: vegan Crudo of sh or coconut meat with jalapeno, hibiscus; Charred Octopus with yuzuginger romesco sauce; Spicy Grilled Japanese Eggplant with birds eye chili, tamarind, crispy shallots; Grilled Lemongrass Wings (chicken) with sambal, sesame, chilies; and crispy Organic Tofu Bites with sambal dipping sauce. (All ingredients come from gluten free facilities so it’s safe for anyone with celiac disease.)

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TLK 58 3rd Ave, NYC

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Special thanks to Michelle, owner, and her team for the food truly made with love and the very friendly, familystyle service.

gifts A curated selection of physical objects of interest, some of them might give additional social status, some others are just beautiful and/or useful.

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gifts LUMICHARGE LAMP This ne-tuned engineered multifunctional lamp is perfect for any o ce. LumiCharge dimmable LED desk lamp features include: charging station, Qi 10W fast wireless charger, a universal phone dock, motion sensor, full calendar display with date, time, temperature settings, dimmable display backlight, multiple brightness level (remembers last setting) and “new” UV and ANTI-MICROBIAL paint coating to reduce the growth of germs on the surface

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gifts LUMECUBE VIDEOCONFERENCE LIGHTING KIT Your easy-to-use, professionalquality lighting solution designed to enhance your appearance on Video Calls. At the size of a Credit Card, you're o ered features such as adjustable color temperature, adjustable brightness, and a frictionless mounting system that won't damage your device.

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gifts COREGAMI SHIRTS Coregami set out with a simple goal to make the most comfortable gear for performing artists. From Lincoln Center to Carnegie Hall, the brand is proud to be serving every major orchestra in the United States. Coregami garments are designed with ergonomics in mind and uses technical fabrics that support a range of environments. They work to keep you dry from the inside out, increasing your personal comfort and enjoyment during the most demanding moments. These shirts o er a perfect and supremely comfortable t and are not reserved for musicians: they are indeed an amazing choice for any stylish man.

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gifts WORKROBE Workrobe features a collection of super soft and comfortable lounge robes that are designed to be more professional-looking and level-up the traditional meaning of the robe. Their mission is to reinvent the robe to be an “out t” that can be worn all day. Each style is extremely versatile and stylish, giving the bridal party an elevated look and making bridesmaids camera ready in seconds! They also make a perfectly cozy and stylish gift for the holidays.

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gifts HOCKERTY CUSTOM MADE SHIRTS Many companies are o ering custom made shirts, and most of the time, the result is not perfect and requires alterations, or the shirts just need to be returned because they don’t t properly.

Hockerty is the rst shirt company to have a perfectly integrated measuring system that delivers perfect results. We have been very pleased by the perfect t of Hockerty shirts and the overall quality of fabrication of the shirt.

Congratulations to Hockerty for mastering the di cult art of producing custom made shirts with a self measuring system.

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gifts “TOP GUN” OFFICIAL BRIEFS

BY CONTENDER Contenders, the famous lifestyle brand, is launching their Top Gun briefs. Just in time for the holidays, these briefs are inspired by and license Top Gun imagery and are perfect for Top Gun fans for the holiday.

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gifts LAUNDRY SAUCE LAUNDRY PODS Laundry Sauce recently launched a fun, modern and fresh to way to do laundry with its unique scents that will make laundry fun again.

Fresh Scents like Australian Sandalwood and Siberian Pine will make people look forward to laundry day.Three brothers invented the product because they were bored by the mundane scents in the detergent aisle, and frustrated that no brands matched the level of premium fragrances that their lifestyles have become accustomed to.

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REMY MARTIN XO COGNAC Rémy Martin XO is the Cellar Master’s signature cognac, expertly blending up to 400 di erent eaux-de-vie. The Cellar Master’s art of blending allows to express the full aromatic complexity of this XO Cognac Fine Champagne.

This is truly a premium Cognac bottle and a perfect gift.

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gifts GRACE O’MALLEY IRISH WHISKEY Debunk the male whiskey-drinking stereotype with Grace O’Malley Blended Irish Whiskey. Grace O’ Malley embraces powerful women worldwide, which is why it was named after the dynamic rebel Irish queen. Born into Irish nobility in 1530, Grace O’ Malley was a charismatic and natural leader. Far from ordinary, she was a chieftain of the O’Malley clan, a fearless seafarer and skillful leader who broke the conventions of her time.

A trailblazer of her time, she pushed for change and broke boundaries. Grace O’Malley Blended Irish Whiskey looks to follow the steps of the queen and break today’s boundaries surrounding gender norms and whiskey.

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DISARONNO + KORBEL Disaronno, the world’s favorite Italian liqueur, and Korbel, the leading California sparkling wine, have teamed up to create a delicious bubbly cocktail that will add fun & avor to any celebration: the Italian Sparkler. Combining 1 ounce of Disaronno Originale and 3 ounces of Korbel Prosecco, this new cocktail is recommended for any stylish occasion as well as everyday enjoyment. fl

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gifts STEEPED COFFEE Steeped Co ee is the easiest way to make a perfect cup of co ee anytime, anywhere, in minutes. Take Your Moment — at home, work, or on the go. Steeped Single-Serve Co ee Bags are lled with 100% artisan roasted specialty co ee and are crafted for quality, convenience, and sustainability. Every proprietary Steeped Co ee Pack is pre-portioned, precision ground, and triple nitro-sealed for freshness within Guilt-Free Packaging that's fully compostable, making every cup ethically sourced, sustainable, and delicious. Welcome to Co ee Simpli ed!

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gifts KC CATTLE COMPANY PREMIUM BEEF Great food for a great cause. That’s the driving premise behind KC Cattle Company, a veteran-owned and operated family business dedicated to producing the nest, USDA certi ed hormone-free Wagyu beef. Located just outside Kansas City in Weston Missouri, KC Cattle Company was founded in 2016 Patrick Montgomery, a combat veteran. Patrick, only 28, earned his degree in animal science at the University of Missouri and raising Wagyu cattle with the goal of providing exceptional beef

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