A treasure trove of classic Ferraris will be auctioned tomorrow, May 18, at Brooklands, an appropriately historic site for the so-called Historics auction.

If ever there were a gentleman’s sports car manufacturer, Aston Martin would fit the bill. Sleek and understated, Aston is the automotive equivalent of Savile Row, a four-wheeled analog to a Super 150 wool suit.

We don’t drink, but we love Black Russians—so bartender Igor is reason enough to frequent the Vampire Lounge. Open for a few short weeks, it solves the problem of where to meet a friend in BH for non-chain coffee (the espresso is strong and sultry) in mid-afternoon or for a glass of wine anytime till 2 a.m.

Last week was the glittering opening party of London’s most hautely anticipated luxury hotel restoration, the St Pancras Renaissance Hotel London at King’s Cross St. Pancras station (from where jet-setters can board the Eurostar train to Paris, Lille and Brussels). The building took years to restore to the tune of £150 million ($250 million), making it one of London’s most iconic hotels.

The newly renovated Portofino Hotel & Yacht Club in Redondo Beach, CA offers quaint accommodations with spectacular views. The peaceful setting caters to couples on a romantic getaway, special events, and even families looking for a quiet vacation at the beach.

If these walls could talk, they’d have quite a mouthful to tell.

Back in the mid 19th century and at the height of this waterside town’s whaling prosperity, this eight-room brick hotel was erected on this very street. Today it holds every bit of its integrity via well-preserved grace and authentic nostalgic touches. The end result is a perfectly charming retreat for those who crave the ease of modern luxe accoutrements, without compromising its landmark building accolades.

Chef James Carpenter’s special fixed-price wine dinner at The Living Room features top wines matched with his signature slow and contemplative cooking, all gleaned from local resources. An ever changing and refined menu features seasonally inspired choices straight from East End, Long Island soil. All ingredients are sourced from local farms and purveyors such as Catapano cheeses and Sagpond Vineyards wine, in the spirit of supporting the community and offering true freshness.

Flying thirty thousand feet above the barren hills of Haiti, I took my time filling out the immigration form.

Anna Boiardi, descendent of the Chef Boyardee Family, celebrates her roots by making a name for herself in the culinary world.