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The Best Luxury Home Coffee Makers in the World

It’s a Golden Age of coffee, whether at home or away. But how do you get a truly great cup? We’ve shared the best places to get a cup of Joe in New York City. Now, our correspondent Abbie Martin Greenbaum turns her attention to how to make great coffee at home. Especially when money is no object. Here’s our list of the best luxury home coffee makers in the world right now. They’re expensive – but they’ll definitely get it right, every time.

The Best Places for Coffee in New York City Right Now

The already highly-caffeinated denizens of New York City have lately entered a Golden Age of Coffee. New roasters and artisanal brands have taken over the city (some of the best coffee in Manhattan is at the new Hudson Yards). Some coffee purveyors have erected enormous temples to a cup of Joe (yep, we’re looking at you, Starbucks). Others feel almost like science labs. Which ones are worth the trip? Our intrepid correspondent Abbie Martin Greenbaum has rounded up the best places for a cup of coffee in New York City right now.

Desert X Art Fair Blazes to Life in the Coachella Valley

Heading for Coachella for the music festival? Make time for a desert detour. The second iteration of the art fair biennial Desert X kicked off February 9, 2019. It introduced 18 site-specific outdoor artworks across nearly 55 miles of the California desert. Like the works from Burning Man, these contemporary works are stunning, provocative, message-driven, and largely ephemeral. So see them while you can. Desert X is on view through April 21, 2019. Here are some of the best works from Desert X 2019.

Luxury Fashion Comes to Life at the New Neiman Marcus

Why shop retail? Well, sometimes its the best way to fully experience the craftsmanship and creativity required to design a fabulous dress. We were invited to the very first “Neiman Marcus Live” presentation at the brand’s dazzling new store at Hudson Yards in New York City. Fashion Director Ken Downing interviewed designer Zac Posen while the designer simultaneously demonstrated the fine art of draping. The result? Seeing luxury fashion come to life at the New York City Neiman Marcus. So. Much. Fun.