The Cessna Citation CJ3+ is latest jet upgrade from the Wichita, Kan., manufacturer’s stable of business jets to win approval from the Federal Aviation Administration, which it did in early in September. The new light-jet model was announced in March, first flew in July, moved swiftly through the flight-test regimes, and is now ready for deliveries. The main changes from the earlier version, which first flew in 2003, aim to provide simpler operations for a single pilot. The cockpit has been switched from Rockw…
Classic Motor Cars Announces Production of the Limited-Edition Mark 2 by Ian Callum
Classic Motor Cars, a restoration shop based in Shropshire, England, that specializes in Jaguar cars has announced that it will produce a limited number of the Mark 2 by Callum, a reinterpretation of the Jaguar Mark 2 created by Jaguar’s director of design, Ian Callum. Originally envisioned as a one-off for his personal use, Callum’s Mark 2 received such high praises upon its public debut in late August that the company decided to build additional examples.
Developed and constructed over a period of 18 mont…
Del Maguey Creates a Special Mezcal for Chef Michael Mina
Mezcal is sometimes referred to as “Mexico’s other spirit,” since it is not as well-known as tequila and its occasionally sweet or spicy and always smoky flavors can be off-putting to the uninitiated imbiber. (While a single type of agave plant is used for tequila, mezcal can be made from a variety of types, giving it its disparate characteristics.) One person who takes kindly to mezcal’s unique flavors is chef Michael Mina; he has created a special product with Del Maguey, an artisanal boutique distiller loca…
Chef Michael Mina Creates a Special Mezcal for Del Maguey
Mezcal is sometimes referred to as “Mexico’s other spirit,” since it is not as well-known as tequila and its occasionally sweet or spicy and always smoky flavors can be off-putting to the uninitiated imbiber. (While a single type of agave plant is used for tequila, mezcal can be made from a variety of types, giving it its disparate characteristics.) One person who takes kindly to mezcal’s unique flavors is chef Michael Mina; he has created a special product with Del Maguey, an artisanal boutique distiller loca…
Barrett-Jackson to Auction Cars Once Owned by Elvis and Johnny Cash
The glitz and extravagance of the Strip provide the perfect backdrop for Barrett-Jackson’s 2014 Las Vegas car auction—taking place from September 25 through 27 at the Mandalay Bay Event Center—which will feature three classic automobiles owned or driven by the music legends Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash.
Two cars connected to the King will be sold during the three-day auction: the red 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe he drove in the movie Viva Las Vegas and his own 1967 Cadillac Coupe Deville. The…
Mastro’s Ocean Club Steak House Makes a Splash in Malibu, Calif.
Malibu, Calif., is better known for providing respite from the hustle and bustle of Los Angles than for its fine-dining scene. But in recent years, the 26-mile-long scenic coastal town—which is home to the Robb Report headquarters—has blossomed as a dining destination unto itself. The newest feather in its culinary cap is the 11th installment of the Houston-based steak-house chain Mastro’s Restaurants. Mastro’s Ocean Club Malibu opened this summer right along the coastal retreat’s famed beachfront, with panora…
Enter the DeepFlight Dragon Submersible
Graham Hawkes—the submersible designer responsible for the advent of so-called underwater flight and the Super Falcon winged submersible—has debuted his latest design. Like the Super Falcon and Hawkes’s previous subs, the DeepFlight Dragon is positively buoyant, so it will float to the water’s surface unless the thrusters are engaged to submerge it. Both the Super Falcon and the Dragon are powered by a zero-emission electric motor that will take them as deep as 400 feet—an area sometimes called the edge of dar…
Enter the DeepFlight Dragon Submersible
Graham Hawkes—the submersible designer responsible for the advent of so-called underwater flight and the Super Falcon winged submersible—has debuted his latest design. Like the Super Falcon and Hawkes’s previous subs, the DeepFlight Dragon is positively buoyant, so it will float to the water’s surface unless the thrusters are engaged to submerge it. Both the Super Falcon and the Dragon are powered by a zero-emission electric motor that will take them as deep as 400 feet—an area sometimes called the edge of dar…
Chopard Takes the High Road with Its L.U.C. Tourbillon Qualité Fleurier Fairmined
In an effort to promote ethical mining practices, Chopard has released the L.U.C. Tourbillon Qualité Fleurier Fairmined, the world’s first watch to be made from gold that has received Fairmined certification. Created by the Alliance for Responsible Mining, the Fairmined standard requires that gold be extracted by artisanal and small-scale mining communities that guarantee safe working conditions, fair pay for miners, no link to conflict situations, and environmentally friendly practices. Chopard has further co…
Sneak Peek: Soho House Chicago
Soho House Chicago keeps it cool in the Windy City.
Why Go: Soho House Chicago brings 40 new bedrooms to the Windy City’s West Loop neighborhood, an area not known for its hotels. West of the Kennedy Expressway, the district is reinventing warehouses and factories as art galleries and loft-style apartments attracting young families. Just off the main thoroughfare of Randolph Street (well-known for its restaurants), Soho House has opened in the former Chicago Belting Factory.
What to Expect: Soho H…