When it comes to rich, unctuous foods, a prime cut of beef is as good as it gets; and nothing tops wagyu in texture, richness, or price. Simply translated, wagyu means “Japanese cow,” but considering that there are numerous breeds of Japanese cattle, it stands to reason that not every wagyu steak is created equal. Furthermore, wagyu cattle are raised in more than one country—Australia and the United States are two of the largest producers outside of Japan—which means buying a wagyu steak isn’t as easy as it ma…

We’re just going to come right out and say it: Your Sunday nights out in the city are numbered. Relax—we’re not talking about the fleeting nature of life, we’re talking about bingo night at the Monarch Room in the Meatpacking District. If you’ve been to the Monarch Room before—or the Wayfarer or Gilded Lily, two other establishments opened by the restaurateurs Lisle Richards and Eric Marx—you’ll know that this isn’t your typical bingo night. “Bingo has always been your grandparents’ game,” says Marx, “but the …

Gulfstream Aerospace introduced two all-new business jets in mid-October in a surprise ceremony at its production plant in Savannah, Ga. The Gulfstream G500 and G600 jets aim to provide speed and operating efficiency, plus wide-cabin comfort. Both airplanes can cruise as fast as an impressive Mach 0.90 (or about 680 mph), with a maximum range of a little more than 5,700 miles for the G500 and about 7,100 miles for the G600. 

The cabins in both aircraft will measure more than 7.5 feet wide and more than…

Inspired by works of popular science fiction, MB&F has created the Starfleet Machine, a timepiece that would look more at home orbiting a planet than sitting on a desk. Constructed by the Swiss clockmaker L’Épée 1839, the Starfleet Machine bears more than a passing resemblance to the eponymous space station from the TV show Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.

The hours and minutes appear on a central black dome with hands that are curved to match its contour. A smaller, rotating dome serves as a power-reserve i…

A leading travel company that specializes in private jet travel, TCS World Travel is gearing up for its 2015 “bucket list” itineraries. The seven bespoke adventures take guests to highly sought-after, far-flung destinations and average two to three weeks. All air travel is direct and takes place aboard private Boeing 757 jets that are customized with large, plush leather seats for as many as 78 guests.

The themes for the itineraries include Around the World, Golf Around the World, Africa, and Eastern Europe…

The doors of the McLaren 650S Spider open with an upward, outward sweep, a design intended to enable efficient ingress and egress. The theme of ergonomics is carried through to the car’s tidy interior. Indeed, every detail of this $280,225 top-down roadster is well thought out, purposeful, and practical. But when the Start button is pressed, a flurry of emotions sets in.

The twin-turbocharged V-8 fires up and fills the cabin with a deep, mellow boom; the rumble is accentuated by the so-called intake sound g…

Every year, Harley-Davidson unveils a limited-production lineup of motorcycles from its Custom Vehicles Operations (CVO) division. Decked out with extravagant paint finishes, unusual custom details, and copious chrome surfaces, these bikes reflect the cutting edge of the Milwaukee manufacturer’s design and construction capabilities, hints of which inevitably trickle down to the rest of the brand’s more terrestrial offerings. For 2015, the CVO family brings four distinctively styled spin-offs: the touring-frien…

For the first time in its 13-year history, the jewelry house De Beers—best known for its engagement rings and wedding bands—has introduced ceramic as a structural material in its designs. (The De Beers jewelry company was established in 2001; the De Beers mining company is more than 120 years old.) The two rings ($4,800 apiece) are available in white or black ceramic (called Daylight Lotus and Moonlight Lotus, respectively) and are set with white diamonds. Their design draws inspiration from the company’s…

The Maurice Lacroix Masterpiece Gravity is the latest addition to the Swiss watchmaker’s Masterpiece Collection, which is home to its most avant-garde designs. As is customary of the collection, the Gravity features a sapphire crystal—but this one is domed, which magnifies the components beneath it and allows for better viewing of the operation of the escapement and balance wheel. Hours and minutes are displayed on a white-lacquered offset subdial that is also domed, which along with the watch’s layering of co…