Posts by Michael Scivoli
Tuscan Roots
—A cultural journey into the Italian countryside from the foothills of Florence to the Serchio Valley. In the heart of central Italy, Tuscany has offered travelers the quintessential Italian experience for centuries. The narrow streets of Florence evoke the very essence of the Renaissance and the sun-soaked hills of the countryside have inspired countless pens.…
Read MoreThe MC Hotel Opens in Montclair
The MC Hotel Opens in Montclair It’s been almost a decade since I graduated from Montclair State University but every year since then, I’ve watched in awe of how the town has grown. Every time a new business opens up, it’s almost as if the city is adding another piece to its complex puzzle. For…
Read MoreThe Future of Grand Touring — Bentley’s EXP 100 GT
—To celebrate its 100th birthday, Bentley created the EXP 100 GT, a striking all-electric concept poised to redefine the 21st-century driving experience. As you walk through the corridors of Bentley’s 1946 factory in Crewe, England, you can still spot stacks of wood logs and a newspaper clipping-like copy of the U.K.’s 1974 Woodworking Machine Regulations.…
Read MoreShaping the Future at Osteria Crescendo
—28-year-old Chef Robbie Felice opens his second restaurant, Osteria Crescendo, in downtown Westwood. The first time I met Chef Robbie Felice, it was just after the opening of his first restaurant, Viaggio. The then 26-year-old wowed me and my dinner companions with his house-made pastas and big food IQ. We talked about everything from his…
Read MoreUrban Jungle
If you’ve ever felt as though a particular space was missing something, the chances are that something is green. From Manhattan’s ship-to-you startup The Sill to an influx of botanical bloggers on social media, indoor plants are experiencing a sort of renaissance. In 2016 alone, it’s estimated that roughly six million people in the U.S.…
Read MoreA Modern Beach House in the Heart of Sea Bright
A stone’s throw from the beaches of Sea Bright, a boxy, modernist structure parts a sea of typical waterfront homes—a beacon paying homage to styles of both past and present. Lines of clad cedar wrap around every sharp corner, systematically separated only by bold vertical glass and a breathtaking mezzanine offering unchallenged views of the…
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