GOURMET’s DU JOUR

We are not in Vegas.  We are truly sorry.

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Luxury yacht brokerage Edmiston (our old neighbor at 150 Rodeo) has commissioned seven avant-garde marine designers to come up with a nautical-themed take on Land Rover’s classic Range Rover. The entry shown here, by self-described “yacht design pioneer” Dickie Bannenberg, features wooden side panels and a tailgate that folds into a nautical-style wooden bench, complete with champagne holders, while the rear windshield converts into a sun visor to shade it. The winner of the design competition will be announced on Sept. 25th during the Monaco Yacht Show, one of the megayacht community’s biggest annual events. Visitors to the show will be able to custom order a Range Rover in any of the seven designs, with a delivery time of three to six months and a price range of about $300,000 - $1.2 million.  I had this idea when I had the S4.  This is obviously at another level.  I can feel myself in it driving through Sag Harbor in this thing.

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GOURMET has moved:

8642 W. Sunset Blvd, 1st Floor, West Hollywood, CA 90069

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Sorry for the delay Hanni/Keith.  Good things come with time.  The blonde tortoise is so choice.

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Bugatti have released a convertible version of their Veyron supercar named the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport. The Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport features a removable polycarbonate roof and a folding roof stored in the luggage compartment for use when the main roof is not available. The Grand Sport is powered by the same 16.4 liter engine expelling one thousand and one horsepower but features a modified chassis in order to compensate for the loss of the fixed roof and maintain rigidity. Only two hundred and fifty Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport’s will be made. $2 millie.  Holla-luejah.

Chocolaty.

- Buscemi

Knights of Monte Carlo are distinctly rich, gorgeously handsome, flawlessly refined sextet dedicated to resurrecting the best music ever to have hit the airwaves– 70’s soft rock. Because of their incredible talent and unparalleled style they frequently attract chic and pulchritudinous admirers from around the world, making Knights of Monte Carlo the most popular and internationally sought after soft rock tribute ensemble of all time.

The Knights virtuoso line-up includes the masterful MC and guitarist Doc Spiders, J.C. Borealis on guitars, Rico Morgan on keys and sax, Bobby Colada on drums, Brad Bayliner on bass, and world renown percussionist Montague. Because each member has amazingly smooth and precise vocal ability, they harmonize together exquisitely.

Let us be clear– Knights of Monte Carlo are not a cover band, but are the embodiment of an era when pina coladas, ocean breezes, key parties, beards, and afternoon delights ruled the day; a time when out of every AM radio came the smooth, sultry, sexy, sounds of soft rock.

My nightlife has officially changed.

August 21st @ 11pm

Temple Bar, Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica

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Cover by Paul Sun of Social Trust. Paul Sun is the guy you need for all your photo needs.

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Loro Piana are the official supplier of uniforms to the Italian equestrian team at Beijing Olympic games. Loro Piana has a long history of supplying clothes for the Italian Olympic team and designed the Horsey jacket for the Italian equestrian team at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona. Loro Piana have provided jackets, tailcoats, sweatshirts, polos, t-shirts and caps for the riders as well as saddle pads and blankets for the horses. The jackets and tailcoats are made of Tasmanian wool, a wool renowned for its breathability, thermal insulation and strength which makes the jackets and tailcoats extremely lightweight and comfortable.  Where to buy?  Ebay? Fuck….

Wear.

I wore tails to my prom, ask Ray Mate.  Tails, top hat and broqued-out Doc’s in black and white.  But, today this is a no wear.  Taz could pull this.

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$80 billion private equity firm The Carlyle Group just announced plans to acquire a 48% stake in Moncler, the French luxury sport label founded in 1952 famed for its stylish down jackets. In fact, Moncler claims credit for inventing the down-filled ski jacket, which it has supplied to French Olympic teams for the winter games since the 1960s.  The company has collaborated with the likes of Balenciaga, Yohji and Fendi. It’s high-end Gamme Rouge line is designed by Italian fashionista Giambattista Valli.  “Moncler is a historic sport luxury garment brand that has returned to play a relevant and prestigious role in the market,” Carlyle Group managing director Marco De Benedetti said in a statement, noting plans for expanding the company globally.  Carlyle Group, holler back.

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