Elite Traveler Summer 2019

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Welcome You’ve been voting in droves, and now the votes have been counted.We announce 2019’smouthwateringTop 100Restaurants with a brand-newnumber one! The rest of this issue is packed with food and wine: From delicious sake tasting onboard residential yacht TheWorld to VistaJet’s exclusive wine club and a guide to Napa Valley, we’ve covered some exceptional experiences on land, water and in the sky. Our style section takes us to the streets of Savile Row for impeccable tailoring for discerning gentlemen. As this is our men’s style issue, we offer pastel and classic suiting in our men’s fashion pages, and sartorial excellence set within London’s UnescoWorld Heritage Site, Maritime Greenwich. We sat down with the legendary chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, famed for reinventing French cuisine 30 years ago by pairing Asian flavors withWestern ingredients. We also dive into the world of whisky with Richard Paterson, who has spent the last half-century honing his trade, going against the grain (sorry) and trailblazing the idea of multi-cask matured and finished Single Malt whiskies. We also present our third annual Top Cars with some futuristic designs and incredible performance. With these bold looks and powerful engines, you’d never know that these brands are taking fuel and emission standards into the heart of everything they do. In the Explore section we are inspired by the approaching 2020 Summer Olympics, coming to Japan next year. We’ve rounded up the best suites in Tokyo from opulent penthouses overlooking the buzzing metropolis to chic ryokans that embody the minimalist style Japan is so revered for. We bring you an Olympic itinerary that combines customized tours of the hidden shrines, mystical gardens and ancient traditions of Japan with the excitement of watching the Games in style. The other destinations we transport you to in our Summer edition include the sandy shores of the British Virgin Islands, the ancient streets of Istanbul and the fresh air of Italy’s jewel, Lake Como. We take to the skies to round off the issue, flying among the bright pink wings of Tanzania’s flamingos. As always, if you want to comment on anything in this issue, drop us a line at editorial@elitetraveler.com

Robertas wears Brunello Cucinelli windowpane dress suit, $6,990, cashmere sweater, $1,225, Brunello Cucinelli in New York, +1 212 813 0900, brunellocucinelli.com; Dunhill dress shirt, $350, Dunhill in New York, +1 212 753 9292, dunhill.com; Bulgari Solotempo watch in bronze, $5,600, Bulgari in New York, +1 800 285 4274, bulgari.com

Kristen Shirley visits Stefano Ricci’s headquarters in Italy with creative director, Filippo Ricci

Kristen and Richard Paterson celebrate The Dalmore L’Anima Aged 49 Years at Sotheby’s

Samantha Coles travels toMonaco to see Hôtel

Behind the scenes at the Summer issue fashion shoot in Greenwich, London

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