Food & Drink

Ever wonder how refined taste is developed — and how to cultivate your own? This section offers perspective, context, and inspiration around what we drink and dine on. It’s where you begin to appreciate flavor, craft, and culture with a more discerning palate.

Bourbon 101 for the Ambitious Collector: 5 Foundational Bottles to Know + 5 of the Most Expensive Right Now

Editor’s note: I am not a bourbon drinker. What follows is a curation informed by close friends who collect seriously and by respected whiskey publications and auction houses. What stands out most is not just the liquid in the glass, but the demographic and psychological patterns behind it. Think of this as a smart primer for women who want fluency in a room full of bourbon connoisseurs. What should you know before starting a bourbon collection — especially if you’re not a bi

Oct 30, 20254 min read

Restaurant Daniel in New York City – Michelin-starred fine dining with elegant French dishes.

Editor Notes: A Birthday Tradition Chasing Michelin Stars in New York (The Hits, The Misses & The Bland Bites)

Reviewing two Michelin starred restaurants in NYC - The good, the bad, the hopeful.

Sep 2, 20252 min read

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collection of luxury watches on colorful background

The Ambitious Woman’s Guide to Haute Horlogerie & Why it Matters

What does haute horlogerie actually mean — and why is it different from regular watchmaking? In it's most basic translation haute horlogerie translates from French to mean the "high art of watchmaking." While the exact meaning is complex and takes into account a variety of factors, for the sake of simplification, we can take it to mean the difference between high-end watchmaking versus those of mass production (For a more technical definition of haute horlogerie — including

Jacqueline May

Red haired woman standing in front of marble horse sculpture inside a museum gallery.

11 Must-See Museums in America: The Ambitious Girl’s Guide

A curated Ambitious Girl's Guide to America’s essential museums — from da Vinci to Kusama — for the woman of discernment seeking art, culture, and conversation.

Jacqueline May

Timepieces Beyond the Icons: Women’s Guide to Lesser-Known Luxury Watch Brands

Luxury watches may often seem like the territory of men, with Rolex and Patek dominating power-lunch conversations. But true ambition means not only wearing but also knowing the world of horology. For women, this knowledge is influence. It positions you as someone who can navigate boardroom banter, curate meaningful gifts, and carry cultural capital with ease. Here are five independent and lesser-known watchmakers every ambitious woman should know. Each section includes styl

Jacqueline May

Female race car driver standing confidently in front of a Charlotte Tilbury–sponsored Formula 1 car decorated with bold lipstick graphics, on a professional racetrack.

Grid to Glamour: Why Smart Women Should Speak Formula 1

For ambitious women, F1 isn’t just entertainment—it’s strategic currency. The same way you’d know the stock market, luxury real estate, or private equity, Formula 1 deserves a place in your vocabulary.

Jacqueline May

Editor Notes: A Birthday Tradition Chasing Michelin Stars in New York (The Hits, The Misses & The Bland Bites)

Reviewing two Michelin starred restaurants in NYC - The good, the bad, the hopeful.

Jacqueline May