The Ink48, a Kimpton Hotel, in New York offers a host of astrology amenities for groups and meetings in its recently renovated Heaven Over Hell penthouse suite and event space. Activities include tarot card and palm readings, telescope rental, and a star-naming game (complete with a certificate personalized with the star name, date, coordinates, and a sky chart to pinpoint the exact location). Plus, the hotel will organize excursions such as a guided star observation hosted by the Columbia University Observatory and an astronomy lesson at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum complex. Pricing starts at $2,699.
London-based culinary duo Sam Bompas and Harry Parr debuted their latest project, Alcoholic Architecture, in July. The concept features a breathable cocktail cloud composed of fine spirits and mixers at a ratio of one to three, made using powerful humidifiers to super-saturate the air. Alcohol enters the bloodstream through the body’s mucus membranes: primarily the lungs but also the eyeballs. By "breathing" the cocktail, alcohol bypasses the liver, allowing guests to consume 40 percent less to feel the same effect, plus the high humidity level enhances the flavor.
