Jet set for an island summer with Zuma

as the international restaurant brand lands in Capri, Sardinia, Mykonos and Ibiza

Following the group’s success with three island concepts in 2022, Zuma will return this summer to Southern Europe alongside a new location on Capri

Zuma, the contemporary Japanese restaurant brand first founded in London, has confirmed the return of its seasonal summer concepts in Porto Cervo, Ibiza and Mykonos for 2023, following the hugely successful launch of all three locations last year. A brand-new arrival will also join the collection, on the glamorous Italian island of Capri.

All four locations will open in early summer 2023, with reservations now live at Zumarestaurant.com.

The Italian Job

Perched on the cliffside rooftop of the Capri Palace Jumeirah, Zuma Capri is located in the picturesque town of Anacapri, the most exclusive and unspoilt side of the island. Guests can expect Zuma’s signature menu and modern izakaya cuisine paired with wide-reaching views of the Sorrentine Peninsula and Tyrrhenian Sea. Capri marks Zuma’s trilogy of restaurants in Italy, following the continued popularity of Zuma Rome and Zuma Porto Cervo’s opening in 2022.

Zuma Porto Cervo will also return to the dazzling marina of Costa Smeralda in north-east Sardinia. Costa Smeralda is a historic stop on the jet-set summer route, hailing back to the 1960s when the destination was first established. The restaurant fast became an instant hotspot for visitors to Costa Smeralda, in part due to its unparalleled views over the marina and prime location in the heart of bustling Porto Cervo.

Greek Odyssey

In 2022, Zuma debuted a new concept in the heart of the Greek Cyclades - a creative day-to-night lifestyle destination where guests can live the Zuma experience from the plate to the pool. Featuring a restaurant, lounge and bar, chic infinity pool and pop-up boutique, Zuma Mykonos promises a sophisticated take on Mykonos lifestyle - with vibrant evenings as the sun sets over the Aegean and live DJs play chilled house into the early hours.

Back to the Balearics

Ibiza’s food scene has boomed in recent years, offering greater variety than ever for visitors seeking to satisfy their palate as well as party. This year pop-up returns, with views over the Ibiza Marina, resident DJs and Zuma’s award winning izakaya cuisine, perfect for long, balmy nights on the White Isle.

Zuma Ibiza opens 11 May

Zuma Mykonos opens 15 May for dinner, and 29 May for pool and lunch service

Zuma Porto Cervo opens 15 June

Zuma Capri 23 June

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The new McLaren 750S: peak supercar performance, pure exhilaration

The lightest and most powerful series-production McLaren, the new V8-engined, rear-wheel drive 750S – which is available in coupe and convertible form – is unashamedly a supercar for the purist. Designed and engineered following meticulous analysis of the renowned McLaren 720S, the new 750S combines advances in weight-saving, powertrain performance, aerodynamics and dynamic excellence to elevate a benchmark driving experience to new heights. Around 30 per cent of 750S components are either new or changed in order to deliver these improvements and with them an even greater emotional connection to the car.

“When you have a car recognised by so many drivers as a benchmark, to do something even better you have to examine every detail and really push hard for improvements that raise the bar again. This is what we have done with the new 750S and the light weight, V8 engine performance and outstanding dynamic abilities combine to deliver a supercar driving experience that hits new heights, with truly exhilarating levels of emotional connection.” Michael Leiters, CEO, McLaren Automotive With all available carbon fibre and lightweight options selected, the coupe weighs 1,277kg in dry lightest form, which delivers a segment-leading power-to-weight ratio of 587PS-per-tonne.

This is a remarkable 193kg lighter than its closest competitor and delivers a power-to-weight advantage of 22PS. The 750S Spider is designed with the same focus on minimising weight.

It features a Retractable Hard Top (RHT), rollover protection system and a bespoke rear upper structure to the monocoque constructed from carbon fibre, but such is the strength of the carbon fibre monocoque that no additional reinforcement is needed. This ensures the Spider is equally impressive in power-to-weight terms and segment-leading at 566PS-per-tonne, at its lightest dry weight of 1,326kg. The extraordinary levels of exhilaration, precision, agility, feel and feedback that the 750S delivers are immediately apparent to the driver, even at lower speeds – and its low weight is a key factor in its dynamic performance. At just 1,389kg (DIN), it weighs 30kg less than a 720S – a clear example of McLaren’s dedication to lightweight engineering.

This philosophy of performance-based innovation is evidenced by features such as carbon fibre-shelled racing seats that are a combined 17.5kg lighter than the base seats in a 720S. New 10-spoke ultra-lightweight forged wheels are the lightest ever fitted as standard on a series-production McLaren and save 13.8kg. The new driver instrument display is lighter by 1.8kg. Even the windscreen glass contributes to weight reduction, providing a 1.6kg saving. The 4.0-litre, twin-turbocharged V8 engine with power of 750PS and torque of 800Nm provides ferocious performance, with the 750S capable of 0-100km/h in 2.8 seconds and 0-200km/h in 7.2 seconds (Spider 7.3 seconds).

This is quicker than its closest competitor on both measures. In-gear acceleration is amplified by optimised transmission gearing and a revised kickdown control strategy. McLaren’s Proactive Chassis Control linked-hydraulic suspension, which is renowned for combining astonishingly precise body control with a remarkably compliant ride, is now even more impressive in new PCC III form.

The new-generation system delivers even higher levels of suspension performance and is integral to the outstanding dynamic abilities of the 750S. The suspension springs are softer at the front and stiffer at the rear than in the 720S, which together with reconfiguration of both the passive and active elements of the bespoke valve stack and a new approach to tuning the suspension – adjusting the accumulators in the struts, which is used for the first time in 750S – benefits ride comfort, roll control, steering feedback and cornering balance. Additionally, new spring and damper design reduces weight by 2kg.

The combined hardware and software changes made for PCC III mean the dynamic breadth of 750S is even greater than its predecessor, McLaren’s new benchmark supercar maintaining 720S levels of comfort while delivering significantly improved circuit performance.

The 750S is also more agile than the benchmark car it replaces, with better front-end grip – helped by a 6mm wider front track and new suspension geometry – and McLaren’s electro-hydraulic steering, which is widely recognised for its precision and clarity of feedback, now having a faster steering ratio and new power-assistance pump. The interior of the 750S fuses innovative technology with exquisite materials, but most importantly is even more driver-focused in design.

At the heart of the driver experience are new displays – both for information and instruments, with the instrument display fitted to – and moving with – the steering column. This driver-centric display is mounted in a binnacle that has the controls to select Powertrain and Handling modes located are on either side, meaning the driver can move effortlessly between Comfort, Sport and Track Active Dynamic settings while keeping their hands on the wheel and a complete focus on the road ahead.

The McLaren Control Launcher (MCL) is another new McLaren technology that debuts on 750S and adds yet another dimension to the driver’s interface with the car. Activated using a button featuring the famous McLaren Speedmark, MCL allows the driver to personalise their McLaren driving experience by storing a bespoke dynamic preference – their favourite combination of aero, handling, powertrain and transmission settings – that can instantly be recalled with a push of the MCL button.

Drivers will also benefit from new features such as Apple CarPlay® and the new Central Information Screen, which features richer, even more detailed graphics to further enhance the driver experience. The Rear View and Surround View camera system are also upgraded, for higher definition and clarity and a new vehicle-lift system raises the front of the 750S in only four seconds compared to the 10 seconds it takes in a 720S. A heightened physical and emotional connection between driver and car is aided by bespoke engine mount tuning, as well as a new central-exit exhaust layout inspired by the McLaren P1™ that is acoustically tuned to give a distinctive clear tone and sharp crescendo at high engine speeds.

750S customers planning extensive circuit driving can opt for a track brake upgrade engineered using ceramic discs and monobloc calipers derived from the McLaren Senna system, together with a new brake booster and vacuum pump and Formula 1-inspired integrated caliper cooling technology. New Super-Lightweight Carbon Fibre Racing Seats are also available as an option, as are track-focused Pirelli P ZERO™ Trofeo R tyres and lightweight titanium wheel bolts.

Visually, the 750S refines its predecessor’s design with a new lower nose section featuring an extended front splitter, narrower ‘eye socket’ intakes that enclose the headlights, new sill air intakes and rear wheelarch vents. Rear aerodynamic revisions incorporate a redesigned and lengthened rear deck that channels air towards a distinctive raised and lengthened carbon fibre active rear wing, positioned above the central-exit exhaust. Headlight surrounds are now optionally body coloured or in carbon fibre. The new rear bumper and front bumper vents are also available in McLaren’s signature lightweight material.

The carbon fibre monocoque construction facilitates near 360-degree visibility, with a low scuttle, ultra-slim A-pillars and on the coupe, glazed C-pillars, all benefitting the spread of natural light into the cabin. Crisp, new, customisable ambient lighting highlights cabin design details at night and on the coupe, the V8 engine can be visible from within the cabin via a double-glazed panel set in the rear luggage shelf, exposing the top of the powertrain behind the driver’s shoulder. The 750S Spider features glazed flying buttresses that, as well as guiding airflow over the rear tonneau, enhance

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BENTLEY HOME PRESENTS NEW COLLECTION AT MILAN DESIGN WEEK 2023

Bentley Home launched a new seven strong collection during Milan Design Week 2023, in collaboration with three world renowned designers and architects. The Bentley Home Atelier at the historical Palazzo Chiesa is transformed for the occasion providing a multisensory backdrop within its inner courtyard garden. The collection reaffirms the substance and elegance of Bentley Home Design in collaboration with leading designers engaged for their talent and innovative use of sustainable materials, organic forms, expert craftsmanship and cutting-edge production technology.

Bentley Home has collaborated with Federico Peri on a new table series including a coffee table, which is available in beautiful veneer options as well as in a new Paper Marble finish by Paper Factor®. Architect Riccardo Cavaciocchi, the founder of Paper Factor®, has created a tabletop finish which is similar in look and feel to marble but created using ‘raw paper’ and natural pigments.

Chris Cooke, Head of Bentley Design Collaborations said, “When Bentley collaborates with world renowned designers, it’s more than just a meeting of minds, it is a relationship based on shared purpose. The new capsule collection for 2023 brilliantly combines our relentless pursuit of innovative sustainable materials to provide finishes that are truly unique in shapes inspired by the flowing lines and elegant curves of a Bentley car with expert craftsmanship and comfort.”

BENTLEY HOME 2023 COLLECTION

The new collection reaffirms Bentley’s most distinctive design features: well-defined lines, the skilful use of wood, iconic curves and contoured shapes.

Designed by Federico Peri with Bentley Home

The Thames coffee and side table

Designed by Peri and available as two-or three-piece sets, the Thames tables sum up Bentley Home’s vision based on painstaking attention to detail, sustainable materials and craftsmanship. Their atoll-like design features a contrasting core set inside dynamically curved veining patterns on well-defined elegant legs.

One of the coffee tables is available in a Paper Factor® version designed by Riccardo Cavaciocchi. It is made from a “raw paper” micro cellulose compound and natural pigments, processed to obtain a tabletop that is like marble and available in monochrome or with burgundy accents.

The Camden dining table

Milan based designer, Federico Peri has created the new Camden dining table in collaboration with Bentley Home. Its design exemplifies some of the main concepts behind the Bentley Home 2023 collection: energy, sharp and clear-cut lines, lightness and substance. The elegant legs of the table are designed to give a suspension-like effect and a heightened sense of weightlessness that results in an elegant dynamic finish.

The Dalston console table

The geometric console features a dynamic trio combination and unique marble effect with delicate sinuous lines. Its shape, inspired by the front of a vintage Bentley, provides a sense of power and movement. Set on a rich dark base, the artist applied degradé effect, which was launched by Bentley Home in 2021, offers customers a further customisation option in an ombre effect finish applied to their chosen veneer, and new for 2023 this is now offered on the marble console.

Designed by Carlo Colombo with Bentley Home

The Bayton sofa and armchair

Designed by architect Carlo Colombo in partnership with Bentley Home, the Bayton sofa is elegant and refined in form and exudes comfort. Its shape takes inspiration from a Bentley car with a fine wooden frame and beautifully proportioned curves, combined with streamlined, tightly fitted upholstery.

Designed by Bentley Home

The Brixton bed

Curved and dynamic lines define this highly comfortable bed, fusing minimalism, and elegance. The inner frame of the double headboard is available with a natural wood or lacquer finish and contrasts with the slim upholstery to simulate the concept of movement. An optional light can be integrated into the headboard, both beautiful and functional, highlighting the diverse textures of the bed. The inner frame, the bedside shelves and the footboard are available in a choice of veneers.

The Bentley Home Atelier Palazzo Chiesa, Corso Venezia, n. 36, 20122 Milano.

Was open to the public during Salone del Mobile: Monday 17 April – Sunday 23 April, 10.00am – 9.00pm.

The Bentley Home Atelier is open to the public – by appointment – all year.

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