The Double Barrel Club

Private clubs are often ultra-exclusive and expensive. Not so with The Double Barrel Club. This members-only Beverly Hills whiskey lounge welcomes any new members willing to buy a bottle and store it on site. In addition to the usual suspects, their selection of over 900 spirits includes some of the rarest pours on Earth, all available for enjoyment — along with a range of cocktails and food from sister establishment Saddle Peak Lodge — in the wood-lined, rustic lounge or private patio.

A Night at the Louvre

In 1984, architect I. M. Pei designed a glass and metal pyramid to act as the main entrance to the Louvre museum. The piece has become an iconic fixture city of Paris and now one person and their guest has the opportunity to spend a night beneath its glazed facade. As part of a contest put on by Airbnb and the Louvre, the winner will not only get to room in the iconic landmark but will also be able to experience the world's largest art museum after-hours. A VIP guide will take guests on a Beyonce-style private tour where they can sip cocktails with the Mona Lisa, dine with Venus of Milo, and then end the night with an intimate acoustic concert in Napoleon III's apartments. Guest will then retreat to their room inside the Pyramid where they will be awoken with a Parisian-style breakfast in bed.

Snark Park

Art, retail, and ice cream live harmoniously at Snark Park. Created by New York-based design firm Snarkitecture, the immersive experience includes a theme park-like atmosphere that includes exhibits, limited edition merchandise, and exclusive flavors from KITH Treats. The first installation is entitled "Lost and Found" and features an interactive labyrinth created by 90 monochromatic columns. Guests can navigate the modern forest to discover a series of secret worlds. Snark Park can be found at Manhattan's Hudson Yards and tickets are on sale now.

ACL Golf

Curated by frienemy of Uncrate Michael Williams, ACL Golf is the store for those who love golf but don't love looking like an extra from Caddyshack. The tastefully appointed Culver City pop-up space houses a selection of golf goods from both large and indie brands, such as Outerknown, Adidas, Dunning, Jones Golf, Sugarloaf Social Club, and others. From hats and polos to bags, head covers, and handmade repair tools, it's the perfect place to upgrade your gear or find a gift for a golf-loving acquaintance. Open until the end of the year.

Photos: Pascal Shirley / ACL

Watches of Switzerland NYC

Owners of 16 watch boutiques in the U.K., Watches of Switzerland have a new location in the heart of Soho. The brand new boutique is housed within a former ironworks building, with 25-foot ceilings, ornate columns, and exposed brick across two floors. Patek Philippe, Rolex, Omega, Cartier watches and many more are on display and for sale, as well as special editions for the opening, and rare vintage timepieces being made available thanks to a partnership with Analog Shift. But it's much more than a luxury watch shop, and across the 8,000 square-foot site you'll find a library dedicated to the history of horology, a gallery space conceived with NY art foundation Aperture, and a full bar with timepiece-inspired cocktail menus created by the most influential bar in New York: Death & Co.

Photos: Peter Murdock

Forest Hills Stadium Speakeasy Suites

Party like a 1920s rock star in the Forest Hills Stadium Speakeasy Suites. Located in discrete locations like random porta-potties throughout the Queens venue, the hidden VIP rooms give guests an exclusive experience for the greatest concert series in New York. Each of the ten lounges has its own unique style that exudes vintage saloon vibes with moody hues, leather couches, and an assortment of antique relics from the site's tennis roots. Along with prime views of the stage, these hangouts come with their own hosts, private bars, and adjoining porches with courtside access to acts like Arctic Monkeys, Ben Folds, and Willie Nelson.

Banksy's Greatest Hits: 2002-2008

With most of Banksy's artwork being limited to alleyways and bridges, gallery exhibits are a rare event. Until now. Dubbed Banksy's Greatest Hits: 2002-2008, the show is featuring some of the notoriously anonymous artist's most iconic works ranging from stenciled canvases to limited edition prints. Although Banksy himself isn't behind the exhibition, it's being curated by dealer Steve Lazarides who served as the graffitist's official photographer and gallerist during the time the pieces were created. The installation is being held at London's Lazinc and will run until August 15, 2018.

Pollution Pods

Get acquainted with pollution from around the world in the latest installation from Michael Pinksy. Located at London's Somerset House, the artist recreated environments from some of the most contaminated cities on the globe throughout five geodesic domes. The first pod simulates the pure, crisp air of Tautra island in Norway. As guests travel through the exhibit, the atmospheres change, replicating the tainted conditions found in London, New Delhi, Beijing, and São Paulo. He even went as far as to duplicate hazy smogs and the scent of Living Diesel. The Pollution Pods were commissioned by Norwegian University of Science and Technology in an effort to raise awareness about climate change.

Photos: Somerset House

Classic Car Club Manhattan

Originally located in SoHo, the Classic Car Club recently moved its operations to a new 40,000 square foot member's club on Pier 76 along the Westside highway. Designed by longtime member and architect Marc Thorpe, it epitomizes the club's transition from a purely driving-focused offering to a gathering place for those with a love of motoring. Housed inside are an 8,000 square foot showroom and event space, a lounge and bar, a kitchen, a workshop, a semi-public park, and a 3,000 square foot riverfront terrace, all of which are tied together by the tasteful use of dark materials and subtle auto-inspired details.

Photos: Marc Thorpe Design

Loro Asian Smokehouse

From the minds of two of Austin's favorite chefs — barbecue legend Aaron Franklin and Uchi founder Tyson Cole — comes its latest foray into fusion. Loro Asian Smokehouse sees Franklin manning the meats while Cole combines the smokey flavors with Asian influences. As such, you'll find brisket mingling with papaya salad and Thai greens, pork shoulder rice bowls, and Texas sweet corn rubbed in miso-yuzu butter. Find a seat at the skylit bar, grab a four-top, or head out to a picnic table on the expansive patio and enjoy.

Reigning Champ La Brea

Vancouver-based retailer Reigning Champ is crossing the border to open their first flagship store in the U.S. Located on Los Angeles' La Brea Avenue, the 6,000-square-foot space is a reflection of the brand's athletic mindset. The interior's lofty ceilings and polished concrete floors lend themselves to a gym-like atmosphere. Clothes are displayed on custom-made modular shelving suspended from exposed concrete beams. Using the same design philosophy in their store as in their clothes, the combination of glossy white subway tile, steel, and Western Hemlock — a nod to their Canadian roots — creates a minimalist aesthetic that both respects the details and masters simplicity.

The Porsche Effect

Few auto companies have had a bigger impact, both in technology and culture, than Porsche. The Porsche Effect is a new exhibit at LA's Petersen Automotive Museum that celebrates this legacy, via 50 of the most notable Porsches of all time. Highlights include one of just three 1939 Type 64 60K10s built — widely considered to be the start of their signature aesthetic — Steve McQueen's black 356 Speedster, an Arova-Porsche 212 Skibob from the early '70s, and the modern gas-hybrid 918, all accompanied by various artifacts and documents. The exhibit opens this weekend and will be on display through next January 29.

Photos: Petersen Automotive Museum

The Campbell Bar

Once the private office of railroad exec John Williams Campbell, The Campbell Bar is a grand old bar befitting its location. For years, it was known as The Campbell Apartment, tucked away in a second-floor corner of Grand Central Terminal. After a brief closure and ownership change, it has reopened in all its former glory, complete with the hand-painted ceiling, stone fireplace, and enormous leaded glass window. The tree-flanked entrance is now home to a second, small bar called the Campbell Palm Court and a taxi stand outside has become the Campbell Terrace, but for all that's changed, you'll still find Paris DuRante behind the counter, a holdover from the bar's more obscure days who's as adept at conversation as he is at mixing up a Negroni, Old Fashioned, or Manhattan.

The Battery

Founded by the husband-wife team behind Bebo, The Battery is a unique San Francisco club designed to give the area's innovators a place to meet and mingle in private. Members must be nominated by a current member and get approval. Once in, they can enjoy amenities like a gym, restaurant, library, spa, garden, and multiple bars, as well as the ability to bring up to three guests with them and book rooms at the on-site hotel. In addition, the club hosts exclusive dinners and wine tastings, live music performances, and cultural talks.

Photos: The Battery / John Bedell Photography

Roman and Williams Guild

Roman and Williams are known for their impossibly authentic designs for Ace Hotels, The Chicago Athletic Association, and Greydon House. Now you can bring a piece of their aesthetic home at the Roman and Williams Guild. The SoHo-based shop offers furniture and knick-knacks, including the pair's own Founding Collection, as well as vintage pieces. It's also home to a French café run by chef Marie-Aude Rose, a flower shop by Emily Thompson, and a bookstore/library stocked with editions from Phaidon. Unlike most establishments, everything from the door hardware and water fixtures to the plates and display vases is available for purchase, but you'll be equally rewarded by simply showing up, grabbing a spot on a couch, and flipping through an inspirational tome.

Bubbledogs

Located in the Bloomsbury area of London, Bubbledogs is proving that opposites attract. The 35-seat restaurant is coupling exclusive grower Champagnes with American-style dogs. But these aren't your average franks. They're dressing up the ballpark staple with toppings worthy of its high-end pairing. Starting with a pork, beef, or veggie sausages that are crafted by their on-site butcher, each dish is served on a fresh-baked bun and smothered with made-from-scratch condiments like truffle mayo, whipped feta, and fresh tomato salsa. Items of the non-hot dog variety include sloppy tots, Thai sticky and maple chipotle wings, and Frickles with ranch sauce.

The Upside Down

Party like a Demogorgon at Chicago's The Upside Down. The Stranger Things-inspired pop-up bar pays homage to the show by dropping a paranormal Hawkins, Indiana right in Logan Square. The space is loaded with references from the series so you can sip on cocktails like "Eleven's Eggo's" and "She's Our Friend & She's Crazy" beneath the subtle glow of Joyce's Christmas light wall. Who knows, maybe you'll even run into Barb. Not to mention. there's an arcade filled with 80s classics. The pop-up is open through September, just in time to get you totally jacked for the series' October 27 the return.

Standards Manual

Not content to just reissue outstanding manuals of the past, designers Jesse Reed and Hamish Smyth have launched their own design office — with a unique store up front. North Brooklyn's Standards Manual is named for the duo's past work but isn't limited to selling their own books. On their Vitsoe 606 shelves, you'll find carefully curated graphic design titles from imprints like Chronicle, Phaidon, Hartley and Marks, Prestel, and the UK's notoriously hard to find Unit Editions. The selections are in constant rotation, so while it might be the only dedicated graphic design bookstore in NYC, you can rest assured it won't get stale.

Nerdstrong Gym

Gyms can be intimidating places, especially if your body type is more gamer than athlete. Nerdstrong Gym is a new take on the typical gym, combining a love of geeky topics like Star Wars and Doctor Who with physical fitness. During workouts at this North Hollywood hangout, you'll find yourself doing push-ups to defeat a monster, or planks while you dodge the all-seeing Eye of Sauron. Cosplay is also acceptable, although you'll obviously have to mix your creativity with some gym-friendly materials, and thanks to the members' shared interests, it offers a sense of community you won't find at your neighborhood Gold's.

Moscot

Spanning five generations and 100 years, the history of Moscot is a true American success story. Family patriarch Hyman Moscot arrived at Ellis Island in 1899 and soon began selling eyeglasses from a pushcart on Orchard Street. Over a century later, the company retains its roots in the Lower East Side. Although the address has changed a few times, step into their flagship at 108 Orchard, and you'll still find the same level of service and care that Hyman displayed decades ago. Over the years, the family name has become iconic, not due to branding, but due to the quality of their product, with many silhouettes becoming classics in their own right. Stop into their LES shop — or one of their two other New York locations — to experience them for yourself.

Photos: Ray Spears / Uncrate

Wittmore

The grandest store in the world is nothing without curation. It's exactly what makes Wittmore stand out in a fashion-obsessed town. Founded by industry vet Paul C Witt, this inviting store stocks offerings from the usual suspects, unexpected places, and emerging brands, with a focus on staples that won't be out of style in a matter of months. We visited their shop downtown at One Santa Fe, but there's also an outpost near The Grove if you happen to be in the neighborhood.

Photos: Jamison Aweau / Uncrate