picks vol.4

a weekly curation of things worth pouring, wearing, and reading — because taste is political, too.

what we’re wearing:
nonchalant label’s plum aveline blazer with chocolate satin trousers by norma kamali, a zebra-print belt, and chartreuse suede pumps from gianvito rossi. a tonal mix that feels equal parts power and play — understated but unforgettable.

what we’re sipping:
albariño — crisp, coastal, and quietly confident. born in galicia, spain, where vineyards meet the atlantic wind, it tastes like citrus, sea salt, and a really good conversation. bright enough for day, clean enough for night.

where to find it:
paco & lola – zesty and polished.
burgáns – sharp with lime and green apple.
mar de frades – elegant, in the iconic blue bottle that fogs when chilled.

what we’re cooking:
spaghetti alla nerano — stanley tucci’s favorite pasta. zucchini fried in olive oil, folded with butter, basil, and provolone into glossy strands of spaghetti. born on the amalfi coast, perfected in naples. humble ingredients, quiet technique, endless warmth.

what we’re reading:
joan didion’s slouching towards bethlehem. her essays on california’s cultural unraveling — sharp, cinematic, and devastatingly precise. not nostalgia, but awareness: seeing your own generation more clearly.

the veritas takeaway:
style is clarity made visible. the most intelligent kind of taste isn’t loud — it lingers.