Quinn + Tonik

Quinn + Tonik Vol. 76: Scarlet Pimpernels

Spring is in the air. In NYC at least. So this is your call to arms to make an appointment to upgrade your wardrobe for white parties, summer balls, Ibiza, Mykonos, Antigua Race Week, The Bucket, Le Mans, Club 55, the Hamptons, and whatever other shenanigans you are getting up to [...]

Quinn + Tonik Vol. 75: The Need For Speed

Lawnmowers, mopeds, Volkswagens, Ducatis, Landrovers, and pretty much every mechanical thing Duncan ever had in his mitts he has taken apart to fix, hop up, or rebuilt. This desire to understand how things worked, coupled with testosterone and a superlative video game called REVS [...]

Quinn + Tonik Vol. 74: A Rogues Gallery

This week Elon Musk successfully launched another leg of his quest for Mars. Big Pharma finally woke up to our microbiome and how important it is to health. Now they are lobbying to turn what is free into a regulated drug only they can sell. And some bright spark [...]

Quinn + Tonik Vol. 73: Give Him An Oscar

In case you missed it, yesterday was the Oscars. And a very talented man in a classic tuxedo won best actor. It's a time to dress up. Tuxedo style. But there are plenty of other occasions. Even if you are not stepping up to accept an Oscar. As to which more [...]

Quinn + Tonik Vol. 72: Rebel Rebel

"Everyone has a plan until you punch them in the face." - Mike Tyson. It's New York Fashion Week. We'd love to do something theatrical and magical. But for us that is what our experiences are about. Trips to the Grand Prix in Monaco. Rallies in Africa to save elephants. [...]

Quinn + Tonik Vol. 71: A Rum Affair

We're recovering from Burns Night...but the most interesting things we read or saw this week were these: Peter Attia - Reverse engineered approach to human longevity and, This Is Water - The David Foster Wallace Commencement Speech After all, not everyone can have [...]

Quinn + Tonik Vol. 70: Free Your Mind...

We've been Kondo'ing. Hasn't everyone? A karate sensei we know well, who was one of only three non-Japanese to ever graduate from the legendary JKA at the time, oft talked about the challenges of becoming the enlightened sage. He who was so enlightened he threw even his alms bowl [...]

Quinn + Tonik Vol. 69: My Life Is Like A Red, Red, Rose

February 14, 3rd century Rome, Valentine is beaten and beheaded in Rome by Emperor Claudius II. The Romans also happen to have a drunken orgy around the same time to sacrifice the odd goat and dog, and to select a mate. Or three. Later, in the middle ages, it becomes [...]

Quinn + Tonik Vol. 68: One Suit, One Coat, One Glove

A midweek special. As many of you know, one of DQ's very favorite books is called, "Shop Class as Soulcraft." It investigates the value of work. As in, the value of work to human happiness. Not the value paid by others for one's work, but the value to you personally [...]

Quinn + Tonik Vol. 67: Two Thousand And Nineteen...

Here's to 2019. And all the amazing things to come. This was us raising money for conservation in Zambia. If you'd like to join us, or to sponsor our efforts, just let us know. As usual, read from the bottom up, mix that cocktail, and enjoy. It's a funny old world. [...]

Quinn + Tonik Vol. 66: Away In A Manger

We hope you are on the beach. In a pair of our new swimshorts. But whether you are or not, it's time to reflect upon 2018. And write our goals for 2019. Ponder this, and, as usual, read from the bottom up, mix that cocktail, and enjoy. From the Aeneid through [...]

Quinn + Tonik Vol. 65: Omotenashi

As the year draws to a close we give you our thanks for all of your support, inspiration, advice, and camaraderie. THANK YOU. As usual, read from the bottom up, mix that cocktail, and enjoy. After too much eggnog you're going to want to watch Charles Dicken's turn ruin into [...]