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sion of the original Sega Genesis. Just don’t buy it for
me. I suffered a mild addiction to Sonic the Hedgehog

in the early ’90s and recently discovered that the game
is available on the iPhone. So I downloaded it—onto
my wife’s phone. Now I play it occasionally, when I have

the courage to say: “Ah, sweetheart, can I borrow your
phone to play Sonic the Hedgehog?” —Michael Sebastian

16 Editor’s Letter

19 The Code
Preppy + punk = a style rebellion; the travelin’
man’s dream watch; camel hair has finally made
the leap to some beautifully tailored jackets.

37 The Big Bite
A celebration of the best of the decade in pop
culture; Billy Dee Williams talks about the
legacy of Lando; two dozen good gift ideas
(you’re welcome).

50 Divorce: A Love Story
By Jeff Gordinier
At fifty, Noah Baumbach has made the best
film of his career. He talks about love, midlife,
and the beauty and messes that come after.

54 The Night the Capitol
Did Not Sleep
By Charles P. Pierce
On September 24, 2019, the U.S. Capitol
never came to rest—and it never has since.

57 The Best New Restaurants
in America, 2019
By Jeff Gordinier
Including: twenty-two restaurants, one
pop-up, and a big comeback.

120 How We Dress Now
Real people, real style.

G-Steel watch ($380) by G-SHOCK; gshock.com.

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