April 2012 altima Connoisseur Club
Legends of design IN THIS ISSUE
LEGENDS OF DESIGN
SPORTING LIFE
OCEANIA—STATE OF THE ART LIVING
ALL IN EGG-CELLENT TASTE
EVENT PHOTOS
INVITATIONS TO SPECIAL EVENTS
May 16th Legendary Chic– Original Designs by Marina Bulgari
Marina B is the granddaughter of Sotirio Bulgari, founder of the renowned and eponymous Italian jewelry company. During her tenure at the firm, she created several of their enduring best-sellers. Marina founded her own luxury brand, Marina B, designing an incredible succession of iconic and legendary jewelry that bears the undeniable mark of her creative process.
In the Eighties and Nineties, Marina B was embraced by connoisseurs, international jet setters and celebrities around the world as ‘The epitome of style, elegance, creativity in luxury jewelry.’ The Marina B collection is available for purchase at Neiman Marcus, Dorfman Jewelers and New York Marina B Showroom
Spring Collection 2012
THEN and ………….. …...NOW
Spring Collection video www.altimacclub.com
Sporting Life
Newly Constructed Cabins are currently available with incentives!
Looking to keep your family active with something more than golf and beaches? Play together at Pine Creek Sporting Club. With miles of nature trails for mountain biking or horseback riding, canoe trails, and shooting ranges, Pine Creek Sporting club offers the sophisticated outdoor family the perfect destination! Enjoy the state of the art lodge, fine cuisine, fitness center, Nicklaus Signature putting green, and more. There’s something for the whole family !
To schedule a private tour contact: Maribel@altimacclub.com Elite Anglers battle sailfish in the Florida Keys during the
10th Annual World Sailfish Championship! Entertainment Includes Opening Ceremonies and Kick-off Party Charity Party at Mallory Square featuring Live and Silent Auction Children’s Fishing Derby And the Tournament Awards Banquet In Key West April 17th– 21st For more information, maribel@altimacclub.com
Experience Aspen Food & Wine Festival as a BlACCk Card Member The Ritz-Carlton Club
June 16—June 23, 2012
7-Night stay in a luxurious 3 bedroom/3 bath mountainside condo (accommodates up to 8 guests) Enjoy Access to the Private Members Only Caribou Club & Casa Tua Welcome Basket includes Black River Caviar & Vodka Cornelia Fifth Avenue Bath & Body Products
Value $10,000 ~ Offered at $8,000
For more information, call 561 833 8283 or
BlACCk Card Members Only
Email: maribel@altimacclub.com
$6,500
Oceania island penthouse Miami Beach, florida • sunny isles beach
This Penthouse is the largest and most impressive condominium on private Oceania Island. The panoramic views from every room span the Atlantic Ocean, the Intracoastal Waterway, Oleta State Park & the extraordinary Miami skyline!
S Y A D 0 3 N I D L O S Incredible Three Story Penthouse with Panoramic Views Entertain in your own private 1,800 square foot furnished rooftop sanctuary with plunge pool, private shower, and room for a full wet bar! Offers a Private Beach Club, Fitness Center, Tennis Courts, Health Club and Spa, Oceanfront Restaurant and Bistro, Marina, and Several Pools
For More Information Call (561)833-8283 or Email Maribel@AltimaCClub.com
For the Gourmet Connoisseur It’s a personal experience “Our discerning sophisticated clients come to Amici Market expecting ONLY the BEST. We pride ourselves in that 90% of our produce is organic, all our poultry, fish and meats are vegetarian fed and every dish we offer is a direct result of our expertise, passion and love of food,” says Maurizio Ciminella, Partner/manager of Amici Market. “Amici Market offers an ‘experience’ to every customer. We enjoy sharing our passion and knowledge of great food and wine,” says Bob Cuillo, Partner of Amici Market.
Amici Market is ready to cater to your Easter and Passover Holiday needs….. From prepared or customized Easter Baskets to smoked fish by The Smokehouse of NY contact Maurizio at : Maurizio@myamicimarket.com or call 561 832 0201
Black River Caviar April Egg-cellent Recipes Challah Toast Points and Black River Caviar
12 Fresh Quail Eggs
Ingredients
Quail Eggs with Caviar
I lb flour
Quail eggs make marvelous bite- 1 ounce of Black River Ossetra sized canapes . Their delicate flavor complements caviar perfectly.
3 tbs sugar Salt to taste .05 lb yeast .1 lb butter 1. Dissolve Yeast in warm milk. Add an egg, melted butter, sugar, vanilla and salt to taste. 2. Knead soft non-sticky dough adding flour gradually. Put it into bowl, cover up with a towel and leave it to come to. 3. When the dough has swollen to twice its size, divide it into 6 pieces and make a roll out of every piece. 4. Make two plaits, cover up with a film and leave for 40 minutes. 5. Heat the oven to 356 degrees. Put the plaits onto a baking tray, oil them and bake for one hour. 6. Slice and cut slice in half, top with Black River Caviar and and a touch of crème fraiche.
Ingredients
.3 pt milk 1 egg
Drop quail eggs in hot water. Bring to boil for 2 minutes. 2. Drain and place the eggs in a bowl of cold water. Crack each egg all overusing end of a teaspoon and peel off the shells. Cut each egg half lengthwise and top with Black River Ossetra For April Egg-cellent prices… log on to
www.blackrivercaviar.com and use ‘April’ as promo code or email graham@blackrivercaviar.com
Vizcaya Preservation Luncheon
The Vizcayans hosted an extraordinary luncheon at the palatial Vizcaya Museum February 28th. Palm Beachers donning their best hats included Ava Roosevelt, Geraldine Stier, Hayden Hosford and Candace Jorritsma. Other Palm Beachers attending included Veronica Garcia, owner of Alpa Luxe who displayed her beautiful collection of Vicuna and cashmere scarves and python bags from Hunting-Season. Casey Cook representing Stephanie Anne’s exquisite hand-made chains and pendants. The Black River Caviar station, attended by Thierry Catering was the piece de resistance!
American Heart Association’s Heart Ball
From Top Left– Paula and Robert Butler; Helene and Stanley Karp; Candace Jorritsma, Maribel Alvarez and Diane Kisner; Donald Trump, Lola Astanova, and Patrick Park From Bottom Left– Monte and Jennifer Young, Tony Dovolani, Suzanne and Larry DeGeorge; Marc and Janna Ronert, Ava Roosevelt, and Christopher Twardy
It’s Egg Hunting Season
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De-Luxe De-luxe Bunny visits Worth Avenue Thursday , March 29th
Join us for Complimentary Cocktails Hunt for the Golden Eggs Receive a special gift De-Luxe Featuring
Hunting Season Python Bags & Accessories
150 Worth Avenue, Suite 224
Straight from Barneys and as seen in Vogue Cosmetic Clutches selected as one of Oprah’s favorites in her popular December issue
Exquisite vicuña and alpaca shawls and scarves direct from Peru ‘Wispy’ cashmere scarves from Scotland One of a kind hand-embroidered shawls from Kashmir Designer jewelry created with lapis, rouge rubies,
Early bunnies get a guaranteed egg…
To reserve your egg please
RSVP: 833 8283 Or email: maribel@altimacclub.com Special Thanks to our Egg-cellent Gift Sponsors