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t the start of every summer, I tell myself that I am going to slow down and enjoy more free time. I have not been very successful. Why do most of us feel like we never have enough time? The demands of modern life never seem to cease. Juggling work, family obligations and multiple activities can be overwhelming, leaving us feeling stressed out and wishing there were a few more hours in the day. Technology has a profound effect on the way we experience time. We constantly are barraged by emails, texts, tweets and other social media updates. Subconsciously or compulsively, we feel compelled to check and respond. This cycle of instant gratification can leave us stuck in an existing moment in which we are not fully present and instead focused on what might be coming next. It turns out that time is the most valuable thing on earth. According to a Pew Research Center poll, 68 percent of Americans value having free time as the most important aspect of their life. Free time was ranked No. 1, more treasured than having children or successful careers, being married, and even being wealthy. So how can we get some of this free time back and get out of the cycle of instant gratification? One prescription is to become more mindful about slowing down our lives. Take time out from our obsession with time and technology. Be deliberate about being in the present moment. Welcome to the summer issue of Artful Living. Check out our feature by Alyssa Ford, “For Richer, For Poorer,” an interesting read and visual guide to Minnesota’s upper-crust families and the wedding ties that bind them. This issue also is packed with masculine themes designed to entertain you with our original and unexpected content. Take Artful Living along to the cabin or pool this summer and get lost in our pages for a few minutes. Our time passes quickly, and it’s up to us to spend it wisely. Through mindfulness practices, we can alter our perception and slow down time. T.S. Eliot said it even better: “The time you enjoyed wasting is not wasted time.”
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spotlight 196 trending
Inside the Nic on Fifth.
198 profile
How Mary Rice saved Bayfield, Wisconsin.
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202 auto
The 2014 Lexus CT 200h marries powerful performance with incredible fuel economy.
204 spirits
eat, savor, drink, experience, sip, explore, tour, collect, read
A first-person narrative of judging the nation’s best spirits.
206 entrepreneur
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Jason Hammerberg designs distinctive, limited-run shirts for men with style.
72 sailing
208 club
The A Scow National Championship takes over Lake Minnetonka this summer.
The Minneapolis Club is a boys club no more.
74 trends
210 vineyard
After amassing a fortune from class rings, the Gaineys moved onto winemaking.
Must-haves for men.
76 wonder
The Duluth tall ships always draw a crowd.
81 chef
One standout chef brings his talents back to where he started.
85 travel
The K Club captures the warmth and charm of the Emerald Isle.
213 getaway
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How to have a James Bond holiday in Hong Kong.
178 ims discoveries
The latest and greatest from International Market Square.
182 lighting
Incredible outdoor lighting just got easier.
92 city
A new development livens up a swanky suburb.
98 restaurant
Chef Tim McKee rediscovers traditional butcher cuts.
Inside our perhaps most-useful and least-utilized catchall.
105 guide
222 insider’s guide
What twenty bucks will get you in the Twin Cities.
New twists on old favorites.
186 showcase
Welcome to the living office.
188 technology Let the sunshine in.
190 trend
Going gray has never been so stylish.
What to buy now.
192 build
113 tour
The very best Chicago, New York and Los Angeles have to offer.
Nor-Son brings creativity, craftsmanship and cost expertise under one roof.
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A weekend getaway in the city of gold.
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184 design driven
217 nice ride
132 Property Gallery
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Top Doctor with a Big Heart A Twin Cities household name sets himself apart with his philanthropy. CONGRATULATIONS! Congratulations to Dr. Crutchfield on being the only dermatologist selected as a ‘Top Doctor for Women’ every year since the inception of the Minnesota Monthly survey! Additionally, he was recognized by The Grio, a division of NBC news, as one of the ‘Top 100 Newsmakers Making History in the United States for 2013’ and by Minnesota Physician as one of the 100 most influential health care leaders in the state of Minnesota. “I want all of my patients to look good and feel great with beautiful skin,” says Charles E. Crutchfield III, MD “For patients of Crutchfield Dermatology, our emphasis is on quality, in-depth skincare knowledge and service. That’s what really sets us apart.” While a long list of awards and honors serves as evidence that Crutchfield is good at what he does, what stands out to many is his generous community outreach and support. “Nobody gets where they are without the help of many people. I’m now at a point in my career where I can give back.” And give back he does, especially for students. He has a long history of supporting scholarships and making (often anonymous) textbook donations. A Clinical Professor of Dermatology at the University of Minnesota Medical School, Dr. Crutchfield is an enthusiastic mentor in the University of Minnesota’s Future Doctors of America Program, inviting undergraduate students of color to shadow him at his clinic to introduce the art of medicine and a wide variety of related opportunities. His efforts were recently recognized with the Minnesota Medical Association Foundation’s Minority Affairs Meritorious Service Award as an outstanding mentor dedicated to students within Minnesota’s Future Doctors Program, and his medical students at the University of Minnesota Medical School have honored him three times as Teacher of the Year. As dedicated supporter of the Minnesota Twins as a fan and physician, his love of baseball surfaces in his philanthropy. As a medical resident, he learned a hospice patient dreamed of meeting Kirby Puckett. He arranged the life-changing meeting, which the Mayo Clinic acknowledged with the Karis Humanitarian Award. When Twins player Bert Blyleven accepted a dare to eat night crawlers for a hundred dollar donation to Parkinson’s research, Dr. Crutchfield upped the ante to a thousand dollars, challenging other medical clinics to join him. His challenge raised almost $15,000 for the Parkinson’s Association of Minnesota. Dr. Crutchfield also routinely donates to the Twins Community Fund to build ballparks for children in the inner city. “Sports give children focus and a sense of personal achievement,” he explains. “Many sports require a substantial investment, but baseball is financially accessible. You give a kid a glove, a ball, and a bat, and they are good to go.” Recalling when he himself struggled with dyslexia in school, Dr.
Crutchfield serves as a “Hero Benefactor for the Reading Center,” stepping in when available scholarship funds aren’t sufficient to cover the number of hopeful students. He personally supports breast cancer, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s walks and encourages his staff to do the same. His staff is motivated and inspired by his commitment. Already a recipient of the “Patriotic Employer Award” from the Minnesota National Guard for his support of our troops, Dr. Crutchfield’s clinic was named by Minnesota Business Magazine as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” in 2013. Awarded the “Gold Triangle Award” from the American Academy of Dermatology promoting healthcare awareness in underserved areas, Dr. Crutchfield offered free skin and scar treatments for the survivors of the tragic Minneapolis 35W Bridge collapse. He was also selected as the first “Physician Health Care Hero” by Medica, Twin Cities Business, and KARE 11 for “Outstanding contributors to the quality of health care in Minnesota.” Dr. Crutchfield is a strong supporter of Camp Discovery, a camp for children with skin diseases. For over a decade, Dr. Crutchfield has been an active supporter and nominator, dedicating all royalties from the dermatology textbook he co-authored to the program. Once accepted in the camp, the entire cost of a child’s experience is covered by donations. “As a child, I loved going to camp. But as a dermatologist treating children with skin diseases, I see many kids afraid to go because they might expose themselves to ridicule. Camp Discovery is a place where kids can be kids again.” Dr. Crutchfield recently established a lectureship at the University of Minnesota honoring his parents. His mother, Susan Crutchfield, MD, was at the time the youngest person and first African-American female to graduate from the medical school. His father, Charles Crutchfield, Sr., MD, was the first practicing African-American Obstetrician-Gynecologist in the Twin Cities, delivering almost 10,000 babies over his career. “They still inspire me,” Dr. Crutchfield says about his parents. Dr. Crutchfield co-authored a children’s book for little leaguers, extolling the virtues of being sun-safe. Little Charles Hits A Home Run is available on Amazon.com, Kindle, Nook and iPad. Proceeds benefit the Twins Community Fund and Camp Discovery for Children. Committed to patient safety and satisfaction, Dr. Crutchfield is the founding member of “Doctors for the Practice Of Safe & Ethical Aesthetic Medicine.” More information can be obtained at safeandethicaldoctors.org. His latest public health endeavor is an initiative requiring auto manufacturers, cell phone providers, and insurance companies equip cars with mandatory technology disabling texting while driving. Visit crutchfielddermatology.com/ safetexting for more information.
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1½ lbs. ground lamb 4 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar 1½ tsp. garlic salt 1 tsp. pepper 1 tsp. dried thyme leaves, crushed 4 toasted hamburger buns lettuce tomato
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hicken and waffles, cherry pie, a glass of icy sweet tea: There are few regions with as distinctive a food culture as the Deep South. It’s truly a comfort-food mentality, coupled with classic Southern hospitality that extends from a grandma’s kitchen table to a one-room Alabama diner serving black-eyed peas and pork smoked in the backyard. It’s this tradition of comfort and delicious scratch cooking that shines at BoneYard Kitchen & Bar in uptown Minneapolis. “Everything we have here is something I grew up making and eating,” says Executive Chef Jason Bush, a rural Georgia native. The staff still alerts him when someone from Georgia or Florida is in the dining room, and General Manager Jamie Trainis says that within a minute, Bush will be out there hugging away and chatting about their mutual home. “The most rewarding part is to see Southerners who come here for a real taste of their childhood.” The BoneYard menu features plenty of staples: the legendary chicken and waffles with candied jalapeño syrup and sausage gravy, a hickory-smoked pulled-pork sandwich, and a list of bourbon cocktails a mile long. Fresh takes include a duck meatloaf wrapped in bacon and the fried green tomato poboy. Minneapolis is a far cry from the balmy environs of the South, but with its retractable awning, the BoneYard patio is ready for outdoor dining rain or shine. The team anticipates the space will be open 10 months of the year, thanks to ambient floor heating, making it perfect for an after-work happy hour, romantic evening dinner or weekend breakfast in any weather. BoneYard specializes in the very best of Southern hospitality. Couple that with Minnesota nice, and that’s a combination almost as good as fried chicken and waffles.
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The Freehouse redefines the traditional brewpub. | BY MARGUERITE HAPPE
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itting at a sunlit table with The Freehouse co-owner Stephanie Shimp and head brewer Tim “Pio” Piotrowski, it’s difficult not to be distracted by the giant silver silo outside in the periphery. Pio and the vice president of operations for Blue Plate Restaurant Company, Troy Reding, assembled the silo bolt-by-bolt, resulting in a 72,000-pound dispensary for grain soon to be fermented into the eatery’s house brews. “There’s a lot of bolts on that silo,” says Pio, gazing out the window at The Freehouse’s symbolic quasi-sign. Joining Blue Plate after years with Rock Bottom Brewery, Pio worked not only to design but to build the brewery. So far, the bearded master brewer has developed several IPAs as well as a stout, Kölsch, American wheat ale, hoppy amber and the popular No. 3 brown ale. The family of brews is developed so as not to detract from the other essential component of this one-of-a-kind brewpub: the food. “We couldn’t find another brewpub that placed an equal emphasis on the quality of their food,” says Shimp. Pio worked with executive chef Breck Lawrence to create locally produced pairings as well as offer beers that can stand up to other options from the burgeoning Minnesota craft-beer market.
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The agrarian surroundings outdoors transition into a cool, industrial interior with light bulbs dangling from kegs and a cheeky bottle-cap portrait of Andrew Volstead (the Minnesota congressman associated with the National Prohibition Act). Servers sporting denim and suspenders whiz around with everything from oysters to banh mi. And because it’s Blue Plate, they do what they do best: breakfast. The Freehouse’s tag line is “Breakfast to Beer.” Some of the breakfast offerings are even made with spent grain from the brewing process (case in point: the brew grain cakes, served with orange preserves and whipped butter). The breakfast cocktail list includes several with beer (think Galliano, orange juice and wheat brew). “There just isn’t anyone else doing what we’re doing,” says Shimp. “We are a free house, after all.”
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t. Paul’s Cathedral Hill was once a bustling neighborhood full of growth and development, a neighborhood that featured prominent steamboat and railroad moguls of the late 1800s. In the heart of Cathedral Hill stood the famous Dacotah Building, constructed in 1879. For the better part of 30 years, the first floor of the historic building was home to a distinguished pharmacy established by William A. Frost. Fast-forward to 1975. In the very spot once inhabited by the apothecary, W.A. Frost and Company (an ode to the great pharmacist), began a historic chapter of its own. What opened as a neighborhood bar serving locally sourced food has turned into a full-service eatery with an award-winning wine list, fine-dining menus, patio dining in the summer, and fireplaces and an assortment of steaming coffees come fall. Today, W.A. Frost is known for its impressive accolades, including a nod from Wine Spectator.
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Unique to W.A. Frost is its award-winning patio. Featuring a canopy of shade from the surrounding trees and beautiful brownstones, the alfresco space has been voted on numerous occasions the Twin Cities’ best place to dine outdoors. Spacious seating, lanterns, exposed brick and ivy combine for a comfortable urban escape. A recent visit was highlighted by the restaurant’s old-world atmosphere, first-class service and appetizing array of offerings. The truffle and goat cheese risotto, a house specialty, stars as an early summer delight. Toward the end of the evening, a table across the dining room received a serenade from its waiter, a professionally trained opera singer, who performed a hauntingly beautiful rendition of “Happy Birthday” while delivering a complimentary dessert. So what can you expect when walking in the door of one of St. Paul’s most revered establishments? Prepare yourself for delectable cuisine, exquisite wine and, most importantly, a night to remember.
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Sip on Pošip This Croatian white wine has Minnesota roots. | BY IVY GRACIE
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Korta Katarina Winery. Located in Orebić, a cozy village 112 kilometers northwest of Dubrovnik, the winery perches on a hillside overlooking the Adriatic and the island of Korčula, where Pošip grapes proliferate. Korta Katarina grows its own grapes for its other varietals, but for Pošip, it goes directly to the source. “Our winemaker, Nika Silić, handpicks the grapes,” Groethe explains. “She’s from Korčula so she knows the island and she knows the grape.” Pale greenish-gold in color with notes of floral and citrus, Korta Katarina Pošip is reminiscent of un-oaked Chardonnay or Albariño. But it’s a varietal unto itself, with characteristics that are unique to the grape. “It’s dry, slightly salty, mineral and lively in the mouth,” describes Groethe. “It’s very crisp, fruity and floral, but it’s not sweet at all, which is a nice change. A lot of men who don’t like white wine like Pošip because it’s not overly sweet. It’s a bit bolder.” Groethe says seafood is a natural pairing: “It’s fabulous with oysters. It’s great with scallops or any kind of light, lean meat. It pairs so beautifully with seafood because the vines are right on the Adriatic; it’s grown on the sea.” Korta Katarina Pošip can be found at Lunds, Byerly’s, Haskell’s, and a number of boutique wine and liquor stores as well as at select restaurants in Minneapolis, St. Paul, Duluth and Nisswa. “I think we’re the only Croatian wines in Minnesota,” Groethe muses. “We have Croatian vines with Minnesota roots.”
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armer temperatures, longer days, sandals, shorts and sundresses can only mean one thing: It’s prime time for white wine! Sultry summer evenings almost seem to mandate a perfectly chilled Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Viognier or Chenin Blanc. But after a few weeks of sipping our beloved summer standards, it’s easy to develop a case of enophilic ennui. There’s another choice for the world-weary white-wine crowd. It’s called Pošip (pronounced po-ship), it’s from Croatia and it’s got a Minnesota connection. “Pošip is indigenous to Croatia,” says Katharine Anderson Groethe, the U.S. importer in charge of North American operations for Korta Katarina Winery. “If you haven’t heard of it, you’re not alone. Only 2 or 3 percent of the wines produced in Croatia are exported.” When Groethe’s parents, Lee and Penny Anderson, got a taste of Pošip and other Croatian wines, the Minnesota natives decided it was time to share the country’s well-kept secret. “My parents went to Bosnia to rebuild schools after the war in 2004,” she recalls. “Afterward, they vacationed on Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast. My dad was so impressed with the wines that he said, ‘I need to share this — people need to know about this.’ That’s where he got the idea to build a winery.” In 2005, the Andersons’ idea became a reality when they opened
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his spring, Wixon Jewelers was named Small Business of the Year by the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce. The iconic company is receiving much-deserved recognition for its outstanding accomplishments, including its impeccable service, expert staff, and steadfast community and philanthropic involvement. The newly remodeled Wixon showroom features expanded selections from its exclusive retail partners, including Patek Philippe and Rolex watch salons with enhanced collections — offering clients a shopping experience like no other. “We are the only luxury jewelry store in town that caters to the fine timepiece collector,” says owner Hope Wixon. “We designed our new showroom with that in mind. Our exclusive collections now offer a selection of rare, limited pieces that are highly sought after by watch enthusiasts around the world.” Wixon Jewelers is known not only for its exceptional jewelry but also its expert staff. “Whether you are looking for an engagement ring or a fine timepiece, we understand purchasing jewelry is a big decision,” notes Wixon. “We take pride in our highly trained team whose goal is to help each client determine the best piece for them.” Wixon Jewelers’ commitment to giving back to the community is unwavering. The company has continually supported charities that benefit the elderly, animals and children in need. Wixon reflects on these ongoing philanthropic contributions: “We applaud the hard work and efforts that keep these organizations viable. Giving back and making these true connections with others is very rewarding and enriches our communities.”
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And so with the sunshine and great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the summer,” wrote F. Scott Fitzgerald. Every year after surviving yet another freezing winter, Minnesotans prepare to enjoy warm weather like never before. One of the most distinctive — and little-known — places to take advantage of the sunshiny season is the Excelsior–Lake Minnetonka community. Downtown Excelsior’s Water Street is like the Nicollet Mall of the western suburbs, welcoming Shorewood, Deephaven, Greenwood and Tonka Bay residents as well as metropolitan visitors in search of a relaxing haven. “There’s a resort feel in the summertime,” says Bill Damberg, owner of Brightwater Clothing & Gear. With one of the most pristine shorelines on Lake Minnetonka, Excelsior’s many parks and laid-back beaches are perfect for wandering while enjoying homemade ice cream and waffle cones from Licks Unlimited. With an infusion of new eateries in recent years, the dining scene includes family-friendly classics, such as Maynard’s and Bayside. Farther down the street, south-of-the-border cuisine from Lagos Tacos is a refreshing respite from summer heat. A salt-rimmed margarita alongside chips and homemade guacamole are just a few steps away from the Port of Excelsior, where boats from all over the Lake Minnetonka community dock for the day. Downtown Excelsior is easily accessible from the metro for day trips and shopping. The community of boutiques includes one-of-a-kind gems, such as interior-design studio que sera’, Primp Boutique and La Petite Parfumerie. Paddleboard and kayak rentals, pedicabs, bookshops, live music, and more all contribute to make this tiny town perfect for taking advantage of the season. Whether you’re shopping, dining or simply strolling, take a moment to take in all that is an Excelsior summer.
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Hammer Time A vintage Flying Merkel fetches $181,500 at auction. | BY WENDY LUBOVICH
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This vintage Merkel previously was owned by a series of t takes guts and imagination to dream a bike can practically fly — and that’s exactly the kind of chutzpah Joseph Merkel well-known California collectors. Most recently, it underwent a had back in 1901, when he invented the Flying Merkel. Before detailed, ground-up restoration using entirely authentic parts. It has never been fired up but was capable of speeds up the Model T, before paved roads, the Milwaukee native to 95 miles per hour. “One could ride a motorcycle like this today; attached an engine to the center rib This vintage Merkel previously was however, just as they were in that period, these of a bicycle, and the idea took off. owned by a series of well-known That inspired design still holds particular cycles are not for the faint of heart,” cache with collectors today, who California collectors. Most recently, Kelleher warns. “They require a great degree recently bid boldly on a 1914 of mechanical understanding, comfort and it underwent a detailed, ground-up confidence to truly master the power they offer.” Flying Merkel at Sotheby’s in New York. The lot garnered great The bright-orange bikes had a fresh look and restoration using entirely authentic a lively reputation. Christened the Flying Merkel interest and a final bid of $181,500. parts. It has never been fired up by spectators at one of the company’s early races, “The Flying Merkel remains one of the most sought-after but was capable of speeds up to 95 the bike’s motto was, “All roads are smooth to the Flying Merkel.” Visible from a distance, those motorcycles in today’s upper miles per hour. echelon of collecting circles,” says words were emblazoned in a comet trail of letters on the gas tank. Ian Kelleher, North American car specialist with leading automobile But the life of the Merkel was relatively short: Increased competition and the outbreak of World War I helped end auction house RM Auctions, who partnered with Sotheby’s on the production in 1917. Now, nearly a century later, the exuberant dream sale. “There are only a few hundred examples in existence, and many of the better ones can be found in the most exclusive motoring of a Wisconsin inventor holds its place proudly in automotive history — a high-flying idea indeed. collections worldwide.”
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An A For Team Effort It’s all about teamwork in the challenging, quick-paced A scow sailing championships. | BY DAVID MAHONEY
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ailors racing in the 2014 Jaguar Land Rover of Minneapolis A Scow National Championship, taking place June 19–22 on Lake Minnetonka, are inheritors of an illustrious legacy. Starting with the inaugural regattas around the turn of the last century, the list of A scow sailing champions reads like a social register of Minnesota. Names like Pillsbury and Ordway pop up regularly among the trophy winners. The sport’s roots run deep in the Twin Cities. In fact, the boat class was born on the shores of White Bear Lake, where Norwegian immigrant John O. Johnson came up with the design for a 38-foot, flat-bottomed boat that would skim across the waves. While the boats’ dimensions remain virtually the same, carbon fiber and other
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state-of-the-art advances have made them faster than ever. Combine the A scow’s speed with its tendency to tip — it’s reputedly the largest sailboat to regularly capsize — and you have the makings of an exciting racing vessel. Resembling a giant windsurfing board, an A scow is manned by a crew of five to seven sailors. “The boat kind of steers itself when it’s properly tuned up and everybody’s doing the right thing,” says Pat Hughes of Lake Minnetonka Yacht Club, whose boat Melvin narrowly missed taking last year’s championship trophy at Wisconsin’s Lake Geneva after entering the final day of racing at the top of the field. “Our goal is always to have a chance to win on the last day.” Hughes points to the A scow’s speed as one of its attractions. He says
the Melvin was once clocked at 30 mph while sailing alongside a powerboat on the way to a race start. But just as important, Hughes says, are the camaraderie of the crew (“It takes teamwork to make the boat go fast”) and the close relationships among the kith and kin of the competitors. “It’s a summer fraternity of families,” he says. John Dennis, who bases his boat Lucky at the Wayzata Yacht Club (which will support the Lake Minnetonka Yacht Club in its hosting of the regatta), describes the A scow as “big and fast” and “a great team boat.” “It’s a fantastic ride,” he says. “It’s probably the most challenging of all the scows.” As a one-design class, A scows depend on the skill of the crew to pull away from the pack. These days, the boats essentially all are built by Melges Performance Sailboats of Zenda, Wisconsin, with a price tag of $150,000. In addition to entries from the two Lake Minnetonka clubs, boats from White Bear Lake and a number of Wisconsin lakes (Geneva, Mendota, Pewaukee and Winnebago) will make up the some 25 boats expected to compete in this summer’s championship.
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Jeans aren’t just for weekends anymore. Dressed up or down, slim, dark denim is a staple that goes with just about anything. It’s the new black pant. Stay away from skinny if you want to pair these jeans with that navy blazer or that great pair of lace-ups.
Classic White Shirt
Plain white or tone-on-tone, this must-have is easy to dress up with trousers and a blazer but works just as well with a pair of jeans. Choose one long enough to stay tucked into your trousers but still short enough to look good when untucked.
Neutral Chinos
Fit matters — choose a pair that balances tailored and relaxed. For maximum versatility, stick with shades of beige, camel or olive, and steer clear of the denim version, which limits outfit options.
Lace-Up Shoes
These go-to elegant shoes parlay easily into your favorite kicks with denim and khakis when spiced up with colorful strings. Wear them with your favorite suit or tux on Saturday night then swap the strings and wear with your jeans and T-shirt to brunch on Sunday. Win-win!
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Pocket squares have made a real comeback over the past few years. Keep a white basic handy for those really formal events but then have some fun with bold colors and patterns. Don’t stress about matching your square to your shirt; instead, be daring.
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This small but important accessory speaks volumes about a man’s style. Black or brown band, silver or gold — make it classy and it will be timeless. And remember: There’s nothing classic about checking the time on your phone.
Tailored Shorts
Not too short, not too long — herein lies the trick to the perfect summer short. Pick a pair that falls just above the knee and is as slim as a normal pair of trousers. A plain or patterned tailored short can go from lunch at the club to drinks and dinner without a hitch. Steer clear of cargo and camo.
Patterned Dress Shirt
You likely have a closet full of basic blue button-ups, but it’s time to step it up a notch with a plaid or patterned dress shirt. Put a new spin on your blazer combos or pair it with your dark denim. When the compliments start rolling in, you will be glad you did.
Sunglasses
Now that you are off the slopes after the long winter, put those skinny framed ski shades in the next-season box and get out the classic summer specs. There are really two styles that top the charts for stylish men: the aviator and the wayfarer. There’s a reason these classics have endured the test of time.
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On the Water The tall ships of Duluth tell stories of our history. | BY FRANK ROFFERS
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ne of Duluth’s biggest events of the summer, the Tall Ships Festival draws crowds of more than 250,000 people. The U.S. Brig Niagara is a reconstruction of the original. On Sept. 10, 1813, a crew of 155 men and boys fired cannons and muskets at six enemy vessels in the Battle of Lake Erie. While under heavy fire and bombardment, they broke the battle line and forced the surrender of a British squadron of six vessels. This confrontation led to the regaining of the city of Detroit, which had been lost at the war’s outset. The victory boosted the nation’s morale during the War of 1812.
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Homeward Bound One of New York’s standout chefs brings his talents back to where he started. | BY DAVID MAHONEY
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tart spreading the news: Chef Gavin Kaysen is making a brand-new start of it back in his hometown. Having definitely made it in New York, where he’s been the top toque at the Michelin-starred Café Boulud for more than six years, he’s returning to Minneapolis to start his own restaurant in the North Loop. Called Merchant, it has the potential to be a game-changer for the city’s already flourishing dining scene when it opens later this year. While other local chefs have put in time at renowned restaurants across the country, none have helmed such a high-profile kitchen over an extended period of time in the glare of the New York spotlight. And few have had the opportunity to rub shoulders on a regular basis
with superstar chefs like Thomas Keller and Daniel Boulud as Kaysen has, not only in his day job but also as head coach of the U.S. team competing in the Bocuse d’Or, the biennial culinary Olympics. Kaysen’s move back to Minneapolis is the culmination of a plan he set in motion 20 years ago, around the time he got his first restaurant job. “It’s been my goal since I was 15 years old to open up a restaurant,” he says. “I actually put an age limit to it, that I would do it by the time I was 35 years old.” He’s hitting it right on the nose: He just turned 35 this spring. George Serra, who hired a teenaged Kaysen away from a Subway shop to work as a line cook at Pasta Time in Edina, realized from the beginning that he had stumbled upon a natural talent. “The way he
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started learning how to sauté and how to taste and how to do things without measuring because he knows just how much needs to go in each dish — he had a passion that was amazing,” says Serra. “You cannot buy passion — you’re born with that.” Boulud also saw something in the 28-year-old chef that convinced him to take a chance. “He was very ambitious, very driven, very organized,” he says. “He had a great respect for French cuisine yet was quite well-acquainted with other cuisine.” The wisdom of Boulud’s decision was confirmed when Kaysen received the James Beard Foundation’s Rising Star Chef award less than two years later. Now that they’ve been working together for almost seven years, he says, “we don’t even have to tell each other what to do.” “Gavin is one of those young American chefs who will continue to make American cuisine and French cuisine coexist together in a very successful way,” Boulud says. “We’ll always be very close and in touch. He has a lot of respect for me and my organization, and we have a lot of respect for him. We’ll always be associated somehow together.” “I kind of look at it like I got my PhD there,” Kaysen says of his tenure at Café Boulud. He points to Boulud’s innate sense of hospitality and ability to respond on the spur of a moment to customers’ desires as qualities he hopes to take away with him. “Daniel is an extremely spontaneous person, in a great way,” he says. “It’s a wonderful thing to work around. You see how important that spontaneity is to a guest when they might jokingly ask for something, and the next thing they know, they actually have it. It’s right there.” The historic building Merchant will occupy has brick walls, 33-foot-high ceilings and a 90-foot skylight that runs the length of the interior. “That’s why I fell in love with it,” Kaysen says. “It already has the character that a lot of restaurants try to build into a space.”
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As for the menu, “French by design and American by taste” is how Kaysen describes the guiding concept: “It will be very American in terms of how we break the rules and cross over the boundaries to redefine what French cooking is. It doesn’t need to be stuffy, it doesn’t need to have tablecloths, it doesn’t need to have a lot of service staff.” Kaysen’s former mentor is confident that Merchant is destined to become a Minneapolis fixture. “It will be a big thing in this city — a big, big thing,” Serra says. “It’s not going to be a two-year or five-year thing. It’s going to be a long-standing relationship with the city.”
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The Emerald Isle The K Club captures the warmth of Ireland’s hospitality and charm. |
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ertain impactful travel experiences inspire a feeling of longing for a place before you’ve even left. There’s a moment when you become aware of your surroundings, so different than where you were just a few hours earlier. The world appears in higher definition, and nostalgia for the perfection of the present almost overwhelms the moment itself. This only happens when a place is so special that memory is almost the most important aspect of all — because, unfortunately, the movement of time rarely allows a traveler to stay in an instant forever. One of these very exceptional and memorable places is The K Club in County Kildare, Ireland. One step into the sumptuous lobby is all it takes to feel the warmth and hospitality of the historical estate. The grounds occupy 550 lush acres just outside the quaint village of Straffan, some 30 minutes from Dublin and its international airport. The restored 18th century Irish country house opened in 1991 as a luxury resort, featuring a five-star hotel, spa and country club in the enchanting green countryside along the River Liffey. Owned by Irish businessman and author Michael Smurfit, The K Club doesn’t need the validation gained by hosting celebrities from Bill Clinton to Tiger Woods, but it has accrued it, nonetheless. This is in large part due to its reputation as an internationally renowned golfing destination after being chosen as the Ryder Cup location in 2006. The Arnold Palmer–designed Palmer Ryder Cup Course and the Smurfit Palmer Course have been played by just about every professional and champion golfer in the world as well as presidents, dignitaries, moguls and more. The vivid green course is treacherous and challenging but ensures a rewarding experience for those ready to experience courses designed to take advantage of Ireland’s natural beauty and wildness. Head Golf Professional Michael Dixon is sharp, savvy and passionate about the game in a way that truly influences the program to support a higher quality of play. But amateurs need not fear. Dixon is adamant that the game be what it is: a game, regardless of outcome.
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Earth, Air and Water at The K Club Whether you prefer to keep your feet on solid ground or watch birds soar through the open sky, The K Club has a variety of activities for those inclined toward any element. For those looking to experience Ireland’s natural beauty in extraordinary ways, the options are endless. •
Spend a few hours learning the ancient art of falconry with the beautiful birds brought by Brian McCann of Newgrange Falconry. As he displays everything from peregrine falcons to Harris’s hawks to round-faced ivory barn owls, his passion for the beautiful creatures is evident. Request a “Hawk Walk” along the River Liffey, where the birds will swoop and dive amongst the greenery, land on your arm, and fly off again as you continue your stroll.
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For those less enchanted by mingling with creatures of the sky, try fly-fishing in the River Liffey, Ireland’s main waterway flowing from the Wicklow Mountains to the Irish Sea. Your gillie (Celtic for “guide,” derived from the late 16th century) will steer you along rivers and ponds to fish the natural stock of wild brown and rainbow trout. With typical Irish superstition, the gillie will dip a fishing net in the water in each location for luck and an abundance of fish.
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On land, view the picturesque scenery from the back of one of Abbeyfield Farm’s beautiful horses. Equestrians of all abilities will enjoy the paths through rolling fields and a leisurely stroll down a wooded path, originally the first road to Dublin. For a sporting experience, archery, air rifle and clay pigeon shooting are available under the watchful eye of a charming Irish team.
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The K Club boasts the most luxurious spa experience in Ireland: The K Spa, a 20,000-square-foot oasis in which to rejuvenate and relax amidst the beauty. The facials, massages and wraps are inspired by the tranquility of the natural world and incorporate native products organically produced from seaweed off the coast of Northern Ireland. Try the seaweed hot stone massage for an invigorating, restoring treatment designed for deep-tissue relaxation and skin therapy from the organic Voya seaweed oil. With hairdressing, nails, waxing and more, the spa offers the perfect opportunity to take a minute for yourself — or soothe aching shoulders after a trying day on the links.
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The club’s five-star restaurants surpass the expectation of Irish dining in every way. As a small island, Ireland relies upon fresh produce and locally sourced ingredients to reduce costs of importing from other countries. “Now it’s the trend in America, but Ireland has always done farm-to-fork — we just forgot to tell everyone about it,” explains General Manager and Chief Executive Officer Michael Davern with characteristic Irish wit. Enjoy a leisurely start to your morning in The River Room, with a full Irish breakfast or muesli, yogurt, fruits and organic preserves accompanied by a silver pot of hot coffee and freshly squeezed orange juice.
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A Day in Kildare The K Club is located in County Kildare, just outside the village of Straffan and approximately 30 minutes from Dublin. Kildare is known as the home of horseracing and breeding in Ireland and hosts all five Irish Classic horseraces at The Curragh Racecourse. Irish National Stud: This Thoroughbred breeding facility houses some of the most magnificent horses in the world, now operating as a working stud farm owned by the Irish government. Tour the immaculate facilities, where newborn foals frolic in the beautiful fields and living racing legends spend their days greeting fans from their pasture. Queen Elizabeth II visited the farm during her 2011 trip to Ireland, highlighting the importance of this national treasure. St. Fiachra’s Garden and Japanese Gardens: The grounds alongside the National Stud are filled with lush, carefully manicured gardens meant for meandering and appreciating Ireland’s raw beauty. Fiachra, patron saint of gardeners, is commemorated in a series of flowing woodlands and wetlands meant to honor the Irish landscape. Stroll along the trickling streams and pagodas of the Japanese gardens in a path meant to symbolize the cycle of life, reflected in waterfalls and contemplative gardens. Kildare Village: Housing more than 60 outlet boutiques, Kildare Village offers some American brands plus many found exclusively across the pond. Beautiful displays and surroundings make the airy, outdoor mall perfect for a stroll. Cath Kidston, Ted Baker, Coach, Hackett London, Lacoste, Polo Ralph Lauren, Le Creuset and more offer last season’s wares at significantly reduced prices. Harte’s Pub: Every local knowingly smiles and acknowledges that Harte’s is one of the best places to grab a bite for lunch (accompanied, of course, by an Irish craft beer). Brothers-in-law Paul Lenehan and Ronan Kinsella opened the bar and restaurant in 2009 in an attempt to bring high-quality pub fare to Kildare, and their success is evident in the perfectly prepared traditional Irish dishes using local ingredients. Try the Harte’s steak burger, with Dubliner cheddar, ballymaloe relish and streaky bacon on a blaa, a homemade doughy white roll, and a side of crispy potato chips.
Before dinner, stop in the Vintage Crop Bar for a perfectly poured pint of Guinness and salty potato chips. The gleaming mahogany bar is filled with equestrian accouterments, including personal memorabilia from Smurfit’s internationally renowned racehorse — Vintage Crop. The estate features a variety of dining options, including the Legends Restaurant for casual fare and the Chinese Drawing Room for afternoon tea or crisp salads for lunch. The Michelin-starred Byerley Turk (named after one of the three ancestors of all Arabian horses) hosts fine dining and exquisitely plated tasting menus. You’ll be pleasantly surprised by a side of sea asparagus, a vegetable plucked from the saltwater of the coast of Sligo in Northern Ireland. The salty, fresh greens are rarely seen in America and perfectly complement the grass-fed beef or delicate sea bass. For a special après-dinner experience, the vintage wine cellar featuring some of the world’s rarest wines is available for a tasting or a meal. The sommelier will walk you through each wine as you choose which you’d like to pair with dinner, and rough, candlelit stone steps on the way down are evidence of just how historical this wine cellar is. Full from a delicious meal, stroll the halls of The K Club, adorned with Smurfit’s art collection, valued at more than $10 million. The crown jewel is the Jack B. Yeats room, regarded as the largest private collection of work from Ireland’s most famous artist. The collection also includes John Wootton’s “The Byerley Turk,” “Grand Canal, Venice” by Roy Petley and one of the very few accurate replicas of The Book of Kells, as well as other works from South American artists, such as Fernando Botero. There’s something about Ireland that has an all-encompassing visceral pull. At the heart of this feeling are the hospitality and charm of the people, and The K Club is no exception. From housekeeper to receptionist to server to fishing gillie to general manager, the kindness, quick wit and genuine care of the staff make all the difference.
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Love in the Emerald Isle Ireland is one of the world’s top locales for destination weddings — after all, who wouldn’t want to celebrate their love in a magical, emerald-green paradise? The K Club hosts events throughout the year for those looking to celebrate a luxurious, once-in-a-lifetime experience with friends and family. •
On-site, full-time wedding planner Susie Hopkins works with each couple to customize the experience. From intimate to grand, wedding ceremonies and receptions can be held at various locations throughout the estate. The K Club team ensures that only one event is hosted at a time so that brides don’t collide in the gardens. “If you’re bringing your wedding to us, we’ll make sure that your special day remains yours,” says Davern.
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Fairy-tale venues throughout the estate include several unique locations perfect for events or dinners. The River Room, overlooking the River Liffey and manicured gardens, seats up to 100 people and can be exclusively reserved Thursday through Saturday. The Legacy Suite, Arnold Palmer Room and John Jefferson Smurfit Room boast stunning views and flexibility for a variety of events.
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For those looking to create a special experience for family and friends, the Straffan House fits the bill. A private residence located on club grounds, it boasts 10 en-suite bedrooms, an indoor swimming pool and whirlpool, gym, game room, cinema, and wine cellar. An entire service team caters to your every need for the duration of your stay. The executive chef from The K Club will cook private meals, and a concierge/house manager will arrange all activities and accommodate the needs of your guests. The beautiful home in the style of a French chateau features an extensive private art collection, including works by Sir William Orpen and Jack B. Yeats. Complimentary laundry service, unlimited use of the two Arnold Palmer–designed championship golf courses, fishing on a private stretch of the River Liffey, access to The K Spa and 100-percent organic Voya products are all included in the Straffan House experience.
For more information or to book your vacation at The K Club, call Minnetonka Travel at 952-475-3500.
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Home Sweet Home Regatta Wayzata Bay condominiums offer a one-of-a-kind lifestyle. | BY IVY GRACIE
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sually, getting what you want comes with tradeoffs. If you want to live on a lake, you probably won’t be able to walk to restaurants and shops. If it’s walkability you’re after, you’ll most likely have to live in the city. But a new development in Wayzata is offering both the proximity of Lake Minnetonka and a positively pedestrian lifestyle. Regatta Wayzata Bay might just be the best of all worlds. The 59-unit luxury-condominium development features one-, two- and three-bedroom homes with thoughtfully designed floor plans, high-end finishes and an ample array of amenities. Part of the city’s five-building, 15-acre multiuse development project called the Promenade of Wayzata, it’s located on the eastern end of Lake Street and boasts lake views from many units plus easy strolls to boutiques, coffee shops, dining spots, spas, salons, marinas and the beach. “This is an option in town that didn’t exist before,” says Beth Ulrich, sales manager for Regatta. And it’s an option that’s resonating with buyers: Although the move-in date isn’t until January 2015, 41 units already have been sold. Along with a high walkability factor, Regatta Wayzata Bay offers homeowners an
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five-building development offering condominiums, apartments and senior housing. The development also will house approximately 130,000 square feet of retail space, some 30,000 square feet of office space and a boutique hotel. “Right now our population is shy of 3,800 people,” Nelson says. “This project is expected to bring about 500 new residents to town.”
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unmatched level of convenience. The Promenade will feature approximately 130,000 square feet of retail space, a portion of which will be housed on the first floor of the Regatta building. Regatta’s public spaces include a rooftop terrace clubroom, which features outdoor spaces and a gourmet indoor/outdoor kitchen; a first-floor clubroom with a gourmet kitchen, dining room and lounge, and a children’s play area; and a 24-hour fitness center. Individual homes feature gourmet kitchens, nine- and 10-foot ceilings, top-of-the-line finishes, and large balconies or terraces with gas-grill hookups. Most importantly, Regatta Wayzata Bay offers a lifestyle that’s new to Wayzata — and unique to the Twin Cities. “It’s got the convenience of on-site restaurants and shops plus and the city and the lake just a few steps away,” Ulrich says. “There’s really nothing like it anywhere.”
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Waking Up Wayzata
A new Lake Street development livens up the swanky suburb. Wayzata, the Twin Cities’ sleepy version of the Hamptons, is about to get a wake-up call. With the 15-acre Lake Street development the Promenade of Wayzata nearing completion, there’s soon to be more residential, retail and restaurant activity in town. The city recently approved a 10-year plan to foster growth and transform Wayzata into a destination. “This plan sets forth the framework for the lakefront over the next couple of decades,” says Heidi Nelson, Wayzata’s city manager. So what’s happening now?
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Situated at the eastern end of Lake Street, the Promenade of Wayzata is a 15-acre,
Nearly 2,000 new restaurant seats will be added to the city’s dining scene: Sunsets will be refashioned and rebranded as Cru, a new concept by local restaurateur Dean Vlahos (founder of Champps Americana and Redstone Grill); look for a mid-July opening. A venture by chef JP Samuelson and former Manny’s Steakhouse general manager Randy Stanley, 6 Smith will open mid-July in the Boatworks building overlooking the lake. Peoples Organic opened May 15 just across the street from the Promenade. The first Lunds and Byerly’s Kitchen grab-and-go/dine-in concept has opened at the Promenade. Sushi Fix on Lake Street will be expanding in the fall. And finally, McCormick’s Pub & Restaurant will expand in late fall. Terri Huml, owner of Gianni’s on Lake Street, couldn’t be happier about the upcoming influx of eateries. “When one succeeds, we all succeed,” she says. “With the increased number of restaurants and the type of retail that’s coming to Wayzata, it’s going to be a vibrant destination.” But don’t worry: The city’s charm won’t be dampened by the new developments. “This is a residential community,” Nelson declares. “We want our businesses to do well, but we want to serve our residents. We’re really cautious about managing that.” “Wayzata is a family-friendly, safe environment,” Huml sums it up. “And we have an engaged mayor, an engaged city manager and progressive thinking. This is going to be a bonus and a blessing for everybody.”
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A Cut Above Chef Tim McKee rediscovers traditional butcher cuts. | BY TIM ALEVIZOS
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ou’re invited to a meat tasting by Tim McKee, the super-chef behind Parasole Restaurants’ acclaimed Manny’s Steakhouse and Pittsburgh Blue restaurants. The procession begins with beef: a succulent feather steak drizzled with marrow butter. Next, a rosary cut. Then a rib end pork chop. By the time you’ve polished off McKee’s saddle cut of lamb, you’re sure about one thing: These are not your grandfather’s cuts. Except that they are. “Cuts like the feather steak used to be common,” says McKee. “You’d find them at every butcher shop. But local meat purveyors are a dying breed, and most of the remaining ones buy the same commodity cuts as supermarkets.” Consider the decidedly un-commodified — yet tender and flavorful — feather steak, so named because its narrow strip of connective tissue resembles the shaft of a feather. “Commercial suppliers look to the short loin for tender cuts,” he explains, “but because the feather steak comes from the forequarter, it’s an afterthought.” For lovers of short ribs, McKee recommends the rosary cut, a beautifully marbled strip punctuated with bones, like rosary beads. For lamb devotees, “I love a saddle cut: essentially two loin chops with a small tail that’s part of the belly,” he says. Why aren’t the best-tasting cuts more popular? One reason, suggests McKee, is an aversion to visible fat. “Most rib end pork chops are mercilessly trimmed and sourced from pigs bred for maximum leanness,” he says. “Take a bite of their dry, characterless meat, and then try a Berkshire pork chop trimmed with respect for its fat. The difference in flavor and tenderness is dramatic.” With costs on the rise and health research showing that fat isn’t the scourge we once thought, butcher cuts might be set
for a comeback, ventures McKee. “Spend a few minutes listening to master butcher Pat LaFrieda - or maybe just your grandparent - talk about how to buy meat,” he says, “and suddenly what’s old becomes new again.”
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hat do medicine cabinets, desk drawers and glove compartments have in common? They are all meant to serve a specific function, but often, they contain the necessary conveniences and castoffs of our busy lives. And when opened, the contents say a lot about the owner. Take the glove compartment for example. Why is it there and how did it get that name? The name derives from its original, perhaps obvious purpose: to store gloves. Often, it was a box, located at the feet of the passenger, hence the term glove box. Driving gloves were considered a necessity and still are commonly used in autos without a hard top. Occasionally it is referred to as a jockey box or a cubbyhole; in Turkey, it is called the torpedo compartment. Whatever its name, its contents are usually a sight to behold. Glove compartments were once the sole guardian of our roadmaps. These must-haves were formatted, folded and sold to fit neatly in the constraints of each car design. Now empty of maps due to technology, the glove box is relegated to owner’s manuals, personal-care items and miscellany. Research has found that one in seven of us never cleans out our glove compartments. It can be a startling revelation you don’t want to reveal to just anyone — especially if you are in an accident or in my case, pulled over to the side of the road. As a driver, I never open my own glove compartment, and I shudder if a passenger reaches toward it. So what should we keep in there now? Throw away the melted lip balm, extra ketchup packet, hairbands and receipts, and sort the contents into two categories: crucial and convenient. Trust me — you’ll still have room for all the necessities of life.
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aluminum GMT hand makes it possible to keep track of time in two time zones. The polished blue bidirectional rotating bezel is complete with a bright-orange GMT scale and helium-escape valve at 10 o’clock on the case. The 44-millimeter, stainless-steel case is presented on a matching bracelet and is fitted with the OMEGA coaxial caliber 8605. This watch is water-resistant to 60 bar (2,000 feet). Available exclusively in the Twin Cities at JB Hudson Jewelers, 901 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, jbhudson.com, $8,100
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For the man who has it all, the Man Safe draws on excellent engineering and craftsmanship to custom-make a safe built for the multifaceted needs of the modern man. Choose from four standard sizes and two interior configurations designed to fit your needs. Opening a safe has never been easier, with your choice of an electric keypad or biometric fingerprint reading lock, featuring touch-and-open technology. Brown Safe, brownsafe.com, $3,680 to $24,775
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Patek Philippe Ref. 5396/1G Complication This classically elegant watch has timeless appeal and elegance that will never fade. Powered by a completely in-house, mechanical, self-winding movement, it is loaded with functions and complications such as day and month, moon phase, and 24-hour indicators. The sleek, white-gold bracelet comes with a choice of white or blue sunburst dial and features a transparent case back, allowing the movement to be visible. Wixon Jewelers, wixonjewelers.com, $76,900
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Eat. Shop. Sleep. Experience New York, Chicago and Los Angeles the Artful Living way.
Eat. Shop. Sleep.
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NEW YORK SHOP
AN ACUSTOM FIT A menswear retailer takes bespoke digital.
| BY MARGUERITE HAPPE
Acustom Apparel, 330 W. Broadway, New York 212-219-8620 // acustom.com
SLEEP
LEGACY LODGING Some things never get old.
| BY WENDY LUBOVICH The St. Regis Hotel, 2 E. 55th St., New York 212-753-4500 // stregisnewyork.com
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PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED BY THE ST. REGIS NEW YORK
Mixing the Gilded Age with the technology age is the spirit behind a multimillion-dollar update of the iconic St. Regis Hotel in Midtown Manhattan. The handsome Beaux Arts building, opened by John Jacob Astor in 1904, boasts fully redesigned guest rooms and suites plus new looks for the lobby, spa and gym being unveiled this summer. Suites maintain their original crown molding along with so-called legacy pieces, like antique dressers and desks. But for modern-day panache, sleek, streamlined furnishings have been artfully blended in. And the color palette has been punched up: Bold crimson, royal purple and midnight navy abound. Still, rest assured all the flourishes guests love about the St. Regis remain. Each room comes with a personal, 24-hour butler on call to deliver a quick snack or pack valises so precisely that wrinkles are banished. The house car, a specially designed Bentley, can shuttle friends around Midtown, and discretion remains the highest order. But perhaps best of all, the legendary King Cole Bar has never looked better. The recently cleaned, color-saturated Maxfield Parrish mural behind the bar positively glows. It is thought the bloody mary was created here, and today it remains the perfect place to sip the rich, red drink. Some things never get old.
During his water polo career at Princeton, Jamal Motlagh struggled to find stylish clothes that fit his tall, powerful build. While working on his business degree at Harvard, the athletic entrepreneur brainstormed a way to create custom-fitting pieces without the hefty price tag that comes with several hours of a tailor’s time. Motlagh partnered with programmer and engineer Charles Tse to create a digital bespoke technology, and the custom menswear store Acustom Apparel was born. “The shopping experience is terrible,” says Motlagh of typical menswear brick-and-mortars. “You go to a store to find every pair of jeans in your theoretical size. Half of them don’t fit, half don’t look good, and you spend an hour or two to find one pair of jeans.” Everything from blazers to cuff links fills the sleek, clean Acustom Apparel shop on West Broadway. Unlike a traditional storefront, however, the items on the racks are merely samples to instigate creativity for a custom outfit. A digital 3-D scanner takes measurements of every customer using 14 depth sensors. The digital measurement is followed by a conversation with a stylist about fit preference. From lapels to custom stitching to monograms to color and fabric choices, customers choose every detail for their design, which will be shipped directly to their home in three to seven weeks. Measurements from the three-second scan are kept on hand at the shop for reorders. This results in a perfectly fitting suit at the same prices as pre-sized items from corporate brands. Stand, be scanned and enjoy an entirely new way to find your custom fit.
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NEW YORK
EAT
FISH OFF FIFTH A new seafood spot offers the perfect shopping break.
| BY WENDY LUBOVICH
PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED BY NOAH PECKS
The Wayfarer, 101 W. 57th St., New York 212-691-0030 // thewayfarernyc.com
Tucked behind Bergdorf Goodman in the Quin Hotel; the clubby new Wayfarer restaurant is the perfect spot to sample surf and turf while watching all of New York City walk by. The massive storefront windows, serpentine leather booths and oyster bar add up to a lively, modern space. “We are going for easy and sophisticated,” says restaurateur Lisle Richards. “There was definitely a need for this kind of space in the neighborhood; it’s a mixture of high finance and high fashion.” The fare is seafood for contemporary clientele: jumbo shrimp and lobster cocktails, East and West coast oysters, San Francisco–style cioppino. Chef Braden Reardon, formerly of BLT Steak, helms the kitchen, sending out lavish, three-tier platters brimming with mussels, clams, crab and bay scallops. Not to be outdone, turf standouts include a Colorado rack of lamb and a 22-ounce rib eye served alongside wild mushroom–rosemary ragu. The mezzanine and second-level dining room have a cool Studio 54 vibe, with black-and-white photos of Diana Ross, Jack Kennedy and Brigitte Bardot — the perfect place to unwind after a Fifth Avenue shopping spree or an art adventure at nearby MoMA.
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LOS ANGELES
SLEEP
ENTERTAINING ACCOMMODATIONS Ace Hotel has it all.
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BY HAYLEY DULIN
Ace Hotel, 929 S. Broadway, Los Angeles 213-623-3233 // acehotel.com
“Hello L.A.,” beckons the oversize billboard positioned on the side of the opulent exterior, welcoming guests and gawkers alike to the newly opened Ace Hotel. Unlike the many edifices in the Broadway Theater District of downtown Los Angeles, the building originally was developed as a theater and office building. Championed by the likes of Charlie Chaplin, Douglas Fairbanks, D.W. Griffith and Mary Pickford, it was the flagship theater for the United Artists Corporation. Built in 1927, the landmark theater was inspired by Pickford’s love for ornate detail and stone spires observed in her travels to Spanish castles and cathedrals. The recent restoration of the UA building pays homage to its roots. Commune Design and Atelier Ace (the hotel chain’s in-house design team) renovated the 180-room hotel, restaurant, pool and theater — updating the space yet preserving elements reflective of its former glory. Accommodations run from $200 up to $600 for a terrace suite. The sleek guest rooms feature original poured-concrete ceilings and Homasote walls for sound absorption and warmth. They come equipped with Mondrianesque woven Pendleton blankets, Noguchi lamps, a minibar stocked with local products, and a custom Revo radio. Book a suite for a chance to play DJ on your own Ace x Rega RP1 turntable or jam out on an acoustic Martin Guitar. All rooms come equipped with complimentary Internet and Rudy’s toiletries. On the rooftop, enjoy the views as you lounge poolside with libations from Upstairs’ eclectic drink menu. Ace Hotel serves up all-day brasserie fare at L.A. Chapter, just off the lobby. In desperate need of a quick caffeine fix? Stop by the eatery’s coffee counter for a perfectly roasted cup of joe. The Spanish Gothic–style theater has been completely restored. The original 1,600 seats were reclaimed and reupholstered. Original murals and architecture remain. Updates include a state-of-the-art lighting, projection and sound system. Since opening this year, the theater lends itself as the ideal venue for concerts, premieres, movie screenings, performances and creative gatherings. Booking a room at Ace Hotel is the ultimate entertainment getaway. Enjoy a modern hotel with a historic performance venue sure to amuse.
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LOS ANGELES SHOP
THE REFINED MAN PHOTOGRAPHY BY DYLAN + JENI
An Echo Park shop stocks must-have eyewear and accessories.
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Gentlemen’s Breakfast, 1101 Mohawk St., Echo Park 323-306-6766 // gentsbreakfast.blogspot.com
EAT
A TASTE OF JAPAN Two culinary all-stars team up for this pitch-perfect eatery.
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BY HAYLEY DULIN
Hinoki & the Bird, 10 Century Dr., Los Angeles 310-552-1200 // hinokiandthebird.com
More than a decade ago, Chef David Myers opened Los Angeles
In a city where location is everything, Echo Park sits nestled in the middle of it all. It’s a hop, skip and a jump from Chinatown and a short jaunt from downtown and Silver Lake. While it might be known as the neighborhood of choice for hipsters, Echo Park also is regarded for its rolling hills and rich architectural history. The town is one of the most walkable L.A. destinations, with accessible paths to peruse the many coffee shops, restaurants and boutiques. While in the area, check out Gentlemen’s Breakfast. Here, owner and optician Van de la Plante stocks his eyewear shop with his latest finds. He travels the world to source the best vintage frames, from rose-tinted Alfa Romeo shades to antique rounds to mid-century specs. You also can browse such accessories as cuff links, neckties and fountain pens. If you find yourself stuck in traffic on the 101, take the next exit and stop in at Gentlemen’s Breakfast — because your summer seersucker really does need a dashing pair of shades to go with it.
eatery Sona, where he gained acclaim from critics who lauded his career as a true restaurateur. His latest endeavor, Hinoki & the Bird, is one of the hottest restaurants in town — and rightfully so. Myers successfully melds his culinary expertise with his love for travel, resulting in an innovative menu and design with heavy Japanese roots. Located inside the ultra-luxe Century building, the subterranean space caters to Century City business tycoons as well as hip Hollywood types, making it the ultimate power-lunch destination. A sweet yet smoky scent infuses the dining room. Hinoki, a prized type of wood, is employed in both décor and as a means to prepare dishes. Executive chef Kuniko Yagi places paper-thin hinoki sheets, smoked to perfection, atop seared black-cod fillets. The fragrance is amplified with each passing dish. Seated in the dining room or equally impressive enclosed outdoor garden, you will be treated to a culinary experience from start to finish. Start the meal with one of 14 specialty cocktails, including various cups, swizzles, negroni and the like. A must-try is the Bird Cup (their take on a Pimm’s Cup), muddled with citrus, cucumber, mint and ginger, making it the perfect refreshment for a warm California day. The menu is categorized into sections, from fun bites to inspiration to simply grilled. A few standouts include the pumpkin toast topped with goat cheese and drizzled with miso jam, and the lobster roll with green curry and Thai basil. Either of these dishes is reason enough to make Hinoki & the Bird your next stop in Los Angeles — yet no matter what you choose, be prepared to be wowed.
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CHICAGO DO
WINE AND UNWIND The iconic Trump Hotel Chicago offers an enhanced experience for guests this summer.
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BY FRANK ROFFERS
Trump Hotel Chicago, 401 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago 312-588-8000 // trumphotelcollection.com/chicago
SLEEP
JENGA CHIC Boutique just got better.
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The Godfrey Hotel Chicago, 127 W. Huron, Chicago 312-649-2000 // godfreyhotelchicago.com
The newest hotel on the Chicago scene opened in February. The Cubist-inspired Godfrey Hotel features an unforgettable style and is now a landmark on the edge of the River North neighborhood. It is described as “Jenga chic,” referring to the game where players remove wood blocks from a tower to create a structure of increasing height and volatility. The elongated lobby has a welcoming feel. This is a nice change of pace from some newer boutique hotels that can make guests feel as though they might be privileged to be checking in. Each of the 211 guest rooms and suites feels large and is decorated in a tranquil mix of soothing colors. Features include 46-inch HD televisions, complimentary Wi-Fi and an outstanding work area effective for business travelers. I|O Urban Roofscape is a hip scene and now the largest year-round indoor/outdoor lounge in Chicago. The space features a large video wall, fire pits and water features and has become the place where locals mingle while taking in skyline views. Chef-created cocktails are retro-inspired and precisely made, while the cuisine ranges from wagyu sliders to ahi tuna to truffle mac and cheese. Spa Boutique offers a menu of massage and facial treatments to renew and recharge. The spa features Naturopathica products, and licensed therapists will come to your room or suite if you prefer to be indulged in your own private space. Every detail of this hotel has been designed with the guest experience in mind. The creators of this brand have expansion in mind, and you likely will see this experience coming soon to other markets. The hotel lives up to its namesake as “Godfrey” is defined by the terms god, peace and wellness.
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Combining the complementary and relaxing practices of yoga and wine tasting, The Spa at Trump Hotel Chicago’s monthly Vinyasa and Vino class offers guests a unique way to relieve stress and unwind. The 90-minute experience includes an hour of engaging yoga led by certified instructor Angie Starz. Guests practice synchronized breath and dynamic postures to unite mind and body. The yoga practice heightens participants’ awareness, leaving them primed to relax even further with a glass of vino from Trump Winery.
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CHICAGO
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BOYS TO MEN Introducing the Windy City’s gourmet man-cave experience.
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Bottlefork, 441 N. Clark St., Chicago 312-955-1900 // bottlefork.com
The Rockit Ranch team of Billy Dec, Arturo Gomez and Brad Young is known for opening restaurants and bars full of flash, bottle service and a hefty side of booty shaking. The food at their spots always has been decent to above average, but it’s also always played second fiddle to the scene. Bottlefork, a new venture with accomplished former Four Seasons chef Kevin Hickey, is a mature antidote of sorts to all that. There’s still a bit of club-friendly fantasy and outrageousness to be found in Bottlefork’s décor, which includes a huge mural of a frocked rabbit and an assortment of meat carcasses plus a modern, fiber-optic-style blue chandelier. But masculine touches abound: trophy-mounted faux deer heads, a stone wall, leather bar stools and deep, comfy banquettes. The perfect complement to the manly décor, Hickey’s well-executed menu features thick grilled ham steaks topped with chili pepper and braised pineapple; crispy house-made tater tots; a beef-cheek poutine featuring house-made fries dripping in rich gravy and Wisconsin cheese curds; and tamarind-glazed smoked lamb ribs drizzled with tangy mint yogurt. Head barkeep Brandon Phillips keeps the virility theme going with a selection of “gentlemen’s cut” cocktails, a nod to the huge gentleman’s cut hunks of prime rib once on offer at vintage steakhouses. The Bill Brasky features seven ounces of liquor — a mix of bourbon, Scotch, rye and white-dog whiskey — in a fish bowl–sized snifter filled with a gigantic ice cube in which a vintage cheesecake pinup playing card is embedded. It sounds like a recipe for disaster but on first sip turns out to be an extraordinary cocktail that wafts beautiful orange citrus, woodsy and sweet agave notes. It is, like this mature and macho venture from the Rockit crew, quite unexpected.
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City of Gold 48 hours in Dubai. | BY ANNIE BELZ
D
ubai is a city of contrasts. Skyscrapers tower over gaping construction sites. Lush golf courses give way to desert expanse. And old and new vie for real estate in a city where the “old” can mean anything built more than a year ago. In a city where one can remain willingly cocooned within the confines of one’s hotel (to say nothing of the hotel’s entire man-made island), Dubai’s real delights lie somewhere between the new, the old and the off-the-beaten-track.
Saturday // 10 a.m.
Arts of Al Quoz Start at Tom & Serg for all-day delicious bites and superior coffee. Continue to nearby Alserkal Avenue, home of Dubai’s expanding arts scene. Amidst the sea of warehouses in the industrial quarter, there are just shy of 20 international contemporary art galleries and creative organizations, and the site is set to double in size in 2014.
1 p.m.
Lunch With a View The Burj Khalifa shall be the beacon today, and there’s no better place to behold its staggering height than from the terrace of the Pavilion Downtown. Watch Dubai’s Opera District take shape over a lunch of mezze, lamb chops with eggplant and pomegranate, and the panoply of sweets and fresh juices.
3 p.m.
When in Rome Shop as the Emiratis do. As part of the $20-billion downtown Burj Khalifa development, The Dubai Mall has more than 1,200 shops. Not to be outdone, the Mall of the Emirates offers more than 560 international brands and, it would appear, the choice to forego the beach for a ski slope at Ski Dubai.
7 p.m.
Sundowners and Skyscrapers Iris Dubai, on the 27th floor of The Oberoi in Business Bay, offers the perfect setting to watch the sun set on the Burj Khalifa over a glass of wine. (Reservations essential for drinks or dinner.)
8:30 p.m.
Tale of Two Fishes La Petite Maison in the Dubai International Financial Centre is a consistent favorite. A taste of the Mediterranean on the Arabian Sea, salt-baked sea bass and sea bream en papillote are impeccably prepared and served.
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Manvaar Equally lauded is Bu Qtair. The Burj Al Arab looms, but this much-loved establishment is a world away. In a dirt lot off Jumeirah Beach Road, this is a plastic-table-and-chairs situation. Pass judgment at your peril; this is some of the freshest local fish available. There is no menu, nor are there knives or forks. Choose from marinated fish and prawns at the counter, which are then weighed, fried and brought to the table with masala, a simple salad of lemon and onion, and warm paratha. Pick away at perfect, crispy-fried fish, dredge paratha in the rich masala and enjoy communing alfresco.
Sunday // 11 a.m.
All That Glitters
Pavilion Downtown
Head to Deira, on the north side of the Dubai Creek. The site of the oldest trading quarters in the city, merchants have been in business here for more than a century. The area’s former identity as the beating heart of pearling and fishing industries now takes the form of The Old Souk (called, simply, Al Souk). Follow signs for The Gold Souk and behold the many glinting vitrines. Haggling is welcome and expected.
1 p.m.
Heritage Appreciation South of the creek in Bur Dubai is Al Fahidi (Bastakiya), the Historic District. Surrender a sense of direction to this warren of narrow passages, wind towers and courtyards. Highlights are exposed portions of the Dubai Wall, the Dubai Museum, Al Fahidi Fort and the XVA Art Hotel. After a look at the art gallery, stop for lunch in the green, shaded courtyard cafe (try the fattoush salad, eggplant burger and mint lemonade). The hotel’s fair-trade gift shop is a treasure trove of jewelry, clothing and objects crafted by designers from the Levant, North Africa, Central Asia and beyond.
3 p.m.
On the Water The bellies of dhows (traditional boats) still swell with goods bound for ports across the Arabian Sea. And some swell with sightseers. Take in the city from the water with a one-hour cruise with departures from the creek and marina.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY WALTER SHINTANI
XVA Art Hotel
6 p.m.
India in Al Karama Bur Dubai is a patchwork of the many cultures and peoples that have settled and continue to settle in Dubai, making it rife for culinary adventures. Start in Karama. For Keralan cuisine, Calicut Paragon is a must. It’s been serving biryani, fish and lassis, all with a hearty helping of organized chaos, since 1939. For a calmer atmosphere, try Rajasthani favorite Manvaar, where parathas, daal and curries glisten with ghee. The dal bati churma is not to be missed.
10 p.m.
Bottoms Way Up For a final nightcap, it would be hard to beat the view from At.mosphere, on the 122nd floor of the Burj Khalifa (reservations required). The minimum spend may induce vertigo, but it is an ideal vantage point from which to survey the spell that Dubai casts — one that rewards those who walk the liminal space of the new, the old and the off-the-beaten-track.
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Old Money, Young Love The tangled web moneyed Minnesotans weave. | BY ALYSSA FORD
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power couples Minnesotans well-known for their
generational wealth tend to marry into other influential Minnesota families.
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or the most part, old money marries old money. F. Scott Fitzgerald learned that the hard way when he fell hard for Ginevra King, the beautiful Chicago debutante. They exchanged breathless letters for a year and a half, but she ended up marrying investment banker William Hamilton Mitchell. According to lore, her father, wealthy stockbroker Charles Garfield King, told Fitzgerald, “Poor boys shouldn’t think of marrying rich girls.” The well-born live in a world apart, yet they never fail to fascinate. Partly that’s because they are as rare as red diamonds. The vast majority of millionaires have had their riches for less than a generation. To prove this point (with a Minnesota twist), we spent three months compiling a family tree. The finished product includes 50 old-money families, including the Heffelfingers, the Jaffrays, the Daytons, the Weyerhaeusers, the Hills, the McKnights, the Ordways, the MacMillans and the Velies. Even flirty Ginevra King made it in there: Her husband was the nephew of Maggie Weyerhaeuser. But for all that breadth — 50 families connected across 150 years — the tree is remarkably compact, just shy of 4,000 individuals. To put it another way, all the generational wealth in Minnesota could gather at Roy Wilkins Auditorium, with plenty of room to spare. What we discovered is that old-money Minnesotans tend to marry within the bounds of the state. There are exceptions, of course. Like when Alma Walker married (and then promptly divorced) William Randolph Hearst Jr., or when Gov. Mark Dayton married (and later divorced) Alida Rockefeller. But for the most part — even though they are not geographically constrained and most go away to private schools on the East Coast — the Ordways marry the Jaffrays who marry the Ames who marry the Wintons. It’s not 50 old-money families but, really, one very powerful, very influential family. Don’t believe us? Turn the page.
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A who’s who among moneyed Minnesotans BELL CLAN Ford Bell President of the American Alliance of Museums, former candidate for U.S. Senate
Scott Dayton Owner of Twill at the Galleria in Edina Martha Dayton Prominent interior designer Mark Dayton Current governor of Minnesota, former U.S. senator
BURNET CLAN Ryan Burnet Cofounder of Birkeland & Burnet, co-investor, with Isaac Becker, in Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar, and Bar La Grassa Ralph Burnet Coldwell Banker Burnet founder, owner of Le MĂŠridien Chambers hotel, important modern-art collector
JONES CLAN Finn-Olaf Jones Freelance journalist whose work regularly appears in The New York Times, Architectural Digest and the Wall Street Journal (Also member of Winton clan)
PILLSBURY CLAN Charlie Pillsbury Green Party activist in Connecticut (Also member of Whitney clan)
John Dovydenas Portland, Oregon, baker and restaurateur Duncan Dayton Vintage sports-car restorer and racer
RAND CLAN
DECKER CLAN
Sheldon Whitehouse U.S. senator from Rhode Island
Lucy Thatcher Prominent interior designer
CARGILL CLAN: Austen Cargill II One of six Cargill family members in control the $137-billion agribusiness company
CASE CLAN Rick Hartfiel III Director of investment banking at Craig-Hallum Capital Group
Pillsbury clan) Brewster Crosby Influential angel investor (Also member of Pillsbury clan) David Crosby Managing director at Piper Jaffray (Also member of Pillsbury clan)
DAYTON CLAN Toby Dayton CEO at JobDig and LinkUp
Brooks Walker III Founding partner of Walker/ Warner Architects in San Francisco
DRISCOLL CLAN Bill Driscoll Commercial real-estate developer in Tacoma, Washington, candidate for U.S. House of Representatives in 2012 (lost to Democrat Derek Kilmer)
HAMM CLAN Alexia Hamm Ryan Prominent New York City socialite
CROSBY CLAN Tom Winston Executive producer at Grizzly Creek Films in Bozeman, Montana, mostly producing wildlife shows for National Geographic (Also member of
WALKER CLAN
John Walker Founding partner of Walker & Moody Architects in San Francisco
WHITNEY CLAN Benson Whitney Former U.S. ambassador to Norway
Phil Ankeny Med-tech executive, currently CFO at Minnetronix
WINTON CLAN
JACKSON CLAN Ted Habermann Geophysicist at the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (Also member of McDonald clan) Peter Poullada Important collector of central-Asian weavings (Also member of Ames clan)
Nicholas Winton Principal at Anmahian Winton Architects in Cambridge, Massachusetts Chase Winton Improv and sketch-comedy instructor at the Groundlings School in Los Angeles David Winton II Documentarian and short-form filmmaker
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It’s simple: Be irrepressibly interesting.
The wealthiest Minnesotans
THE MARRY-IN: Paul “Jerry” Bremer III CLAIM TO FAME: American diplomat who essentially served as the head of state for Iraq following the U.S. invasion in 2003 MARRIED TO: Francie Winfield Bremer, great-granddaughter of Charles Wilberforce Ames, former head of West Publishing (now part of Thomson Reuters)
THE MARRY-IN: John Christakos CLAIM TO FAME: CEO and founder of modern-furniture company Blu Dot MARRIED TO: Deborah Delaney Christakos, great-granddaughter of Frank Totten Heffelfinger, president of grain business F.H. Peavey & Company, now part of ConAgra
THE MARRY-IN: Jonas Dovydenas CLAIM TO FAME: Photographer who works in dangerous locales, such as Afghanistan MARRIED TO: Betsy Dayton Dovydenas, great-granddaughter of George Draper Dayton, founder of Dayton’s
THE MARRY-IN: Jessica Grose CLAIM TO FAME: Frequent Slate contributor and author of the novel Sad Desk Salad MARRIED TO: Michael Winton, direct descendant of four old-money Minnesota families: Decker, Gillette, Rand and Winton
THE MARRY-IN: Jeff Heegaard CLAIM TO FAME: Cofounder of CoCo, the inventive Minnesota company that offers “coworking and collaborative” spaces MARRIED TO: Lucy Hartwell Heegaard, great-granddaughter of James Ford Bell, the first president of General Mills
THE MARRY-IN: Joyce Melander-Dayton CLAIM TO FAME: Acclaimed fiber artist MARRIED TO: Steve Dayton, great-grandson of George Draper Dayton, founder of Dayton’s THE MARRY-IN: Stuart Nielsen CLAIM TO FAME: Abstract painter and sculptor MARRIED TO: Katherine (Dayton) Nielsen, great-granddaughter of George Draper Dayton, founder of Dayton’s
THE MARRY-IN: Baird Ryan CLAIM TO FAME: Founder of Art Capital Group, the pawnshop for New York City millionaires MARRIED TO: Alexia Hamm Ryan, great-great-granddaughter of Theodore Hamm, founder of Theo. Hamm Brewing Company
THE MARRY-IN: Detlev von Wangenheim
CLAIM TO FAME: Real-estate agent to Germany’s rich and famous MARRIED TO: Leslie (Anson) von Wangenheim, great-greatgranddaughter of Theodore Hamm, founder of Theo. Hamm Brewing Company
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(FORMER) BLACK SHEEP: Betsy Dayton Dovydenas
FAMILY TIES: Daughter of Wallace Dayton, heir to the Target fortune NOTABLE DISGRACE: In 1984 and ’85, Dovydenas was brainwashed into giving more than $6 million to a fundamentalist church called The Bible Speaks. She also completely disinherited her husband and kids. Then, after intervention from family and cult de-programmers, Dovydenas sued the church to get her money back. She won and sat for an emotional interview with Diane Sawyer on 60 Minutes. Her case established the legal concept of “undue influence” between pastors and parishioners. Dovydenas and her husband are still married and live in Massachusetts.
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FAMILY TIES: Aunt of Avery Rockefeller, who married Lucia Peavey Ewing, heir to the F.H. Peavey & Company fortune (now part of ConAgra) NOTABLE DISGRACE: Emeny committed suicide in 1951 by asphyxiating herself in the garage, with two cars running. She also asphyxiated two of her daughters, Winifred, age 12, and Josephine, age 6. Emeny recently had been treated for mental illness at a sanitarium.
BLACK SHEEP: Kevin Watson Hoidale FAMILY TIES: Stepson of James Ford Bell Jr., son of James Ford Bell, founder of General Mills NOTABLE DISGRACE: Hoidale was charged with three counts of possession of child pornography in 2003 then had his real-estate license revoked in 2005, when Coldwell Banker Burnet found out. Shortly thereafter, he moved to Sarasota, Florida, where he lived as a registered sex offender until his death in 2012.
BLACK SHEEP: Andrew Cargill MacMillan (along with mother Patricia MacMillan and wife Christina MacMillan) FAMILY TIES: Son of John Hugh MacMillan III and an heir to the multibillion-dollar Cargill fortune NOTABLE DISGRACE: He was charged with domestic violence, resisting arrest and trafficking oxycodone in 2011. Then, a few months later, Andrew sued his mother, claiming serial abuse and manipulation. He also claimed that his wife, in cahoots with his mother, set up a nearly identical email address as his attorney in an attempt to siphon $3 million from his trust fund. Patricia filed a petition seeking an emergency guardian for her son, who was then treated at a mental-health facility in Florida. Then his ex-lawyer sued everyone: Andrew, the mother, the wife and UBS Financial. The legal mess continues into 2014.
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3217L Galleria, Edina, MN 55435 Lower level of Galleria near Barnes & Noble
202 Superior Blvd., Wayzata, MN 55391 The Promenade
Brittany Wells 612-600-4347
John T. Wanninger 952-240-7600
Joe Wahl 952-230-3123
Beth Ulrich 612-964-7184
Christa Thompson 952-230-3155
Scott Stabeck 952-230-3193
Candi Stabeck 952-230-3192
Darren Spencer 612-743-7384
Jacob Smith 952-230-3111
Todd Shipman 952-230-3117
Anne Shaeffer 952-230-3121
Geffrey Serdar 952-230-3169
Travis Senenfelder 651-216-9466
Jim Schwarz 612-251-7201
Krista Rose 952-230-3125
Jill Roffers 952-230-3135
Frank Roffers 952-230-3132
Robin Roberts 952-270-5370
Mary Restrepo 952-230-3176
Julie Regan 952-230-3159
Rachel Rahn 952-220-4405
Gudrun Pfeiffer 612-202-8164
Steve O’Hara 612-860-4017
Jill Numrich 952-230-3134
Josh Neumann 612-206-4262
Seth Nelson 952-230-3110
Kevin Mullen 952-230-3198
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Ross Melby 917-972-3904
Debbie McNally 612-388-1790
Tom McGlynn 612-751-2519
Kent Marsh 952-230-3158
Dan Hollerman 952-230-3141
Mark Hoiseth 612-282-3465
Joanne Hitch 612-282-3465
Denise Hertz 952-230-3173
Jill Gordon 952-230-3105
Pam Gerberding 952-230-3172
Ben Ganje 612-460-5638
Kathleen Fowke 612-559-0974
Rebecca Davenport Belle Davenport 952-230-3101 952-230-3113
Carol Clark 763-300-6373
Maria Baltierra 952-230-3164
Dewey Bakken Suzanne Backes 952-230-3185 651-271-8081
Mike Lynch 612-619-8227
Lisa Lynch 952-240-7529
Lauren Hedelson Heather Hansen 952-230-3108 612-366-0051
Adam Fonda 612-308-5008
Bryan Flanagan 952-230-3171
Matt Carlson Annalisa Cariveau John Cameron 612-791-2345 612-418-2661 612-221-0779
Dava Aul 612-787-7477
Charlie Aul 612-787-7477
David Abele 612-281-2022
Karen London 612-964-4302
Olivia Hornig 952-230-3165
Jeff Hornig 952-230-3165
Erin Habedank 952-217-7632
Garry Haas 612-968-4227
Jim Grandbois 952-230-3137
Don Edam 612-840-7638
Leah Drury Kinnette Downing 612-702-4097 763-464-3375
Mallory Busacker 952-473-2089
Mike Buenting 952-230-3180
Steve Bohl 612-221-8741
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4924 Morgan Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN
901 S. 2nd St., #507 Minneapolis, MN
2921 40th St. W. Minneapolis, MN
1108 Washburn Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN
3801 Upton Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN
3808 Drew Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN
3818 Sheridan Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN
150 Portland Ave. S., #201 Minneapolis, MN
4888 W. Lake Harriet Pkwy. Minneapolis, MN
42 Park Ln. Minneapolis, MN
Spotless two-story on quiet street near Lake Harriet. Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3 $584,900 Jim Grandbois TEL: 612-229-5415
Urban living in Linden Hills; only three blocks to Lake Calhoun. Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3 $599,900 Ben Ganje, Ben Ganje + Partners TEL: 612-460-5638
Dream location in Linden Hills just steps to Lake Calhoun. Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 3 $699,900 Jim Grandbois TEL: 612-229-5415
Classic Linden Hills charm with front-porch views of Lake Calhoun. Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3 $849,900 Jim Grandbois TEL: 612-229-5415
Lake Harriet Parkway landmark. Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 5 $2,000,000 Dan Hollerman TEL: 952-292-1200
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Spectacular condo in the heart of the Mill District. Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 $599,900 Josh Neumann, Ben Ganje + Partners TEL: 612-460-5638
Beautifully remodeled home in South Bryn Mawr by award-winning builder. Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 4 $689,900 Jim Grandbois TEL: 612-229-5415
Walk to Lake Calhoun and Linden Hills. Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 4 $749,000 Denise Hertz + Pam Gerberding TEL: 612-578-6188
Historic Whitney Lofts with breathtaking river and city views. Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3 $949,900 Ben Ganje, Ben Ganje + Partners TEL: 612-460-5638
Sunset views from the shores of Cedar Lake. Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 6 $3,475,000 Denise Hertz + Pam Gerberding TEL: 612-578-6188
4309 E. LAKE HARRIET PKWY., MINNEAPOLIS
Timeless Luxury on Lake Harriet Located on Lake Harriet near the Rose Garden, this magnificent renovation blends sophisticated spaces with innovation to offer an utterly up-to-date lifestyle. Warm and welcoming with a gourmet kitchen adjoining a stunning family room overlooking a large patio, this home is a showcase for luxury, quality, timelessness and refined elegance. Enjoy lake views in the living room, sunroom, bar/music room and large, elegant master suite. Visit artfullivingmagazine.com for a virtual tour of this home. Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 5 $1,695,000
SMITH + ROFFERS TEL: 952-237-1100 FRANK.ROFFERS@SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM
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6400 Interlachen Blvd. Edina, MN
5020 Blake Rd. S. Edina, MN
6519 Dakota Tr. Edina, MN
5429 Park Pl. Edina, MN
5532 Brookview Ave. Edina, MN
4620 Drexel Ave. Edina, MN
4507 Drexel Ave. Edina, MN
5520 Park Pl. Edina, MN
4116 Sunnyside Rd. Edina, MN
4223 Alden Dr. Edina, MN
Beautiful Edina home on Mirror Lake. Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 5 $2,797,000 Hornig + Regan TEL: 952-500-1936
Beautiful Edina home on private hilltop. Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 8 $1,899,000 Hornig + Regan TEL: 952-500-1936
Stunning custom-built South Harriet Park home offers classic design and luxurious finishes throughout. Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4 $1,575,000 Anne Shaeffer TEL: 612-759-1846
Fabulous Country Club home with gracious living spaces, state-ofthe-art gourmet kitchen and character throughout. Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 4 $1,299,000 Anne Shaeffer TEL: 612-759-1846
This Country Club gem will inspire you with its refined elegance and sophisticated spaces. Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 $1,199,500 Anne Shaeffer TEL: 612-759-1846
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Spectacular private estate overlooking Mirror Lake. Close to Interlachen Country Club. Bedrooms: 6 Bathrooms: 8 $2,695,000 Jim Schwarz TEL: 612-251-7201
Gracious and inviting East Edina Cape Cod nestled on a beautifully landscaped corner lot. Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 5 $1,795,000 Anne Shaeffer TEL: 612-759-1846
Grand Country Club home offering more than 5,600 sq. ft. of completely renovated living space and timeless luxury. Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 5 $1,545,000 Anne Shaeffer TEL: 612-759-1846
Stunning renovated S. Harriet Park home with modern amenities, high-end finishes and new-construction quality. Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 4 $1,200,000 Anne Shaeffer TEL: 612-759-1846
Morningside charmer. Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 5 $795,000 Dan Hollerman TEL: 952-292-1200
5140 KELSEY TERR., EDINA
West Ridge Farm in Edina This gem in West Ridge Farm features the design talent of Tom Rauscher and quality construction delivered by Carl M. Hansen Companies. Enjoy the peaceful pond setting and sounds of nature from your screen porch and entertain easily in the open floor plan complemented by vaulted study and great room ceilings. While encompassing traditional Tudor exterior design in materials and color palette, this home will delight and surprise with classy, on-trend architectural details. Upon completion, this will be 3,800+ finished square feet with a three-car garage, walkout basement and full landscaping. Additional lots and home packages are available. Lots starting at $399,000. Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 $1,499,000 SMITH + ROFFERS TEL: 612-366-0051 HEATHER.HANSEN@SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM
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1918 HUMBOLDT AVE. S., MINNEAPOLIS
Classic Lowry Hill Gracious, turn-of-the-century, mission-style home in Lowry Hill. All four levels are in mint condition, featuring mahogany woodwork, stained glass and built-ins throughout. Highlights include remodeled eat-in gourmet kitchen, dining room with original painted mural, street-side sunroom, and private backyard, patio and gardens. Grand spaces and fabulous charm updated with today’s conveniences. Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 5 $1,199,900 SMITH + ROFFERS TEL: 952-237-1100 FRANK.ROFFERS@SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM
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Non-MLS Property
MINNEAPOLIS 112 W. Minnehaha Pkwy. The Minneapolis Charles M. Schulz home is publicly available for the first time in 54 years. This spacious Spanish Mediterranean is located on a quiet stretch of Minnehaha Parkway. BEDROOMS: 5 BATHROOMS: 5 $850,000
SMITH + ROFFERS TEL: 612-867-5667 JACOB.SMITH @SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM
MINNEAPOLIS 4849 Russell Ave. S. Wonderful home steps from Lake Harriet. Top-of-the-line kitchen, gorgeous dining room, backyard patio and newer two-car heated garage. BEDROOMS: 5 BATHROOMS: 2 $799,900
SMITH + ROFFERS TEL: 612-867-5667 JACOB.SMITH @SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM
MINNEAPOLIS 3710 Vincent Ave. S. Contemporary Linden Hills home near Thomas Beach, Lake Calhoun. Spacious, clean, modern spaces, multiple fireplaces, sauna, plus fabulous patio and backyard for outdoor entertaining. BEDROOMS: 4 BATHROOMS: 4 $949,000
SMITH + ROFFERS TEL: 952-237-1100 FRANK.ROFFERS @SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM
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5000 Bruce Ave. Edina, MN
5008 Skyline Dr. Edina, MN
6028 Erin Terr. Edina, MN
5250 Grandview Sq., #2212 Edina, MN
5529 Saint Johns Ave. Edina, MN
5812 Bernard Pl. Edina, MN
5236 Meadow Ridge Edina, MN
5222 Green Farms Rd. Edina, MN
11620 Aileron Ct. Inver Grove Heights, MN
1446 Wellington Way Eagan, MN
Charming two-story East Edina home, just steps to the heart of 50th & France shops and dining. Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 $725,000 Anne Shaeffer TEL: 612-759-1846
Freshly updated home near Edina High School offers five bedrooms up, plus exceptional living spaces inside and out. Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 4 $649,900 Drury + Numrich Group TEL: 612-702-4097
Wonderful opportunity in East Edina’s sought-after Golf Terrace Heights neighborhood. Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 $499,900 Anne Shaeffer TEL: 612-759-1846
Four-bedroom walkout in Edina School District with oversize owner’s suite and beautifully landscaped yard. Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 $469,900 David Abele TEL: 612-281-2022
Custom-built luxury home loaded with upgrades. Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 5 $785,000 Hornig + Regan TEL: 952-500-1936
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Immaculate rambler with private setting in Edina. Opportunity to add second level. Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3 $625,000 Don Edam Group TEL: 612-840-7638
The finest in cherry woodwork craftsmanship — absolute perfection! Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2 $525,000 Dewey Bakken TEL: 612-867-2187
Situated in the Melody Lakes neighborhood of Edina, the cottage feel of this home radiates comfort. Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3 $489,000 Mike and Lisa Lynch TEL: 612-619-8227
Rare opportunity to build on this .5 acre lot in Edina. $449,000 Smith + Roffers TEL: 952-237-1100
Enjoy pond views from this stately masterpiece. Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 $679,900 Tom McGlynn TEL: 612-751-2519
3209 GALLERIA, #1808, EDINA
Westin Penthouse A one-of-a-kind penthouse at the top of the Westin Edina Galleria features floor-to-ceiling windows affording stunning views to downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul. The premier Edina location sets the standard with around-the-clock security, full fitness facility, heated underground parking and full-time concierge services. Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3 $3,250,000
TOM MCGLYNN TEL: 612-751-2519 TOM.MCGLYNN@SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM
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EDINA 3209 Galleria, #1604 Stunning residence at the Westin Edina Galleria with panoramic views for miles. BEDROOMS: 2 BATHROOMS: 3 $1,350,000
JOHN T. WANNINGER TEL: 952-240-7600 JTW@LAKESMN.COM
EDINA 3209 Galleria, #1108 Live above the No. 1–ranked Westin in the world. Premier end unit with 270-degree views. BEDROOMS: 2 BATHROOMS: 3 $1,495,000
JOHN T. WANNINGER TEL: 952-240-7600 JTW@LAKESMN.COM
EDINA 6909 St. Patricks Ln. Cape Cod on a private cul-de-sac. Full house remodel. Grand kitchen with high-end finishes and a very desirable open floor plan. BEDROOMS: 5 BATHROOMS: 6 $1,149,900
JOHN T. WANNINGER TEL: 952-240-7600 JTW@LAKESMN.COM
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EDINA 9 Merilane PENDING Landmark estate in Edina’s Rolling Green neighborhood. Magnificent Country French home sequestered among specimen oaks at the end of a winding drive. BEDROOMS: 6 BATHROOMS: 9 $4,900,000
JOHN T. WANNINGER TEL: 952-240-7600 JTW@LAKESMN.COM
EDINA 6237 Knoll New construction in Parkwood Knolls by Great Neighborhood Homes. Nantucket shingle style home with clean lines and modern touches. BEDROOMS: 6 BATHROOMS: 6 $2,500,000
JOHN T. WANNINGER TEL: 952-240-7600 JTW@LAKESMN.COM
EDINA 5040 Interlachen Bluff Newer two-story Georgian on a quiet cul de sac. Modern, open floor plan with a huge center-island kitchen and adjoining family room and porch. BEDROOMS: 4 BATHROOMS: 5 $1,429,000
JOHN T. WANNINGER TEL: 952-240-7600 JTW@LAKESMN.COM
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MINNEAPOLIS 1930 Irving This architectural gem has had just four owners since 1902. Completely updated throughout, this home features grand spaces loaded with authentic detail plus all the modern amenities. BEDROOMS: 5 BATHROOMS: 6 $1,799,000
JOHN T. WANNINGER TEL: 952-240-7600 JTW@LAKESMN.COM
LAKEVILLE 18150 Jannevar Ct. Red-brick Georgian Colonial set on a peninsula on Raven Lake. Soaring ceilings and huge windowscapes frame the stunning lake views. BEDROOMS: 4 BATHROOMS: 5 $995,000
JOHN T. WANNINGER TEL: 952-240-7600 JTW@LAKESMN.COM
EDINA 6533 Navaho Trail Charming Cape Cod on a wooded lot in Indian Hills. Great bones ready for a major remodel. BEDROOMS: 5 BATHROOMS: 4 $650,000
JOHN T. WANNINGER TEL: 952-240-7600 JTW@LAKESMN.COM
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EDINA 5517 Oaklawn New construction by Great Neighborhood Homes with thoughtful design and superb execution. Grand kitchen opens to family room and dining area. BEDROOMS: 5 BATHROOMS: 5 $1,700,000
JOHN T. WANNINGER TEL: 952-240-7600 JTW@LAKESMN.COM
EDINA 4608 W. 56th St. Completed new construction by Great Neighborhood Homes. Stone cottage on a pond. BEDROOMS: 5 BATHROOMS: 5 $1,695,000
JOHN T. WANNINGER TEL: 952-240-7600 JTW@LAKESMN.COM
EDINA 6701 Cheyenne Tr. New construction by Great Neighborhood Homes. Wooded Indian Hills estate setting. BEDROOMS: 5 BATHROOMS: 5 $1,495,000
JOHN T. WANNINGER TEL: 952-240-7600 JTW@LAKESMN.COM
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Non-MLS Property
EDINA 4804 Sunnyside Rd.
Exceptional curb appeal on charming Sunnyside Road in Country Club. Main-floor family room, four bedrooms up, beautiful master suite. BEDROOMS: 4 BATHROOMS: 4 $1,099,000
SMITH + ROFFERS TEL: 612-867-5667 JACOB.SMITH @SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM
EDINA 4920 Sunnyslope Rd. Beautifully updated with gorgeous new kitchen overlooking patio and large yard. Main-floor family room, new master bath, hardwoods and fireplaces are a few highlights of this gem set in a million-dollar neighborhood — a great value. BEDROOMS: 4 BATHROOMS: 3 $650,000 SMITH + ROFFERS TEL: 952-237-1100 FRANK.ROFFERS @SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM
EDINA 6817 Normandale Rd. Picture-perfect value in Edina with updated kitchen, lovely master suite, remodeled lower level, hardwoods, fireplace and more. Set back on a .5 acre sprawling lot close to everything. BEDROOMS: 4 BATHROOMS: 4 $450,000
SMITH + ROFFERS TEL: 952-237-1100 FRANK.ROFFERS @SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM
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3328 W. 55TH ST. , EDINA
Creekside Perfection Spectacular European-inspired home nestled among the treetops on the banks of Minnehaha Creek. A spacious gourmet kitchen with fireplace and dining all capture the incredible views, making it the perfect place to entertain. Amazing thought to design, flow and detail make this a great family home and place for all to enjoy. The private creek-side backyard has multiple decks and patios, and will remind you of a north-woods retreat — yet it is just blocks to 50th & France, nearby parks and bike trails. Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 5 $1,495,000
SMITH + ROFFERS TEL: 612-867-5667 JACOB.SMITH@ SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM
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640 Locust Hills Dr. Wayzata, MN
680 W. Hillside Dr. Wayzata, MN
2542 Crosby Rd. Minnetonka, MN
620 City View Dr. Minnetonka, MN
2100 Shadywood Rd. Orono, MN
3675 Northome Rd. Deephaven, MN
4877 Bartlett Blvd. Mound, MN
906 W. Minnehaha Pkwy. Minneapolis, MN
49 4th Ave. N., #102 Minneapolis, MN
2804 W. 28th St. Minneapolis, MN
Crown jewel of Locust Hills with 178 feet on Lake Minnetonka. Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 7 $6,450,000 Adam Fonda TEL: 612-308-5008
Custom-built luxury home in sought-after Crosby Cove. Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 4 $3,395,000 Hornig + Regan TEL: 952-500-1936
Warm, simple, elegant and timeless contemporary with dramatic views of Lake Minnetonka. Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 5 $3,000,000 Adam Fonda TEL: 612-308-5008
Luxury on Lake Minnetonka at an affordable price. Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 4 $599,000 Tom McGlynn TEL: 612-751-2519
Rare opportunity at Renaissance On the River. Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3 $549,900 Kevin Mullen TEL: 612-581-8969
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Privacy in Wayzata on two acres. One-of-a-kind opportunity! Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4 $800,000 Belle Davenport TEL: 952-240-9374
Custom walkout rambler set in a private cul-de-sac enclave. Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 4 $699,900 Seth Nelson + Partners TEL: 612-328-1825
Two-acre lakeshore Minnetonka lot. Open to builders. $1,250,000 Hornig + Regan TEL: 952-500-1936
Historic Minnehaha Parkway home. Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4 $810,000 Dan Hollerman TEL: 952-292-1200
Double-depth, single-family lot in perfect location between Calhoun, Isles and Cedar. $488,000 David Abele TEL: 612-281-2022
MINNETRISTA 2645 N. Saunders Lake Dr. All the charm you would expect from a Kyle Hunt home located in the North Saunders Lake development. Private setting on a .75 acre lot with mature trees. BEDROOMS: 4 BATHROOMS: 4 $650,000
SMITH + ROFFERS TEL: 612-867-5667 JACOB.SMITH @SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM
MINNEAPOLIS 1775 Humboldt Ave. S. Charming Lowry Hill three-story near Lake of the Isles. Natural woodwork details throughout, four bedrooms on one level, private third-floor retreat with separate kitchen, bath and entrance. BEDROOMS: 5 BATHROOMS: 4 $718,000
DAVID ABELE/ARESI GROUP TEL: 612-281-2022 DAVID@ARESI.COM
MOUND 1748 Avocet Ln. Recently built lakeshore home with lake views and direct access to Harrison’s Bay of Lake Minnetonka. Light-filled, neutral interior with open floor plan and bonus areas. BEDROOMS: 5 BATHROOMS: 3 $705,500
DAVID ABELE/ARESI GROUP TEL: 612-281-2022 DAVID@ARESI.COM
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GREENFIELD 9130 Pioneer Tr. Equestrian estate with an exquisite, custom-designed residence and turnkey facilities, including 14-stall barn, indoor and outdoor arenas, pastures, and a machine shed on 20 acres. Additional acreage available. BEDROOMS: 5 BATHROOMS: 4 $1,800,000 THE HAAS TEAM TEL: 612-968-4227 GARRY.HAAS@SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM
MINNEAPOLIS 1819 Girard Ave. S. This top-to-bottom renovation features spacious mudroom, large screen porch, exceptionally large fenced yard, open chef’s kitchen flanked by eat-in area, and family room with fireplace. BEDROOMS: 6 BATHROOMS: 6 $1,595,000
DEBBIE MCNALLY GROUP TEL: 612-388-1790 DEBBIE.MCNALLY@SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM
MINNETONKA 18685 South Ln. Spectacular new construction by M&W Design on .99-acre picturesque wooded setting. Breathtaking artisan finishes and inviting floor plan. BEDROOMS: 5 BATHROOMS: 4 $799,000
BRITTANY WELLS TEL: 612-600-4347 BRITTANY.WELLS@SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM
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MINNETONKA 2415 Emerald Tr. Stunning contemporary home in ideal location. Four bedrooms including luxurious master suite with vaulted ceilings. Gourmet kitchen, light-filled lower level with exercise room, heated outdoor pool facing wooded preserve on cul-de-sac. BEDROOMS: 4 BATHROOMS: 5 $1,495,000 DEBBIE MCNALLY GROUP TEL: 612-388-1790 DEBBIE.MCNALLY@SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM
MINNETONKA 2431 Emerald Tr. Spectacular European-inspired home nestled among the treetops on the banks of Minnehaha creek. A spacious gourmet kitchen with fireplace and dining all capture the incredible views. BEDROOMS: 4 BATHROOMS: 7 $1,250,000
DEBBIE MCNALLY GROUP TEL: 612-388-1790 DEBBIE.MCNALLY@SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM
ORONO 2811 Farview Ln. Must-see home on private wooded setting with personal pond. Generous, sunny living spaces, open floor plan, expansive windows and deck. BEDROOMS: 5 BATHROOMS: 4 $1,080,000
DEBBIE MCNALLY GROUP TEL: 612-388-1790 DEBBIE.MCNALLY@SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM
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12151 Danbury Way Rosemount, MN
21750 Fenway Ct. N. Forest Lake, MN
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17751 Oakland Dr. NE Ham Lake, MN
15805 55th Ave. N. Plymouth, MN
251 Big Oak Blvd. La Pointe, WI
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Woodland privacy on four acres with tennis house. Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3 $919,000 Belle Davenport TEL: 952-240-9340
Award-winning school plus walk and bike trails are all close to this luxuriously furnished home. Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3 $319,900 Tom McGlynn TEL: 612-751-2519
Spectacular home on Clear Lake set on 13+ acres. Highest quality materials and workmanship. Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 7 $1,995,000 Jim Schwarz TEL: 612-251-7201
Gorgeous Miami-inspired contemporary on the shores of Coon Lake. Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 7 $1,295,000 Jim Schwarz TEL: 612-251-7201
Form and function give way to green design, simple, quality, raw materials for the Dwell enthusiast. Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 $299,900 Todd Shipman TEL: 612-382-4550
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Wonderful one-level living with a cabin on Lake Independence — five acres of privacy! Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 5 $6,500/month Belle Davenport TEL: 952-240-9374
Secluded English manor estate on a beautiful 15 acres. Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 6 $3,500,000 Adam Fonda TEL: 612-308-5008
Beautiful 9.4 acres with 630 feet of sand pebble beach. $739,000 Mike and Lisa Lynch TEL: 612-619-8227
Gorgeous home located in high-demand Taylor Creek near Wayzata schools. Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 5 $889,000 Belle Davenport TEL: 952-240-9374
Custom quality on 48 acres poised at the end of a winding road. Discover what peaceful really means. Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 6 $575,000 Todd Shipman TEL: 612-382-4550
JACOBSON 58452 State Hwy. 65 Incredible estate with open floor plan, towering vaulted ceilings and a sea of south-facing windows all overlooking Oxbow Lake. 160 acres with 3,800 feet of shoreline. BEDROOMS: 4 BATHROOMS: 5 $775,000
MIKE AND LISA LYNCH TEL: 612-619-8227 MIKE.LYNCH@LAKESMN.COM
SCANDIA 12100 228th St. N. Beautiful, custom-built cedar home on private 1.5-acre lot with more than 200 feet of shoreline on Bone Lake. This rustic yet elegant retreat is perfect for a primary residence or getaway lake home close to the Twin Cities. BEDROOMS: 3 BATHROOMS: 3 $799,900 MIKE AND LISA LYNCH TEL: 612-619-8227 MIKE.LYNCH@LAKESMN.COM
VICTORIA 7292 Tamarack Tr. This custom-built home is perfectly suited for the remarkable natural setting. Timeless architectural design combined with quality construction make this property an exceptional value. BEDROOMS: 5 BATHROOMS: 4 $775,000
KAREN LONDON TEL: 612-964-4302 KAREN.LONDON @SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM
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Build your dream on .43 acre. Sunsets over 60 feet of Lake Minnetonka frontage. $1,495,000 The Stabeck Group TEL: 612-747-5863
Charm, quality and location. Near Minnetonka schools. Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 6 $839,000 The Stabeck Group TEL: 612-987-4801
Enjoy peaceful backwaters on Lake Minnetonka this summer. Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4 $1,050,000 The Stabeck Group TEL: 612-987-4801
Turnkey lifestyle with pond views and access to Gleason Lake. Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3 $679,000 The Stabeck Group TEL: 612-987-4801
Stonewood LLC to-be-built and 164 feet of prime lakeshore. Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 5 $2,895,000 The Stabeck Group TEL: 612-747-5863
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Incredible Lake Minnetonka lakeside setting. Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 4 $1,795,000 The Stabeck Group TEL: 612-987-4801
Beautifully appointed, great location and dock through city. Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4 $649,900 The Stabeck Group TEL: 612-987-4801
2007-built mid-century modern on Gleason Lake. Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 4 $1,375,000 The Stabeck Group TEL: 612-987-4801
Updated home and outdoor living in the heart of Wayzata. Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3 $549,900 Scott Stabeck + Seth Nelson TEL: 612-747-5863
158 feet of prime lakeshore in exclusive newer development. Lot 7, .49 acre $1,295,000 The Stabeck Group TEL: 612-747-5863
CORNUCOPIA, WI Highway 13 Bark Bay The largest continuous privately owned beachfront shoreline on the Wisconsin south shore of Lake Superior. This property is ideally suited for either a family compound or a development of high-end cabins. 250’ LAKE SUPERIOR SHORELINE & 6.09 ACRES: $229,000 1,040’ LAKE SUPERIOR SHORELINE & 37.6 ACRES: $995,000 SMITH + ROFFERS TEL: 612-867-5667 JACOB.SMITH @SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM
SCHROEDER TOWNSHIP Lake Superior Land Lake Superior Sanctuary. 15.4 acres of untouched Northwoods terrain and nearly 750 feet of shoreline lay the ideal groundwork for your very own private haven. A prime location to enjoy all of the amenities of the North Shore. $750,000 SMITH + ROFFERS TEL: 952-237-1100 FRANK.ROFFERS @SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM
TWO HARBORS Breezy Point Resort on Lake Superior Peaceful and private, this property is situated on 12.3 wooded acres with 1,000 feet of shoreline and features 12 updated log cabins with kitchens and lake views. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to capture the unique essence of America’s North Coast. $2,300,000 SMITH + ROFFERS TEL: 952-237-1100 FRANK.ROFFERS @SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM
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DEEPHAVEN 19525 Vine St. Beautiful Charles Cudd–built home in Deephaven. Inspired by the “not so big house” with incredible organic prairie style architectural details throughout. Barrel vaulted ceilings with a wall of glass, a large, open kitchen with lots of natural light, a large center island, and room for the whole family — all on a private cul-de-sac. Minnetonka/Deephaven Schools. BEDROOMS: 3 BATHROOMS: 3 $989,000
MARK HOISETH TEL: 612-282-3465 MARK.HOISETH@SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM
SHOREWOOD 20435 Radisson Rd. The timeless grace of this classic stone home is apparent the moment you approach the front door. Set on a majestic 1.8 acres with southwest exposure, long views and access to Christmas Lake, this home boasts a main-level owner’s suite as well as five large bedrooms and two beautiful baths up. With the entertaining possibilities and swimming/ boating access on the lake, there is something for everyone. Your own private oasis. BEDROOMS: 6 BATHROOMS: 5 $1,295,000 MARK HOISETH TEL: 612-282-3465 MARK.HOISETH @SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM
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ORONO 2800 Countryside Dr. W. Classic Tony Eiden–built home on 2.5 acres in Orono. Perfect for adding a pool or sport court. Bright and open floor plan with lots of natural light. Meticulously maintained home on a dead-end street. Orono Schools. BEDROOMS: 5 BATHROOMS: 4 $895,000 MARK HOISETH TEL: 612-282-3465 MARK.HOISETH@SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM
DEEPHAVEN 18202 Shavers Lake Rd. Beautifully updated 5,200+-square-foot home with picturesque views overlooking Shavers Lake. A cook’s dream kitchen opens to a large family room and screen porch perfect for poolside entertaining! Minnetonka Schools. BEDROOMS: 5 BATHROOMS: 5 $1,239,000 MARK HOISETH TEL: 612-282-3465 MARK.HOISETH@SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM
PAYNESVILLE 24183 Deepwood Rd. Beautiful log-sided year-round lakeshore home on Rice Lake. A 1.15-acre lot with 88 feet of lakeshore. Great open floor plan with center-island kitchen, vaulted great room and large, lakeside screen porch. 28-by-48-foot steel barn room. BEDROOMS: 4 BATHROOMS: 2 MARK HOISETH $369,000
TEL: 612-282-3465 MARK.HOISETH@SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM
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EDEN PRAIRIE 17170 Beverly Dr. Rare land in Eden Prairie: 5.4 wooded acres that back up to Riley Creek. Possible subdivide. $1,995,000
ROBIN ROBERTS + KINNETTE DOWNING TEL: 952-240-7600 ROBIN.ROBERTS@SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM
EDEN PRAIRIE 9570 Sky Ln. New construction in desirable Woods at Riley Creek with private wooded views, sport court, bonus room and exercise room. Award-winning builder Swanson Homes. BEDROOMS: 5 BATHROOMS: 5 952-240-7600
ROBIN ROBERTS + KINNETTE DOWNING TEL: 952-240-7600 ROBIN.ROBERTS@SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM
EDEN PRAIRIE 9547 Sky Ln. New-construction five-bedroom, five-bathroom home with open floor plan and elegant finishes throughout. Award-winning builder Swanson Homes. BEDROOMS: 5 BATHROOMS: 5 $1,299,900
ROBIN ROBERTS + KINNETTE DOWNING TEL: 952-240-7600 ROBIN.ROBERTS@SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM
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14525 4TH AVE. N., PLYMOUTH
Stunning French Manor Home As seen in Architectural Digest, Better Homes and Gardens Kitchens, and Perspectives in Design Minnesota, this beautiful Parade show home features classic European architectural detailing on a wooded walkout lot on a secluded cul-de-sac convenient to downtown Minneapolis and Wayzata, including Wayzata School District. Highlights include a large gourmet kitchen, pantry, computer room, playroom, home theater and screen porch. Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 5 $1,649,000
SMITH + ROFFERS TEL: 952-237-1100 FRANK.ROFFERS@SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM
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CHETEK, WI 950 251/2 St. Welcome to this remarkable property with 14.56 acres and 644 feet of shoreline on Lake Pokegama on the Chetek Chain of Lakes. This 12,000-square-foot estate is the perfect home, getaway or corporate retreat. BEDROOMS: 6 BATHROOMS: 7 $3,500,000
MIKE LYNCH TEL: 612-619-8227 MIKE.LYNCH@LAKESMN.COM
HAYWARD, WI 6519 N. Lake Drive Ln. Stunning Whitefish Lake views from this architecturally designed masterpiece featuring 1,600 feet of shoreline on Picnic Point. Luxurious master suite, two additional suites and lower-level guest quarters. Gourmet kitchen, towering vaulted ceilings and oversized 4-car garage. BEDROOMS: 3 BATHROOMS: 5 $1,200,000
MIKE LYNCH TEL: 612-619-8227 MIKE.LYNCH@LAKESMN.COM
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STRUM, WI E7835 Starling Rd. This property is under contract. BEDROOMS: 5 BATHROOMS: 5 $2,250,000
MIKE LYNCH TEL: 612-619-8227 MIKE.LYNCH@LAKESMN.COM
PRESCOTT, WI N4455 1130th St. Exquisite property in prestigious Trumpeter Valley situated on the Mississippi River bluff with unparalleled 20-mile vistas. BEDROOMS: 4 BATHROOMS: 4 $719,000
MIKE LYNCH TEL: 612-619-8227 MIKE.LYNCH@LAKESMN.COM
RED WING 31219 Lakeview Ave. Gorgeous, mid-century jewel of Wacouta Beach with open floor plan, cook’s kitchen and guest house. Private 1.63-acre lot with 221 feet of beach on Lake Pepin. BEDROOMS: 3 BATHROOMS: 3 $1,288,000
MIKE & LISA LYNCH TEL: 612-619-8227 MIKE.LYNCH@LAKESMN.COM
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MINNEAPOLIS 4525 Colfax Ave. S. This classically updated home is blocks from Lake Harriet and features an updated kitchen with new appliances, plenty of built-ins, hardwoods, fireplace, cozy main-floor den, and four bedrooms and two full bathrooms on the upper level. Take advantage of all the outdoor activities on the city lakes. BEDROOMS: 4 BATHROOMS: 4 $599,900 SMITH + ROFFERS TEL: 612-867-5667 JACOB.SMITH @SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM
EDINA 8 Antrim Terr. Situated on one acre of up-north-like privacy, this recently updated four-bedroom home features exposed beams, vaulted ceilings, and 5,700 square feet with room for a fitness room or theater — or both — on the lower level. BEDROOMS: 4 BATHROOMS: 4 $1,355,000 TRAVIS SENENFELDER TEL: 651-216-9466 TRAVIS.SENENFELDER @SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM
GREENFIELD 5970 66th Ln. This four-acre parcel awaits the build of your dream home. With plenty of room for the backyard garden and dinners on the deck looking out over the countryside, this Mark Williams custom home is sure to please. BEDROOMS: 4 BATHROOMS: 3 $780,000 TRAVIS SENENFELDER TEL: 651-216-9466 TRAVIS.SENENFELDER @SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM
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WAYZATA 315 Margaret Cir. Large and in charge yet full of charm and elegance. This 5,500-square-foot Mark Williams custom home is scheduled to be built on a pristine one-acre lot walking distance to downtown Wayzata. BEDROOMS: 5 BATHROOMS: 5 $1,600,000 TRAVIS SENENFELDER TEL: 651-216-9466 TRAVIS.SENENFELDER @SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM
WAYZATA 10 Myrtlewood Walkout masterpiece overlooking family-friendly Wayzata Country Club’s pond surrounding the 10th green. The exposed-beam construction design comes complete with an executive chef ’s kitchen, mother-in-law suite and even a golf cart garage. BEDROOMS: 4 BATHROOMS: 4 $1,495,000 TRAVIS SENENFELDER TEL: 651-216-9466 TRAVIS.SENENFELDER @SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM
VICTORIA 1695 Carriage Dr. Deer Run two-story with high-end custom finishes, many built-ins, dual-sided fireplace, natural woodworks, expansive wetland views, motherin-law suite with steam shower, 100-inch theatre screen, and custom closet organizers. BEDROOMS: 5 BATHROOMS: 6 $675,000 TRAVIS SENENFELDER TEL: 651-216-9466 TRAVIS.SENENFELDER @SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM
ORONO 445 Brown Rd. Let us create your dream home by selecting to build this once-created Mark Williams custom home or sit down with the architect and design the dream home you have always wanted. BEDROOMS: 4 BATHROOMS: 4 $1,060,500
TRAVIS SENENFELDER TEL: 651-216-9466 TRAVIS.SENENFELDER @SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM
ORONO 585 Stubbs Bay Rd. Five park-like acres in desired Orono complete with a show stopping executive-level walkout rambler. Enjoy privacy, nature and panoramic views as this home could take advantage of great sunrises and sunsets. BEDROOMS: 4 BATHROOMS: 4 $1,800,000 TRAVIS SENENFELDER TEL: 651-216-9466 TRAVIS.SENENFELDER @SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM
ORONO Brown Rd. Two acres featuring an urban farmhouse, infinity pool, long wetland views, a short drive into downtown Wayzata, biking distance to Lake Minnetonka and 15 minutes to downtown Minneapolis — what more are you looking for? BEDROOMS: 4 BATHROOMS: 3 $960,750 TRAVIS SENENFELDER TEL: 651-216-9466 TRAVIS.SENENFELDER @SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM
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ADVERTISERS INDEX 2nd Wind Exercise Equipment, 70 A Scow National Championship Regatta, 226 Accounting Resource Group, 78 ALL Inc., 84 Allstar Construction, 172 Amsum & Ash, 8, 9 Area Environments, 11 Art Resources Gallery, 121 Artelle Designs, 45 Artisan Home Tour, 101 Aulik and Associates, 231 Auto Vault, 125 Belle Kitchen Design + Build, 36 Berg Companies, 170 biota - Landscape Design + Build, 19 Blue Plate Restaurant Company, 45 Bluefin Bay Resort, 64 BohLand Development, 96, 97 Borgert Products, 78 Brightwater Clothing & Gear, 102 Bruce Kading Interior Design, 121 Buttercream, 209 Cadillac of Minneapolis, 12 Canary Grey Photography, 194 Carl M. Hansen Companies, 180 Carol Belz & Associates, 57 Casa Verde Design, 83 CBF by Pierre, 44 Charles Cudd De Novo, 111 Charles R. Stinson Architecture + Design, 27 Cocoon Home Performance Solutions, 170 Commercial Furniture Services, 183 Crutchfield Dermatology, 29 Crystal Kitchen Center, 209 Cyrus Artisan Rugs, 185 David Heide Design Studio, 212 Denali Custom Homes, 189 Destiny Homes, 87 Dewey Graff Fine Art, Inc., 109 Earthscapes Stoneworks + Design, 171 Erickson Outdoor Lighting, 177 Erotas Building Corporation, 225 Eskuche Design, 99 Executive Title, 176 Feldmann Imports, 23 figlio, 103 Filament Lighting, 188 Gabberts Design Studio and Fine Furniture, 13 Galleria, Shops of Distinction, 3, 228 Garlock-French Corporation, 172 Gianni’s Steakhouse, 79 Gordon James Construction, 173 Gray Gardens Landscape, 38, 201 Griffin Gallery, 195 Guaranteed Rate, 197 Gulf to Bay, Sotheby’s International Realty, 165 Hammer Made, 37 Heidi Libera, 110 Hendel Homes, 31 Holly Hunt Design, 11 Hornig + Regan, Lakes Sotheby’s International Realty, 167 Hornig Companies, 167 Hotel Roger Smith New York, 187 Hubert White, 10 Imola Motorsports, 125 Indulge & Bloom, 90 International Market Square, 48, 49 InVision Distinctive Eyewear, 75 Ispiri, 15 Jaguar Land Rover Minneapolis, Inside Front Cover, 1 Jaque Bethke Design, 126, 127 JB Hudson Jewelers, 5 John Kraemer & Sons, Inside Back Cover Juut Salonspa, 21 KBI Design Studios, 73 Keenan & Sveiven Landscape Architecture, 24 Korta Katarina, 80 Kowalski’s Markets, 20 Kubes Law Office, 172 Kyle Hunt & Partners, 53
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Umbria chair by Lazar, Rich Rosenberg Contemporary Furnishings, IMS Suite 292, 612-333-4673, richrosenberg.com, $1,095 as shown
Writing’s on the Wall
Porcelain stoneware Graffiti tile by Ceramiche Refin, Ceramic Tileworks, IMS Suite 130, 612-333-7100, ceramictileworksmn.com, price upon request
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Hand-tufted Lies rug by Mike Farrell for Surya, Francis King Ltd., IMS Suite 465, 612-604-0033, francisking.com, $669 for 5-by-8-foot rug (other sizes available) 178 Artful Living
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Silk-screened glass and steel Block S100 fluorescent lighting fixture by Leucos, Collection on 5, IMS Suite 528, 612-746-0444, collection5.com, $1,508
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Fine Mess
Millennium headboard by Johnston Casuals, Unique by Design Ltd., IMS Suite 188, 612-341-0388, uniquebydesign.us, $2,733 for queen size
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Light It Up Outdoor lighting made easy. | BY JOE HART
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lfresco season is upon us, which means outdoor lighting needs to be pitch-perfect. We caught up with Scott Erickson of Erickson Outdoor Lighting as he was on his way to sign the closing papers on his new, west-metro showroom. It’s more of a consulting location than a retail space, he explains — a place to meet with clients who are building from scratch or retrofitting an outdoor lighting project. He gave us his top tips for making these jobs easier.
Get transformed.
Transformers and their location are the most important — and overlooked — decision you face. What’s a transformer? A doohickey that tamps down killer 120-volt household current to a gentle 12 volts. Erickson recommends one for each outdoor lighting zone. “Where are they going to be located? And how are they going to be controlled?” he says. “These are such critical questions, but they’re often an afterthought. Maybe an electrician puts in a couple outlets by the door, but that’s just not that helpful.” With advance planning and a careful wiring scheme, transformers can be perfectly placed and coordinated so that all the lighting zones work in concert.
Let the LED shine.
We live in the golden age of outdoor lighting. And the blue age, the green age and the purple age — thanks to power-sipping LEDs. “It’s a very exciting time,” says Erickson. “LEDs consume very low energy, and the lights are getting better all the time. You can double or triple an existing lighting project without adding wiring or transformers.”
Switch it up.
“Everyone puts their switch by the front door — but then you’re driving home to a dark house, and by the time you turn on the light, you don’t need it anymore!” says Erickson. If you plan ahead, you can build in timers to control switches throughout the seasons — which is true for not only the front door, but for every zone. Of course, you can override the switches, but by programming them ahead of time, you’ll never be left in the dark.
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iLu Interiors was born out of a new beginning five years ago. We reimagined our industry and went to work redefining traditionally held beliefs about interior design. Today, LiLu is the daily celebration of trading the stale, been-there, done-that way of doing business for something different by design. Like LiLu, these six stylemakers have redefined traditional fabrics, furniture and light fixtures with a twist.
1 Punchy Pendant
A pendant light fixture presides over just about every dining table and kitchen island in America. James Smith uses woven grasses and a brightly colored cord to add a contemporary edge.
2 Chic Chevron
The chevron became pervasive years ago in pillows, rugs and upholstery. Today, Brentano rejuvenates this old favorite by using bright colors and uneven trapezoidal lines to create a more progressive look.
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3 Cutwork Contemporary
Like traditional hardanger from Norway, cutwork embroidery might garnish your grandmother’s table. But with a play on scale, this Lori Weitzner fabric offers a contemporary alternative for window treatments, pillows and bedding.
4 Modern Marble Marvel
Marbleizing spills out of dusty books and onto tastefully designed dinner plates thanks to Christopher Spitzmiller, who uses this traditional method to give delft dinnerware tastefully fresh appeal.
5 Inspired Illustrations
Specimen illustrations of butterflies, moths and other insects were all the rage in dark Victorian-inspired interiors. Allyson Reynolds revives these lifeless creations with her vibrant watercolors, which brighten any space.
6 Lace-Like Luxe
Lace doilies not your style? These European-inspired fabrics by Sacho lend modern-day richness to traditional lace and damask patterns. Luxury immediately comes to mind when upholstering a chair or sofa with this reinterpretation.
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The Reorganization Man Welcome to the living office, a place for people who happen to be working. | BY JOE HART
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nce upon a time, working in an office meant a nine-to-five blur of gray suits and even grayer cubicles. How times have changed. We’ve traded suits for jeans, we work whenever we need to and some of us have given up the office altogether. So it’s no surprise that we’re in one of the most innovative periods for office and furniture design since the invention of the cubicle. Good timing for John Sorteberg and his team at Commercial Furniture Services. July 16 marks the grand opening of the company’s new showroom, which offers a radical rethinking of office furniture. “People simply don’t work the way they used to,” says Sorteberg. “You’ve got small teams and large teams, and people may be in and out of a project or process during the day.” Today’s office is, instead, a living office, as the design studio Herman Miller puts it. The inventive brand’s furniture commands center stage in the new Commercial Furniture Services showroom.
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That means smaller individual stations and more collaborative zones. “Designers today are creating workplaces that foster greater connection, creativity and productivity,” notes Sorteberg. “They are designing new spaces where employees can meet formally and informally, work together on projects or by themselves, present their work to clients or internal team members, chat or relax in casual settings, and have options for complete privacy. Furniture and tools aren’t one-size-fits-all but instead are customized to meet the needs of more flexible, mobile workers.” At the same time, “companies are trying to figure out how to give back to their employees,” he explains. “That’s why you’re seeing better technology, ergonomics and office perks.” All these changes may mean a little more complexity in putting together an office design. But the headaches are worth it — with all the time we spend at work, it better be dynamic, enjoyable and alive.
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Battery-operated motorized window treatments make a retrofit easy. | BY JOE HART
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ith energy efficiency top of mind, it’s no wonder motorized window treatments are in high demand. In addition to adding panache to any space, remote-control drapery improves natural heating and cooling while protecting artwork and carpeting. But there’s just one catch: If you didn’t happen to build your home from the ground up with motorized treatments in mind, you face the considerable hassle of cutting into walls to run electricity to your windows. That’s a retrofit to give you fits. Or it used to be, anyway. Like cell phones and laptops, remote-control curtains are getting a boost from better batteries. “Batteries today can last up to five years,” explains Daniel Woody, president of Residential Technology Systems, a company that integrates technology in homes. “That’s a huge step forward.” And you don’t have to sacrifice fashion for function. Custom drapery can add considerably to the cost, but vendors like Lutron and QMotion, which Woody recommends, offer a variety of both fashionable and traditional styles. Like just about everything else, motorized window treatments easily are synced with today’s handheld technologies. “If you forgot to pull the shades in the morning, you can literally do it from your tablet or smartphone when you get to the office,” says Woody. Talk about made in the shade.
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the kitchen Freshly enameled cabinetry and cool gray walls give this space a fresh, crisp feel.
the office Painterati’s Katy Slater suggests pairing natural
woodwork with warmer grays, such as Mega Greige by Sherwin-Williams, shown here.
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e’re loving the cool gray palettes we’re seeing lately — they are a fresh break from the browns and coffee tones that dominated walls for so long. But can this color scheme work in any space? “Definitely!” says Katy Slater, sales manager at Painterati, the residential finishing and light construction firm known for its color expertise. “You can incorporate gray tones into traditional homes just as well as transitional and contemporary spaces. The trick is to choose the right gray for the room.” While grays are often paired with white millwork, they also can work with natural wood tones, says Slater: “If you have warm woodwork, look for grays with yellow or brown bases. Of the warmer grays, we love Anew Gray and Mega Greige from Sherwin-Williams.” This dramatic kitchen update is a recent Painterati project. White enameling and simple hardware give the cabinetry a crisp lift.The team switched out two cabinet doors, added legs to the kitchen island and, of course, painted. The gray on the walls is Ozark Shadows and the island is Gray Owl, both from Benjamin Moore. “Color updates like this aren’t just for walls,” says Slater. “They can be applied to a variety of surfaces: vanities, wood cabinetry, even the ceiling, which we call the fifth wall. We’re always finding ways to help clients bring new colors into their spaces.” One of the best parts of this trend, she adds, is how it opens you up to new design ideas and to the many gray and blue furnishings available. Using extensive style knowledge to help clients choose colors, Painterati takes a consultative approach to interior and exterior painting, refinishing, light construction, cabinet hardware, countertops, sinks, and accessories. For those looking for something beyond color consulting, the firm typically partners with leading interior designers.
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From Lake to Life
Nor-Son brings creativity, craftsmanship and cost expertise under one roof. |
BY MARGUERITE HAPPE
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atching fireflies in Mason jars, roasting golden-brown s’mores under the stars, jumping off the boat and throwing sandy towels into the mudroom — how do your favorite moments inspire your home? Whether it’s a smart-sized cottage on a remote northern lake chain, a luxurious home away from the hustle and bustle, or an urban legacy estate for generations to enjoy, capturing the essence of summer is the essential ingredient in creating a Minnesota home. Bringing that beauty inside the shelter of wraparound porches, kitchens and family spaces takes the skill set of an artist, engineer and craftsman. With the rise in complexity required in high-performance home construction, busy homeowners need a multifaceted team they can trust more than ever. “Many of our clients have built innovative, successful businesses, so they appreciate innovation in a design and construction process,” says Scott Kuehl, CEO of Nor-Son. “We focus on a high-touch experience combined with a high-tech delivery, and that’s what results in a high-performance structure. Whether it’s the tenure of our building science staff, our transparent communication or our cost intelligence alongside our design creativity, this
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sophisticated approach is what our clients demand.” The award-winning team of registered architects, project managers and on-site craftsmen recently merged with Eskuche Design, an architecture firm that found in Nor-Son a worthy match to its high-performance design portfolio. “We build the projects we design, ensuring the integrity of the results matches the clients’ ideas and dreams,” notes Kuehl. “And do they have dreams!” Such projects as a retractable roof for professional-rated stargazing, a museum for a collection of Chris-Crafts and other vintage wooden boats, and an Adirondack boathouse to safely transport wooden boats into the water show how dreams have become reality for Nor-Son clientele. As one homeowner lovingly described a finished project: “Behind each birch twig and pine floorboard is the spirit of a hundred skilled workmen.” With beautiful old-growth cedar from British Columbia and the New York Adirondacks, craftsmen painstakingly hand-scribed timber to maintain the aesthetic of the natural bark that wraps around the now-hidden steel infrastructure of the boathouse.
It’s a testament to this approach that homeowners entrust Nor-Son with the spaces that have a special place in their heart. On one project, Nor-Son worked with the homeowners to incorporate the details of their 1910 reproduction Klondike refrigerators with cherry-framed doors. Features such as wainscoting and cabinetry were custom crafted to match a cherished piece of antique furniture. Leftover timbers were sawed into flooring and grouted with a special cork Nor-Son developed for the project. Indicative of this personal touch is a French-inspired home designed and built on Lake Minnetonka for a couple who resided in Paris briefly. The company engaged a craftsman from France to hand-carve a fireplace surround as well as a European metal smith to fashion railings. It’s this attention to detail that has been at the heart of Nor-Son’s core values for more than 35 years. There’s no pretentiousness, no lack of responsibility, no glossing over the integrity of the investment. From the architects to the on-site craftsmen, every member of the Nor-Son team is wholeheartedly invested in each project. “It’s our DNA,” says Kuehl. “We put our heart and souls into every home we create.”
from design to delivery Nor-Son makes clients’ dreams, from a retractable roof perfect for stargazing to a museum for vintage boats, a reality. artfullivingmagazine.com Artful Living
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The High Life Luxury high-rise apartments come to Minneapolis. |
BY JOE HART
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t’s hard to see how owning a home became the American dream as home ownership so frequently keeps people awake at night. There’s the commute. And the constant worry about maintaining your investment, especially in the continuing uncertainty of the housing market. Many homeowners are trading these headaches for a footloose lifestyle once reserved for students and young professionals: apartment living. If the words conjure images of echoing hallways and oddball neighbors, think again. In today’s real-estate mix, luxury apartments rapidly are becoming the most desirable ticket to a flexible, urban lifestyle. Consider The Nic on Fifth, a luxury high-rise apartment building under construction in downtown Minneapolis. The 26-story development features ground-floor retail with luxury homes above, including four floors of high-end penthouse suites. A sixth-floor space is devoted to luxurious extras: a pool, hot tub, outdoor fire pits, fitness center, yoga room and clubroom. “Picture the amenities and services of a high-end hotel plus the convenience of a luxury condo, and you’ll start to get the idea,” says Dave Menke, president of Opus Development Company L.L.C. These amenities include such extras as concierge services, personal shopping and appointment scheduling (including pet grooming), while The Nic’s location in the heart of downtown (and on the light-rail line to boot) promises front-door connection to the pulse of urban shopping, dining and nightlife. Menke and his team were inspired by similar housing options in Chicago, New York, San Francisco and other major metropolitan areas, and they took several exploratory trips. “There is a genuine opportunity for a similar offering in Minneapolis,” he says. “There’s a pent-up demand for this kind of urban, high-end living.” The spacious penthouse suites on The Nic’s top floors are creating a special buzz. “The penthouses are a key feature of the building,” Menke says. “The finishes are best in class and lend the entire building a heightened air of luxury.”
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The Queen of Bayfield One woman’s unconventional and unyielding dedication to a small Wisconsin town is just what it needs. | BY LINDA MACK
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t’s a sparkling summer day in Bayfield, Wisconsin, the gateway to Lake Superior’s Apostle Islands. Mary Hulings Rice is in full plumage, donning a coral fishnet sweater, dangly coral earrings of her own creation and lipstick-red, patent-leather sandals. She is comfortably ensconced in the glass-roofed room that attaches her 1892 Queen Anne house to a tower addition. Filled with black-and-white photos of her beloved Sand Island retreat, whimsical paintings and signs with sayings like, “Save the Earth: It’s the only planet with wine,” the solarium overlooking the lake is a suitable throne room for the woman affectionately known as the Queen of Bayfield. Not that Rice, founder of the restaurants that give the Lake Superior burg its gourmet cachet, is pretentious. Far from it. When she rides in the Applefest parade in early October, for instance, she sits in an old bathtub on top of an ancient Chevy station wagon. (“Been doing it for years, sun or rain or snow,” she notes.) It’s just that Rice, gung-ho supporter of arts and social services, is the one many Bayfielders go to when they want to make something happen. The Hulings family was blessed with the financial fruits of developing the world-renowned Andersen Windows corporation in Bayport and expressed its love for the area by supporting numerous institutions, including Northland College in nearby Ashland, Wisconsin.
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“Mary has served on Northland’s board of trustees for more than 20 years and has been involved in every major project, from the sciences to the arts,” says Michael Miller, Northland’s president. “Her philanthropic spirit and care for the region and its people are remarkable, as seen in her unique role as host, community builder, philanthropist, advocate for the arts, restaurant owner, and artist.” “We would not exist without Mary, and there are a dozen others who could say the same thing,” says Scott Armstrong, executive director of the Bayfield Area Recreation Center and North Coast Community Sailing. Visitors to the area encounter Rice’s wit and color through her small but far-reaching restaurant empire: the acclaimed Wild Rice, set in the woods south of Bayfield, the perennially popular Maggie’s, where plush pink flamingos and south-of-the-border-inspired food abound, and breakfast go-to Egg Toss Cafe.
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23 mph is plenty,” read the small signs in the prairie grasses along the gently winding road that leads from Highway 13 south of Bayfield to Wild Rice, a gourmet oasis in the northwoods. The road sweeps by the gray, four-gabled building to loop into a forest-framed parking lot. From there, a sequence of experiences heightens the anticipation:
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Step onto a boardwalk, pass under a sod-covered canopy atop which might stand a stuffed giraffe, walk over the natural landscape of Lake Superior boulders and wildflowers, see the outdoor tables and intriguing bar to the left, then turn and open the glass doors. Before you is one of the country’s great rooms for dining: a soaring, gabled space painted deep red and punctuated by large, white-framed windows, Rice’s colorful watercolors, and a glass-enclosed wine tower filled with tempting bottles mostly from California but also France, Chile, New Zealand and Australia. Designed by Duluth architect David Salmela, renowned for his Scandinavian minimalism, with Rice, Executive Chef Jim Webster and “front-of-house guy” Randy Anderson, Wild Rice has created a total dining experience unmatched even by top Twin Cities restaurants. The eatery’s playful name could refer to Rice herself as well as the northwoods staple. “It’s not just the room,” says Star Tribune restaurant critic Rick Nelson. “What’s so remarkable is that the kitchen matches the architectural fireworks. She’s created a culinary oasis 250 miles from Minneapolis and 350 from Milwaukee.” Honed by Julia Child’s early cooking shows, Rice’s French culinary style infuses the menu. Over the years, Webster has added many influences, including Asian. He accompanies the signature wood-fire-grilled Northstar Bison tenderloin with soft polenta, shaved Brussels sprouts, prosciutto, pickled beech mushrooms and blue-cheese fondue. For a wine pairing, Webster suggests a rich Pinot Noir, like a 2011 Belle Glos Dairyman Vineyard from the Russian River Valley. With the lemon-thyme roasted New Bedford sea scallops, he suggests a 2010 Shafer Vineyards Red Shoulder Ranch
Chardonnay from Napa Valley. The Bernardaud and Rosenthal dinnerware, the Riedel Vinum glassware, the unsalted Wisconsin Wüthrich butter, and French bread (baked on premise and presented just-so) all contribute to the ambiance. So do the Lowenstein camel-colored leather chairs, the tables situated next to the windows so there’s not a bad seat in the place and the distant view of the lake. Head to the bathroom, and you’re in for a surprise. Depending on your gender, a life-size, gray-haired lady or gentleman figure greets you as you open the door — so realistic you gasp even the second time. “Mary looked over our shoulders on the kitchen and dining room, but when it came to the bathrooms, she said ‘Move over, here I come,’” says Anderson, whose bespectacled face welcomes restaurant-goers. “She picked out all the tiles and the glass vessel sinks, and she found the lady and gentleman. The first night, I left them in chairs and scared the janitor half to death when he came in at 4 a.m. Two weeks later, I’m headed home and I look in my rear-view mirror and there’s one in my back seat.” “Does this woman take herself too seriously?” he asks rhetorically.
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f food and wine are Rice’s lifeblood, Sand Island is her heart-whole. Starting in the 1910s, her grandfather, Fred C. Andersen, summered there, one of the 21 Apostle Islands that now make up a national lakeshore.
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“‘Oh, hell no,’ she would say.” Wild Rice was a leap of faith. Could a town of 480 with a large tourist draw support a restaurant worthy of Chicago or San Francisco? After 13 years, four James Beard nominations for Best Chef: Midwest for Webster and one for the wine list, the answer is yes. And it took a philanthropist’s soul to back it. In 1998, Webster, Anderson and Rice had been running The Clubhouse on Madeline Island for 15-plus years. “Mary asked us what we thought of moving off the island,” Webster recalls. Ruled by the ferry schedule to the mainland, they were thrilled by the idea. They closed in fall 1999 and began a process of planning that took the Wild Rice entourage on forays to France, Italy, and Napa and Sonoma valleys, all in the name of research. “We’d set up visits to wineries and eat at the finest local restaurants,” says Webster. “We learned a tremendous amount.” While they were enjoying the best of food and wine, Salmela was taking a fresh approach to the architecture of dining. “My recollection of restaurants was that there are good tables and bad tables, so you can always tell the pecking order,” he says. “So I was thinking about how to make every table equally important.” For Wild Rice’s dining room and reception area, Salmela designed a large gabled structure with windows on both sides. A glass passageway links it to the more intimate bar and a glass-walled private dining room. Guests see all the activity of the kitchen beyond, but it doesn’t dominate the experience.
She’s spent every summer there since she was 4, except for two years when she was in Germany with then-husband John Rice, an Army doctor. Hers is like every other family that falls in love with a place and sinks deep roots, Mary says: “The only difference is we live much the way the early settlers did.” At Shaw Point, the family’s historic compound, there is no electricity, no running water, no flushing toilet. “We live in the woods, we live in the water, we live in the caves,” Mary muses. “We figure out how to survive the storms.” Now owned by the Park Service, the Sand Island retreats are used by the families under a life estate agreement. It was here on a propane stove in a 100-year-old log cabin with a cast-iron sink and water pump that Mary first started cooking. “I’d cook to earn money for ski gear,” she says. Her first inspiration was “the world’s best and brightest home-economics teacher” in Bayport, where she grew up. Her later mentor: Julia Child, via the WGBH series, which aired in Philadelphia, where John was stationed. “When the colonel’s wife asked if anyone could teach cooking, I said yes,” she recalls. “I did two six-lesson series on the basics and then desserts and baking. I remember showing how to make mayonnaise in a Cuisinart.” Child’s influence came full circle last year when Mary visited a table at Wild Rice and was delighted to meet the culinary icon’s niece, Philadelphia Cousins. “We’re convinced that our mothers were sisters!” she says of her newfound kindred spirit. Cousins sent Mary a portrait of Child with a cat perched on her shoulder. It sits above her favorite chair in the solarium — a fitting talisman for Mary Rice, the Julia Child of the North.
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The Perfect Combination The 2014 Lexus CT 200h marries powerful performance with incredible fuel economy. | BY MAXWELL SHAPIRO
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The CT’s EPA-estimated rating of 42 mpg is due in part to its power train, which pairs a 98-horsepower, 1.8-liter, four-cylinder engine with a Hybrid Synergy Drive system. Think Prius power in a compact, fierce car. And although other autos are attempting to catch up, the gas mileage is still at the top of the charts. One thing is certain: The 2014 Lexus CT 200h gracefully combines the pleasure of elite performance and the delight of cost savings. With impressive fuel economy, those extra joyrides are especially guilt-free. Just jump behind the wheel and you’ll experience how invigorating the road can be.. The 2014 Lexus CT 200h is available starting at $32,050. For more information, contact Lexus of Wayzata (lexusofwayzata.com) at 952-476-6111 or Lexus of Maplewood (lexusofmaplewood.com) at 651-483-6111.
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In Good Spirits Judging the nation’s largest spirits competition. | BY DAVID MAHONEY
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t first, I hope it’s just the effect of riding in an air-conditioned car for a few hours. Driving north along the California coast after visiting friends in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, I’m sneezing and feeling the familiar scratch at the back of my throat that tends to signal an oncoming cold. Normally, I wouldn’t give it much thought, but I have a professional obligation to keep my nasal passages congestion-free for the next four days. In less than 24 hours, I will be sticking my nose into one glass after another as a judge in the prestigious San Francisco World Spirits Competition and will be expected to assess the merits of some 250 of the nearly 1,500 distilled beverages submitted for our approval. That night, I lie awake in my hotel room, sucking furiously on a zinc tablet and fretting over what state I’ll be in the next day. Fortunately, when morning comes, my head feels only slightly clogged and seems to instantly clear up a few hours later when I
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breathe in the pungent fumes of the first small sample of lemon-flavored vodka. A quick swish around my mouth followed by a brisk spit into a bucket confirms that all necessary sensory organs are in working order. Relieved, I knuckle down to the task of nosing and tasting my way through the dozen or so unidentified glasses of citrus-enhanced vodkas arrayed in front of me. That mission accomplished, I take turns with my three fellow panelists evaluating each spirit and suggesting the medal, if any, it should receive: bronze, silver, gold or — in the case of unanimous agreement on its gold-worthiness — double gold, with a shot at being chosen as a sweepstakes winner on the closing day of the competition. Having served as a judge for half of the competition’s 14-year lifespan, I’ve learned a few things. For instance, I know that judging will kick off on Thursday with a short afternoon session that will include garden-variety flavored vodkas plus all sorts of exotic elixirs
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sporting vivid colors not found in nature. These tend to inspire equally colorful comments from the assembled crew of battle-hardened judges, all of whom make “spirited” livings as journalists, bar managers, mixologists, consultants or retail buyers. (Another thing I’ve learned: Don’t try to go toe-to-toe with these guys on a bar crawl. I can think of few fates worse than having to taste spirits all day while nursing a violent hangover.) Friday, the first full day of judging, gets going bright and early with an onslaught of unadulterated vodka. This category, the largest by a long shot, can make your head hurt. Not from the alcohol (we are spitting, after all), but from straining to detect the subtle differences between near-neutral distillations that separate a bronze from a gold. To reduce the inherent subjectivity, vodkas are judged by double panels of eight judges instead of the typical four. All we are told is the raw material from which the spirit is made. (Surprisingly, for a spirit defined by government regulations as being devoid of distinctive aroma or taste, the contrast between a lean and spicy rye vodka and a round and fruity barley vodka really shines through.) A few gold medalists emerge from the 30 vodkas my group evaluates, but only one is awarded double gold. I’m pleased to later learn that the standout is from 45th Parallel, the Wisconsin craft distillery run by a couple of Minneapolitans. After the relatively blank slate of vodka tastings, a torrent of contrasting flavors and aromas washes over my panel during the next two days. Peppery reposado tequila is followed by silky-smooth Irish whiskey; sweet and simple white rum gives way to smoky and complex single-malt Scotch. One extra-aged rum is so villainously vile that I can’t wait to get it out of my mouth (“It tastes just like Worcestershire sauce!” a fellow judge aptly proclaims). Another is so sublimely sumptuous that I set aside the few drops remaining in my glass as a reward at the end of a hard day’s work. Compared to the first three days of the competition, the final day is a walk in the park. That’s when we pick the best of the best, with all the judges assembled in one room. There’s no discussion of the relative merits of each spirit, just a show of hands for each judge’s favorite (or favorites — we’re allowed to vote for more than one) in any given category. A few hours of tasting the finest spirits the world has to offer — now that’s nothing to sneeze at.
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What Men Want
Jason Hammerberg designs distinctive, limited-run shirts for men with style. | BY MARGUERITE HAPPE
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Hammer Made opened in the Galleria Edina. The hard work behind the scenes is integral to each and every shirt with a Hammer Made label. An extensive design and production process is part of what makes Hammerberg’s shirts limited and of the absolute highest quality. “I travel to fabric shows in Northern Italy and Paris to find my premium fabrics,” he explains. And as he says, you can’t have the best shirts in the world without the best fabrics in the world, which makes the years spent developing relationships with each mill integral to the quality of this smaller brand. Six months after placing the fabric orders, he returns to begin laying out the details of his latest designs with Hammer Made’s Turkish manufacturer. “About 30 of each shirt are made,” says Hammerberg. “The 12-month process means that I can’t go back and order more if a certain shirt happens to sell well.” Are these designs straight off the runway? “I’m not interested in the runway; I’m interested in reality,” says Hammerberg. “I think about people and real-life careers, from the accountant to the rock star. We have guys who come to us for their boardroom shirt or a standout shirt for their convention in Las Vegas! I design my shirts for what men actually want.”
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ach of Jason Hammerberg’s distinctive shirts requires closer inspection for a full understanding of the product. As your gaze closes in on the shirt, every tiny detail integrated into each design become apparent. The stitch color of a button here, the printed lining on the collar there: It’s the mark of details easily assimilated into a cohesive product that is a hallmark of the good design in Hammerberg’s line of limited-run shirts. “You can walk in the store, and in five minutes, you’ll have a new favorite shirt,” he says. “We love to help guys with their fashion questions and mix and match shirts with the perfect tie, pocket square or belt.” Hammer Made in the Galleria Edina and a newly opened location in the Mall of America feature limited-run shirts as well as an array of accessories. Growing up in northern Minnesota, Hammerberg’s first job was at a traditional men’s store in Duluth. He went on to receive his bachelor’s degree in retail, which then parlayed into a master’s degree in apparel design. In 2006, Hammerberg founded his own line, then under the name Humble Fashion. “I chose the name ‘Humble’ because it meant a non-egotistical approach to fashion design — I wanted a brand that welcomes guys and their fashion questions,” says Hammerberg. And in 2009, the very first brick-and-mortar location of
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Boys Club Once catering primarily to men, the Minneapolis Club now has an inclusive culture. | BY MARGARET LETO
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n 1883, the Minneapolis Club served as the premier downtown gathering spot where business decisions were reached, connections established and social events held. Like most clubs of that time, its membership was made up of men. Today, however, it’s no longer just a boys club. “Reinvented, renewed and relevant” is how General Manager Frank DiLapo describes the club. “It continues to remain relevant in today’s world by appealing to a wider audience than in its earlier days. We provide all our members a respite away from the pressures of everyday life. Busy executives — both men and women — connect at the club in ways that are offered nowhere else in the Twin Cities.” Events and pursuits once considered men’s interest have crossover appeal. Female club members are just as interested in cocktail club education, cigar events, and wine, scotch, and bourbon tastings as their male counterparts. “We plan all our events assuming that they will have equal participation among men and women,” says DiLapo. “This ultimately makes for a richer and more rewarding experience for all.”
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Some 130 years since its inception, the club remains the premier place in downtown Minneapolis for people to gather, conduct business, engage in philanthropic endeavors and enjoy themselves. The once predominantly male culture is gone, however, and has been replaced by one of inclusiveness.
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Rings to Ranches After amassing a fortune from class rings, the Gaineys moved on to ranching, farming and winemaking. | BY DAVID MAHONEY
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or a couple weeks each summer, Dan Gainey could be mistaken for a typical Minnesotan, relaxing at his family’s cabin on a lake near Hackensack. “We love it in the summer,” he says of his native state. But most of the year, Gainey can be found in Southern California’s bucolic Santa Ynez Valley, where he presides over the family business that encompasses cattle ranching, organic produce farming and — most prominently — grape-growing and winemaking, under the Gainey Vineyard banner. Gainey was born in 1962 in Owatonna, the headquarters of the former family business. His grandfather had turned Jostens, a small watchmaking and jewelry company, into the country’s largest purveyor of class rings, yearbooks and related products. The company expansion included building a manufacturing plant in Santa Barbara County in the late 1950s. And in the same year Gainey was born, his grandfather and father bought 1,800 acres of ranchland in the nearby Santa Ynez Valley. While Gainey’s grandfather’s passions ran to Arabian horses, which he bred and raised to great success, his father was more enthralled with wine. So they planted grapevines on the property in the mid-1960s, only to pull them out a few years later. “They discovered, a little late, that there wasn’t much of a market then for wine grapes,” Gainey explains. “If they’d just hung in there and left the vineyard in, we would have had the first commercial vineyard in Santa Barbara County.”
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Gainey Vineyard has won its fair share of accolades. But what really makes it stand out is its focus on the visitor experience. But as he approached his retirement from Jostens in the early 1980s, Gainey’s father decided to give it another go. He planted a variety of grapes on 100 acres of the ranch and built an attractive hacienda-style winery. After college, Gainey started working at the fledgling winery and has been there ever since. Over the ensuing years, the Gaineys learned that although their Bordeaux varieties prospered, some of their cooler-climate grapes didn’t thrive in the heat of the eastern end of the valley. They began buying grapes from vineyards in cooler parts of the county, learning over time where the best fruit came from. When North Coast wineries started buying up their vineyard sources, the Gaineys decided to look for more property of their own. In 1997, the same year he took the reins of the winery from his father, Gainey started planting Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vines on the newly acquired Evan’s Ranch property in the cooler part of the valley to the west, where the temperature can be 20 degrees cooler than at the home ranch. Over the next few years, he worked with pioneering local vintner Richard Sanford to gain official recognition for a Santa Rita Hills appellation, an area now renowned for producing first-rate Pinots and Chardonnays. Seven years ago, Gainey reaffirmed his commitment to the appellation with the purchase of another 50-acre vineyard property, Rancho Esperanza, in the Santa Rita Hills.
Gainey Vineyard has won its fair share of accolades. But what really makes it stand out is its focus on the visitor experience. Although some wine is still made at the original winery, most of the production has been moved to a more utilitarian facility nearby, freeing up more space for hosting drop-in guests as well as events such as weddings. An added bonus? Gainey’s best wines, its Limited Selection bottlings, are available only at the winery and through its wine club. Helped along by its prominent role in the movie Sideways, the Santa Ynez Valley has risen considerably in stature in the 52 years that the Gaineys have been working their land. But from the point of view of a winery visitor sitting at a picnic table under the widespread limbs of an ancient oak, it still looks much like it did more than half a century ago — which is just fine with Gainey. “That’s the way we like it,” he says.
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Hot Hong Kong How to vacation like Bond. |
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ong Kong: A British colony for 156 years, the stately demeanor still stands in a city that’s now fueled by money, power, food and booze. With multiple-star hotels towering above compact streets, impossibly hip restaurants peppering every corner and a burgeoning art scene, this bustling metropolis is fit for a man as distinguished as James Bond. Here’s how to roll like 007.
Luxury travel doesn’t end at the airport. The Peninsula Hotel scoops up guests in true Bond style via Rolls-Royce Phantom or the vintage 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II. Perhaps on your return trip, you’ll switch things up with a helicopter ride. The hotel has its own rooftop helipad for airport transfers and “dine and fly” packages, perfect for two, in the back of a chopper.
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Cathay Pacific Airways flies directly into Hong Kong from Chicago, offering supremely superior service straight out of the gate. In true Bond style, the first-class cabin boasts one of the largest beds on a commercial airline, complete with Krug and caviar service upon boarding (Pussy Galore’s presence optional).
The Peninsula Hong Kong is the city’s oldest and most glamorous hotel, featured, naturally, in The Man with the Golden Gun. Each of the 300 guest rooms boasts creamy interiors with luxe furnishings and state-ofthe-art technology that, with the touch of a button, draws the curtains or flips on the above-the-marble-tub TV.
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But it’s the Peninsula Suite that’s truly spectacular. Situated on the 26th floor with sweeping views of Victoria Harbour, this palatial escape features a private screening room with a wall-to-wall, 85-inch, flat-screen, plasma TV with automated, reclining seats — just the cave for hosting a Goldfinger viewing party. You’ll also be treated to the hotel’s only private balcony, a personal gym, baby grand piano, fine collection of artwork, and personal staff.
Where to Dine
Bo Innovation, the three-Michelin-star stunner labeled “X-treme Chinese Cuisine” is touted as one of the world’s greatest restaurants and should be on every Bond-worthy bucket list. This is molecular gastronomy at its finest, and Chef Alvin Leung does not disappoint. On the cozier yet still highly exclusive end of the dining spectrum is the private kitchen experience, a trend in Hong Kong. One of the most rewarding is a multi-course dinner at Yin Yang. Margaret Xu Yuan’s old-school, perfectly executed kitchen is located in the hip Wan Chai neighborhood, where she serves patrons dishes straight from her organic farm as well as everything from whole fish to seaweed pulled from the sea each morning. The starters are killer: silky-smooth tofu the texture of butter and crispy, oh-so-fresh sardines. If you’re lucky enough to get your hands on her succulent yellow earth chicken, it’s the crispy skin that’s the true star of the dish. Or there’s the magically fragrant “soup without water” made from the juice of dehydrated vegetables. This place is, in a word, exceptional.
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It’s shaken, not stirred for you on this jaunt, so you’ll want to stealthily navigate your way to 001: the almost-impossible-to-find speakeasy with a secret address in the Central District. As a reward for your efforts, you can sip your expertly crafted martini amongst other nattily dressed patrons in the exclusive 20-seat den. Because Hong Kong is all about drinks with a view — and because you’re already resting your head at the Peninsula — it’d be a shame not to pop into Felix, the city’s original harbor-view bar on the hotel’s 28th floor, for the requisite alcohol-with-altitude experience.
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Hong Kong is famous for its luxury shopping, and your home-base hotel is home to more than 80 high-end designer shops. The highly coveted Ascot Chang, a bespoke, made-to-order gentleman’s shirt maker, is fit for only the most distinguished guest. They, along with Jimmy Chen and British favorite Kent & Curwen, do dapper like nobody’s business. Outside the hotel doors, you can swing by The Armoury, an upscale men’s haberdashery that sells custom-made suits and shoes to the who’s who of Hong Kong. And naturally, every Bond needs bling. Head to the famed Nathan Road for a Rolex — the Submariner should look swell — and do Ian Fleming proud.
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How to Flash a Twenty This isn’t Vegas, but that doesn’t mean a crisp $20 bill doesn’t open doors. |
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ore than a decade ago, the brilliant, funny Tom Chiarella penned an article for Esquire called “The $20 Theory of the Universe.” He surmised that a well-placed $20 bill could offer far more than its paltry face value. To prove it, Chiarella greased palms all over New York City. Sometimes he was plainly rebuffed. But most of the time, he got what he wanted: a better seat at the show, an unpaid-for upgrade, a peek into cordoned-off places ubiquitously closed to the rule-following masses. Inspired, we replicated Chiarella’s experiment, but with several new and untested variables. First and foremost, the Twin Cities setting (after all, it’s one thing to slip a twenty in Vegas; it’s entirely another to try it in St. Paul). Also, there’s the inflation issue. Chiarella worked his experiment in 2003, when $20 sang a significantly sweeter tune. The same bill today is a bit flat and nasal at $14.48. And then there was the last, possibly most significant variable of all: me.
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Now, I’ve never met Tom Chiarella, but my Google search tells me he looks like a man’s man. He’s got a salt-and-pepper goatee, fashionablemale eyeglasses and a taste for charcoal wool blazers. He looks like the kind of guy who could swagger up to a valet with $20 and end up getting his car waxed while he dines on a medium-rare steak. He looks like, I don’t know, a guy who writes for Esquire. I, on the other hand, am a wordy, nearsighted, 31-year-old woman with a nail-biting habit and penchant for sensible shoes. In essence, if I can make something happen with a $20 bill, anyone can. In 2003, Chiarella left his readers with the dos and don’ts of flashing a twenty: Do have a specific request. Do use a $20 bill when you don’t want to wait. Don’t try to buy something that already has a price tag. Don’t attempt to grease the same person twice. And don’t be hesitant or apologetic. With this advice ringing in my ears, I set out with a nice roll of twenties. I started small, cruising into Twin Cities Reptiles on University Avenue just a few minutes after 9 a.m. I slid a twenty toward the girl working the counter. I told her I wanted to be photographed with her most exotic snake. She slid it back to me but then waved me toward the snake cages. “Don’t tell anybody,” she said. “If we let everyone do this, we’d spend the whole day putting snakes on people.” She pulled a massive albino ball python out of its enclosure and draped the sleepy serpent around my shoulders. Then she spent a good five minutes carefully photographing me with my smartphone from different angles. “Do I look like Britney Spears?” I asked. “Oh, yes, definitely,” she said, with a confused shrug. It occurred to me that she was probably 12 years old when Britney Spears performed “I’m a Slave 4 U” with a Burmese python. Oh well. As we walked back toward her counter, I nudged my folded twenty toward her again. “Buy yourself a nice lunch,” I said. She looked
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nervous and wary, but took the money. “A lunch,” she said. “Yes, I’ll get lunch, and then I’ll share it with my coworkers.” I nearly hugged her, just for being so gosh-darn adorable, like a kitten wearing a top hat. Such a wonderfully Minnesotan thing to say. At the same time, it crystallized for me why this experiment might be doomed from the start. There’s a kind of rapt wholesomeness here, a bone-deep sense of fair play. People wanting favors with a $20 bill might, in Minnesota, be right in there with line-cutters and tax cheats — entirely antithetical to the culture of this place. I tried my trick again at the Minnesota School of Bartending just down the street. I asked the guy shuffling papers to teach me how to make a killer Singapore Sling and unceremoniously handed him a twenty. Without a moment’s hesitation, he plucked the
Raptor Center to let me wear one of those thick falconer gloves and let a hawk or eagle perch on my hand. She looked at me with steely eyes and told me that volunteers “train for years before we let them handle the birds.” Artful Living made me a reservation at the Saint Paul Hotel, and I stalked weirdly around the lobby until one of the desk clerks, a pretty, young thing, was finally alone. I placed my twenty at the edge of the counter and slid it her direction. I made eye contact and said, “If there’s anything you can do to get me a great room, I would really appreciate it.” She nodded earnestly, and I felt confident we had an understanding. She handed me the room keys then lifted my twenty with a puzzled expression. “Did you need change?” she asked. My shoulders slumped. “No, it’s for you,” I said, deflated. “You know, for your help getting the room.” “Oh, OK,” she said, giving me a bright smile. Sure enough, the room she gave me was nice. A nice, standard room. Obviously, I was doing this all wrong. have a specific request. I reread Chiarella’s article and immediately realized my use a $20 bill when you don’t want to wait. flub-ups. He wrote that it’s usually a strikeout to ask somebody to do something that might get them fired (like, say, a security guard try to buy something that already has a price tag. giving unauthorized tours of the attempt to grease the same person twice. vault at the Central Library). At the Raptor Center, I’d flashed my be hesitant or apologetic. twenty in earshot of a volunteer, probably one of those earnest, rule-following folks who trained “for years” before he got to bill from my hand and replied, “Sure thing.” hold a hawk. At the Loring, I’d propositioned For the next 20 minutes, he walked me the waitress in front of my husband, which through bartending 101, showed me twice probably looked, in hindsight, like a creepy how to make the drink and then let me make dare. And clearly, I was trying to be too sly at one myself, waiting patiently while I delicately the Saint Paul Hotel if the clerk didn’t even get arranged the plastic cherry and orange slice on that I was trying to bribe my way into a better top. OK, that wasn’t so hard. room. Then came my seemingly endless streak Then, like a Lake Calhoun sunrise, the of bad luck. I tried to get a security guard at solution came to me. What I needed for this the Minneapolis Central Library to take me gig was a believable story. Yes, Minnesotans down to see the vault where the rarest and are generally good-citizen types, out voting most expensive books are kept. “Yeah,” he early and snowblowing the neighbor’s drive. guffawed to himself. “That’s going to happen.” But there’s another side to good behavior: the I tried to convince a waitress at the Loring socialized need to please. to give me a call the next time Scott Seekins It reminded me of a story I read in women’s came in. She literally backed away slowly, studies in college, of a woman who was being something I’d never actually seen in real life. followed by a creepy guy to her building. Being I tried to convince one of the handlers at the female, being socialized from birth to be kind
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and helpful, she held the door open for the guy when he turned to go into her building instead of following her instincts and slamming the door in his creepy face. As a result, she was raped in the elevator of her building. Not to put too fine a point on it, but I needed to be that creepy rapist. I needed to exploit Minnesotans’ innate desire to be sweet and helpful. At the Marquette Hotel, I again lurked around the lobby until my desk clerk was finally alone. When I got his attention, I had my story ready: “I’ve been in conference meetings all day, and my shoulders are just killing me. Is there any way to get into a room with a Jacuzzi tub?” I slipped a folded twenty under his mousepad, this time acting as more of a sweetener than an inducement on its own. With a whisper, he said, “Let me see what I can do.” Five minutes later, I had the keys to a fantastic corner suite on an executive level with a deep soaking tub and access to the executive lounge
with gratis drinks and hot popcorn shrimp. Score. I tried my new strategy again at Bar La Grassa on a packed weekend night. It took awhile before the reservation-desk guy was alone, but again I had my story ready: “I told my husband I made reservations, and then I totally spaced. Can you help me out? I’m in a real jam here.” I gave him my best panicked look and again slipped a folded twenty under the side of the mousepad — so convenient! The guy tried to hand the money back, saying, “I don’t want to take this, because I might not be able to get you in for another hour and a half.” “No, take it,” I said. “Just for trying to help.” “Alright, but like I said, it could be another hour and a half.” The husband and I waited exactly two and a half minutes before the reservation guy motioned us to a great table by a window. “Right this way,” he said.
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