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contents

home 134 done deal

St. Paul’s Davern House has a new owner.

26 live artfully 23 what to

eat, try, attend, collect, buy, wear

136 done deal

A half-build island manse will finally be completed.

140 décor

Amsum & Ash shows why stone is a solid investment.

146 ims discoveries

The latest and greatest from International Market Square

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150 build

45 guide

154 design

Upfront planning and flexibility lead to a pitchperfect custom home.

What to buy now

The Charles Cudd De Novo team takes a takecharge approach.

51 getaway

Blackberry Farm is equal parts posh and pastoral.

57 entertaining

How to pull off the perfect Derby Day party

67 restaurant

158 dwell

spotlight 179 fashion week

A review of New York Fashion Week

186 fashion

An interview with fashion icon Monique Lhuillier

190 showcase

A look inside the Galleria

192 club

The Minneapolis Club offers a behind-thescenes culinary experience.

A lakeside cabin receives the legacy treatment.

196 nice ride

162 abode

200 collection

A lackluster lower level gets an incredible artnouveau makeover.

Manny’s Steakhouse reigns supreme.

The 2013 Range Rover has it all.

How to create the perfect wine cellar

207 what I love now

71 expert

America’s top chefs tell all.

74 design driven

The Blue Plate Restaurant Company creates a neighborhood eatery empire.

214 restaurateur

An interview with color expert Eve Ashcraft

Lisa Peck of LiLu Interiors on creating a warm, welcoming space

218 profile

78 delivery

Alpana Singh explains her move from sommelier to restaurateur.

Succulent specialty foods can be delivered right to your doorstep.

83 tour

The very best Chicago, New York and Los Angeles have to offer

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166 Marketplace

Bill Summerville on creating the La Belle Vie experience

224 back page

Top Doctor with a Big Heart A Twin Cities household name sets himself apart with his philanthropy. CONGRATULATIONS!! Dr. Crutchfield is the only dermatologist selected as a ‘ Top Doctor for Women’ every year since the inception of the Minnesota Monthly survey. Dr. Crutchfield has also been recognized by Minnesota Physician as 1 of the 100 most influential health care leaders in the state of Minnesota. “I want all my patients to look good and feel great with beautiful skin,” says Charles E. Crutchfield III, M.D. “When you come to Crutchfield Dermatology; the emphasis is on quality, in-depth skincare knowledge and service. That’s what really sets us apart.” A long list of awards and honors serves as evidence that Crutchfield is good at what he does. What stands out even further is his generous community outreach and support. “I realize that no one gets to where they’re at without the help of many people. And I’m in a point in my career where I can give back.” His support runs deep, especially for students, not only through scholarships and textbook donations, but also through mentorship. Dr. Crutchfield, a Clinical Professor of Dermatology at the University of Minnesota Medical School is a mentor in the University of Minnesota’s Future Doctors of America Program where undergraduate students of color shadow Crutchfield during patient appointments. They learn the art of medicine and are introduced to a wide variety of opportunities. Dr. Crutchfield recently received the Minnesota Medical Association Foundation’s Minority Affairs Meritorious Service Award as an outstanding mentor dedicated to students within Minnesota’s Future Doctors Program. His medical students at the University of Minnesota Medical School have honored him three times as Teacher of the Year. Crutchfield’s definition of community enthusiastically includes the Minnesota Twins, and his love of baseball occasionally surfaces in his philanthropic work. During his residency, he learned that a hospice patient and fellow baseball fan dreamed of meeting Kirby Puckett. He arranged the meeting, and Mayo Clinic acknowledged his kindness with the Karis Humanitarian Award. When Twins player Bert Blyleven accepted a dare to eat night crawlers in exchange for a hundred dollar donation to Parkinson’s research, 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. Crutchfield also 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.”

Remembering school days when he struggled with dyslexia himself, 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. For the High school for Recording Arts, founded in Saint Paul to encourage at-risk youth to finish high school by linking lyric writing to English and marketing to mathematics, Crutchfield contributes funding and scholarships. Dr. Crutchfield routinely financially supports and encourages his staff to participate in breast cancer, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s walks. He has also been given the “Patriotic Employer Award” from the Minnesota National Guard for his support of our troops. Dr. Crutchfield has also been awarded the “Gold Triangle Award” from the American Academy of Dermatology for promoting health-care awareness in underserved areas. He also offered free skin and scar treatments for the survivors of the tragic Minneapolis 35W bridge collapse. Dr. Crutchfield was selected as the first “Physician Health Care Hero” by Medica, Twin Cities Business and KARE11 for “Outstanding contributors to the quality of health care in Minnesota.” His philanthropy also extends to supporting Camp Discovery, a camp for children with skin diseases. For more than a decade, Crutchfield has been an active supporter and nominator, and dedicated all royalties from the dermatology textbook he coauthored to the program. Once a child is accepted into the camp, their entire experience is covered by donations. “As a child, I loved going to camp. But as a dermatologist, working with children with skin diseases, [I] see so many of them ashamed to go because they are afraid to expose themselves and be teased. Camp Discovery is a place where kids can be kids again.” Dr. Crutchfield’s efforts continue; he has established a lectureship at the University of Minnesota honoring his parents, Susan Crutchfield MD, as the youngest (at the time) and first African-American female graduate of the medical school, and Charles Crutchfield Sr. M.D. the first practicing African-American Obstetrician-Gynecologist in the Twin Cities, who has delivered almost 10,000 babies. He has also co-authored a children’s book for little leaguers extolling the virtues of being sun-safe and sun protection Little Charles Hits a Home Run is available on Amazon.com, Kindle, Nook and iPad. Proceeds will benefit the Twins Community Fund and Camp Discovery for Children. Dr. Crutchfield is also the founding member of “Doctors For The Practice Of Safe & Ethical Aesthetic Medicine”. More information can be obtained at safeandethicaldoctors.org. His latest medical endeavor is an initiative requiring automobile, cell phone and insurance companies equip cars with mandatory technology disabling texting while driving. Visit crutchfielddermatology.com/safetexting for more information. For Dr. Crutchfield, giving back has become a way of life.

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Contributors Tim Alevizos is a partner at Minneapolis-

Andrea Larson Kerrison is an interior

Carolyn Crooke is a freelance writer

Heidi Libera is a publication features producer, artist, designer and marketing director working with local and national clients in the arts, home and design industries.

based Intercom Agency and a creative consultant in the hospitality industry. He is a foodie with a freakish ability to recall past meals.

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designer, stylist and tastemaker who divides her time between Minneapolis and Washington, D.C. Her website is at larsonkerrison.com.

Hayley Dulin joined the Artful Living team in April 2009 and is now the managing editor.

Darren Ennis is a restaurateur, marketer and event producer. He is co-creator and co-owner of The Sample Room, Sheba Productions, and Sheba Concept & Design. Alyssa Ford has been covering the architecture and design scene since 2004. She has written for Midwest Home, Minnesota Monthly, the Star Tribune and many other publications. Ivy Gracie writes for publications in

the Twin Cities and Chicago. Her work has appeared in Mpls.St.Paul, Today’s Chicago Woman, Twin Cities Business, Twin Cities Statement and other publications. Gracie also has a blog at skinnyplus.blogspot.com.

Wendy Lubovich is a freelance writer

living in New York City. Formerly a news anchor at KSTP TV, she is a museum educator at the Frick Collection and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in Manhattan.

Rudy Maxa is host and executive producer of Rudy Maxa’s World on public television (maxa.tv) and a contributing editor with National Geographic Traveler.

David Mahoney writes about travel,

wine and the environment for a variety of national and regional magazines. He is a former senior editor at Sunset and the former editor of Minnesota Monthly.

Michael Nagrant is a Chicago-based Joe Hart is a freelance writer, editor and musician based in rural Wisconsin.

Marguerite Happe is the digital editor at Artful Living. She has written for USA Today, the Star Tribune and other publications.

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food writer who contributes regularly to Newcity, CS and the Chicago Sun Times. He’s also the founder/editor of Hungry magazine (hungrymag.com) and a contributing author to the awardwinning Alinea cookbook.

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f you pass a golf cart whizzing down Wayzata’s historic Lake Street with a crisp, white bag in tow, it’s most likely filet mignon on its way from Gianni’s Steakhouse dockside-togo for a call-in boat delivery. This unique service is one of the updates revitalizing the iconic lakeshore restaurant, along with its ocean-to-table seafood menu, catering menu and outdoor patio. “We haven’t changed what Gianni’s is all about,” says managing partner-turned-owner Terri Huml, “but we are more involved in quality selection, fair pricing and incredible front-ofhouse customer service.” The pronoun “we” refers to Huml’s joint effort with executive chef Steve Vranian, a protégé of legendary chef Jeremiah Tower with an exemplary palate to boot. Customers are greeted by Huml’s gregarious smile and leave stuffed to the brim with Vranian’s classic, buttery prime steaks, table-spun salads and house-made desserts — a meal perfectly paired with the steakhouse’s specialty dirty martinis. Huml’s plans to embellish the neighborhood hotspot with an updated feel aren’t limited to the European-style al fresco patio — she hints at the possibility of a winter patio and a remodeled private dining room. “We are so pleased to be a lake front dining option for the vibrant, historic community.” And with this momentum, the coming years are guaranteed to be just as iconic as the past 17.

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Mission Muesli A husband-and-wife team is on a mission to take back the morning — one bowl of muesli at a time. | By MaRGUERITE Happe

or Hannah Barnstable, bottling that Sunday-morning feeling and selling it in the form of wholesome, nutritious muesli is the result of a blissful honeymoon with her husband, Brady, in New Zealand. Hence the alliterative name of their company, Seven Sundays — born of an inspiring goal to take time to enjoy breakfast, a cup of hot, fresh coffee and the quiet morning moments before the rush of technology and the busy workday grab hold. “Muesli was the first cereal ever invented and has more ingredients than granola — a variety of flaxseed, nuts, oats, dried fruit and whole grains,” explains Hannah. It has nostalgic roots in a global and historic breakfast tradition. After searching out and testing the mueslis sold across the country, she jumped to revitalize the musty American versions by producing muesli with fresh, local ingredients and creative flavors. Seven Sundays offers four varieties of muesli: vanilla cherry pecan, ginger pear macadamia, original and unsweetened Bircher. “I wanted to take this stale little category in the United States and make it into something exciting that people would actually want to eat,” Hannah says. And after one bite of any Seven Sundays muesli, it’s apparent they have accomplished that goal. Seven Sundays Mueseli is available at Lunds and Byerly’s, Lakewinds Natural Foods, Linden Hills Co-Op and several other Twin Cities grocery stores.

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bbottle of buttery, oaky Chardonnay rests on the table adjacent to a crisp Zinfandel, a California Pinot Noir and several rich, deep Malbecs awaiting their pour into gleaming Riedel stemware. If you can imagine more than 120 varieties of top-notch, difficult-to-find wines sold in the Twin Cities in this scene, you’re closer to understanding the remarkable stage set at the Vintner Ball each year. It is a wine tasting unlike any other. This unique Twin Cities event was established by six wine enthusiasts setting out to create a tasting of the best wines in the world to benefit a truly remarkable local cause: Second Harvest Heartland. Eight years, innumerable local collaborators and three million meals for hungry families later, the Vintner Ball’s reputation as one of the top charity events in the area has been established. Each wine served to the 500 attendees is specially chosen by Lunds and Byerly’s Wine Category Manager Bill Belkin, a connoisseur with a passion for exemplary wines and extraordinary opportunities for the local company to stay involved in its community. “This is the first time that a wine-centric event has driven the stores’ participation,” Belkin explains. “We spend an enormous amount of time searching for the most incredible wines available in the Cities to be able to serve to each guest.” With assortments of cheese, chocolates and appetizers from Lunds and Byerly’s plus hors d’oeuvres from McCormick & Schmick’s and assorted Galleria merchants, the Vintner Ball’s food and beverage selection makes wine tasting approachable and enticing. Best of all? All proceeds support Second Harvest Heartland’s mission to fill hungry stomachs in our community.

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A Stellar Cellar A toast to Sotheby’s Wine | By Wendy Lubovich

ust inside the lobby of Sotheby’s New York headquarters is a tiny retail gem. It’s not vintage diamonds or contemporary art but a curated selection of the most intriguing wines in the world, laid out end to end, like jewels in a vitrine. “We carry the best wines from the best producers,” says Michelle Parenti, vice president and retail director of Sotheby’s Wine. “All of these wines have been tasted by someone in our department, so we only buy the wines we like and we can vouch for them.” Bottles start around $14 and escalate up to more than $40,000. It’s a concentrated selection of wine for the most astute connoisseurs — Burgundy and Bordeaux to be opened and enjoyed now, or laid down in the cellar for a delicious tasting later. Highlights include a very rare La Tache 1996 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Burgundy selling for $3,495. “DRC wines are very sought after and typically fetch the highest prices at both auction and retail,” says Parenti. The retail shop provides the expertise of the Sotheby’s wine department and can be accessed on a daily basis. It’s for those who don’t want to wait for the next sale or who don’t buy at auction. For collectors who favor the excitement of raising the paddle, 2013 got off to a brisk start with a February auction featuring fine and

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rare wines direct from the cellars of Ornellaia, Dom Pérignon and Yquem. “All three are truly iconic wines, each wholly unique, of the highest possible quality and the standardbearer for the wines from that region — the wines every winemaker aspires to make,” says Jamie Ritchie, CEO and president, Americas and Asia, Sotheby’s Wine.

“All of these wines have been tasted by someone in our department, so we only buy the wines we like and we can vouch for them.” — Michelle Parenti, vice president and retail director of Sotheby’s Wine

From Dom Pérignon, the most well-known champagne producer in the world, four bottles of 1966 Oenothèque Rosé garnered interest, with a catalog estimate of $15,000. An impressive four magnums of 1978 Oenothèque Rosé were listed at $20,000 for a high estimate. “One of the things that differentiates Sotheby’s Wine is the number and range of producers we work with to stage directfrom-the-cellar sales,” says Ritchie. And with Asian markets opening up, this kind of “table power” has never been more in demand. Rare wines are indeed becoming the global toast of the auction world, right next to the emeralds and old master paintings.

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America in 2011 by Travel + Leisure, Blackberry Farm is situated 25 minutes outside Knoxville, Tenn., and is one of the state’s best-kept secrets. After all, how many resorts employ a fulltime beekeeper? Or a cheesemonger? How about a forager, butcher, preservationist, chocolatier, sommelier and gardener? The artisan staff is part of the team-effort, tiny-village culture that greets you with open arms the moment you set foot onto the resort’s welcoming acres. And then there are the farm’s “guardian animals,” the protective llamas and Akbash sheepdogs assigned to safeguard the chickens, sheep and pigs that roam the grassy fields. As indicated by the varied, specialized artisan staff, the farmto-table culinary experience is literally at your fingertips. Forage for morels in the forest, spend a day harvesting with Master Gardener John Coykendall or join the chefs as they prepare a midday meal. The FarmStead gathering place, an 18th century Amish barn, features signature “foothills cuisine,” lauded by Zagat, Bon Appétit, and Food & Wine. “Heirloom produce from the garden, wildflower honey, farm-fresh eggs and artisanal cheeses from East Friesian sheep — sustainable ingredients are the essence of our celebrated foothills cuisine,” explains the passionate culinary team. For those less inclined to spend their holiday knee-deep in fresh soil, a Blackberry Mist treatment at the Farmhouse Spa or a chakra-balancing yoga session will ease any knots from the harried pace of everyday life. Fly-fishing, horseback riding, carriage rides, nature hikes, birdwatching and stargazing are featured activities. And if there’s something you’d like to do that isn’t on the menu? Just ask. For those itching to meander the winding roads of the Great Smoky Mountains, guests can reserve a complimentary Lexus IS C 350, Lexus GS 350 or Lexus LS 600h to wander the Eastern Tennessee roads in comfort. Sitting on the front porch of an idyllic farmhouse in a rocking chair with a glass of iced tea in hand, one can’t deny the farm’s affectionate catchphrase: “easy to get to, hard to leave.”

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Sure Bet The sweet purr of Southern hospitality, the cool ambrosia of a mint julep, the wide brim of a daring hat — Derby Day is the perfect excuse to celebrate spring. | By alyssa ford

here’s a horse race, sure. But there’s also a scene: chapeaus, stilettos, silks and pearls, rose-studded hats as big as umbrellas, potent mint juleps in frosted silver cups. Churchill Downs is the famous racetrack in Louisville where the Kentucky Derby has been staged every year without fail since 1875. In the Churchill Downs’ grandstand, where the sophisticates are genteelly seated before the race, the women are dressed like many parti-colored butterflies. The men don summer seersucker, and the 20-something hipsters wear adhesive silver sideburns — the better to look like dignified Southern colonels.

“There are three big holidays in Louisville: Christmas, Thanksgiving and the first weekend in May, Derby Day,” explains classical composer and native Louisvillian Daniel Gilliam, who just moved back home after two years in Minneapolis. “The entire city shuts down. There’s no school the Friday before. Celebrities who never set foot here just descend on the city to attend the Barnstable Brown Party.” (The over-the-top charity gala is hosted by blond twin sisters Patricia Barnstable Brown and Priscilla “Cyb” Barnstable, the famed Doublemint Twins.) For two weeks before the race, Louisville is a frenetic ball of energy. There are the myriad 5k races, the air show, the balloon

race over the Ohio River and the Run for the Rosé, where waiters pour wine into glasses and run a race while trying not to spill. There’s a popular mattress race where elaborately dressed beds are hoisted on wheels and run through a course. And then there are the countless parties held in grand homes and humble backyards across Louisville. Milana Elise Reiche, a first violin for the Minnesota Orchestra and a native Louisvillian, says that growing up she was under the distinct impression that Derby Day was a national holiday. “The first year I spent away from Louisville on Derby Day, there was kind of a crestfallen feeling, like, ‘Oh, we’re not going to do anything?’” she says. “Derby

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Day is like an equine-themed New Year’s Eve. Everyone feels very free and ready to have a good time.” Tracey Zavadil, a piano and voice instructor in Edina, lived in Louisville for nine years. She says derby parties start late in the morning or early in the afternoon and slowly crescendo to the race at about 5:30. Each Louisvillian host provides her or his own twist on the tradition. “One year, our host in Louisville gifted hand-carved broomstick horses to the kids so they could stage their own race in the backyard, and he set up a wonderful jazz quartet for the grownups,” recalls Zavadil. One noted Louisville hostess is known for sending a costumed Southern gentleman to the homes of her guests, whereupon they are presented with an engraved invitation and a longstemmed red rose. The extravaganza of Derby Day so enchanted Zavadil that when she and her family moved to Edina, she couldn’t bear to let the holiday slip by unnoticed. She’s staged a popular Derby Day party each year since arriving in Minnesota. The Chicago native says anyone with a little bit of Margaret Mitchell’s legendary Scarlett O’Hara can

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pull off a world-class derby party. “It’s the perfect opportunity to wear a gorgeous hat and channel your inner Southern hostess,” she says. Zavadil dresses her home for the occasion, with arrangements of red roses and leaves of bright mint, a nod to mint juleps and the garland of roses presented to the winning horse. Her kids make pennants with the horses’ names and signs that say “Go baby go.” Upon the arrival of her guests, some 40 or so bemused Minnesotans, she starts the festivities with an informal betting pool and the horses’ names are drawn out of a silk hat. Her buffet is essential derby fare: roast ham and sliced beef tenderloin served with Sister Schubert’s rolls, considered de rigueur in Louisville. For dessert, there are slices of chocolate pecan derby pie. Zavadil also orders bourbon balls from her favorite Kentucky confectionery, made with bourbon, pecans, chocolate and white nougat. “But I don’t really share those at the party,” she says. “Those are pretty much just for me.” Every derby party needs a dash of Southern hospitality, says Andrea Larson Kerrison, an interior designer and stylist who

splits her time between the Twin Cities and Old Town Alexandria, in Virginia. “Southern charm is about effervescent warmth and graciousness,” she says. “It’s about making your guests feel they are the most important people who have ever crossed your threshold.” In that vein, she says, a derby party calls for all the airs: handwritten invitations, beautiful china, polished silver, pressed linens and fresh flowers. “Make it as sophisticated and gracious as you possibly can,” says Larson Kerrison. “All the little touches will make your party extraordinary.” When Zavadil lived in Louisville, she noticed that every time she arrived at someone’s home, she was immediately greeted with a fresh, beautifully garnished drink. On Derby Day in particular, she calls on that Southern training. “I have mint juleps ready for my guests right when they walk in the door,” says Zavadil. For her mint julep, she uses only the best: fresh mint, house-made simple syrup and Eagle Rare sipping bourbon. Says Zavadil: “They say in Louisville that you shouldn’t use a fine sipping bourbon in mint juleps, but what do they know? It’s fantastic.”

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aalways feel rejuvenated by spring’s warm temperatures. And what better way to usher in the season than a Derby Day party? When it comes to entertaining, I like to start with a theme and build with layers of detail. A beautiful lace tablecloth or an elegant table runner sets the foundation. I like to think of the dining table as a collage, with layered place settings featuring a romantic mix of silver chargers polished to perfection. Next comes a mix of old and new crystal stemware refracting light from its gleaming silver neighbors. I often group linen napkins for spontaneity and add monograms for consistency and balance. The key is to blend luxury and comfort. I often choose a single flower for my floral arrangements, and there’s no better fit for Derby Day than red roses. The excitement builds with a generous display of silver urns, reminiscent of trophies. And the showstopper is the 18th century Chinese porcelain vase filled with roses. To fully honor Derby tradition, one must raise a mint julep while gazing from beneath a magnificent hat. So, the sofa table becomes a butler’s station with mint juleps and some good ol‘ Kentucky bourbon. And with that, we have everything needed to celebrate the grandest tradition the South has ever produced: the Kentucky Derby.

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Kerrison chose Lady Carlyle by Royal Albert, an elegant pattern of pink roses and scrollwork accented with purple and yellow spring flowers. “I feel like I’m dining in a garden when I use this pattern,” she says. Larson Kerrison finished her Southern tableau with an antique lace tablecloth, mismatched silver chargers and an 18th century Chinese vase. “Setting a Southern table is about being imaginative and creative,” she adds. “There’s a lot of freedom to mix patterns and mesh the new with the old.”

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a beautiful bar RIGHT Larson Kerrison transformed her antique Chinese altar table into a mint-julep bar where guests can refresh their drinks. To play off the theme of silver and roses, she slipped cut-glass Waterford tumblers into laser-cut votive holders. derby delights ABOVE Larson Kerrison, Kara Strazzanti and Artful Living Managing Editor Hayley Dulin toast a sublimely Southern afternoon with white wine. Larson Kerrison designed a quintessentially Southern menu for the day, including petite sweet-pea cakes, glazed pork with peach chutney, pimento cheese and tomato tea sandwiches, and cucumber cream cheese tea sandwiches. Notice the silver chaffing dish filled with spiced shrimp and the basket of cheddarchive biscuits with thin slices of salty Southern ham. She finished off the afternoon with derby pie, a traditional treat made with brown sugar, butter, pecans and an excess of dark chocolate. 62 Artful Living

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ttaining the status of an institution can be both the ultimate achievement and the kiss of death for a restaurant — definitive proof of its passing into fusty irrelevance. Yet, even as Manny’s Steakhouse pushes 25 years, the flagship of the Parasole collection of restaurants thrives. It remains one of Zagat’s Top 10 Steakhouses in America and reigns over the Twin Cities food chain, unburdened by the mantle it wears. Stop in any night of the week (truly, any night), and the gawker in you might spot a Timberwolf holding court in the dining room or a Viking tackling a ribeye steak. The romantic in you might witness a proposal (they happen all the time). And if you have an eye for the anthropological, observe the rituals of power dining or perhaps a boy’s rite of passage into manhood with the vanquishing of his first Manny’s steak. So how did Manny’s avoid becoming “your father’s steakhouse”? By never tolerating complacency, says General Manager Dave Wilson: “The key to Manny’s is our absolute refusal to rest on our laurels.” Case in point? “As good as our meat has always been, this past year we took our hand-cut, corn-fed, proprietary beef to a whole new level, cites Wilson. And we added cuts you won’t find anywhere else

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“As good as our meat has always been, this past year we took our hand-cut, corn-fed, proprietary beef to a whole new level. And we added cuts you won’t find anywhere else.”

— like the new 65-day-aged, bone-in New York Strip, maybe the most flavorful steak we’ve ever offered. On our nightly specials sheet, look for The Manny’s Cut. It is the spinalis, or the cap of the prime rib. It’s hard to carve out of the cow and ridiculously difficult to procure with any consistency, but for real aficionados, the combination of flavor and tenderness makes it the Holy Grail of beef.” Wilson also cites new menu offerings and specials such as roasted bone marrow, regularly held wine lunches featuring the vintners

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themselves, “incomparable” private-dining options, and the aweinspiring 52-ounce Bludgeon of Beef, likened by one restaurant critic to a “Neanderthal murder weapon.” Another accolade no other restaurant can claim: a level of affection that spawned the grassroots, corn-fed Bludgeon of Beef Club, created by the first guest to polish off the double ribeye on his own. The club’s annual Bludgeonfest draws up to 50 attendees. “The only thing aging here is the steak we serve and the Cabs we pour,” says Wilson. He’s quick to add, however, that it’s the guests that make Manny’s relevant: “We keep the experience fresh, but they’re the ones who keep coming back for it.”

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The Queen of the Color The brain behind the acclaimed book The Right Color, renowned color expert Eve Ashcraft ruminates about the orange trend, getting couples to pick out paint and the Martha Stewart palette that started it all. | As told to Hayley Dulin, Produced by Heidi Libera

Artful Living: Your book, The Right Color, is a great resource. Are you planning for more books in the future? Eve Ashcraft: I would love to. I was approached by publishers to write the book; I didn’t hatch the plan myself. They came to me and said, “We think you have a book in you.” And naively, because I’m not a writer, I said yes. At one point, I thought it would be really interesting to do a book on the color gray. A lot of times people think a book on color [is only about] vibrant shades, not a dust or shadow color. The truth of the matter is that a lot of my work is just parsing through whites and grays and tones. So yes, I would love to do more books. I wouldn’t even mind doing an instructional book on just how to get it out of the can and onto the walls. AL: Do trends influence your work? All of a sudden we are in such an orange phase. Do you get excited about that? EA: There is a very circuitous trickle-down of what I go out and see, and how it then influences my work. So much of my work has to do with my clients, and one of the fun things for me is to sort of tease them and see what interests them — and then sometimes talk them out of it. I’ll say, “That’s a great color, but maybe that’s not a whole-room color. Maybe that’s a pillow or throw.” A lot of times in terms of color trends, it’s my job to decode what’s happening out there for myself and then translate it into architectural color for built environment. I definitely think that trends influence people’s desires to have color in general. Looking at the work I have done over the past 20 years, especially in places like New York, it is so notoriously black and white. But now there is so much more color; I even notice it in my own wardrobe. The trend is color

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My rules for naming? Nothing you can cringe over. I didn’t want to over-name the colors. I didn’t want anything that was pretentious or a mouthful. Because I’m talking about essentials, I wanted elemental names — simple, straightforward and a little evocative.

itself. Especially for interiors. In terms of consumer products, there is a lot more color; it’s bolder and more unusual color pairings. AL: When you were developing your initial color palette, was it a challenge or was it intuitive and scientific? How was that experience for you? EA: The fun thing about that experience was that it was me working for myself, instead of developing color palettes for others. I got to bring everything I’ve learned from working with others on paint lines and consumer product palettes, and I realized, Oh, I actually sort of know what I’m doing. So I was able to dip into my own resources and experience, and come up with a guiding concept. A lot of my clients refer to that big fan deck of colors as an instrument of torture. And it’s just too much. They don’t want 2,000 colors. Edited color palettes really work for people. I don’t need 99 blues; I need a few. So I came up with a really tiny palette, a manageable 28 colors. You can’t go too crazy trying to figure things out.

AL: Was it fun to name the colors? EA: Yeah. Names are really interesting when it comes to color. I think that color all on its own can be abstract. My clients for years and years have asked, “What’s the name of that color?” And now I tend to be less poetic: That’s brown. Or blue with a little green. I’m not saying it’s marigold.

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AL: Tell us about your studio. EA: I’m so lucky. I love my studio. I’ve been there for a really long time. It’s 1,000 square feet in an old, funky loft space with a beautiful skylight. And that makes my studio wonderful as a color person, because it allows me to have even light all day long. The studio looks different all the time because I’m a real collector of small things. Everywhere I travel, I get unique objects, and I am obsessed with graphic design. When I come back from somewhere, I have a stack of every business card, every map — I love all of that stuff. It’s really inspiring in terms of color. AL: What’s your favorite color rule to break? EA: This past year I was in Amsterdam and several cities in Belgium, and they use black and dark colors in interiors in a way that looks European and so dreamy and beautiful. But people say, “Oh, if you paint that room dark, it’s going to make the room smaller.” Especially people in New York. They tend to say, “Let’s paint it all white, and it will look 10 times bigger and get more real estate.” Excuse me, but it’s not actually getting bigger. Sometimes an all-white little room just looks sad. I love painting dark rooms. If it’s the right room, it can be really beautiful. It’s amazing how many people are terrorized by that idea. But sometimes it’s just really great to have a really dramatic room.

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AL: Was it always 28 colors? Or did it scale back from say, 30 or 50? EA: That was sort of the magic number range. I knew in my head it was always going to be around 30. The first color palette I actually developed — a color palette for Martha Stewart called Araucana Colors — was 26 colors, predominately neutrals and loose greens. People went crazy over that palette. It was really fascinating that people were so receptive to such an edited palette. I find that people are much happier when they get a smaller group of colors and they get some authority.

AL: How do you get your clients, especially if it’s two or more people in the household, to agree on color? EA: You diffuse them with weapons and medications — ha! Years ago I was working with a couple on a townhouse, and they were at opposite ends of the universe on color. I finally said, “Great that you hired me, but I want to kill you. Here’s the deal: I’m working with you on these two floors, and I’m working with you on those two floors. And that’s the way it is.” Because we could not all work in the same room together. And they laughed and said OK. Generally, I think my job would be pretty boring if I were just superimposing my own ideas on people. So I interview people. I really try to listen. And if I detect opposition, I start talking about common ground. You try to get to a place where everyone’s happy. People have so many associations with color in their head; you can’t just dig it out.

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A Matter of Taste Five essential ingredients for a fabulous yet functional dining room | By Lisa Peck, ASID

A warm color and subtle pattern on the walls create a soft background while encouraging lively conversation.

2. Lay a strong foundation.

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Eye-catching patterns or colors in a perfectly placed area rug define the table as a space within a space.

3. Don’t underestimate overhead. Often an overlooked opportunity, ceilings can create interest, sparkle and elegance. Avoid a white ceiling at all costs.

4. Keep it fabulous yet functional.

e are not born with a sophisticated sense of taste. Just think of the babyfood aisle at the grocery store — puréed beets, anyone? No, a refined palate is something we develop over time, right after we outgrow our unexplainable cravings for Doritos and Mountain Dew. The same goes for our sense of aesthetic. Recognizing design that’s great versus just good enough takes time, fearlessness and experimentation. Take the dining room for example. This is the room where every special relationship can be celebrated with gatherings from romantic candelit dinners to large holiday meals. Anyone who sits in a perfectly designed dining room will want to linger long after the dishes have been cleared. But before we try to run, let’s begin to crawl. Start with the basics: walls, floor, ceiling, furnishings and lighting. Consider these five baby steps first while paying close attention to the mood and emotion you want to create. Doing so will whet your appetite for more substantial designs in the future.

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The table should be simple and elegant, and allow for a changing tablescape. A buffet provides extra space and creates an uninterrupted flow to your meal. Dining chairs should be comfortable and classic. Reserve a lively pattern for the chair back and pair it with a texture on the inside of the chair.

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5. Become illuminated. The table can be emphasized as the destination point simply by shining some light on the situation. Avoid glare by featuring soft, ambient light at the edge of the room.

Lisa Peck is owner and principal designer of LiLu Interiors, a boutique interior-design firm based in Minneapolis. For more than 20 years, she has provided custom design, project management, space planning and construction oversight services to homeowners across the Twin Cities and wherever projects may take her.

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The purveyor of the finest finishing salt in America, Jacobsen Salt Co. harvests pure salt crystals from the coast of Netarts Bay in Oregon. Each 100-pound batch takes 40 hours to make. Jacobsen Salt Co., jacobsensalt.com, $10

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Urbani Truffles

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Eat. Shop. Sleep. Experience New York, Chicago and Los Angeles the Artful Living way.

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Classic Carlyle The glamour of old New York lives on.

| by Wendy Lubovich The Carlyle, 35 E. 76th St., New York 212-744-1600 // thecarlyle.com

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Budding brooklyn Foodie finds abound at a Brooklyn culinary center.

| by Wendy Lubovich

Gourmet Guild, 110 Broadway, New York 718-388-7726 // gourmetguildusa.com

It’s official: Brooklyn is the epicenter for new culinary offerings. Now the quest becomes finding the latest products from budding foodie entrepreneurs. The answer may lie at Gourmet Guild, a hip new food emporium located in the burgeoning culinary hub of Williamsburg. “People are very interested in tasting a slice of Brooklyn,” says President Jee Song. “There is a culinary renaissance in this neighborhood; you can feel the rumblings in the streets.” The Brooklyn Hot Dog Company uses only pure cuts of beef to make its wieners, cheekily called “one of a grind.” Grady’s Cold Brew makes a New Orleans–style coffee concentrate that is velvety smooth when added to milk or water. And from Quinn Popcorn comes a variety of craveworthy flavors, including lemon and sea salt, or Vermont maple. Products exist in that exploratory stage — ready to sample but not yet ready to roll out for mass production. At Gourmet Guild they find a proving ground where the newest ideas can be tested and tasted. “Every product here represents an idea based on great passion and careful thought,” Song says. “It’s someone’s dream.”

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In recent days of cutting-edge boutique hotels, it’s refreshing to know that landmarks like The Carlyle just keep getting better. From its glossy black marbled lobby floor to the white-gloved elevator operators, this is the iconic Manhattan sanctuary. “Our clientele is very generational,” says Public Relations Director Jennifer Cooke. “Their grandparents came, now children and grandchildren come.” Comprising of hotel rooms and privately owned apartments, it’s a mix of full-time residents and part-time guests, making for a posh penthouse feel. Original Dorothy Draper–designed suites are updated yet still incorporate that witty elegance, some with their own piano and cinematic Central Park views. The recently added spa, Sense, pampers guests and Upper East Siders alike. And Bemelmans Bar looks fresh as ever; its 1947 murals by Madeline illustrator Ludwig Bemelmans were recently cleaned with soaked Wonder Bread. And of course the venerable Café Carlyle remains a constant. Once a favorite haunt of Bobby Short, the eternally chic gathering spot now hosts a variety of performers, including Woody Allen, who plays clarinet with the band on Monday nights. New this year, a literary lunch will be held in the cafe, bringing together authors and admirers for a salon-style gathering. “That’s the balance here at the Carlyle; we like to fold in the new while always remembering the old,” says Cooke.

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Bourbon Bonanza American whiskey goes urban chic.

| by Wendy Lubovich Maysville, 17 W. 26th St., New York 646-490-8240 // maysvillenyc.com

The spirit of the Flatiron District’s new eatery Maysville lies in the tawny-colored spirits lined up behind the bar: approximately 200 whiskeys, displayed end to end, in shimmering shades of amber. “There’s certainly an appetizing glow to it,” says owner Sean Josephs. “We have an encyclopedic selection of nearly every American whiskey produced today.” All that smoky drink requires a smoky menu, and that’s what Maysville delivers. Chef Kyle Knall, formerly of Gramercy Tavern, hails from Alabama and produces a sophisticated menu that’s simultaneously thoughtful and casual. Meats are grilled or charred, seafood is raw or chilled — it’s modern American fare with a Southern twist. The whole, smoked trout with watercress, charred red onion and pickled mushrooms is a standout, as is the duck breast served with white sweet potato, kale and shaved foie gras. Named for the Kentucky port town heralded as the birthplace of bourbon, Maysville is reminiscent of a stylish townhouse with its ocher-colored lights and rich grasscloth walls. Three overscaled charcoal drawings of horses feel gestural and modern, while black cafe chairs reference the classic bistro. “The idea is to strip away the formality of the stiff tablecloth and yet still deliver on the quality,” says Josephs.

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Grand Illusion An evening at a Hollywood dining club is infused with magic.

by Rudy Maxa

The Magic Castle, 7001 Franklin Ave., Hollywood 323-851-3313 // magiccastle.com

Like a side of magic with your meal? One of Los Angeles’ bestkept secrets is a most unusual dining club called the Magic Castle, located in, well, a castle atop a hill behind the heart of Hollywood. It’s a private club (memberships are available) dedicated to the magic arts. Here’s the scene: Hand your keys to a valet, say that classic phrase “Open sesame” to a wood-paneled wall, and a hidden door swings open to reveal a mansion filled with dark wood and low lighting. Stained-glass windows, Tiffany lamps and magic memorabilia adorn a multitude of rooms and serpentine hallways. Dinner is served in formal dining rooms amid vintage posters such as the one I noticed advertising Levante: The Famous Australian Illusionist Shooting a Girl Through a Sheet of Armor Plate! The tablecloth restaurant boasts a formal setting; women are clad in cocktail or evening dresses, and men must wear a jacket and tie. I can’t vouch for the entire menu, but the setting is delicious, and it’s what happens afterward that makes the Magic Castle a must-see. Guests are free to roam the mansion, where three show rooms offer two or three stage shows a night. And magicians can be found everywhere, practicing and performing for a handful of guests. Take a seat. No charge for the shows, no tipping the talent. The place is packed every night, and with good reason: It’s the most unusual dining venue in Los Angeles.

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Breaking the Mold A ceramic shop offers a fresh take on handmade home ware.

by Marguerite Happe

Heath Ceramics, 7525 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles 323-965-0800 // heathceramics.com

Although it potentially could be crafted in the company’s original Sausalito, Calif., factory, Heath Ceramics’ mission is not to reinvent the wheel. Rather, the company founded in 1948 by renowned ceramist Edith Heath focuses on creating well-made and locally sourced products designed by potter Adam Silverman out of the studio within Heath Los Angeles. Heath’s original pieces reside in the permanent collections of such museums as MOMA and LACMA. Available in stores, the current collection is mined from the same one Heath used for her iconic mid-century ceramic tiles and tableware. In the spacious, airy shop, the earth-toned Heath Ceramics line shares the spotlight with a carefully curated selection of designer-maker products varying from hand-blown Virginia glass to English flatware. Blurring the line between everyday objects and family heirlooms, each piece is designed to bring rustic beauty to the space it graces. And in vibrant blues, earthy redwoods and sunshiny yellows, the line’s evocation of California’s color palette is a more-than-welcome addition for spring.

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Modern Miracle The Hotel Wilshire offers unmatched views at unbeatable prices.

by Rudy Maxa

The Hotel Wilshire, 6317 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles 323-852-6000 // hotelwilshire.com

Los Angeles’ Miracle Mile is woefully underappreciated by most visitors. The stretch of Wilshire Boulevard in the MidWilshire neighborhood is famous for the La Brea Tar Pits, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) and several other fascinating cultural finds, like the Petersen Automotive Museum. What is now Wilshire was an unpaved road running through dairy farms and bean fields until the 1920s, when developer A.W. Ross decided to build a shopping area for people with cars. Thus were born the dedicated left-turn lane, timed traffic lights and parking lots adjacent to stores. Ross’ unexpected success earned the strip its nickname. Now, there’s a new 74-room Kimpton Hotel called the Hotel Wilshire that lets you experience the Miracle Mile while putting you close to Beverly Hills (a five-minute drive toward the ocean) and Hollywood — without having to pay Beverly Hills or Hollywood prices. (A standard double goes for $250 a night.) For something special, ask for the Hollywood Suite or the Penthouse. From the outside, the hotel looks like the seven-story office building it used to be. But inside, the rooms are sleek and comfortable. And don’t miss the rooftop, poolside restaurant with spectacular views of the Hollywood Hills and the iconic Hollywood sign, lest you forget where you are.

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Swank Style A Bucktown boutique is making a fashion statement.

by Ivy Gracie

Helen Yi, 1725 N. Damen Ave., Chicago 773-252-3838 // helenyi.com When Helen Yi opened her eponymous Bucktown boutique 10 years ago, it was a dream come true (“It’s something I’d always thought about doing,” she recalls). Today, it’s fantasy fulfillment for Chicago’s chicest customers. A high-end haven of classic, current and cleanlined couture, Helen Yi caters to sophisticated shoppers seeking style with an up-to-the-minute edge. “We cater to the woman who appreciates fashion but who doesn’t want to look like every trend-following 20 year old,” says Yi. “There are a lot of stores that want to be really hip, cool, urban and Hollywood starlet. But I cater to the 30-, 40-, 50-year-old woman who wants to look more chic than hip. When my client walks down the street, she clearly has an edge and makes a statement, but it’s an age-appropriate, fashionable look. And that’s a hard find in most places.” Known for her willingness to take chances on unknown designers, Yi made some good bets early on. “We discovered Derek Lam his very first season, and we’ve carried him ever since,” she says. Barbara Bui is another mainstay. And there was a time when Yi was the only retailer in the country carrying the now ubiquitous Erin Fetherston line. “I have my core designers, and then I have a group of changing designers based on who I like for that season,” she explains. Look for statement pieces like McQueen scarves and jewelry from Chicago designer Ellen Arthur. Revel in the drastic, drool-inducing markdowns during the muchanticipated January and July sales. And know that every piece is chosen with care and a keen eye. “It’s a carefully curated collection that caters to the sophisticated woman who’s fashionable and edgy,” says Yi.

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Legendary Luxury When it comes to hotels of historic proportion, The Drake Hotel stands alone.

The Drake Hotel, 140 E. Walton St., Chicago 312-787-2200 // thedrakehotel.com Poised at the top of the Magnificent Mile and overlooking Lake Michigan, the Drake Hotel offers visitors a temporary address most locals covet. A sprawling expression of classic Italian Renaissance style, the landmark shares a short strip of East Lake Shore Drive that boasts some of the toniest co-ops in the city (Oprah purchased a flat nearby in 2006). And while at least one of the residents’ billionaire status is relatively new, everything else about the neighborhood oozes old money — it did even back in 1920, when the hotel opened. Inside, the blue-blood vibe is deliciously palpable. The grand lobby is a spectacle of robber-baron proportions, boasting royal blue and gold carpeting, rich oak panels, and beamed ceilings that dangle heavy-hanging crystal chandeliers at awe-inspiring heights. A limestone fountain with a giant 275-yearold urn anchors the Palm Court, where a harpist serenades a daily afternoon tea service. Downstairs in the Coq d’Or bar, red leather banquettes, captain’s chairs and rich paneling evoke a cigar smoke–filled boys club (today, the air is clear). An arcade level is home to world-class shopping destinations Chanel, Georg Jensen Jewelry, and Van Cleef & Arpels. And the Cape Cod room, a seafood destination since 1933, is home to the legendary wooden bar where the not-soaristocratic Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe carved their initials. Private spaces include 537 rooms, 74 suites and a six-room presidential suite. And with plush Serenity beds, high-thread-count linens, high-definition, flatscreen televisions and wireless capability, the hotel offers modern conveniences in timelessly elegant surroundings. With Michigan Avenue and Oak and Rush streets just steps away, it’s clear the Drake is at the epicenter of all things Chicago. “If you want the true Chicago experience, the Drake delivers,” declares Alicia Schindle, the hotel’s marketing manager. “It’s right on Oak Street Beach, it’s by all the top shopping, it’s by all the restaurants, it’s in the Gold Coast. And no matter what happens, the Drake will always be right on this corner.” On second thought, it just might be the epicenter.

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Sweet Sixteen Luxury dining never looked so good.

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Guests enter the celebrated Sixteen on the 16th floor (naturally) of the Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago via a glass-encased wine gallery. As they move down the processional, the vista opens and the room expands to 30 feet high. Chicago is revealed, with majestic views of the iconic Wrigley Building clock tower, the Tribune building and Lake Michigan. The dining room is enveloped by curved walls of rich West African wood, and at center of the space hangs a breathtaking four-tiered Swarovski chandelier featuring more than 19,000 crystals. And thus begins the Sixteen experience. Having worked with some of the world’s culinary greats, Executive Chef Thomas Lents represents a new generation of luxury dining. Whether featuring langoustines from New Zealand and Scotland, or specialty fish from the coasts of Brittany, France, he spares no effort in accessing the best artisanal products. His devotion and culinary precision — coupled with Sixteen’s impeccable service — quickly earned the restaurant the highest possible rankings from Chicago’s esteemed dining critics (not to mention a Michelin star). One can appreciate the thoughtful and often whimsical storytelling over four courses, an eight-course tasting or Lents’ “journey.” Complementing his cuisine is a robust wine program showcasing hundreds of varietals. And to finish, house-made desserts by Executive Pastry Chef Patrick Fahy won’t disappoint — a sweet ending to sweet Sixteen.

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ne evening last September, stars from the foodie world — Mario Batali, Guy Fieri, Eric Ripert and Rachael Ray, among others — gathered at New York’s Pier Sixty to roast one of their own: Travel Channel’s bad boy, Anthony Bourdain. He was introduced as a man with “more enemies than Todd Akin at a Planned Parenthood rally,” a “badass, edgy guy who tells it like it is — about couscous.” “Anthony Bourdain, of course,” said NBC’s Willie Geist, “has huge talent, and he’s the first to tell you that. If his ego got any bigger, it would look like Paula Deen’s thighs.” Fieri, the chef who’s been the subject of some of Bourdain’s sharpest criticism, referred to Bourdain’s drug-riddled past: “I hear you’re the only one in [culinary school] who did most of his cooking with a spoon and a Bic lighter.” A former cocaine and heroin addict and itinerant chef until his bestselling Kitchen Confidential made him a celebrity, Bourdain grew up the son of a man who worked for the classical-music division of Columbia Records in Bergen County, N.J. By his own admission, he was an angry, self-destructive teenager who read Hunter S. Thompson and William Burroughs, and who imagined he’d become a writer in a smoking jacket with an opium pipe and lots of women. Instead, he got a job as a dishwasher in a restaurant and found himself seeking the respect of his co-workers. It was the first time he felt good about himself, and he also noticed the chefs “were yankin‘ the chicks” and line cooks were “living like Mötley Crüe.” Bourdain had found his métier. After two years at Vassar College, he

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attended culinary school and worked in a variety of restaurants while pursuing his love for drugs. “No one cared about chefs back then,” he told journalist Marc Maron, “and at the end of the day, people didn’t want to eat my food because it wasn’t very good. … I could crank out 300 brunches competently — I was your guy — but if you wanted an exciting restaurant that rich people are going to go to on a regular basis, probably not.” But he was a storyteller, and when Kitchen Confidential was published in 2000, that talent was obvious. Television, rather than a stove, became his medium. His 2002 Food Network show, A Cook’s Tour, and his next series on the Travel Channel, No Reservations, were big hits, establishing Bourdain as a globetrotting, cigarettesmoking, swaggering host with a tattoo that reads in Greek, “I suspend judgment.” The title of his new show on CNN, Parts Unknown, plays on his passion for eating animal parts not usually favored by American diners as well as his intention to go to countries he’s not been able to visit before. And on May 11, Bourdain will partner with his former Travel Channel buddy, Twin Cities’ own Andrew Zimmern, to present an evening titled “Guts and Glory” at the State Theatre in Minneapolis.

Artful Living: Why the jump from the Travel Channel to CNN? Anthony Bourdain: Well, CNN came calling, and they were flattering and said all the right things and seemed to appreciate very much the shows I’ve been doing that I’m proudest of. And they expressed enthusiasm not just for me but also for all the producers and editors and production people I’ve been working with the past 10 years. We offered to bring the whole operation over to CNN, and we’ll have access to countries we haven’t been allowed to shoot in. They offer a worldwide infrastructure and experienced people on the ground and resources that would really allow us to make even better shows. That was a very attractive offer. AL: Where haven’t you shot that you hope to? AB: Congo, Libya and Burma are on our short list.

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AL: Are these half-hour or one-hour shows? AB: One-hour. All the same production partners — Zero Point Zero Production — we’re bringing the band intact to CNN. We’re not going to do anything at CNN that we haven’t established I’m good at. No hard news or election coverage. The only difference, I think, is that we’ll be allowed to be a little smarter on CNN, and we don’t necessarily have to put a food porn scene in every nine minutes or adhere to a specific, perceived demographic. It will be a travel show focused on the intersection of food and culture, but we’ll be much freer to wander if we choose to. Another factor in moving to CNN is that the show has been very popular around the world, but it’s taken two years for people in Malaysia or Europe or South America to see the show because there’s a lag time. There won’t be with CNN. AL: How many episodes of No Reservations and The Layover have you done? AB: One hundred forty of No Reservations, 20 of The Layover.

AL: When No Reservations began, did you imagine how successful your television career would be? AB: No, at no time did I think that. I thought we were an anomaly, and I was surprised we even got a show, and I was surprised it was a success. We really never thought about who our perceived audience was going to be. We did everything we could to undermine any formula we found ourselves falling into. It was always a creative enterprise and a selfish one. I always pursued things I was interested in and told stories that people I worked with found innovative and interesting. We tried to make it as smart and high-quality a show as we could. AL: How does all that travel affect your personal life? AB: Since becoming a father more than five years ago, it’s become difficult. I try very hard to spend as much time at home as I can and

“We did everything we could to undermine any formula we found ourselves falling into. It was always a creative enterprise and a selfish one.”

exploded everywhere. Everywhere you go there are young chefs with tattoos on their forearms curing their own salami, serving artisanal cheeses and cooking at a level that wouldn’t have been predicted 10 years ago. And in the Twin Cities, you have a large Asian community that has enlightened the scene. AL: I find it unusual that both you and Andrew Zimmern have enjoyed terrific success with food shows on the Travel Channel and both of you recovered from serious drug addiction. Can you explain that? AB: Andrew went to Vassar, I went to Vassar. Andrew graduated from the CIA [Culinary Institute of America], I graduated from the CIA. He had drug and alcohol problems, as did I. Great minds think alike! But unlike Andrew, I never took the rehab route, and I still drink. But I certainly had almost two decades of serious narcotic and/or cocaine problems. It’s not a route I suggest to anybody. AL: You just stopped? AB: I was seven years on a methadone program and slowly weaned myself off methadone and had to go cold turkey. In the end, and after an entire lifetime of cocaine, crack cocaine pretty much cured me of my coke problem.

to bring my family with me. But with Ariane in kindergarten, that’s more difficult now. I hope she’ll travel with me, but I’m obviously not going to be bringing her to the Congo or Libya. AL: I remember after your daughter was born you said you were going to slow down, smooth some of the rough edges. How is the 2013 Bourdain different from the 2006 Bourdain? AB: It’s too late to change. Kitchen Confidential came out when I was 44, and I am pretty much stuck with what I am. AL: And how would you describe who you are? AB: [Long pause] I was a child of the ’60s, and for whatever reason, I was an angry kid, not happy with the world as I saw it, not happy about missing the best part of the ’60s. I felt suffocated by my parents’ love and normalcy, and I identified myself from the age of 12 with the records I was listening to and the drugs my friends were taking. I was surrounded by a rapidly changing world where rebelling was the thing. The Vietnam War was still going on, Nixon had just been reelected in the middle of Watergate. Suburban New Jersey did not satisfy. I read Hunter Thompson. I wanted to be in San Francisco getting some free love. AL: Then why did you go to Vassar? Why not, say, San Francisco? AB: I was in love with a girl I’d met in high school. She went to Vassar, so I went to Vassar. AL: Let’s talk food. I moved to Minnesota after spending 35 years on the East Coast, and I’ve been impressed by how the cooking and restaurants have improved in the nine years I’ve lived here. I know you’ve done shows in the Midwest — do you have the same impression? AB: All boats have risen everywhere, not just Minnesota. The Minneapolis food scene exploded relatively early, but you go to Austin, Louisville, Asheville, Kansas City, Atlanta — things have

AL: What do you think of Bizarre Foods? AB: I think Andrew does some very valuable work, and he does it well. He’s a friend, and he’s someone I look up to and admire very much. I’m totally amazed at his work ethic. It’s hard what I do, but I look at what he’s eating every day on that show, and it’s tough. It’s one thing to be shooting where the plumbing is not good and it’s scorching hot, but it’s another to be eating nut sack every day.

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AL: How has your approach to food changed since your shows began? AB: I think we’re pretty much done looking at any food just for shock effect. We’re looking much more for typical, and if typical is bugs and penis, then I’ll eat it. I think our first show in Beirut changed a lot of things for us. It was possible to make a show without much food when the situation called for it. We could do a show not just on what people are eating but also about a serious or depressing issue, and audiences will stay with us. I’m very proud that we got more scrupulous and paid more attention to our production values. We use different lenses and camera work; we think a lot more about those things. Often the destination and content will originate with discussions with the camera people about what we might able to do with cinematography. We’re looking for a beautiful show. We often rack our brains to figure out what will most likely cause fear and confusion at the network that week. AL: You’ve said many times you’ve never really been a seriously gifted chef. Are you a better cook now than before your first book made you famous? AB: No. I was never a great cook, but working every day in a kitchen — it’s been a long time since I did that. AL: Any desire to do that? AB: I’m 56, dude.

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AL: How many restaurateurs say to you, “You know, a whole lot fewer people are ordering fish on Monday in my place thanks to you”? [In one of the most publicized passages in Kitchen Confidential, Bourdain advised patrons not eat fish in restaurants on Mondays because it might be days-old.] AB: I’ve heard that, and I’m sorry I wrote that because it really doesn’t hold true anymore. It’s 12 years later, and things have changed. I wouldn’t be ordering sushi in an Irish pub on Monday, perhaps, but any responsible restaurant has changed. AL: You’re well-known for taking shots at folks like Alice Waters, Rachael Ray, Paula Deen and others. Are these real disagreements or would you sit down and have lunch with, for example, Rachael Ray? AB: Yeah, I like Rachael. She is always very good-natured about my making fun of her all these years. I’d say we’re friendly whenever we see each other. I’d absolutely have dinner with her. She has very good taste in music — she’s a big New York Dolls fan. We joke around, but I’ve never felt any genuine animus toward her at all. As a comedic foil she’s useful, but I’ve never had a personal grievance at all. And I like Alice. I acknowledge her importance in the industry, but I think there’s a hypocrisy that’s worth discussing. She’s evangelical and dogmatic. Paula has made some decisions I find loathsome, so if it’s a feud, she’s already won. It’s her world; I just live in it.

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AL: And have you ever actually eaten at Guy Fieri’s mega-restaurant in Times Square? AB: No. I looked at the menu, so why would I want to do that? I won’t go just to mock it. It’s designed to appeal to a certain kind of tourist audience. I don’t hate him. I thought it was big of him to come to my roast. He’s a hard-working man, though I won’t be lined up to eat Guy’s special blue salami. AL: How much do you cook at home? And what do you cook? AB: I cook for my daughter — pretty simple stuff like pastas, maybe a stew. My wife is training for some jujitsu championship, so she only eats protein. We eat out a lot. AL: Would you care to respond to Willie Geist’s comment at your roast last year that went this way: “Anthony Bourdain, of course, has huge talent, and he’s the first to tell you that. If his ego got any bigger, it would look like Paula Deen’s thighs.” AB: It was funny as hell, and by the standards of that evening, it was very kind.

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Beers with Bourdain

The Sample Room Co-Owner Darren Ennis recalls the day Anthony Bourdain stopped in. Way back in 2002, before he was a household name, Anthony Bourdain made his way from New York to Northeast Minneapolis and walked through the door of our freshly opened restaurant/bar, The Sample Room. He cruised the kitchen, shot the piece, slid into a booth, and we spent the next few hours shootin‘ the shit and swilling Summit. Yes, Bourdain is as cool as he seems on TV. Yes, he’s a celebrity. But that afternoon, he was more like a brother, a compatriot who came from the same crazy family. You see, I grew up in the restaurant biz. My father owned and operated joints from the time I was born. I slept on dirty linen bags, worked every possible position and then started running restaurants in college. The hospitality business is under my skin and in my DNA. So I know that if you make the crazy leap to open a joint, you’ll be fortunate to actually get it open, let alone keep it open. At that early make-or-break stage in our business, to have Anthony Bourdain see us featured in The Wall Street Journal, take interest and seek us out validated our vision. When he said, “Let the revolution begin,” he confirmed that our smallplate, made-from-scratch neighborhood concept made sense. And with luck, a great deal of diligence and proper execution, people would come. Eleven years later, Bourdain has blown up bigger than ever. And we’re still here, doing our thing, better than ever. When he visits Minneapolis in May for a one-night show at the State Theatre with our buddy Andrew Zimmern, perhaps he’ll pop back in and we’ll reignite the revolution. Go to Artful-LIvingMag.com/blog to see Anthony Bourdain coverage of The Sample Room.

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Enticed by fondness for a fickle wine grape, a surprising number of Minnesotans have found a home in the Willamette Valley of Oregon. | BY David Mahoney

ompared to long-established wine regions like Napa Valley, Oregon’s Willamette Valley still seems like a new frontier. Its winemaking history dates back only to the late 1960s, and it didn’t become an official appellation until 1984. But what it lacks in longevity it makes up for in focus. Because this is a place almost single-mindedly devoted to one varietal: Pinot Noir. The success of this seductive red wine has fueled the growth of Oregon’s wine industry from some 65 wineries in the entire state 25 years ago to more than 200 today in the Willamette Valley alone. Among those lured to the Willamette Valley by the siren call of Pinot Noir are several Minnesotans. Some of them appear to have followed the advice that the way to make a small fortune in the wine business is to start with a large one; others have boot-strapped their way into the wine world in a way that would be impossible in places like Napa.

f opulence is evidence that a wine region has made it into the big leagues, Domaine Serene’s hilltop winery is Exhibit A for the arrival of the Willamette Valley. “We wanted to make a statement that this place was worth the investment,” Grace Evenstad explains as she shows a visitor around the imposing Tuscan-inspired facility, complete with a tower and an ornate tasting room outfitted with chandeliers and a massive fireplace. It’s a far cry from the 42-acre parcel of freshly logged land in the Dundee Hills where Grace and her husband, Ken, secured their first toehold in the area back in 1989. “It was a mess,” Grace succinctly states. Maybe it’s just as well that it was so socked in by fog the day they first looked at it that they could hardly see it. But like making Pinot Noir, the Evenstads apparently like a challenge. That raw property, about a mile from the current winery site, became the cornerstone of a multi-vineyard enterprise comprising 500 acres in

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t was a job, not a quest to make fine wine, that brought Annie Shull to Oregon. Looking out over Raptor Ridge’s estate vineyard from the deck off the nearly new winery’s tasting room, Shull recounts the twists and turns that led her from her childhood home in St. Paul’s St. Anthony Park neighborhood to this idyllic spot in the Willamette Valley’s Chehalem Mountains appellation, just 13 miles from downtown Portland. She had been working for a high-tech company in Silicon Valley when she received a promotion that brought her up to the company’s headquarters in Beaverton. Having moved around a lot during and after college, Annie was happy to find a place where she could see herself nesting for a while. “Nothing ever really felt like home until I got here,” she says. Although her professional relationship with the tech company ended when it was bought by IBM in 1999, a personal partnership she forged while there has proved more long-lasting. She ended up marrying co-worker Scott Shull, who had gone from dabbling in winemaking as a hobby to moonlighting as a commercial winemaker, making Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris in a renovated barn behind his house. After the tech company was sold, Scott got another day job (at Intel, where he still works) and Annie came on board as a full partner at Raptor Ridge, with responsibility for sales and marketing.

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prime locations throughout the valley. It didn’t happen overnight. The idea of starting a winery incubated for 20 years while Grace raised their two children in their Wayzata home (which they still own) and Ken turned a flagging pharmaceutical company he had acquired into a thriving business. They knew they would want to focus on Pinot Noir, but they decided Burgundy was too expensive and California too warm to provide the ideal conditions for the adversity-loving grape. Then, one evening, a bottle of Oregon Pinot Noir shared with friends opened their eyes to the state’s potential. A week later, they were on a plane to Portland. Grace says that they started Domaine Serene with a simple goal: “Our mission was to make Pinot Noir that was consistently excellent.” That’s no small task, given the notoriously finicky nature of the grape, which Grace characterizes as “a fussy little princess.” Yet their flagship bottling, Evenstad Reserve, has managed to meet that high standard for at least the past 15 years. What’s more, it sells remarkably well and is a staple at restaurants across the country. There has been a bump or two along the road as Domaine Serene has become one of Oregon’s top Pinot Noir producers, including a lawsuit filed against a departing winemaker alleging he took trade secrets with him. (The case was settled out of court.) But the Evenstads’ commitment to making great wine remains as clearsighted as it was on that fateful foggy day back in 1989.

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After outgrowing the barn, Raptor Ridge winged its way from one shared production facility to another before finally alighting a couple years ago in its own custom-built winery at the edge of its 18-acre estate vineyard, mostly planted to Pinot Noir. “It was a bit of a roundabout journey,” Annie says with a laugh, “and I’m never moving again.”

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Until recently, visitors to the Willamette Valley looking for luxury lodgings had little choice but to drive up to Portland for the night. With the opening of The Allison Inn & Spa in the heart of the valley, comfort-seeking oenophiles no longer have to leave the vineyards behind. In fact, they can gaze out over the inn’s own five-acre Pinot Noir vineyard from the cushy window seats of their guest rooms. Pampering and Pinot go hand in hand at The Allison’s spacious spa, where guests can enjoy soothing “Pinot Therapy” treatments. And Jory, the inn’s sparkling restaurant (named for the most prominent local vineyard soil), features more than 150 Willamette Valley Pinot Noirs on its extensive wine list. Sunny Jin, Jory’s Korean-born but Minnesotaraised chef, works wonders with locally sourced food, including produce from the inn’s own garden. Located in Newberg, Ore., The Allison Inn & Spa has 85 guest rooms. Rates range from $315 to $1,100. For more information, go to theallison.com.

n addition to making wine for Raptor Ridge, Scott lends his oenological expertise to several other Willamette Valley ventures. One of these is Le Cadeau, the label owned by former Minnetonka residents Tom and Deb Mortimer. Tom, a paper-industry executive and longtime wine enthusiast, fell in love with Oregon after visiting a transplanted friend from his native Chicago in 1994. He ended up buying a recycled industrial packaging business in Dundee, right in the heart of the Willamette Valley wine region. Not long after, he got the itch to start looking at property, with an eye toward turning it into a vineyard at some point. “Let’s just buy a piece of grape dirt, and maybe we’ll plant it,” was how he put the idea to Deb. So in 1997 they bought a property on the edge of the Chehalem Mountains appellation that had been logged 40 years earlier. “Tom doesn’t sit well, though,” Deb explains. “So literally five weeks later we started to develop it.” One thing Tom liked about the land was that it was remarkably rocky. “I knew from my wine collecting that some of the best wines in the world are made from rocky soil,” he says. And although some vineyard experts they brought in to look at the property questioned how they’d even get posts in the ground, the Mortimers managed to get half a dozen acres planted, and in 2001 they had their first harvest. “When we were able to taste the wine, it was apparent that it was a really great site,” says Tom. The Mortimers now have 14 acres of Pinot Noir vines surrounding the compact house they built on the property. The vineyard is divided into several distinct blocks, and the grapes from each of the blocks are vinified separately under the direction of a different consulting winemaker at his or her home winery. “Tom and I focus mostly on the vineyard and the winemakers focus on the eonology, but it’s collaborative,” Deb says.

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“There’s a tendency in the U.S. to focus on rock-star winemakers,” says Tom. “The Le Cadeau model is much more European in that the central feature is the dirt. If there’s a rock star in the whole thing, it’s the vineyard.”

itness Tree Vineyard, in the Willamette Valley’s more southerly Eola-Amity Hills appellation, has deep roots in Northfield’s St. Olaf College. That’s where owners Carolyn and Dennis Devine met and where winemaker and vineyard manager Steven Westby was enrolled a couple decades later when he met his wife, Sonja, who also happens to be Carolyn’s cousin. Most of their children have attended St. Olaf, too. “They should name a building after us,” Steven jokes. Dennis financed the purchase of the winery with a buyout he received after the pharmaceutical company he worked for merged with another company. Steven, who had been the wine buyer at Surdyk’s in Minneapolis, came on board as cellar master and marketing director. He took on his current responsibilities after the original winemaker died. “Steven knows every inch of this vineyard — when to pick it, how to thin it and everything else, plus taking care of the grapes when they come in,” says Dennis. Like most Willamette Valley wineries, Witness Tree is planted mostly to Pinot Noir, though there’s also some Chardonnay, Viognier, Pinot Blanc, even a little Dolcetto. On a tour of the nofrills production facility, Steven points out a small tank where he’s experimenting with a sort of nouveau Dolcetto for early release. The tasting room, housed in a double-wide trailer, has homey touches, like a framed picture of the Devines’ grandchildren, for whom they’ve named various vineyard blocks and wines. Dennis says he frequently discovers surprising connections with people who stop by to sample their wines. “One of the joys of this place is it’s such a small world,” he says.

n internship at Witness Tree was part of Johanna Sandberg’s on-the-job winemaking training. Over the past decade, Johanna and her husband, Don, have patched together enough working knowledge to allow them to successfully manage an 11-acre vineyard and make some 800 cases of Pinot Noir annually in the Eola-Amity Hills — all while building a house and raising two young children. The name of their winery, Iota Cellars, is a nod to Johanna’s Greek heritage and also refers to the small scale of their operation. “It’s all about small quantities,” says Don. He considers himself a “garagista,” as he puts it, because the Sandbergs’ winery — just a stone’s throw from their new house — is essentially a well-insulated garage. The Sandbergs met while living in the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis. A 1998 Oregon vacation inspired them to move to Portland the next year. And in 2000, they moved south to the hillside property near Amity with the idea of turning the mostly bare land into a productive vineyard. “We didn’t know much about it, but we hired all the right people to tell us what they were seeing,” admits Don. He adds that, though the site is generally west-facing, it’s kept cool by coastal air that funnels through a gap in the coastal mountain: “There’s just a rush of cold air every single night. People from Dundee come over, and we’ll sit outside at night and they’ll say, I can’t believe how cold it is over here.” Between the two of them (and Johanna’s brother and sister-in-law, who offer some financial and marketing support), Don and Johanna seem to have the right balance of talent and temperament to keep their joint venture on track. “Don can do plumbing or jump on a tractor. He’s not the kind to sit and read a manual — he’ll just do it,” says Johanna. “I’m the studious one and he’s the doer, so it works out really well.”

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This was forest when we bought it,” Mark Bjornson says as he drives his ATV past newly planted vines and a staked-out plot of dirt where the Bjornson Vineyard winery will soon take shape. “It was just wild and wooly. We’ve put in countless hours clearing it and planting it.” Mark, his wife, Pattie, and their four children live in a modest but comfortable home on this hilltop in the Eola-Amity Hills. A tall wind turbine that supplies most of their power attests to the steady breezes that blow in from the ocean. “It seems that the wind really helps the grapes,” Mark says. “They grow a little more slowly — we always harvest a little bit later.” Mark and Pattie met in 1984 while studying at the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management. The seed idea of owning a vineyard was planted nine years later on a tandem bike trip through the Riesling vineyards along Germany’s Mosel River. Like the Sandbergs, the Bjornsons have developed their expertise through community-college classes and internships. And they’re not reluctant to tap a top winemaker in the area if they need a question answered, Mark says: “The great thing about Oregon is that people help you out to a tremendous extent.” And it probably won’t be long before the Bjornsons are the ones dispensing helpful advice to other budding winemakers who have followed their dreams to Oregon.

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The Property Gallery presented by LAKES Sotheby’s International Realty includes a selection

of properties within the Twin Cities area and greater Minnesota. The Sotheby’s International Realty® global network includes nearly 660 offices in 47 countries. Enjoy.

1. Brittany Wells

12. Jim Schwarz

23. Kent Marsh

34. Jim Grandbois

45. Belle Davenport

2. John T. Wanninger

13. Krista Rose

24. Mike Lynch

35. Jill Gordon

46. Carol Clark

3. Joe Wahl

14. Jill Roffers

25. Lisa Lynch

36. Pam Gerberding

47. Matt Carlson

4. Beth Ulrich

15. Frank Roffers

26. Karen London

37. Ben Ganje

48. Annalisa Cariveau

5. Christa Thompson

16. Robin Roberts

27. Olivia Hornig

38. Lance Fraser

49. Mike Buenting

6. Darren Spencer

17. Julie Regan

28. Jeff Hornig

39. Kathleen Fowke

50. Steve Bohl

7. Jacob Smith

18. Rachel Rahn

29. Dan Hollerman

40. Adam Fonda

51. Dewey Bakken

8. Todd Shipman

19. Seth Nelson

30. Joanne Hitch

41. Bryan Flanagan

52. David Abele

9. Anne Shaeffer

20. Jonathan Mitchell

31. Denise Hertz

42. Don Edam

10. Geoffrey Serdar

21. Ross Melby

32. Heather Hansen

43. Leah Drury

11. Travis Senenfelder

22. Debbie McNally

33. Garry Haas

44. Rebecca Davenport

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|| minneapolis 4309 E Lake Harriet Parkway Minneapolis, MN

Timeless Luxury on Lake Harriet A magnificent renovation with sophisticated spaces combined with lake views make this home a jewel in the city. Showcasing luxury, quality, timelessness and refined elegance in all the details including gourmet kitchen adjoining stunning family room overlooking large patio, sun room, living room and bar/music room with fireplaces and lake views. Offered at $1,895,000 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 5

Smith + Roffers frank.roffers@sothebysrealty.com TEL: 952-237-1100

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|| dellwood + edina + excelsior + forest lake

18 Doral Road Dellwood, MN

4528 Tower Street Edina, MN

4615 Edina Boulevard Edina, MN

6229 Fox Meadow Edina, MN

5501 Lakeview Drive Edina, MN

4402 Browndale Avenue Edina, MN

4805 Bywood Street West Edina, MN

5805 South Drive Edina, MN

201 Mill Street Unit #201 Excelsior, MN

21750 Fenway Court North Forest Lake, MN

Offered at $9,750,000 Bedrooms: 7 Bathrooms: 12 Hornig & Associates TEL: 952-230-3165

Offered at $1,299,000 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 4 Anne Shaeffer TEL: 612-759-1846

Offered at $1,595,000 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4 Anne Shaeffer TEL: 612-759-1846

Offered at $3,300,000 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 7 Hornig & Associates TEL: 952-230-3165

Offered at $995,000 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3 Todd Shipman TEL: 612-382-4550

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Offered at $929,000 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 Dan Hollerman TEL: 952-292-1200

Offered at $1,500,000 Bedrooms: 6 Bathrooms: 5 Hornig & Associates TEL: 952-230-3165

Offered at $1,695,000 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 5 Anne Shaeffer TEL: 612-759-1846

Offered at Price Upon Request Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 7 Hornig & Associates TEL: 952-230-3165

Offered at $2,495,000 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 7 Jim Schwarz TEL: 612-251-7201

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|| minneapolis 3427 Irving Avenue South Minneapolis, MN

Urban Sophistication Urban sophistication just steps from Lake Calhoun. Upon entering the grand foyer, this truly unique jewel in the city, you will feel that you have stepped into an Upper East Side brownstone. Offering the timeless details that come with a 1930s home, including terrazzo floors, butlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pantry, fireplaces and stunning windows with views of Lake Calhoun. A new family room and updated kitchen completes this beauty. Manhattan meets Calhoun, not to be duplicated again. Offered at $995,000 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 5

Smith + Roffers frank.roffers@sothebysrealty.com TEL: 952.237.1100

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18995 Vogel Farm Road Eden Praire, MN Offered at $1,159,000 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4

|| eden prairie

Robin Roberts robin.roberts@sothebysrealty.com TEL: 952-270-5370

9547 Sky Lane Eden Praire, MN Offered at $1,325,000 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 5

Robin Roberts robin.roberts@sothebysrealty.com TEL: 952-270-5370

16900 Stratus Court Eden Praire, MN Offered at $1,395,000 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 5

Robin Roberts robin.roberts@sothebysrealty.com TEL: 952-270-5370

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|| chanhassen 1909 Topaz Drive Chanhassen, MN

Custom-Built Ashling Meadows Home Beautiful home with many custom amenities including light and bright formal living room and dining room. Main-floor family room features vaulted ceiling with arched enameled woodwork, fireplace with built-ins and open floorplan to the kitchen/informal dining. Second floor has a spacious master bedroom suite plus three more bedrooms. Home sits on a 1/3 acre lot, walk-out to private wooded back yard. Convenient location near the community pool, downtown Excelsior and easy access to freeways. Offered at $799,900 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 4

Smith + Roffers jacob.smith@sothebysrealty.com 612-867-5667

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17170 Beverly Drive Eden Praire, MN Offered at $1,995,000 Acreage: 5.4 Wooded Acres

|| eden praire + edina + faribault

Robin Roberts robin.roberts@sothebysrealty.com TEL: 952-270-5370

7724 Shaughnessy Road, Edina, MN Offered at $659,900 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4

John T. Wanninger jtw@lakesmn.com TEL: 952-240-7600

4447 130th Street West Faribault, MN Offered at $995,000 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 4

Mike & Lisa Lynch mike.lynch@lakesmn.com TEL: 612-619-8227

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Smith + Roffers jacob.smith@sothebysrealty.com TEL: 612-867-5667

5901 Lee Valley Road Edina, MN Offered at $1,595,000 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 6 This Steiner & Koppelman built home is set on a private 1.43-acre lot in the Braemar neighborhood of Edina. Features include open floor plan, spacious room sizes, gourmet kitchen, butlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pantry and 3 fireplaces. Enjoy the wooded paradise in your spectacular screen porch with built-in indoor grill.

Smith + Roffers jacob.smith@sothebysrealty.com TEL: 612-867-5667

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|| edina

Offered at $1,570,000 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 5 This two-story home was custom built and is situated on .62-acre lot with mature trees. Home is perfect for entertaining, featuring an open floorplan, floor-to-ceiling windows, large room sizes and high ceilings. Wonderful center-island kitchen with breakfast bar and informal dining walks out to deck.

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5600 Parkwood Lane Edina, MN

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6909 St. Patricks Lane Edina, MN

|| edina

Offered at $1,299,000 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 6

John T. Wanninger jtw@lakesmn.com TEL: 952-240-7600

5101 Mirror Lakes Drive Edina, MN Offered at $1,995,000 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 5

John T. Wanninger jtw@lakesmn.com TEL: 952-240-7600

7432 Shannon Drive Edina, MN Offered at $1,995,000 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4

John T. Wanninger jtw@lakesmn.com TEL: 952-240-7600

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|| edina 5090 Kelsey Terrace Edina, MN

West Ridge Farm in Edina Wonderful opportunity to build your dream home in Parkwood Knolls of west Edina. Choose from sizable lots on ponds, sunset views and quiet cul-de-sac streets. Various walkout and flat lots available. Custom features and quality finishes are the hallmark of every Carl M. Hansen home. Your vision and our attention to every detail create a signature space that reflects your style and taste, providing timeless beauty for generations to come. Luxury model home will be completed in June 2013. Offered at $1,995,000 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 7

Smith + Roffers heather.hansen@sothebysrealty.com TEL: 612-366-0051

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5205 Mirror Lakes Drive Edina, MN Offered at $2,195,000 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 6

|| edina

John T. Wanninger jtw@lakesmn.com TEL: 952-240-7600

6237 Knoll Drive Edina, MN Offered at $2,500,000 Bedrooms: 6 Bathrooms: 6

John T. Wanninger jtw@lakesmn.com TEL: 952-240-7600

3209 Galleria #1802 Edina, MN Offered at $3,250,000 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3

John T. Wanninger jtw@lakesmn.com TEL: 952-240-7600

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|| minnetonka 14274 Trace Ridge Road Minnetonka, MN

West Coast Vibe Designed with entertaining in mind, the cutting-edge interiors of this home are dramatic and sexy, and have a very West Coast vibe. The details and finishes in every room are stunning beyond compare and set the tone for the whole home feeling you will experience upon entry. Every bathroom, bedroom, light fixture, wall finish, carpet, tiling, stonework, fireplace and wall fixture is a work of art. The backyard patio rivals any luxury hotel for outdoor entertaining. Prepare to be dazzled! Offered at $1,490,000 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 5

Smith + Roffers frank.roffers@sothebysrealty.com TEL: 952-237-1100

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|| minneapolis + minnetonka + orono

5601 13th Avenue South Minneapolis, MN

Offered at $449,900 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Dan Hollerman TEL: 952-292-1200

621 Kenwood Parkway Minneapolis, MN

1216 Mount Curve Avenue Minneapolis, MN

735 Kenwood Parkway Minneapolis, MN

4840 Sheridan Avenue South Minneapolis, MN

3748 Calhoun Parkway W Minneapolis, MN

4820 Hamilton Lane Minnetonka, MN

Offered at $550,000 Duplex Bedrooms: 6 Bathrooms: 2 Adam Fonda TEL: 612-308-5008

Offered at $750,000 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 4 Hornig & Associates TEL: 952-230-3165

Offered at $1,490,000 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3 Ben Ganje TEL: 651-442-6161

2340 Glendale Cove Lane Orono, MN

Offered at $689,500 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4 Hornig & Associates TEL: 952-230-3165

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1034 Portland Avenue South Minneapolis, MN

Offered at $349,900 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Dan Hollerman TEL: 952.292.1200

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Offered at $740,000 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4 Debbie McNally Group TEL: 612-388-1790

Offered at $774,900 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 5 Jim Grandbois TEL: 612-229-5415

Offered at $619,000 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2 Debbie McNally Group TEL: 612-388-1790

2555 Keller Road Orono, MN

Offered at $990,000 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 5 BohLand Development Team TEL: 952-473-2089

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13 Paddock Road Edina, MN

|| edina

Offered at $3,185,000 Bedrooms: 6 Bathrooms: 6 Private Rolling Green estate set on 2.39 acres. This enchanting property has a resort-like setting including a pool, tennis court, informal gardens and a private pond. Wonderful formal and informal spaces with panoramic views of the majestic grounds.

John T. Wanninger jtw@lakesmn.com TEL: 952-240-7600

9 Merilane Edina, MN Offered at $5,900,000 Bedrooms: 6 Bathrooms: 9 Landmark estate in Edinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rolling Green neighborhood. Magnificent Country French home sequestered among specimen oaks at the end of a winding drive. Soaring ceilings and rich in detail. A tremendous home for formal entertaining.

John T. Wanninger jtw@lakesmn.com TEL: 952-240-7600

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245 Paisley Lane Golden Valley, MN

|| golden valley + minneapolis + st. paul

Offered at $1,495,000 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 8

John T. Wanninger jtw@lakesmn.com TEL: 952-240-7600

510 Groveland Avenue #222 Minneapolis, MN Offered at $999,900 Bedrooms: 1 Bathrooms: 2

John T. Wanninger jtw@lakesmn.com TEL: 952-240-7600

350 St. Peter Street #1300 St. Paul, MN Offered at $2,100,000 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 4

John T. Wanninger jtw@lakesmn.com TEL: 952-240-7600

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David Abele I Suzanne Backes david.abele@sothebysrealty.com TEL: 612-281-2022

2318 Willow Lane South St. Louis Park, MN Offered at $750,000 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 4 Spacious 5-bedroom, 4-bath, 4300+ fsq home in-demand Lake Forest neighborhood just minutes to downtown Minneapolis and city lakes/trail systems. Oversized owner’s suite with private bath. Updated kitchen with stainless appliances and granite countertops. Three fireplaces, game room, lightfilled sun room and more. Enjoy wildlife on large wooded cul-de-sac lot just blocks from Cedar Lake.

David Abele I Suzanne Backes david.abele@sothebysrealty.com TEL: 612-281-2022

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|| minneapolis + st. louis park

Offered at $875,900–$1,100,000+ Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 3 The view from above awaits you! Bathe your senses in the warm southern exposure and picturesque views of the Minneapolis skyline. Located in the historical Mill District between the hustle of the city and the calm of the river, the penthouse units offer floor-to-ceiling windows, spacious outdoor space and lavish finishes. These are the last three units available with sizes 2,000–2,700 fsq.

desirable destinations

901 2nd Street South Units #800, 801, 904 Minneapolis, MN

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|| orono + plymouth + st. louis park + woodbury + river falls

2680 Shadywood Road Orono, MN

5889 Upland Lane North Plymouth, MN

1285 Zircon Lane North Plymouth, MN

18411 9th Avenue North Plymouth, MN

18401 9th Ave North Plymouth, MN

18400 9th Avenue North Plymouth, MN

18545 8th Avenue North Plymouth, MN

2800 France Avenue South St. Louis Park, MN

1266 Belmont Drive Woodbury, MN

W7091 810th Avenue River Falls, WI

Offered at $2,495,000 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 4 Hornig & Associates TEL: 952-230-3165

Offered at $686,000 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 5 Belle Davenport TEL: 952-240-9374

Offered at $1,340,000 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 4 BohLand Development Team TEL: 952-473-2089

Offered at $2,500,000 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 6 BohLand Development Team TEL: 952-473-2089

Offered at $525,000 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 3 Travis Senenfelder TEL: 651-216-9466

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Offered at $558,500 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 5 The Haas Team TEL: 612-968-4227

Offered at $1,250,000 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3 BohLand Development Team TEL: 952-473-2089

Offered at $1,389,000 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 5 BohLand Development Team TEL: 952-473-2089

Offered at $825,000 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4 Dan Hollerman TEL: 952-292-1200

Offered at $439,000 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 Mike Lynch TEL: 612-619-8227

desirable destinations

|| prior lake 20951 Panama Avenue Prior Lake, MN

Country Living Picturesque country home set amidst 5 acres in Prior Lake. Very private setting with mature trees, pond, riding arena, fenced paddocks and small, charming barn. Home has been completely remodeled featuring stunning country kitchen with gourmet retro appliances and custom wood floor, master bedroom with adjoining library, and newer mechanicals. Offered at $525,000 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2

Smith + Roffers frank.roffers@sothebysrealty.com TEL: 952-237-1100

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9255 County Road 6 Independence, MN

|| independence + wayzata + prescott

Offered at $2,895,000 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4

The Haas Team garry.haas@sothebysrealty.com TEL: 612-968-4227

728 Widsten Circle Wayzata, MN Offered at $2,300,000 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4

Joanne Hitch joanne.hitch@sothebysrealty.com TEL: 952-240-4635

N4435 1130th Street Prescott, WI Offered at $975,000 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4

Mike Lynch mike.lynch@lakesmn.com TEL: 612-619-8227

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desirable destinations

1761 Silver Cliff Two Harbors, MN Offered at $495,000 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 3

|| two harbors + deerwood + hudson

Smith + Roffers frank.roffers@sothebysrealty.com TEL: 952-237-1100

12686 Eagle Trail Deerwood, MN Offered at $599,000 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2

Smith + Roffers jacob.smith@sothebysrealty.com TEL: 612-867-5667

218 Ilwaco Road Hudson, WI Offered at $1,495,000 Acreage: 29.2 acres Riverfront: 1,680 feet

Smith + Roffers jacob.smith@sothebysrealty.com TEL: 612-867-5667

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Done Deal A stunning St. Paul home comes with a rich history. | By Alyssa Ford 1173 Davern Street, St. Paul Original List Price: $1.295 million Sale Price: $1.125 million

etired neonatologist Bob Couser is a hard-core history buff. So when he and his wife, Sally, bought a historic St. Paul house in the 1980s, it didn’t take long for him to start poking around. He spent long hours at the Minnesota Historical Society poring over fire-insurance maps. Eventually he hunted down the home’s previous residents and interviewed them. What Bob discovered was that the house was not only historic but one of few pre-Civil War farmhouses in Ramsey County that had survived. It was built by well-off Irish immigrants William and Catherine Davern, who raised 13 children within its hewn walls (fastened with handmade square nails, no less). William was a member of Minnesota’s first territorial legislature. His 290-acre farm, once the site of oat and barley fields, now plays host to St. Paul’s bustling Highland Park neighborhood. Though the southern part of the house is original to the 1860s, the farmhouse was significantly and sensitively enlarged in 1929 to give it its stately Italianate appearance. The four-bedroom house is now some 4,000 square feet and sits on 2.2 acres of secluded property with

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groomed gardens and patios. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. Considering that the house has been around for 151 years, it has been on the market a relatively few couple of times. But last summer, Bob, recently widowed, decided to sell the home and move to Surprise, Ariz.

The four-bedroom house is some 4,000 square feet and sits on 2.2 acres of secluded property with groomed gardens and patios. The farmhouse was on the market just 63 days when it was scooped up by managing consultant Phillip Foussard and his wife, Jeanne. According to their agent, the Foussards already lived in their “dream house” at 759 Fairmont Avenue in St. Paul, but they couldn’t resist a story-rich place on a stunning piece of property. The Davern farmhouse is truly a site of lore and legend. The story goes that $72,000 worth of gold coins is buried somewhere on the property. Plus, a previous homeowner told Bob there’s treasure hidden behind the stairwell. (Bob said scores of people have scoured the property with metal detectors looking for the gold coins, and he personally checked out the stairwell — no dice.) The Foussards are busy redecorating the Davern farmhouse from top to bottom. Bob, meanwhile, is on the trail of another great story: He’s currently researching the history of baseball in his hometown of Aberdeen, S.D. Listing agent: Jim Grandbois, Lakes Sotheby’s International Realty Selling agent: Jean McCahey, Coldwell Banker Burnet

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Done Deal A half-built villa situated on a Lake Minnetonka island finally finds an owner. | By Alyssa Ford

5560 Maple Height Rd., Greenwood Original List Price: $5,999,900 Sale Price: $2,075,000

uxury homebuilder David Erotas has been attempting to finish the “Isle of Windemere” for more than a decade. The project started in 2002, when property developer Jeff Wirth commissioned Erotas to build a three-story, 18,674-square-foot Mediterraneanstyle villa on a 1.25-acre island on Lake Minnetonka. At the time, Wirth was flying high, having just reinvented the old Minneapolis Athletic Club as the Minneapolis Grand Hotel, touted at the time as the city’s only fourstar hotel. Erotas says the project was sluggish from Day One. The design process was frustratingly drawn out, and then the city of Greenwood put up a stiff fight against the four-bedroom, six-bathroom mansion. “We never got momentum,” says Erotas. “We would start building, and then Jeff would tell us to stop, and then we’d start again and then stop.” Finally, in 2008, construction halted for the last time when Wirth and his wife, Holly Damiani, filed for divorce. Wirth repeatedly told Erotas that he wanted to finish the house once the dust from the divorce settled. It never happened. Turns out Wirth had bigger problems than a partially finished house in St. Albans Bay. Last September, he was sentenced to four and a half years at the federal prison camp in Duluth for using company dollars to fund his lavish lifestyle while simultaneously pleading extreme poverty to the Internal Revenue Service. IRS investigators showed that one of Wirth’s companies, Isle of Windemere LLC, invested $4.5 million in an elaborate mansion on a small Lake Minnetonka island. Revenue agents testified that Wirth funneled an additional $2.5 million into the home from other business interests and affectionately nicknamed the

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house “Windemere.” (Windemere is also the name of Ernest Hemingway’s boyhood summer cottage in Michigan.) All the while, Wirth was claiming to the IRS that he was making only $12,000 a year, well below the federal poverty guidelines for a family of two. By June 2010, no construction work had been done on the house for well over two years. The whole property was listed on the market for just under $6 million. By November 2011, the price dropped to $3.2 million. Erotas would turn the heat on in the wintertime in an attempt to preserve the site but privately wondered if the house would be an eternal boondoggle. But real-estate miracles do happen. Kam Talebi, the outgoing restaurateur who founded Crave with his brother, Keyvan, bought the property in January for $2.075 million. Even more amazing to Erotas, Talebi plans to complete the original house with only modest changes to the design. “[He’s] going to scale down the interiors — which were admittedly pretty over-the-top,” says Erotas. “But many of the unusual features he’s going to keep.” Talebi’s keeping the 80-foot-by-18-foot skylight as well as the steel cable–supported glass elevator Erotas says is unlike any other in Minnesota. The two main wings of the house will still be connected by a generous interior courtyard Erotas likes to call the piazza. The main house will still connect to the dome-topped pool house via an underground tunnel, a subterranean space so large it doubles as a 15-car garage. Erotas doesn’t imagine the new owner is going to give the house a name à la Jeff Wirth. Says Erotas: “I don’t think he’s that kind of guy.” Nick Leyendecker, Coldwell Banker Burnet agent, coordinated the sale for the bank owner and buyer.

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Set in Stone Natural stone is the star at Amsum & Ash. | By Ivy Gracie

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Natural stone is not just texture in your home,” declares Amit Gupta, chairman and CEO of Amsum & Ash, a Twin Cities– based importer and distributor of natural stone. “Natural stone has been a lifestyle for the entire world for centuries.” And it’s not just for countertops, backsplashes and bathrooms. “It’s for entryways, for decorating your walls,” Gupta says. “You can make conference tables; you can make furniture out of it. Natural stone is a statement.” Gupta made his own statement in 1997 when he and his brother, Sumit, teamed up to start a granite quarrying and manufacturing business based in India. Today, Tab India Co. is the third largest producer of natural stone in the world. Under Tab’s umbrella, the brothers opened Amsum & Ash to market and distribute a staggering selection of stone. “We import blocks from Brazil, Finland, Norway, Australia, Namibia, South Africa, Madagascar and Vietnam,“ Amit explains. “We bring them

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Because of Tab’s deep international reach, Amsum & Ash has access to a range of stones not typically seen in Minnesota.

to our processing center in India and finish them into products.” Because of Tab’s deep international reach, Amsum & Ash has access to a range of stones not typically seen in Minnesota. “Marble, granite, slate, quartzite, travertine, soapstone and onyx — we process everything that is available in the world,” says Amit. “We ensure that anything and everything that is available in the world is available to consumers in Minnesota.” With a selection of more than 300 colors, Amsum & Ash offers options that no other area distributor can match. Natural stone’s appeal doesn’t stop at surface beauty; durability is one of its most compelling selling points. “If your home burns down, the granite countertops will always be there,” Amit states. “The cabinets can burn down, quartz countertops can burn down — they are actually flammable — but granite will stand there.” Sustainability is another plus. “Let’s say you want to change your stone countertop,” Amit posits. “You can remove it, break it into pieces and put it in your driveway. Or you cut it into pieces and use it as tile. We all want things that are sustainable. Natural stone is a lifestyle; it’s like somebody making the choice to only shop at Whole Foods and buy

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natural or organic. Stone has been a lifestyle for the entire world for centuries because it’s sustainable, it’s reusable, it’s forever.” Individual buyers, architects, designers and builders can browse Amsum & Ash’s vast selection at its show rooms in Burnsville and at International Market Square in Minneapolis. For a behind-thescenes look at the world of natural stone, Amit suggests a visit to the flagship distribution center in Northeast Minneapolis. “It houses thousands of slabs,” he says. “It’s an 80,000-square-foot warehouse and a 10,000-square-foot show room.” But for convenience and selection, the show rooms are the perfect place to start. “That’s where [people] can make their decisions,” note Amit. “Instead of having to run around to many locations, they can to do all of their shopping in one place.”

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At Home in Wine Country Vino-inspired finds from International Market Square | By Alyssa Ford

Soft Shiraz

Creweled and embroidered Shiraz linen fabric by Osborne & Little from the Persian Garden collection, Scherping Westphal, 612-822-2700, scherpingwestphal.com, $450 per square foot

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Burnt oak-finished Alameda pedestal table by Drexel, from the At Home in Wine Country collection, Francis King Ltd., 612-604-0033, francisking.com, $1,380

Vino Vessel

Made-in-the-USA Bordeaux wall-mounted sink made of reclaimed wine barrels by Native Trails, Fantasia Showrooms, 612-338-5811, fantasiashowrooms.com, $1,498

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Vino wall prints in wood frames by Twoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Company, Helen Fraser and Associates, Inc., 612-335-9335, helenfraser.com, $100 for a set of eight

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Ninety to 120-year-old hand-carved wine crate by Sarreid, Design Professionals, 612-339-7198, dprof.com, $577

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Farmhouse table lamp with riveted wroughtiron bands and a twill drum shade by Currey & Company, Francis King Ltd., 612-604-0033, francisking.com, $1,498

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Raise a Glass

Sixteen-glass vintage chandelier by Elk Lighting available in aged silver or dark rust, Unique By Design Ltd., 612-341-0388, uniquebydesign.us, $537

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Rustic Malbec dining tables made from Argentinian wine barrels by Costantini, Tapis DĂŠcor, 612-359-6007, tapis-decor.com, $2,038 each

Rustic Reflection

Beveled-glass Bordeaux mirror made from reclaimed oak wine-barrel tops by Native Trails, Fantasia Showrooms, 612-338-5811, fantasiashowrooms.com, $348

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Constructive Collaboration Teamwork is a must when building a custom home. | By Joe Hart

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of construction. Relatively minor adjustments to the blueprint can have a ripple effect, and if those changes aren’t managed properly, unwelcome delays can result. For example, in a recent Carl M. Hansen Companies construction project, the plumbers had to make a slight adjustment in the style of a shower drain. The new drain required a different style of tile, which can take six weeks to import. A less-experienced plumber might have overlooked the impact of the change, but in this case, the design team was immediately alerted and the new tile was right on time for installation. Teamwork also relies on team members being up-to-date with the technologies in their product area. Technology built into today’s custom homes would have been unheard of 10, even five years ago and influences product selections in homes and impact clients’ lifestyles. For instance, the Andersen Windows E-Series line with VeriLock hardware builds wireless security technology into window and door hardware. VeriLock can tell you not only if a window is closed, but if it’s locked. And because it’s wireless, there’s no added labor or supplies to connect it to the home’s security system. That

saves time and provides a flexible system that ensures a home is safe and secure. “There are a lot of moving pieces,” Hansen says. “When you work with professionals, they understand the impact of their work on the entire project. We can make adjustments quickly without affecting the overall design.” The result of that level of communication and teamwork is a unique home that’s specific to the needs and desires of the homeowner, says Owner Carl Hansen. “That’s the real difference with a custom home: You’re translating a dream into a reality,” he notes. “Our craftsmen are used to plans changing, so they are able to foresee issues and solve them before they become a problem down the road.” This article is the second in a series following the design and build process of a luxury model home in Edina’s West Ridge Farm.

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uilding any home is a complicated process. Building a custom home — one that exists only on paper and in the imagination of the homeowner — can be a real puzzle. No matter how detailed the blueprints and designs, surprises come up every day on the job site, and solutions require quick thinking and teamwork. Custom homes are designed to meet the unique lifestyle of the homeowner. A home might be sited to take advantage of a spectacular view, built to include quarters for an aging parent or designed as an inviting space for entertaining. While it’s easy to dream up a fantasy home for any lifestyle, it takes careful teamwork to turn that vision into bricks and mortar. “Our contractors have to be proactive,” says Heather Hansen, marketing and sales manager for Carl M. Hansen Companies, an Edina-based building and development company. “They have to have their brain involved and really be thinking about what they’re doing — not just following the blueprint.” This proactive approach saves both time and money. Namely, it’s easier (and usually more affordable) to address issues as you go rather than backtrack to fix problems from an earlier phase

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Lead by Example Premier builder Charles Cudd’s team adopts a decidedly takecharge approach. | By Joe Hart

f you head out for a spring drive to check out inspiring architecture, chances are you’ll hit the brakes in front of a Charles Cudd De Novo creation. The principals of this custom design/build firm have won pretty much every architectural award in existence. One reason for the company’s success is the leadership style of plainspoken founder Charles Cudd. “Everybody talks about how they worship the client, but in our company, we approach client service from the standpoint of leadership,” he explains. “We build for the most high-powered corporate titans in the city, and everything we do, from the design specs to execution, we do for their benefit. We listen to them, but we’re not doormats. If they have some peculiar design idea, we’ll speak up. If they want to build something that’s embarrassing, we’ll walk away from it.” And given the firm’s reputation, Cudd’s clients are predisposed to listen. By leading through expertise, the firm avoids building what Cudd calls “Mr. Potato Head architecture,” with goofy design elements stuck on willy-nilly. “As much as those designers would like you to think they’re being fun and creative, they’re not. Architecture has principles. We’re not slavishly bound by the rules, but we’re informed by them. We’re not God’s gift to the world, but we always do good, principled work.” Another factor in the firm’s success is its collaborative approach. At the outset, architects sit down with partners in interior design, construction and, of course, number crunching. Together, they hash out the project to best address the client’s requirements. “We’re spurring each other on, but we’re disciplining each other, too,” says Cudd. “If something seems wrong, we bring it up. We’re not afraid of egos. Anybody can be creative and design when there are few constraints. When you have site considerations, neighborhood fabric and so on, then you’ve got to be good.” From these early planning sessions, the design

gets refined down to the final detail before anyone picks up a hammer. The earlier you organize the project details, the fewer delays and cost overruns you’ll have at the end of the day, explains Cudd. “If you miss it on the front end, it can add zeroes to the price at the backend,” he adds. The end result of this care and teamwork? Another awardwinning home, custom crafted to serve the homeowner.

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Total Transformation A dowdy cabin gets the legacy treatment in an award-winning remodel. | By Joe Hart

n old shoe. That’s what the owners of this Wisconsin lakefront cabin and guesthouse wanted out of their remodeling project. “They told us they wanted the place to have the comfort of an old pair of shoes but the performance and functionality of a brand-new pair,” explains Gary Aulik of Aulik Companies, the design-build firm that designed and managed the project. The existing structure was more akin to last year’s worn-out sneaker. Interior finishes were outdated, the position of windows and doors gave the home an awkward feel, and the building mechanicals were in need of replacement. Neither expanding nor rebuilding were options; the cabin had been grandfathered into the zoning plan, which required greater lake setbacks and limited the scale of potential projects. “We had to stick with the original footprint because of zoning, so that forced us to be creative with the existing structure to meet the client’s needs,” notes Aulik. A couple exterior features seemed like the obvious starting point. The existing structure suffered from a mishmash of rooflines, windows and skylights that were leaking and outdated. A misplaced gable on the lakeside squandered the view from the loft. To rectify these gaffes, the team redesigned the roof and added gables to the front and back. Trim, entry and door details received a makeover to make the façade more appealing and cottage-esque. The interior required more extensive work. The existing finish work was completely gutted (with much of the salvage donated for local reuse) and the mechanicals replaced with energyefficient equipment. Then it was time to reimagine the great room. Here, vaulted ceilings sucked coziness out of the space, while a squat fireplace and horizontal knotty-pine paneling accentuated the sense of disproportion.

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY CARLOS BRAVO

Aulik’s team reoriented the flow between the great room and the sitting room by reconfiguring the doorway and adding interior windows to enhance the lake views. Warm, custom, vertical-grain fir paneling replaced the old pine, and the fireplace was extended to the roof with a chimney clad in local fieldstone. A decorative shelf and dormers helped bring the room into proportion. Passé quarter-round windows got the ax in favor of a unique assembly of framed glass tucked into the great-room roofline. In the end, the project delivered — and went on to win a prestigious Remodeler of Merit Award. Says Aulik, “This is now a legacy cabin, and it feels like it’s been there forever. A classic.”

cottage chic FAR LEFT The one-piece pine fireplace mantel

was handcrafted to match the view of the lake from the cottage. NEAR LEFT The great room and kitchen feature a full-height fireplace and hand-forged doors and tools. ABOVE The exterior colors and finishes were inspired by nature. BELOW Before its total transformation, the cabin left something to be desired.

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Art Deco Drama A lackluster lower level gets an extraordinary nouveau makeover. | By Carolyn Crooke

he transformation of this Minneapolis lake home’s basement is so dramatic it’s hard to imagine it was ever anything but a lavish art-deco hideaway. “The main floor has so many beautiful period details and large windows, but the basement didn’t fit with the grandeur of the rest of the house,” the homeowner explains. “We felt if we were going to redo it, we had to remodel it to a high level. We wanted it to be more than just a place to hide our TV. I always admired art-deco theaters and art-nouveau design, and thought that this would be a great direction to go.” The owners, who had worked with Vujovich Design Build in the past, pulled in the team to look at the space and get a sense of the costs as well as the challenges, such as the low headroom and the mechanicals, pipes and entire walls that would need to be relocated. But the boiler needed to be replaced, so the timing made sense — and the project added tremendous value. “Our goal is always to create something really special while keeping construction costs under control,” says Beth Malmberg of Vujovich. “And we like to provide numbers along the way so everybody knows how design decisions impact costs.” Inspiration for many of the most stunning design elements can be traced back to antique chrome wall sconces the homeowner had found.

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Custom millwork and columns with contrasting wood were designed to showcase the fixtures, and the chrome on the custom bar echoes the lines of the sconces beautifully. “The pool table was always planned, but the discovery of the antique Brunswick table with the wonderful matching chrome was a happy accident,” the homeowner adds. A glass craftsman helped design and create the custom art-deco mirror and shelves at the back of the bar. The piece adds light and the illusion of depth while coyly echoing the shape of the vintage sconces. Exquisitely detailed ceiling molding adds to the feeling of grandeur and helps set the bar apart from the billiards and TV areas. Custom inlaid carpet further defines those spaces. The prints on the wall (by Alphonse Mucha, a personal favorite of the homeowners) strike a classic art-nouveau note. The jewel tones contrast beautifully with the red drapery, which adds richness while hiding the clutter of electronic components. The transformation has received nods from across the industry, recently winning the 2013 National Association of the Remodeling Industry’s North Central Regional Contractor of the Year award. It’s currently in the running for the national prize — dramatic recognition for a showstopping project.

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Frocked for Fall A recap of what ruled the runway at New York Fashion Week | PHOTOGRAPHY BY JAMIE BECK, Produced by Hayley Dulin and MaRGUERITE Happe

rom voluminous jewel-toned ballgowns to spectacularly colored furs, the designers at Februaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week invoked autumnal sentiments and artistic inspiration for their Fall/Winter 2013 collections. Artful Living headed to the epicenter of style to cover the seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s latest trends.

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ABOVE 1. The fashion elite turn out in full force to view Ralph Laurenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s romantically rebellious collection, presented on a hardwood-floor catwalk underneath chandeliers crafted from antlers. BELOW 2. Monique Lhuillier couples soft, winterwhite feathers with strappy, structured heels from her new shoe line. 3.Donna Karan pairs smoky eyes and sensual stretch jersey. 4. Modern-day warrior structure and female power dominate at Prabal Gurung.

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Lovely Lhuillier Artful Living catches up with the queen of chic. | By Wendy Lubovich

uietly but with determined panache, beloved American fashion designer Monique Lhuillier has been building an empire. First came the bridal fashions in 1996, then the ready to wear and now bridal jewelry, home fragrance, tabletop and even a chandelier partnership with Waterford. “We are going through a journey together,” says Lhuillier. “We want to be part of the big day and beyond, telling the story as we go.” Speaking from the Los Angeles home she shares with her husband and their two children, Lhuillier is involved at every step, infusing unparalleled glamour at each turn. Her latest obsession is the dazzling new shoe line launching this spring. Borrowing graceful notes from her world of couture, the elegant, strappy silhouettes are feminine and softly sexy. “I try to keep in mind the same fundamentals of my gowns: lace, corsets and this idea of sheerness,” she says. “And always a slim heel so they look beautiful from the side.” Made in Italy, the textured leather heels look especially fresh with Lhuillier’s radiant sea-inspired Spring 2013 collection. Inspired by a trip to Turkey, the luminous blues and turquoises make their way into gowns and cocktail attire. “I especially like the idea of adding a tougher-looking shoe to a short cocktail dress — it’s unexpected and pushes the prettiness,” she muses. To be sure, Lhuillier plays around with strong contrasts in this collection, where the very photos she took on vacation were digitalized and splashed onto her fabrics. The

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dresses, gowns and tops feel effortless and ooze modern glamour. Lhuillier has been the talk of New York since opening her flagship store in Manhattan last fall, adding to her Los Angeles and Minneapolis boutiques. Featuring cool gray suede walls, the light, airy space is positioned in a 19th century brick townhouse just off Madison Avenue. The second floor caters especially to brides, with an abundance of tiaras, veils and gowns on offer in posh surroundings. “It’s interesting to see the differences in the clients,” Lhuillier says. “ In Los Angeles, the style is more carefree and stripped down, and in New York, it’s a little more polished and formal. In Minneapolis, it’s somewhere in between.” What’s next for the queen of couture? Maybe a boutique in Asia and a signature fragrance — but she’s in no hurry. “We are careful that everything is done on our timeline and with the right partners,” Lhuillier notes. “The DNA of the brand always has to be present.”

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Table Talk The Minneapolis Club unveils a rare culinary experience. | By Laura Whittet and Paul Gregersen

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epicurean experience aboveThose who dine at the club’s kitchen table get a firsthand experience of culinary art and behind-thescenes encounters with Executive Chef Håkan Lundberg’s team. below Chef Lundberg and Chief Engineer Dirk Gunder share a laugh while inspecting Gunder’s handiwork in the club woodshop.

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ne cannot get closer to the creative and intense culinary magic found within a highly respected professional kitchen than sitting at a table in the kitchen itself. Fulfilling a dream of Executive Chef Håkan Lundberg, the Minneapolis Club recently unveiled a dining table in the kitchen of its acclaimed Grill restaurant. Lundberg’s goal in creating this exceptional encounter is “to open people’s minds to different food choices, flavors and wine pairings that they have never known before.” The philosophy behind the table is to allow club members and their guests to partake in an educational, artistic and delicious dining experience in an intimate setting. Lundberg and his culinary crew craft dinners without the restrictions of a menu, pairing each meal with wine and drinks. He notes that creating a dinner specifically for those dining in the kitchen gives his team complete freedom based on the ingredients they have on hand. “It’s sort of a culinary playground,” he says with a laugh. The table itself was custom made by Minneapolis Club Chief Engineer Dirk Gunder. He handcrafted the live-edge wood table, which features rich wood tones and intricate craftsmanship. It will be enjoyed for decades to come by club members as well as travelers who stay in one of the club’s many overnight rooms. The table is fitted with removable leaves, creating a comfortable space for small- and large-group dining experiences, placing diners behind the scenes at the newly remodeled Grill. Dinners at the kitchen table give patrons a firsthand glimpse into what happens behind kitchen doors at the historic clubhouse, all with the VIP treatment its members have come to expect. Lundberg believes there is an important difference between an average three-course meal and the seven- to nine-course meals served at the kitchen table: “Larger course dinners are a creative journey that allow people to find new favorites,” he says. This journey surely will be experienced by many in the longstanding tradition of five-star Minneapolis Club dining for years to come.

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Drive Time The 2013 Range Rover redefines luxury. | By Hayley Dulin

and Rover has redesigned its 2013 Range Rover luxury sport-utility vehicle, giving it a sleek and contemporary look. The exterior features a commanding Dark Atlas front grill, similar to the smaller and sporty Range Rover Evoke. But the biggest changes are largely hidden. For exceptional driving refinement, the vehicleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all-aluminum unibody structure is 39-percent lighter than the steel body it replaces, improving fuel economy, on-road handling and off-road prowess. Another impressive update is the switch from a 6-speed automatic in the 2012 model to a new 8-speed ZF automatic transmission. The allnew Terrain Response System displays

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an array of pictograms on the center console, indicating modes for grass, snow, mud, sand, gravel and even rocks, keeping you safe in all conditions. The 2013 Range Roverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s redesigned three-zone climate control features separate temperature controls for driver, front passenger and backseat passengers for a balance of comfort and refinement for all. And rear-seat passengers will enjoy the additional 4.7 inches of legroom. The centerstack multifunction screen controls everything from audio to climate. The design of the interior continues to be simple and elegant. The 2013 Range Rover is available in an array of color and trim combinations, including 22 exterior and interior paint colors.

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The Vino Vault How to store, show off and share your wine collection | By Leslee Miller

o you regularly stock up on your favorite vintage or that new wine you simply must try? Do you find yourself with a growing vino collection stashed in some makeshift fashion? Wine’s star is on the rise, and many enthusiasts — from weekend warriors to serious collectors — are finding themselves in need of a proper place to store the treasures they’ve amassed. But where do you start when it comes to storing your wine collection? Usually the first question asked of Andrew Hightower, owner of Foxwood Cellars and architect of custom wine cellars, is, What’s a good size? As a certified sommelier and owner of the wine-consulting firm Amusée, I find that to be the milliondollar question. Collaboratively, he and I have discovered that the main reason a wine lover taps a builder/sommelier team is not to simply produce a space that is ideal for aging wines but to create an environment that doubles as an experience for BEFORE

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enjoying and sharing that passion. Working together, we strive to create a space that not only delivers functionality but that allows one’s passions, life experiences and home design to come into play. There are some non-negotiables when creating a space that properly stores wine. It must be a temperature-controlled environment (52–56°F and 70-percent humidity) with virtually no natural light, drafts, vibration or variation to temperature. From there, wine enthusiasts need to consider several aspects of their wine-collecting and -drinking habits: How do you enjoy wine? Do you entertain with wine? Do you collect wine for investment purposes? Do you plan to expand your collection? How do you want to enjoy this space in your home — merely for storage or also as a wine tasting and entertaining area? When Amusée and Foxwood Cellars approach a cellar design, we consider all these factors to help collectors share their love of wine from a very personal perspective. In the end, customizing your space and adding to your collection is just the beginning to building your own wine identity — the rest is up to you.

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What I Love Now The foodie edition |

hich indispensable tools do top chefs turn to? What is a must-order dish, no matter the restaurant? Which ingredients are on culinarians’ radar? Artful Living picked the brains of four of America’s most-acclaimed chefs to get these answers and more. Lidia Bastianich is the chef who does it all. She hosts the popular, long-running public-television series Lidia’s Italy, is the best-selling author of eight books on cuisine and two children’s books, and oversees four restaurants in New York City (including her flagship, Felidia) and others in Kansas City and Pittsburgh. She has a line of cooking products, co-produces wine from an Italian vineyard and was part of the brain trust that opened Eataly, the Italian food emporium in Manhattan. Lorena Garcia is a Caracas, Venezuela, native who ascended the culinary ranks to become one of America’s most-lauded Latina chefs. After opening her flagship Miami International Airport restaurant, Lorena Garcia Cocina, in 2011, she went on to expand into the Atlanta and Dallas-Fort Worth international airports. Garcia has appeared on Bravo’s Top Chef Masters and as a guest judge on Bravo’s Top Chef All-Stars. She has also appeared as a chef on NBC’s The Biggest Loser and has

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hosted her own shows on the Telemundo, MundoFox and Gems networks. Eric Ripert is co-owner and chef of the celebrated Le Bernardin in New York City. He has partnered with Ritz-Carlton to open other destination restaurants, notably Blue in Grand Cayman and Westend Bistro in Washington, D.C. He also teamed with up with Poggenpohl to create The Eric Ripert Kitchen by Poggenpohl that embodies Ripert’s personal vision for a world-class restaurant kitchen reinvented for the at-home chef in all of us. Ripert also serves as a regular guest judge on Bravo’s Top Chef and is the host of his own television series, Avec Eric, which has won Emmy and James Beard awards. If you hear a Minnesotan introduced as the winner of the James Beard Best Chef Midwest award, there is a 100-percent chance it is Minneapolis culinary superstar Tim McKee — the first and only Minnesotan to win the coveted title. One of the most recognizable faces in the Twin Cities food scene, he began cooking professionally in 1990 and has risen through the ranks to executive chef and restauranteur. McKee is currently head chef for Parasole Restaurant Holdings as well as owner and chef of other Minnesota restaurants, including the award-winning La Belle Vie, and Solera.

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“Obviously I love the Mediterranean region for its bold and intense flavors, and I am very attracted by the different Asian cultures and cooking. But I have to say, New York is one of the ultimate food destinations!” —ERIC RIPERT

Who: Eric

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Favorite newly discovered ingredient: Needlefish from Japan.

Your signature dish: I can’t really say that we have a signature dish, but one of our strongest dishes on the Le Bernardin menu is the Pounded Tuna: layers of thinly pounded yellowfin tuna, foie gras and toasted baguette, chives, and extra-virgin olive oil.

Favorite/hottest chef right now: Daniel Humm.

If it’s on the menu, you’ll always order: Sushi.

Dish you would never order in a restaurant: Brains!

Favorite destination for food: Obviously I love the Mediterranean region for its bold and intense flavors, and I am very attracted by the different Asian cultures and cooking. But I have to say, New York is one of the ultimate food destinations!

Your favorite five-ingredient dish: Ceviche.

Most essential item in your kitchen: Knives.

Knife brand of choice: I alternate between German and Japanese knives.

Your go-to wine: Bordeaux.

Taste you couldn’t live without: I love harmonious flavors.

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“I love being at my kitchen table. There is something magnetic about that table. Everybody who comes to my kitchen gravitates toward it, probably because they know that love and good food will abound if they sit long enough!” —LIDIA Bastianich

Who: Lidia

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Favorite newly discovered ingredient: ‘Nduja, a casing filled with a paste of very finely chopped pork fat and meat, seasoned with salt and an excessive amount of chili powder and peperoncino. It’s a specialty from the Italian region of Calabria, the tip of the boot, and it’s used as butter on bread, with flaming-hot results. And it can be added to soup and pasta sauces to heat them up.

Your signature dish: At my flagship restaurant in Manhattan, Felidia, our super-popular, signature dish is grilled octopus and beans. The runner up is Cacio e Pere, our luscious pear-and-pecorino-stuffed ravioli. At New York’s Becco, Lidia’s KC and Lidia’s Pittsburgh, it’s the skillets with a delicious, steaming trio of homemade pastas served tableside.

Favorite/hottest chef right now: Fortunato Nicotra of Felidia. He has an uncanny ability and talent to understand products and exalt them in the most flavorful and elegant dishes with Mediterranean flavors.

If it’s on the menu, you’ll always order: Grilled octopus! I love it, and it’s an immediate telltale sign as to whether the kitchen knows what they’re doing or not.

Dish you would never order in a restaurant: Tripe. I love it, but few people really know how to cook it.

Favorite destination for food: My favorite destination is most certainly my kitchen table with my family around it! Whether it’s a big, festive group of us or just me sharing a cup of espresso with my mother, who is 92, I love being at my kitchen table. There is something magnetic about that table. Everybody who comes to my kitchen gravitates toward it, probably because they know that love and good food will abound if they sit long enough!

Favorite five-ingredient dish: Best semolina spaghetti, Ligurian olive oil, sliced purple garlic, chopped Italian parsley and crushed red pepper. When the garlic is golden, add a ladle or two of the pasta cooking water, and you’ve got the best sauce in the world.

Most essential item in your kitchen: I would have to say my well-seasoned cast-iron pan.

Knife brand of choice: I love carbon steel knives, and one of my favorites is Bob Kramer’s Carbon Steel knife by Henckels.

Your go-to wine: A chilled glass of Bastianich Vespa Bianco. It’s a super white blend from the Friuli region of Italy. Chardonnay, Sauvignon and Picolit render this wine full of fruit and yet elegant with wildflower overtones and a viscous finish that lingers on my palate well beyond the sip.

Taste you couldn’t live without: I couldn’t live without the taste and smell of freshly baked bread. There’s just something visceral about just-baked bread.

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“Maybe not the most exciting, but maybe the most crucial (after salt) for me would be citrus, especially lemon. It provides brightness, freshness and balance like no other ingredient.” —TIM MCKEE

Who: Tim

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Favorite newly discovered ingredient: It’s not exactly new or on the culinary forefront, but, about two years ago I started raising a small flock of chickens. The eggs are absolutely amazing, better in every way than store-bought eggs — fresher, richer, more beautiful. I love the connection that comes from raising the birds and their production of eggs. I use them at home every chance I get.

Your signature dish: The idea of a signature dish has never really been something that I’ve been interested in. I have always rotated dished through my menus, improved upon them, tried new directions, moved on. Rarely do I revisit dishes that I’ve done in the past, so it’s hard for me to identify with any particular dish as a signature item.

Favorite/hottest chef right now: Difficult question. There are so many chefs that I admire. Daniel Boulud is probably highest on my list. I have had some of the best meals of my life at his restaurants. I also love the direction Paul Kahan takes with his restaurants. He always creates restaurants that I really want to eat at. Locally, I have tremendous respect for Jay Sparks. He was my mentor through my formative years as a chef, and really, the reason I’m in this business. As far as my favorite chef, that would have to be Mike DeCamp at La Belle Vie. He is the reason I am able to do everything else that I do. If I didn’t have him maintaining the vision at La Belle Vie, I couldn’t create or work with new or varied concepts. We have worked together since 1997, and he absolutely understands what I am looking for and is extremely talented in his own right.

If it’s on the menu, you’ll always order: There are so many things that I will order if I see them. Anytime I see great fish like rouget, John Dory, branzino or loup de mer, I will most likely order them. If I have confidence in the restaurant, I will order foie gras. I love pasta, so if a restaurant is known for their pasta, I can’t resist. I’ll also gravitate toward ingredients or flavor combinations that I am less familiar with.

Dish you would never order in a restaurant: It would be highly unusual for me to order salmon in a restaurant. Not because I don’t care for it, but because I am extremely finicky about how salmon is cooked and caught/raised.

Favorite destination for food: I would have to say New York. The density of great restaurants of every type is astounding. I could go to New York every month to research different concepts and barely scratch the surface.

Your favorite five-ingredient dish: That’s a problem. I’m always developing new dishes; rarely do I have favorites that I make over and over again. Really, my favorites are determined by the seasons and the best ingredients I can get. I get really excited when I’m able to find some great fish and some perfect vegetables from the market.

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Most essential item in your kitchen: Good pans and knives.

Knife brand of choice: For everyday workhorse knives, I really like Kikuichi. They are relatively inexpensive (as far as Japanese knives go), durable and keep a decent edge. I really love the Suisin knives I have — incredibly light and keep an amazing edge. I picked up a couple of Masamoto knives, a gyuto and a petty from the Masamoto shop in the Tsukiji Fish Market. They have been making knives for five generations, over 150 years. These are amazing knives!

Your go-to wine: There are so many wines that I haven’t tried that it makes it difficult for any wine to settle into a reliable favorite. I am always interested in trying something that I haven’t had before. I do tend to really like Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir (especially French), but, depending on my mood, the time of year, what I’m eating, etc., I could be drinking almost anything.

Taste you couldn’t live without: Maybe not the most exciting, but maybe the most crucial (after salt) for me would be citrus, especially lemon. It provides brightness, freshness and balance like no other ingredient. I always like to have a variety of citrus on hand and love to use different fruits when they are at the peak of their season.

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Favorite five-ingredient dish:

“Perfectly cooked pasta with extra-virgin olive oil, fresh garlic, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and fresh herbs.” —LORENA GARCIA

Who: Lorena

Garcia

Favorite newly discovered ingredient: Papayuela from Colombia.

Your signature dish: Roasted chicken and grilled cauliflower.

Favorite/hottest chef right now: Gennaro Esposito.

If it’s on the menu, you’ll always order: Ceviche, because it is the perfect start to a great meal.

Dish you would never order in a restaurant: Oysters or chicken potpie.

Favorite destination for food: Southern Italy — amazing cuisine and ingredients.

Favorite five-ingredient dish: Perfectly cooked pasta with extra-virgin olive oil, fresh garlic, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and fresh herbs.

Most essential item in your kitchen: My knives and my cast-iron pan.

Knife brand of choice: Shun knifes.

Your go-to wine: Pinot Noir or Pinot Grigio.

Taste you couldn’t live without: Chocolate.

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Be Our Guest The Blue Plate Restaurant Company has cornered the market on friendly, food-driven neighborhood spots. | By MaRGUERITE Happe

he origins of the Blue Plate Restaurant Company: two servers, $62 and an idea formed over after-work cocktails. Today, David Burley and Stephanie Shimp are celebrating two decades in business, seven restaurants and a vast following of loyal customers eager to celebrate right along with them. Waiting tables together at the Nicollet Island Inn, Shimp and Burley noticed the lack of neighborhood, diner-friendly restaurants ready to serve fantastic food in a laid-back atmosphere. After pooling their resources to open the Highland Grill (a transaction that left them with $62 to their names), they were restaurateurs with a blank slate that would eventually become Blue Plate. “We really didn’t know what we were doing, but we were good at hospitality — and when it comes right down to it, that’s what we’re still good at,” Shimp explains. “We understand the value of every single person that comes in, because we had those days at the beginning where there was nobody coming in at all.”

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After pooling their resources to open the Highland Grill, they were restaurateurs with a blank slate that would eventually become Blue Plate. Between the Highland Grill, Groveland Tap, Scusi, Longfellow Grill, Edina Grill, 3 Squares and the 2011 addition of The Lowry, Blue Plate has amassed a wide variety of locations, identities and menus. Shimp sees each restaurant as a unique version of their core concept: locally owned neighborhood spaces with a consistent customer base notable for their long-term relationships. Shimp understands the appeal of a restaurant that can become a part of her customers’ lives. And 20 years hasn’t changed their goal of generating a regular customer base for each neighborhood spot. “We spend a lot of time investing in guest relations and getting to know our customers on a level that makes our restaurants a comfortable, welcoming place,” says Shimp. What else has Blue Plate learned during those 20 years? Well, take Bacon Week at The Lowry or their annual Kentucky Derby Party as a hint. “Clearly, we love to have fun in what we do,” Shimp says with a smile.

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Grape Expectations Famed Chicago sommelier and TV personality Alpana Singh opens a restaurant. | as told to Michael Nagrant

lpana Singh was the youngest woman ever to be awarded the title of master sommelier at the ripe age of 26. She was sommelier at one of Chicago’s most celebrated restaurants, Everest, for many years and hosted the popular restaurantreviewing show Check, Please for 10 seasons. Ever restless and ever ambitious, she recently opened a three-story restaurant and wine bar, The Boarding House in Chicago. Artful Living caught up with her to see what happens when a wine guru gets into the restaurant game. Artful Living: You’ve been pretty successful. Opening a restaurant seems like a tough proposition. Why was this the necessary path for you? Alpana Singh: The most important element was knowing I had found the right partners. I had also recently celebrated my 20th anniversary working in restaurants and decided it was time to put the lessons I had learned to the test. As we’re early into the opening of The Boarding House, nothing could have prepared me for how much work and energy it requires to open a restaurant, but I also realize that I have indeed made the right decision. AL: Much has been made of your emphasis on reviving the role of the classic maitre d’. Why was this so important? AS: While I appreciate the move from formal to more casual, everyday settings in restaurants, we must not confuse this with accepting a decline in service standards. A maitre d’ helps maintain that benchmark for service with guest recognition and ensures that expectations are met — and if they are not, he or she is there to make it right. AL: As its name suggests, The Boarding House is a former boarding house, as well as a tobacconist, grocery store, saloon and cheese company. What’s one of the best stories you’ve heard about the building? AS: The Boarding House was home to a nightclub called Cairo in the ’80s. We still have people who come in and share stories about debaucherous nights in the catacombs that were once located in what is now our cellar lounge.

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AL: Talk about building a wine list for The Boarding House. You probably had freedom to build your ideal. What did you do here that’s different from a typical program? AS: While I did have complete freedom in terms of the types of wines we selected and the budget, I was constrained by storage space. I had compiled an initial list of 1,200 selections but had to reduce it to 500. I’m excited to return to the classics such as Riesling, Burgundy, Bordeaux, Rhone and major varietals from the United States. As a sommelier, it’s easy to get wrapped up in esoteric wines such as Harrigue from Uruguay, but I see a trend in a return to modern interpretations of the tried and true. California Chardonnay, anyone? AL: Talk about your chef, Christian Gosselin. What made him the one? AS: For the majority of my career, I have worked with chefs trained in the classic French brigade system, which is much in line with military standards of perfection and chain of command. Christian was trained in such a manner, and as a result, his food represents a return to the classics with hearty preparation methods and sauces. These elements tend to produce dishes that are very wine-friendly. Christian is also well-traveled, and I have really enjoyed our collaborative conversations when developing dishes. The Boarding House 720 N. Wells St., Chicago // 312-280-0720 // boardinghousechicago.com

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Raising the Bar La Belle Vie’s Bill Summerville discusses the roots of his passion for food, wine and hospitality. | As told to Alecia Stevens

he aroma of baking brioche wafts up from the floor below, and I am caught in a reverie of yeasty memories, of my mom baking on the farm and of my 1970s Diet for a Small Planet phase, when I baked my own sunflower whole-wheat bread. Today, I live in the iconic 510 Groveland building in Minneapolis. I’m not far from the ovens of La Belle Vie, the celebrated restaurant and bar known for creating its own emotion-filled memories for countless patrons. Overseeing this bastion of romance are owners Tim McKee (a James Beard Award–winning chef ) and Bill Summerville, manager and distinguished wine director, whose program has been a James Beard Outstanding Wine Program semi-finalist three times. Summerville is a modern day knight-errant for all things wine and food, and for making people happy. We met in the bar over a glass of wine to talk about his own food-fueled memories. Bill Summerville: What would you like? Alecia Stevens: You tell me. I like red. (The wine arrives: a Cote du Rhone Villages Cairanne by Oratoire St. Martin for me and an Austrian white for him, Prager Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Hinter der Burg 2010, from Toni Bodenstein. Summerville’s passion for Bodenstein’s wines blossomed after a trip to his vineyard on the Danube last May.) AS: This is good. BS: That’s a good example of wines we like to serve. It is a value because it has backbone; it drinks at a much higher level. We like

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