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STYLE FEATURES
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THE PICK ME UP
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IN OUR BAG: PREPPING FOR TACO TUESDAY
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STYLE FILES: SS21
Momentum is Key with Mark Wahlberg
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We talk with this month’s cover, actor, producer and business entrepreneur, Mark Wahlberg. He shares his keys to life, upcoming work and his docuseries Wahl Street.
BEAUTY FEATURES
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SEA SALT BEAUTY
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ATHLEISURE BEAUTY
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#TRIBEGOALS
Commit to Self-Care with Catt Sadler
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We catch up with broadcaster and podcast host, Catt Sadler to talk about why selfcare is so important to her. She shares her tips, her beauty must haves as well as her latest podcast show.
Perry + Etty Farrell 46 LIFESTYLE FEATURES
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ATHLEISURE LIST LITTLE CHEF LITTLE CAFÉ
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ATHLEISURE LIST FORME LIFE
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We talk with coupleship rock powerhouse duo, Perry and Etty Lau Farrell.
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Taste of Derby
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We talk with Executive Chef David Danielson on The Kentucky Derby’s menu.
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9PLAYLIST 9MIX TM | 9ACOUSTIC DRAX PROJECT
This month’s 9PLAYLIST 9MIX | 9ACOUSTIC comes from DRAX PROJECT who shares a selection of 9 songs.
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Here’s what we’re streaming this month.
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9LIST ROUTIN3STM 109 Molly Burnett Actress Molly Burnett of USA’s Queen of the South, shares her 9ROUTINES for what she does in the morning, afternoon and evening.
9LIST STORI3S TM Kelley O’ Hara
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This month we chat with Team USA Soccer Gold Medalist and 2X FIFA Women’s World Cup Champion Kelley O’Hara who provides us with her 9 must-haves.
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We've been a fan of Mark Wahlberg since we first saw his music video for Good Vibrations and as a model for Calvin Klein underwear. We knew then that he would transcend his popstar status as a multihyphenated brand that we would continue to see. As he began to make the jump to the big screen in The Basketball Diaries and Boogie Nights, we knew that we would continue to see him taking on additional cool projects.
whatever it is. But the key is just to get going. Any momentum is better than no momentum.
Since those early days, we have enjoyed Mark's range of characters in our favorite films from Martin Scorsese's The Departed, Patriot Day, Ted/2, 2 Guns, Transformer franchise and All the Money in the World. With the ability to oscilate between dramatic and comedic roles, Mark has proven to be a powerhouse and received A Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his role in The Departed. He has been equally as dominant behind the screen as an Executive Producer of HBO's Entourage, Ballers, McMillions, Boardwalk Empire, How to Make it in America, A&E's Wahlburgers, USA's Shooter (which he was the main character in the movie version) just to name a few.
AM: What’s the first 3 things that you do in the morning when you wake up?
We know him to be a man who has a work ethic and commitment to all of his projects whether it's an upcoming role, as an entrepreneur, his passion for his family and his ability to get up early to get his workout in so that he is in shape for whatever life throws at him.
AM: You are known as a man with a number of optimized habits. What’s the best way that one can approach that? MW: Get into a routine that allows you to be the best version of yourself.
MW: Pray. Then eat and workout. AM: Obviously, you’re in great shape and we know that you get up pretty early to get your work in. What is the simplest, but most effective piece of workout equipment that you own? MW: That’s got to be my PowerPlate Pulse. I feel like I have one in every room in my house. Soreness goes away in just a few mins. AM: You have been in a number of our favorite movies, from Boogie Nights, The Departed and Transformers franchise. What has been the most physically taxing role that you’ve played on screen? MW: There are so many because I love the physical aspect of some roles. People pushing themselves to the limit. The Fighter, Lone Survivor were like that. And my new movie I just finished shooting, Arthur the King, does the same.
We're excited to have Mark as the cover for this month's issue where he shares his words of wisdom that he has learned as he navigates life and the business. He shares how he continues to optimize his efforts, how he approached his roles, his upcoming film Arthur the King, his apparel brand, AM: Which role that you’ve played — MUNICIPAL, and Wahl Street on HBO Max. Tommy Saunders (Patriots Day), Marcus Luttrell (Lone Survivor), Mike WilATHLEISURE MAG: When we look at your liams (Deepwater Horizon) — inspired career as an actor, producer, entrepreneur you most personally? and investor what has been your mantra as you navigate these areas? MW: They’re all so different but the one thing that they have in common MARK WAHLBERG: Just get going. So was they are all real people committed many people get stuck over thinking to something bigger than themselves.
That’s as inspiring as it gets. AM: When you began as an entrepreneur, what was the best piece of advice that you received? MW: Things never go exactly as you planned. But if you’ve put a great team together, and are persistent, you’ll find creative solutions together. AM: Since last Oct, we became aware of your fashion brand MUNICIPAL and included it in our cover shoot with EDM DJ/producer duo SOFI TUKKER as well as in our cover shoot with Twilight's Peter Facinelli. We love that the line takes you from day to night. What’s your go-to pieces of MUNICIPAL gear? MW: SuperBlend tees, Sport Utility Jogger, Everyday Boxer Brief, ICON Trucker Hat – can’t pick just one! AM: So what’s your favorite new discovery? MW: MUNICIPAL SuperBlend tees. I live in these things. AM: When you’re not on set, brokering your deals or thinking of your next project, what is your ideal day? MW: Spending time with my family. AM: We love your commitment to your health and fitness, but when it comes to a splurge are you drinking wine, beer or liquor? MW: Wine AM: When it comes to athletes, who influenced you the most? MW: I grew up in the 80’s so it was Larry, Michael, and Magic. AM: So what music are you listening to right now? MW: Lately I’ve been watching a bunch
of old school hip hop videos with my kids. The stuff holds up! AM: We’re all streaming a number of shows on various streaming platforms. Any suggestions on what we need to be bingeing? MW: How about HBO Max? Netflix is Spenser Confidential. And on HBO Max, check out the Wahl Street series airing April 2021. @MarkWahlberg PHOTOS COURTESY | Mark Wahlberg
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COMMIT TO SELF-CARE with CATT SADLER
TV Personality and journalist Catt Sadler has been noted by the LA Times as one of the Top 10 Next Broadcasters of Our Generation. Her work in front of the camera has included talking with a wide range of celebs, personalities and athletes to give us the inside scoop. She launched and hosted E!'s The Daily 10 as well as appearing in a number of the networks' shows from E! News, Daily Pop, E! News Weekend to E! Live from the Red Carpet for a number of years. Since her days at E!, Catt has also focused on the importance of empowering women and encouraging them. She navigates these areas via her site, The CattWalk. She dug deeper through her succcesful podcast NAKED with Catt Sadler. We caught up with Catt to talk about her career, the importance of wellness and self-care in her life, why she encourages others to embrace this as well. and her latest podcast show, It Sure is a Beautiful Day ATHLEISURE MAG: We have always been a fan of yours. When did you know that you wanted to work in the entertainment industry as you have worn so many hats from being on TV, being a podcast host and producer!? CATT SADDLER: My fascination with the entertainment industry was two-fold. I grew up in the Midwest watching a lot of tv and going to the movies dreaming of La La Land. I almost studied theatre in college, but was also always driven by people’s stories. I ended up studying broadcast journalism and then realized, with the help of my first agent, that I could engineer a life in entertainment television. It would be very competitive and was certainly a longshot (back then no one had iPhones), but as fate would have it I landed my first fulltime tv reporting job in San Francisco at the WB network when I was 22 years old. With more than two decades of hosting and reporting under my belt, producing was a very natural extension of that. The podcast space is a very freeing medium with less structure and rules – not to time, anything goes – I love the
rawness of it. I have complete creative control of the content, my guests, the format. I’ve never had more fun. AM: What does self-care mean to you? CS: Self-care means so many things to me. Of course it’s about treating myself to fresh flowers and a massage every now and then. But it’s really about the balance of mind, body, and spirit. It’s doing my best to not neglect any of these areas in my life. Understanding that, and tending to each of them is crucial to my overall wellness! AM: How important is it to commit to selfcare? CS: The actual commitment to self-care is the most important piece. It’s a discipline that creates the best balance and peace for me. Consistently incorporating movement or exercise into my days, making time to write in my gratitude journal, and continuing my ongoing therapy. Fueling my body with food that makes me feel better, not worse, is also super important. Too much of a good thing is never actually good. Even spicy margaritas. AM: What are your wellness goals for 2021? CS: I’ve returned to hot yoga which is so good for us! Sweating is such a necessary release of toxins and stress. This practice has really become my church in many ways. I want to continue to get stronger and more flexible, while also increasing my supplements and vitamins. As we age we need all of the help we can get! I load up on superfoods and elixirs, collagen powders, probiotics, and more most days! AM: By engaging in self-care, what have you learned about yourself? CS: When we are kinder and more compassionate towards ourselves, we are better able to contribute more fully and generously to others. I’m a better mother and friend when I’m taking good care of myself.
AM: Many people try to peg their self-care moments to a particular day like on Sunday. How do you make sure that you do this more often than one day a week? CS: I love a ritual and while I understand it might be good to put self-care on the calendar, I actually think it’s the little choices each day that matter the most. Even if it’s waking up and drinking a full glass of water or committing to five minutes of meditation. The small acts of self-care accumulate and have lasting effects. AM: You have partnered with Hims and Hers. How did this partnership come about and what is the synergy between you? CS: Well firstly, who doesn’t love JLo? I saw she was an ambassador for the brand and it wasn’t long after I started teaming up with them. I was using an assortment of their products. I appreciate that they cover the scope of beauty and wellness with effective products all in one easy to use and understand online destination! AM: What are your quick tips to having glowing skin? CS: It all starts with fresh clean skin. I like using a gentle cleanser and moisturizer to keep my skin balanced. Hers Deep Sea Cleanser and Tidal Wave Moisturizer have been working wonders. Especially hydrated skin is critical so beyond drinking a ton of water every day I also use Hyaluronic Serum from Dr. Barbara Sturm. Another serum that makes my skin feel radiant is 111Skin’s Rose Gold Radiance Booster. As I get older, it’s also important to make sure my foundation isn’t too matte or drying. I sprinkle in MARA Universal Face Oil into my foundation to make sure I create a dewy youthful look. @IAmCattSadler PHOTOS COURTESY | Catt Sadler
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COUPLESHIP ROCK with Perry + Etty Lau Farrell
We had the pleasure to connect with rock powerhouse couple, Perry Farrell and his wife, Etty Lau Farrell. Perry is known as the Godfather of Alternative Rock and is noted as one of the people to push the genre forward. From Psi Com, Jane's Addiction, Porno for Pyros and his solo projects, this frontman can do it all from lead vocals, writing and more. Etty is a classically trained dancer who toured with Ricky Martin, Madonna, Bon Jovi and joined the Jane's Addiction tour in 1997. She would go on to being a bandmate and being in a number of projects with Perry including being a vocalist in their band, Satellite Party and Kind Heaven Orchestra and being on the board of Lollapalooza. We caught up with rock's glam power couple to find out about their love for performing, how they work together, Lollapalooza, and Perry Farrell: The Glitz; The Glamour box set. ATHLEISURE MAG: Perry when did you first fall in love with music and when did you realize that you wanted to perform? PERRY FARRELL: I was so fortunate to be able to be introduced to so many artists by my big brother and sister. He turned me onto The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix and The Who which was my starting point. My sister loved fun and soul so I got to know about James Brown, Sly and the Family Stone and George Clinton as well as the Funkadleic - loved that. I didn't really think about performing until much later in life in my early 20s! I felt that I had the frame for it as a skinny guy and that I could be a frontman. I knew that I could dance, but I had to have that voice. So, I taught myself to be a lead singer! I would look into the mirror and imitate Mick Jagger and David Bowie. I wanted to create music that people could feel so I had my mixer, headphones, microphone and I would write songs. AM: Etty, what was your journey to coming into music and being a vocalist, dancer and songwriter?
ETTY LAU: I had been dancing my entire life as I am a classically trained dancer as a ballerina! I was born in Hong Kong and I went to the Royal Academy of Dance and when I moved to Seattle while being in a dance studio there, I also attended the Pacific Northwest Ballet and the Cornish College of the Arts. I came down to LA on a scholarship at 19. We met in 1997 when Jane's Addiction was going back out on tour and I was on tour with them ever since. ATHLEISURE MAG: Athleisure Mag is cofounded by a couple so we always like talking to couples who work together. You guys have worked together for decades from Jane’s Addiction, Satellite Party and your latest project, what is that like and how do you navigate the dynamics of work along with your coupleship? ELF: We have a bit of an odd codependency with one another. So we share everything - a car, a stage, a hotel room. PF: Even a toothbrush! AM: Oh my! ELF: No not a toothbrush, that's gross ha! AM: Definitely have to have your own on that one haha! ELF: When it comes to working together, I think of Perry like my boss in many ways. I know that when I'm on tour dancing for Jane's Addiction, he is the boss. I'm on the board of Lolla and I do a lot of the logistical things and make recommendations but he is the boss. PF: Absolutely not. I am not your boss, it's a partnership. When we work together, there is a give and take and it's all about immersing yourself and bringing all of these experiences together to make something meaningful and heartfelt. ELF: We know our strong suits and we're able to play off of one another. What he
has, I may not have and what I have he may not have - but together, it works as a true partnership! I know that he respects my opinion, but the final word is with him - I can only advise. AM: The first music festival that we remember going to was Lollapalooza in 2007 and again in 2008. We saw Satellite Party, Daft Punk, Kanye, Lady Gaga - so many great acts and series of days. It literally started our path to attending festivals. Like many this past year, it has been insane and between lockdowns, quarantines and pauses, plans were in the air and there were pivots. You guys had Lollapalooza virtually, but with vaccines being available, are there plans to resume this festival this year in Chicago and or global cities? PF: Lollapalooza is a microcosm of music that has a massive amount of people that enjoy music over a period of days in various cities. Because of COVID, we did a digital platform in 2020. We did 4 days online and reunited Porno, Janes and had people play live. It was fun because we went into archives and it was a great way to give everyone hope and something to enjoy. If we can all stay on course, getting vaccinated, socially distant and mask up – maybe please God, we’ll get to go to Chicago in early August with an audience in one capacity or another for Lollapalooza – not a large one but maybe a half capacity. We can only respond to the people and what the city/government professionals say that we can do. I listen to Joe Biden when he says that July 4th could be when we have our first small celebrations, then I’m going to say, that mine will be in August and I want to have it in Chicago. So I’m planning for a party in some kind of capacity for Kind Heaven Orchestra to come out there. AM: Defintiely hoping that we can go back to in person events! The fact that you guys
use your platform to continue to drive the point home that wearing masks is a must and that they need to get vaccinated! It's a shame that it's become so politicized! PF: Why do you think it's politicized? AM: I'm not sure why! I think that wearing a mask is just being a good citizen and keeps yourself as well as those around you safe. It's such a small effort with a great impact to show that you're doing your part. The more we're able to do it, engaging in social distancing and safe behaviours, then we can begin to embrace the things that we have done before. It may be in a different way, but baby steps! ELF: Without a doubt. I mean we have ideas of things; however, it's based on a number of things and ultimately, it's based on what the city will allow. But we're hopeful so keep checking our site and our socials for the latest information on that! AM: One of the things that I have loved about your music Perry is that it has such a jazzy element to it. My great uncle was tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson who was with Blue Note Records and was part of the Hard Bop era. As a power duo, you guys formed The Kind Heaven Orchestra. Can you tell me more about this and this 9 piece ensemble? PF: Thank you yes and that's phenomenal! I love jazz, I love Duke Ellington, Miles Davis - their sound as well as their sense of style is just really something that I vibe with - that was great music. The Kind Heaven Orchestra is an art col lective and a music collective - an installation. We install for more than one day and I want to keep that going with that intimate scenario to see where it goes. Of course it can be blown up too! Before COVID, we were performing and I look forward to getting back to it when we're able to do in person events again!
AM: Your box set, Perry Farrell - The Glitz; The Glamour is a 35 year retrospective of your solo and artistic explorations outside of Jane’s Addiction and Porno for Pyros. With 68 tracks, vinyl, blue ray discs and remixes with Maceo Plex, Groove Armada, UNKLE and Hyper to name a few, photos and art - it's an epic and stunning box set to have. Why did you want to embark upon this project and how long did it take to put together?
Asian Hate – how are you guys utilizing your platform to lend your voices to this?
ELF: We put it together during quarantine. It became our project!
There are so many things that I want to do to continue to let people know about this. I'm even educating myself as well. When I open my mouth to speak, I'll know what I'm talking about. I think the more we learn about this topic, the more we learn about what we don't know.
AM: Wait, you just decided to put out this massive retrospective? Some people were making sourdough and you guys decided to showcase history! PF: I tend to look forward and don’t look back. I like to keep it fresh. I had music all over the universe from Porno for Pyros stuff to Psi Com stuff and solo stuff. I had tracks floating around like they were comets and stars. I wanted everything in one place and to have my body of work. With the Internet, I love that you have a place where you can have all of your history and I had boxes of photographs which every picture tells a story! ELF: It was going to a 50 page autobiography with photos . It's all vinyl and all solo work - so not Jane's Addiction. So it starts with Psi Com, Satellite Party and Kind Heaven. We have a few new songs in there too. It ended up being 100 pages with photos and about his childhood. PF: There are 2 songs in the boxed set with Jim Morrison. I received an unearthed recording of The Doors’ Jim Morrison, written and recorded with Starcrawler. I had one of the tracks mixed by a Palenstinian woman as well as an Israeli man who created mixes that are in the box set. AM: When you look at 2020 and as we continue into 2021, there was a lot going on from COVID-19, the election, social justice, facing the need to talk about equality within Black Lives Matter as well as Stop
ELF: A lot of people don't know that I was born in Hong Kong and I know growing up when I came to the states, I had instances of prejiduce and scary situations, but it is nothing like the trauma that is going on right now. We have to educate and bring awareness to what is happening and to speak out!
AM: Couldn't agree more. It's so important to realize that this is going on and then to be an ally! As a Black Co-Founder whose boyfriend is Italian American/Jewish, he finds it important to not only be aware of what's going on but steps in to be an ally. I think this is so important when it comes to underrepresented groups whether we're talking about Asian, Blacks, LGBTQIA+. This is one of those issues that we need get people to realize that we will not continue to allow these horrific activities to take place! PF: Absolutely. We need to stand in solidarity, love each other and to unite. @PerryFarrellOfficial @EttyLauFarrell @Lollapalooza PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY | Perry + Etty Lau Farrell
TASTE OF DERBY with Chef David Danielson
Known as the greatest sport in 2 minutes, The Kentucky Derby takes place the first Saturday in May. Although last year's Derby was postponed until the fall of 2020, all eyes are on Louisville this year. The Kentucky Derby consists of a number of events that lead up the big race. Derby Week and Derby Day is filled with races, fun events, cocktails and food. We caught up with Executive Chef David Danielson who has consulted on numerous large scale special events throughout the world including Super Bowl XLV, U.S. Open Tennis tournament, Summer Olympics in Beijing 2008, Winter Olympics in Vancouver 2010, Winter Olympics in Sochi in 2014, Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro in 2016, Lollapalooza, was the personal chef to The British Consulate General and has lended his expertise to PGA Tour events and the Grammy Awards. He is the co-author of The Bourbon Country Cook Book: New Southern Entertaining: 95 Recipes and More from a Modern Kentucky Kitchen. In addition to a number of appearances on air nationally and locally, he was a celebrity judge on BRAVO Season 16's Top Chef. Chef Danielson has been at Churchill Downs for 10 years. We caught up with him right before Derby Day to find out about his culinary background, why the Derby is so important, what the official menu is and how you can make it at home during your viewing parties if you won't be on site this year for the races on May 1st. ATHLEISURE MAG: Can you tell me a little about your culinary background and how you came to Churchill Downs? EXECUTIVE CHEF DAVID DANIELSON: I've been here for about 10 years and am classically trained in fine dining as my career began at Dumas Pere L’Ecole de la Cuisine Francaise in Chicago and continued at the Ecole Hotelier Tain l'Hermitage in France. I continued working along with the industry's most renowned chefs in North America, Europe, the Caribbean, Asia and South America.
Before joining the team here at Churchill Downs, I was an Executive Chef at Rockefeller Center New York with Restaurant Associates and was Executive Chef of the United Nations Plaza Hotel in New York City, the Chicago Ritz Carlton, the Palmer House Hilton Chicago just to name a few. When I was in NY, I started doing some large events and I spent the next few years doing the Olympics, the PGA, US Open Tennis and that's when it brought me here to Kentucky to be the chef at Churchill Downs. This is my 11th Derby and it's the most amazing sporting event that I have ever worked. AM: Our Co-Founder grew up in Indiana and went to college at Indiana University so visiting Louisville regularly in the months, weeks and days leading up to the Kentucky Oaks and the Derby was filled with excitement! As the Executive Chef at Churchill Downs, what is Derby week like for you leading up to the big race typically? EC DD: You know, like everybody else, it builds up and there is a ton of excitement. For us, it's lots of work. We have thousands and thousands of people coming through our doors. So we work, not only for months in planning and preparing for this, but then we get to Derby week and it's really about production. It's about getting everything organized and getting everything together. It's about getting with the fans and really creating an amazing experience for the whole week but certainly leading up to Derby day on Saturday! AM: It's been quite a year, but with more people getting vacccines, we're seeing things opening up again like the upcoming Derby. What is it about the Derby that is such a great an event? EC DD: The thing here is that it's a beautiful day out here. It's a combination of one amazing racing, it's the most exciting 2 minute sport plus amazing food, great drinks, fashion and you know you can feel the energy when people come in here. Everyone is watching the races and then you
get a break. You get to make new friends, see old friends. It's really a day long party and a day long celebration. That's what really makes it unique for us. AM: For those who will watch from home, what is the official meal for this year's derby and how can we recreate it at home? EC DD: Every year we write a new menu and change it up. We try to give a new experience every year. One of the things that's so exciting this year is our partnership with Vidalia Onions. They are official partners of The Kentucky Derby and they are on our menu. We're featuring several of their onions in our recipes both here on our official menu as well as recipes that we have created for people to be making at home when they are watching the Derby. So that's a lot of fun for us. AM: What is it about Vidalia onions that we should know about as it seems that much like Champagne is designated by its region, the same is true of this varietal. EC DD: Absolutely, Vidalia Onions only come from 20 counties in Georgia and it's really a combination of the weather and the soil that makes these onions so unique and so special. They have a really great sweetness and crispness. They are really unique and different from any kind of onion. We love to showcase these amazing products. We also like the seasonality of it. They really come into season in the middle of April and then you see them in the grocery stores and they really available until about August. AM: What are some tips that you can provide in order for those that are holding viewing festivities at home? EC DD: One of the things that we're doing here is that we have several different dishes. We have chicken, a sauteéd chicken dish with Vidalia Onions and mushroom sauce which is really easy to make at home. But I love the versatility. We've got a black eyed pea salad with some pickled Vidalia Onions. Then we've turned it into a
chutney with some roasted down peaches putting that down over some barbecue pork sliders. There are just so many things that you can do with it that that is one of the things that we do when you're putting recipes together and looking at these menus, you're trying to find those ingredients that really stand out and make a difference when people bite into that and taste it. They say, "wow that's really something different and something that we don't see everyday." For us, that's the fun of being able to really showcase this type of product. AM: These dishes sound great and whether it's making the official meal served atThe Kentucky Derby or the one for those that are viewing at home, where can we get those recipes? EC DC: You can visit VidaliaOnion.org and KYDerby.com at the Recipe Central. The recipes will be there and we will be sharing all of these dishes as well as some other dishes. You can see them as well as try to make what we will enjoy here at Derby or those that are meant for viewers at home that we have created. AM: What is your beverage of choice after completing a successful Derby week of events? EC DD: The first one that I can get my hands on haha! It's a long week. I'm usually pretty careful as we work about 20 hours a day all week. So, when it's finally over Sat. night, I get home and I usually pour myself a couple fingers of bourbon haha. @KYDerbyChef @KentuckyDerby @ChurchillDowns @VidaliaOnion1 PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY | PG 62 Vidalia Onions | PG 60 + 65 The Kentucky Derby |
What New Yorkers Need to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines New York City is committed to keeping everyone safe and healthy by ensuring that access to COVID-19 vaccines is fair and equitable. COVID-19 vaccines will likely be available for most New Yorkers by mid-2021. Some people, such as health care workers, essential workers who cannot separate from others, and older adults and other people at increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19 can currently get vaccinated. When you get vaccinated, you are helping to protect yourself and your family and friends. You are also helping to make your community safer. We know New Yorkers care about their communities, including health care workers and small business owners. Do the vaccines work? • Two COVID-19 vaccines (Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna) have been approved for emergency use by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In clinical studies, both vaccines were more than 94% effective at protecting participants from COVID-19. Are the vaccines safe? • Yes. You cannot get COVID-19 from the vaccine. The vaccine does not contain the virus. It teaches your body’s immune system how to fight the virus, so it can fight the virus if you are exposed to it.
• The COVID-19 vaccines have gone through large clinical studies involving tens of thousands of people of various ages, races and ethnicities. The evidence from those studies was closely reviewed by the FDA and independent organizations.
• Researchers have been working on vaccines for coronaviruses for years, so they did not start from scratch. Are there side effects? • It is normal to experience side effects after the first or second dose of the vaccine. Common side effects include soreness in the arm where you got the shot, headache, body aches, tiredness and fever. • If you have any questions or concerns, call 311 or talk to your health care provider.
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This month, we're enjoying French-Korean Soogil located in the East Village. Owner/ Chef Soogil Lim talks with us about his restaurant, signature dishes, cocktails that we must try and how he has found additional skills as he has navigated the pandemic. ATHLEISURE MAG: Chef Soogil Lim, tell us about your culinary background. CHEF SOOGIL LIM: I was born and raised in South Korea and was originally going to major in Biology. I became interested in the culinary world when I went into a restaurant and saw a sign that said “Make People Happy.” It prompted me to research culinary education and enter the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY. Upon graduation, I began my training in French cuisine at Restaurant Daniel, one of New York’s most acclaimed fine dining restaurants. Through my hard work and dedication, I was able to move up the ranks and become the first Korean Sous Chef in the restaurant’s history, which I am very proud of. After working for 7 years under Chef Daniel Boulud (three as Sous Chef) and honing my French technique, I became Executive Chef at the modern Korean restaurant Hanjan, where I ran the kitchen for 4 years. For my own restaurant, which opened in 2018, I decided to blend the two culinary backgrounds I love: French and Korean. AM: What led you to creating your French-Korean restaurant, Soogil that is located in the East Village? CHEF SL: For my restaurant Soogil, I wanted to combine my Korean background with my French culinary training to create a harmony of the food cultures of France and Korea. The East Village is home to restaurants serving cuisines from various countries. Korean, Japanese and Chinese restaurants are concentrated on and around St. Mark’s Place, and Indian restaurants lined up along 6th Street. The Momofuku em pire began as a small noo-
dle bar in the East Village, too, and there are also several Michelin-starred restaurants - with such diverse cuisines and culinary styles, it’s a great area for dining out and for Soogil to be part of. AM: What culinary synergy is there between French and Korean food that really plays well together? CHEF SL: I grew up in Korea and came to America to learn French cuisine. The keyword of Korean food is fermentation - soy sauce, gochujang (red hot pepper paste), soybean paste, and kimchi are all fermented. And the keyword for French cuisine is technique. Classic techniques that have been developed after the French Revolution form the basis of today's French cuisine. Since Korean cooking is based on fermented food, which is closely related to healthy eating, it has been rediscovered and popularized by chefs but not as refined technique-wise. French cooking techniques help me elevate the food and take it to another level. AM: When did you launch and what can guests expect when they come to dine at Soogil? CHEF SL: We opened Soogil in January 2018. At first, we started with small plates and more casual food and then added a tasting menu showcasing my own creative style of cooking. During the pandemic, there have been many restrictions on operating restaurants, so right now we are focusing only on our 5-course tasting menu (some of the tasting menu dishes are also available a la carte). The menu is seasonal, and we also offer special tasting menus for holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, Mother’s Day, etc. that have been very popular. AM: Can you talk about the aesthetics of your restaurant for those that will be dining inside? CHEF SL: When you open the large or-
ange French door and enter Soogil you will first notice how cozy, stylish and lovely the space is. There is a striking light fixture with round glass spheres. The tables and chairs are all made of oak with a light finish, as is our bar. On the wall, there are three original works by artist Suzy Taekyung Kim. The title of this group of paintings is “Dream Incubator” and the artist says of them: “With our busy, hectic lives, we tend to miss the moments of pure happiness and hope. This series is a gentle reminder for us to pause, look up, keep your silver lining moments and dream on!” I’d like to offer such moments of pure happiness to guests who visit our restaurant in their busy daily life as well. AM: When creating this menu, can you tell us about where inspiration for your dishes came from? CHEF SL: The basis of my inspiration is memories. I remember the flavors, taste of specific dishes that created good memories with my family or friends when I was a child. The food that’s part of those memories is the most inspiring element for creating my own dishes. Inspiration is everywhere in my daily life. I love traveling, eating, dining and tasting local fruits and vegetables. When I travel anywhere, I love to go to the local supermarket. Also, in restaurant kitchens in New York, chefs of various ethnicities work together. They look at the same ingredients but look at them differently - and often times, the inspiration comes from working together and combining different ideas. AM: What are 3 appetizers and/or desserts that we should try at Soogil? CHEF SL: Sunchoke Velouté highlights the natural sweetness of sunchoke, set off by tangy goat cheese, crispy brioche and bacon. The Scallop is a complex dish featuring sea scallops crusted with a blend of gochujang (traditional Korean red chili paste), bacon,
garlic bread crumbs and butter on a skewer alternating with roasted salsify over a salad of frisee, blood orange and Korean pear for a touch of crunch. Jenga Tower is our signature dessert and a lot of fun. It’s composed of “churros” stacked on top of one another like a Jenga Tower and topped with black sesame gelato and sweet Korean seven grain powder sprinkled on top. The slightly chewy interior and crunchy, crisp exterior work well with the gelato and you can pull out the sticks as if playing Jenga and dip them into the gelato – it’s a playful way to finish your meal. AM: What are 3 signature dishes that you suggest that we should enjoy? CHEF SL: Nurungji Gras is my signature dish that combines foie gras, one of France’s finest delicacies, with one of Korea’s beloved traditional dishes, nurungji, the thin crust of scorched rice at the bottom of the cooking pot after rice is cooked. The golden-brown nurungji is served in a mini skillet, layered with shaved brussels sprouts, caramelized onions, poached peach and pickled beech mushroom and topped with sauteed foie gras. We pour a soy mushroom sauce tableside for a special finishing touch, which guests love. The dish offers a wonderful interplay of flavors and textures with the crispy, sticky and nutty nurungji and the rich buttery foie gras. Uni Bowl combines sea urchin and smoked salmon roe over rice flecked with Korean seaweed. In each bite you get the rice, uni, roe and wild seaweed (gamtae), getting all the textures and flavors together. The Short Rib is my take on the traditional Galbi, Korean grilled beef short ribs. With its tender meat, well-seasoned marinade and touch of sweetness, it is a widely loved Korean BBQ dish. It’s my favorite as well, I marinate the short ribs in a blend of soy sauce, Korean pear, onions, and garlic. They are then grilled and served with sweet potato puree and pickled chante-
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and I launched a new concept, the virtual Chan by Soogil, offering traditionAM: What are 3 cocktails that you suggest al Korean home-style meals and kits in we should have when visiting? a pivot from our original French-Korean cuisine and tasting menus to more CHEF SL: Yuzu Spice made with sake in- comforting home-cooking. fused with 7 spices, yuzu and lime is Soogil's signature cocktail. It has a kick to As outdoor dining reopened, we were it thanks to the spices and pairs well with able to bring back my signature tastthe food. ing menu. However, some people still preferred delivery, even for the tastFrench 108E is a blend of the Korean ing menu. While initially skeptical, I spirit soju, elderflower, lemon, sparkling realized how meaningful it would be wine, homemade omija syrup. Also called for our customers to have these tastschisandra or magnolia berry, omija is ings delivered. I had never imagined used in traditional Korean medicine be- delivering tasting menus, but I’m hapcause of its antioxidant properties. py I can bring our customers some joy during this time. Rosso Negroni - licorice meets Campari for a bittersweet drink made with lico- I am forever grateful to those who rice infused soju, Campari and sweet ver- have stuck with us through this - they mouth. are the reason I can stay in the kitchen and continue to be a chef. AM: What vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free friendly items do you have? @SoogilNYC @SoogilLim @ChanBySoogil CHEF SL: Due to pandemic limitations and the size of our kitchen, we are only able to accommodate vegan and vegetarian PHOTOGRAPHY CREDIT | PG 72 + 78 requests with some advance notice - we Lily Brown | PG 74 Soogil | PG 77 Miare serving the tasting menu right now chael Tulipan | but are happy to adjust it for any requests with one day notice. AM: During COVID-19, many restaurants have had to pivot on how they serve the guests and neighborhoods with pickups, delivery, reduce indoor dining, outdoor dining etc – what have you been doing during this time? CHEF SL: The pandemic opened doors to various roles I hadn’t known before as my life as a chef had only consisted of cooking. This year I also became a carpenter building our outdoor dining structure, a dishwasher (keeping six feet apart was impossible in our small kitchen) and a delivery man. With fear over COVID-19, many people stayed home. I knew that many needed meals and I would have to get past my own fears. When we had to shut down the restaurant in March, my wife
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LITTLE CHEF LITTLE CAFÉ Little Chef Little Café opened Nov 2019 and is known for an extensive menu that rotates frequently. Customers can enjoy a mix of healthy comfort food and baked goods with salads, soups, smoothies, bowls, rice bowls, waffle sandwiches, toasts, pastries and Filipino inpired tacos.
Anti-ox Salad with kale, mixed greens, red cabbage slaw, seasonal roasted vegetables, hemp seeds, and raw pepitas. The dressing is house made from basil, cilantro, scallions, garlic, dates, lime juice, and oil. Customers really enjoy these dressings! All dressings are made in house and packed with flavor. There is always a vegan soup like the Hearty Lentil or Sinigang, a Filipino tamarind-based soup with tomatoes, potatoes, tofu, green beans and bok choy. And for their Filipino tacos, which are offered individually at the café or in DIY kits to go (simple and fun to make at home: 3-20 tacos with fried wonton shells or classic gluten free corn tortillas and spicy pickled pineapple), they offer a vegan filling: Veggie Ginataang, vegetables sautéed in coconut milk, along fillings like Pork Adobo or Chicken Adobo.
In addition to coffee and tea, they have special herbal teas too, like a house brewed ginger tea made with fresh ginger that is pressure cooked, blended, and strained. Lemon juice and honey are added and this is a version of a Filipino Salabat. It's served hot or iced and is great since ginger is great for cleansing, healing, and has many health benefits. For those that are vegetarian or vegan, there are options on the menu for this as well. One of the favorites is the
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It's worth noting that nothing is fried, many items are gluten free and dairy free, and they make sure to have plenty of plant based selections. The menu is rotated and offers hearty and healthy breakfast and entree options to be enjoyed throughout the week. For example, the Kale and Quinoa Power Bowl with marinated kale, seasoned quinoa, roasted mushrooms, cauliflower, toasted seed blend, green goddess dressing - you can add balsamic rosemary chicken too. Smoothies are packed with antioxidants: Mellow Yellow made with mango, banana, turmeric, cauliflower, ginger and coconut water; Orange Glow with papaya, pineapple, carrots, ginger, orange juice; Green Machine with kale, spinach, bananas, pineapple and almond milk.
Paleo and Whole30 friendly meals. As we continue into the summer months, the menu will continue to change as they stay seasonal as possible with daily specials and meal prep. You can find special drinks and food specials throughout the week. LITTLE CHEF LITTLE CAFÉ 5-43 48th Ave Long Island City, NY 11101 www.littlecheflittlecafe.com @littlecheflittlecafe PHOTOS COURTESY | Little Chef Little Café
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FORME Life is an at-home fitness mirror that features an elegant, full-length mirror that transforms into a complete body and mind fitness studio, featuring high-tech strength training equipment that disappears when not in use. When turned on, the display features a huge variety of on-demand classes as well as one-on-one personal training sessions to suit individual needs with a user-friendly touch-screen experience. When turned off, FORME Life is a sleek mirror that blends effortlessly into the rest of the home. Classes include strength training, barre, boxing, meditation, cardio, core, pilates, dance, and more.
features stowable resistance training arms that use AI to adjust to the correct level of resistance for strength training exercises. The Studio includes: A yoga mat, heart rate monitor, microfiber towel, screen camera covers, and mounting hardware. The Studio Lift includes: 2 FORME handles, 1 rope grip, 1 short bar, 2 ankle straps, yoga mat, heart rate monitor, microfiber towel, storage cabinet, and screen camera covers. Additional accessories available for purchase by bundle include, a removable and stowable wood bar for barre classes, an adjustable leather bench, a wellness mat, free weights, ankle weights, resistance bands, grip socks, and an exercise ball.
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FORME Life features original training sessions in strength training, barre, boxing, cardio, core, pilates, dance, and more. Classes will be updated weekly to provide fresh and exciting options for everyone in the house. FORME Life also features classes aimed at mental wellness such as, meditation, sound baths and recovery. FORME Life believes in helping people live healthier and happier lives.
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We meet Neil Narayan, a second generation teenager during the Bush-era in an Atlanta suburb who has yet to find his way. He feels the pressure of the expectations that his family as well as his Asian American community has of him. He tries to go after the kind of success that he knows his family want for him; however, he's more interested in Anita Dayal who lives in his neighborhood. He learns that she is in possession of a storied alchemical potion derived from stolen gold. This "lemonade" has the ability to obtain the ambition of the gold's original owner. He realizes that this could be his chance. His effort to achieve this results in tragedy for his community. Years later, he resides in the Bay Area and still feels the weight of Issue #64 | Apr 2021
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BingelyStreaming pretending to be a younger than she is. As we watch her navigate her life in book publishing, maintaining new friendships and old ones as well as being a single mother, we see her come into her own as she realizes what she wants in life. We're looking forward to how loose ends will be tied up with the cliffhanger from season 6!
MAY I ELABORATE? DAILY WISDOM FROM JB SMOOVE Team Coco Apple Podcasts We've been a fan of JB Smoove ever since we saw him on Curb Your Enthusiasm playing Leon Black who is always giving advice to Larry David as well as being readily available to help him in whatever shennanigans that they have gotten themselves into.
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SOFT VOICE QCode Spotify Last summer, we were introduced to podcasts produced by QCode which is known for their immersive shows that have covered a wide array of subjects. In Soft Voice, we are introduced to Lydia, a real estate agent in London who has a perfect life. In addition to being a top agent, she has a stable and dependable boyfriend, a great place to live, a savings and a regimented life. We realize that she is led by Soft Voice, a voice that makes sure she stays on the straight and narrow and lives in moderation. She doesn't make decisions on her life and leans on her as a crutch.
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