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One to Watch

Edmonton’s Ryan Spotowski reimagines concrete in a new light.

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Shopping + Openings

Dramatic upholstered headboards, smoked-glass light fixtures and more goods we’re coveting right now.

Great Spaces

What happens when a designer gets a chance to build her own studio?

Something beautiful.

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Appliances We Love

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The new high-tech workhorses you’ll want to add to your kitchen lineup.

FEATURES “It’s often something they’re not used to seeing in that way.”–Ryan Spotowski

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Think Small

An open-concept laneway house that makes small-scale living look like a big opportunity.

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Bring The Heat

Bites

Restaurant openings, wine picks and other food news to chew on.

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Persian Palate

We’re turning to the flavours of Iran with these bold recipes from Naz Deravian.

TRAVEL

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The Local

Snag a pint and soak up the action at the most charming bar on Red Mountain.

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Go West, Stranger

Kauai’s north and south shores are stunning, but the unexplored west side of the island deserves your attention, too.

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Peaked Interest

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The designer secrets behind a bevy of stunning dream kitchens.

An architect’s own Whistler getaway embraces modernism and defies convention.

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Local Hero

Chef Sheldon Simeon is the reason you should be making a detour to Maui.

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MAKING IT PERSONAL

Q& A This month we asked our contributors, what’s your favourite thing in your kitchen?

Guy Saddy, “Peaked Interest” page 50 This may sound a little banal, but my favourite thing in the kitchen is my jar of Profumo del Chianti. It’s basically salt with added herbs—sage, lavender, thyme, rosemary, laurel, fennel pollen and juniper.

As that crusty old lady says in a completely unrelated TV commercial, “I put that s*** on everything.”

David Kitai, “Small Wonder” page 20 My microplane. I add parmesan to everything— reason enough to love it—and it’s great for spices like nutmeg or horseradish, even garlic and cocktail garnishes. Plus it’s just small enough for a nomadic millennial to love. It’s got to be solid, though, not one of those flimsy ones with a sliding cover.

Behind the Scenes

I was at Red Mountain Resort in January to check out the new on-mountain Josie Hotel—it’s literally steps away from the lift, a pretty sweet skiin ski-out spot. But this guy, Wake, has had on-mountain accommodations long figured out. His dad built the Yodel Inn 75 years ago, one of a handful of tiny private cabins that were once hike-in only. We shared a glass of wine, he regaled me with tales of the old days—and then I skied over to Rafters (page 73). Tough life, I know.

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Early this year I participated in Apartment Therapy’s January Cure—essentially, it’s a daily task that helps you get back on top of the clutter that slowly invades your life throughout the year. I can’t say I was super committed to everything on the calendar, but I really dug into one particular purge: removing all the tchotchkes from my living room, including art books on the coffee table, candles on the fireplace, throws and pillows on the sofa, even some of the art on the wall. You’re only meant to box it up for a couple of weeks, but that absence of personal items helps you realize what you’re actually still using in your space.

(A friend came to visit in the interim and was a little horrified by the uber austere state it was in. Minimalism, without the style.).

I did, in fact, learn that there were candles and pillows that I was happier without. But I also found that I really do love being surrounded by books and magazines in that room (surprise surprise, given what I do every day), and my favourites came back to the coffee table. The rethink also had me readjusting the artwork on the walls, including adding a new oversized shot of surfers in Biarritz—a sweet memory from a great summer vacation. I may never be a minimalist, but I’m also not wed to things for the sake of decor. It’s the personal that makes a space yours.

This issue we spotlight gorgeous kitchens, and throughout the year I’m lucky to see so many beautiful spaces come across my desk for consideration. And the ones that percolate to the top and into these pages are those spaces where you can see what’s made the space personal and true to the owners. Whether it’s an island that’s a few inches lower so the homeowner can bake up a storm with ease (page 38) or a room with chevron-patterned flooring and an abstract tile pattern on the wall—memories of the architect and homeowner’s recent trip to Copenhagen (page 34)—each detail is designed to be a true reflection of those who live in the space. May these pages inspire you to embrace what you love, and liberate what you don’t, in your own home.

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Ryan Spotowski knows that you don’t have to have big output to make a big impact. “As an independent guy, I can’t make millions of pieces—but I can make one or two, and with that I can make things a little impactful,” says the Edmonton-based designer, who uses concrete to craft pieces that get people talking… and touching. “People want to reach out and feel the texture, and their next question is, ‘What is this?’” says Spotowski. “It’s often something they’re not used to seeing in that way.”

To Spotowski, whose family has been in the concrete business for generations, there’s nothing surprising about the potential in the material, but his industrial design degree has helped him pivot out of construction territory and into homier offerings: coloured, faceted bowls; side tables made from polished concrete cores; the coral-like J5 table. Each is rugged but delicate, and all are undoubtedly playful. “I try to make materials fun,” says Spotowski.—Stacey McLachlan

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DESIGN // SHOPPING

BY J U L I A D I LW O RT H

Colour Theory

Anicka’s Pick Buster Bulb

from $87, available at lightform.ca For a long time, LED bulbs were a conundrum: sure, they use just the teensiest bit of electricity, but the light they emit isn’t exactly warm and inviting. For the most part, these lamps weren’t designs you’d show off, either. (Edison bulbs bounced back to corner that market.) U.K. label Buster and Punch, however, has created a designer LED bulb that’s as pretty as the power it’s saving. Available in crystal, gold or smoke finish, the Buster Bulb creates a subtle ambient light—as well as a spotlight on the surface below it—all while consuming one-twentieth the energy of a traditional bulb. Take that, Edison.

They may be inspired by simple shapes—circle, triangle, rectangle—but Bomma’s Phenomena pendant lights (from $4,700 each) in colourtinted smoked glass are illuminating on a whole other level. livingspace.com

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Jungle Beat

Icon Milano pulls inspiration from Art Deco and the Belle Époque to create its collection of anything-but-boring Madia sideboards (Jungle pictured, price on request) in boldly juxtaposed patterns and prints. inspirationfurniture.ca

Dream Design

You heard it here first: sculptural is the new black. Enter Bonaldo’s designed-in-Italy Kenobi bed (king, $7,400; queen, $6,872) and its dramatically angled headboard and linear fabric panels. spencerinteriors.ca

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Serving Platner

That touch of bike-spoke, Warren Platner-esque curved steel makes these brown metal Vector dishes (from $159) a timeless design addition to the tabletop. boconcept-vancouver.ca

Clocks Forward

The QlockTwo Classic digital clock (from $2,800) brought back humanized time-telling in a design-forward way, and now a Creator’s Edition sees the cover expanding to gold, copper and raw iron, with no two “faces” alike. livingspace.com

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Top Shelf

Bensen’s Entree mirror (seen here in bronzato, from $925) is going to be the hardest-working piece in your entryway: a shelf for life’s accessories—keys, lipstick, Ray-Bans—and a last look before you head out. informinteriors.com

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Texture Riche

Sitting flat or flipped on its side, grouped or solo, the Hexa table in solid oak ($1,340) or walnut ($1,785) is a next-level coffee table, side table, bookshelf and more. resourcefurniture.com

Family Stone

Vancouver’s Suquet Interiors may be gone, but former co-owner Ramon Masana Jr. has now launched Masana Stone, a company specializing solely in cultured stonework. Look for signature pieces like this Boboli fireplace ($6,000 to $12,000), salvaged from a 200-year-old building in Mexico City. masanastone.com

CALGARY The New Forest Doubling as a charming pet store and lifestyle boutique, the New Forest curates one-of-a-kind, handcrafted products to keep both you and your four-legged friends happy. Expect everything from adorable dog jackets and leather collars to toys and all-natural gourmet treats, along with enamel mugs and Paddywax candles for discerning humans. thenewforest.ca vancouver Out and About Appealing to admirers of everything Japan, Out and About offers an array of ceramics, candles and other home and fashion objects, many of which are designed and made in the Land of the Rising Sun. From minimalist Claska vases and linen slippers to books and Floyd cat banks, the Gastown shop’s diverse inventory is as functional as it is fascinating. outnaboutboutique.com

Working Light

The wireless, brushed steel Kaye AdessoCharge desk lamp ($230) is solving all the problems of the phone-charging stations that came before it: Utility, check. Eye candy, check, check. jordanshome.ca whistler Jonathan and Olivia A luxury fashion spot born on Vancouver’s Main Street and known for its stock of coveted designer goods for men and women, Jonathan and Olivia has returned to the West Coast after a decade-long stint in Toronto.

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Do the Math

Luxe cushions (Hexagon, $60) from Muse and Merchant let their soft lines and quilted patterns do all the talking. museandmerchant.com

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Custom millwork from Kirk Woodcrafting provides ample storage for material samples in the studio area (left).

Home Sweet Office

A bold Arabescato Corchia marble backsplash from Icon Stone and Tile and custom cabinets by Burke Builders (bottom left) make for a space that feels like home.

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It takes some serious design prowess to make a downsize feel like an upgrade.

Reena Sotropa lost half her office square footage when she moved her Calgary interior design business to a new location in the city’s south—but you wouldn’t know it.

“We went from 2,750 square feet to 1,350,” she says. “But because the windows are so big, everyone thinks we’ve upsized.”

The new office is the complete opposite of the cramped “rat warren” maze of hallways and rooms Sotropa had been working in for the past decade: today, she and her team enjoy a modern design with floor-to-ceiling windows that Sotropa optimizes by keeping the space as open-concept as possible. This layout lets the designers float around the office, bouncing ideas off one another and finding unexpected inspiration in the process.

And while this is a workspace, it also has a certain homey feel to it, thanks to the residential design elements Sotropa integrated into the meeting and working areas: the team meets around a marble-topped Saarinen table beneath an antique chandelier, and brainstorms with clients in a living-roomlike area complete with Kravet sofas and a custom Tai Ping Carpets rug. Sotropa notes how important this just-like-home aesthetic is for clients. “We’ll be talking about sofas with a client and they’ll just say, ‘Well, what about the one in our meeting space?’” she says. “I can’t tell you how many of those sofas we’ve sold.” That residential approach even extends to the office sink, which Sotropa had constructed entirely out of marble to give her clients a chance to see the material in a livedin environment instead of an intimidating showroom. “People need to see our work to really believe in it.”

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Brew Master

The AI factor goes next-level with these smart appliances, whether you want dirt to disappear while you watch TV or laundry to start while you’re at work.

Craft beer gets micro with the new LG HomeBrew (price on request). Winner of a 2019 CES Innovation Award, this machine has single-use capsules, an optimized fermentation algorithm and a self-cleaning feature, all of which equals small-batch, custombrewed pints—at home. lg.com

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Long-Distance Romance

Whirlpool’s largest-capacity “smart” front-load washer ($1,700) fosters connection from afar… via an app. Load before you go (fill the extra-large detergent dispenser once every 40 loads) and start anytime, anywhere. whirlpool.ca

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The iRobot Roomba i7+ ($1,350) sucks up dirt and deposits it at a disposal base station, using wifi and “smart mapping” technology to navigate on its cleaning expeditions through the nooks and crannies of domestic landscapes. bestbuy.ca

Caffeine Fix

The red buttons and stainless steel of Wolf’s kitchen ranges also adorn the brand’s programmable coffee maker ($700). And beyond the signature look is a brewing system with high-tech details like an integrated scale. trailappliances.com

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Breathe Easy

Air purifiers are sleeker and smarter thanks to Dyson’s Pure Hot and Cool ($750) in blue, black or white. With a HEPA filter, cooling fan and heater, it’s a three-in-one tool (linked to an app, of course) to monitor, adjust and report on air quality. dysoncanada.ca

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hot BUTTON “We like that you get both vintage detailing and a modern (and large!) induction top from this new AGA range.”

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get Benched When designer Alykhan Velji was tasked with redesigning this Calgary kitchen, the homeowners were clear about one thing: no standard island-with-bar-stools setup for this family. “The typical rectangular eat-in island just didn’t appeal to her,” explains Velji. Instead, he suggested this cozy banquette. Lined in cognac-coloured, channeltufted leather and paired with a tulip table and navy upholstered chairs, it’s a casual but warm spot for the morning meal—and for the odd homework assignment for the kids.

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HOMES // LANEWAY HOME

Think Small

How this petite modernist laneway house offers oversized inspiration.

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Jake Fry, principal of Smallworks, is no stranger to dreaming big on a small scale: about a quarter of the houses his design-build firm makes are laneway homes. “We encourage people to approach laneway as a unique form,” he says, “not just take a big home and make it smaller.”

So for his latest project, a laneway for Vancouver homeowners Janet Willson and Chris Zuberec, Fry teamed up with architects Marianne Amodio and Harley Grusko (MA+HG Architects) to push the boundaries of what living small can be. The result is what Fry calls “a little jewel”—though others see the striking modernist building in another light: “The neighbours call it an iceberg,” laughs Amodio.

Here’s how this small wonder came together.

step 1 FIND SOME SURPRISING INSPIRATION Homeowner Janet Willson practises a form of movement education called Feldenkrais, which provided an interesting jumping-off point for Amodio. “I realized that Feldenkrais is all about structure and bones… so it was a bit of a no-brainer for this laneway house to reveal the structure with a literal spine down the middle,” says the architect. To create it, she installed an oversized Douglas fir glulam beam (with fir glulam joists) that stretches from one end of the building to the other.

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step 3 TAKE IT TO THE EDGE Willson wanted a laneway house that could accommodate plenty of visitors—whether for her annual wreath-making party or the couple’s wine and cheese fundraiser—so Amodio and Fry took advantage of a bylaw allowing one-storey laneways to take up a larger footprint and pushed the square footage to the limit.

Then they took the function to the edge of the building to create a wide-open space inside with plenty of flexibility: a kitchen was installed on the perimeter, and a compact washroom and Murphy bed are hidden behind sliding doors when not in use. Tall ceilings help visually expand the room, too, playing on a traditional gable structure to show off the beautiful beams.

step 4 …BUT DON’T FORGET A NOD TO NATURE The laneway is enveloped in the garden, with plants peeking through every window to bring a hit of nature in. The shrubs also help create some separation from the main house: “We wanted it to feel private for everyone,” Willson explains.

step 5 ADD THE FINISHING TOUCHES “People visiting the space are surprised that although it is modern and completely white, they almost universally walk in and say it feels nice and comfortable and inviting,” says Willson. A concrete floor features in-floor heat and is coated in white epoxy with a mottled finish, and a Marimekko bench in the bay window adds just a hint of colour to the otherwise all-white space. They’re small details but ones that add a sense of warmth.

step 6 EMBRACE THE ART OF LIVING SMALL The laneway house acts as a guest suite right now, but its primary purpose is to give the couple flexibility for the future. “At this stage of life, when your kids are sort of leaving the nest, there’s a freedom in the idea of having less stuff, less to look after,” says Willson.

“My friends walk inside and a lightbulb goes on.”

step 2 KEEP IT CLEAN The white-on-white finishes create an extremely minimalist space, but it’s one designed to feel “soft and peaceful,” says Amodio. The millworkers at Momentum crafted built-in storage to line the room, so everything is easily tucked out of sight. “You walk in and feel like you can breathe and expand into the space,” says Willson. “It just has a really good feeling.”

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BRING THE HEAT

by stacey mclachlan and anicka quin

Is there a place in our home we gravitate to more? The kitchen is the heart of every great party—and every beautiful home—and the gorgeous rooms on these pages are perfectly designed to be the centres of attention.

How Green Is Your Island?

Joel Klassen

Designer Alykhan Velji went for a “prairie modern” look in this Calgary home—a warm, textured modern space that includes beautiful oak detailing above the range, perfectly imperfect tiles in the backsplash and brass pulls on the cabinets. And for that unexpected moment, a surprising and sweet mint green on the island.

On one side, beautiful glass-panelled drawers and detailed corner mouldings contribute to the island’s feel of being a gorgeous piece of furniture, and the whole thing is topped with a thick slab of marble—a nice contrast to the black suede-finish Silestone counters surrounding it. “It goes to show you can do something completely different with the island,” says Velji, “and it doesn’t need to match. It really allows you to have a bit more fun.”

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The ultra-long island in this Vancouver home leads right to the dining table—“It’s a true entertaining space, open on both sides,” says Pure Design’s Ami McKay—so a balancing act was necessary when it came to selecting lighting. Above the dining table hangs a large Rux Stickbulb Sky Bang chandelier; McKay wanted to give the sculptural piece some room to breathe, so she picked a trio of Mater Terho lights— each topped with an acorn-like wood cap—and clustered them together at the far end of the island. “It’s heavy in the right places,” says McKay.

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Blue Is the New Grey Kitchen islands are an opportunity to do something a little different— a variation on the cabinetry that surrounds them. And while they’re often done in darker greys or browns, Martine Ast and Rachel Kemp of Paul Lavoie Interior Design opted for a rich and smoky navy in the kitchen of this design for Riverview Custom Homes. Paired with the white-on-white colour scheme of the rest of the room—including a dramatic custom concrete hood fan crafted by Sculptural Designs— the colour choice feels bold, but not out of place: a perfect update of the classic grey.

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Chevron-patterned hardwood floors pair with clean-lined, white oak millwork and quartz counters.

Simple drop-cylinder lights over the work peninsula keep the space open, and don’t compete with the gorgeous Murano light fixture over the Saarinen Tulip dining table. But the real showstopper is the adjoining tiled fireplace.

The 10-by-10 tiles are in four distinct patterns—black, white and a combo of the two—and when combined in random order, create a distinct, abstract pattern. “At night you can see the fireplace wall through the window,” says Pashuk, “and it really feels like a piece of art on the wall.”

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“The homeowner is a graphic designer and was open to us creating unique details throughout,” explains Tanya Krpan of Tanya Krpan Design Co.—so there were no objections to giving a gorgeous statuarietto marble the star treatment in her client’s Vancouver kitchen. The backsplash extends from behind the stovetop to cover the whole wall, and even runs behind a glass-fronted cabinet over the coffee counter, providing a pretty backdrop to the glassware pieces stored inside.

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Make a Baker’s Island

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Designer Sarah Peters of Amanda Hamilton Interior Design had her work cut out for her when she took on the renovation of this kitchen: the homeowners had divergent aesthetic preferences. His was for clean-lined modernism, while hers leaned toward more traditional spaces. But Peters found common ground in the design of this light and bright kitchen. There are three distinct areas—an appliance wall of high-gloss cabinetry, a prep centre with a stunning mosaic wall and, finally, that baker’s island—a few inches shorter than a typical island, making kneading and rolling a lot more comfortable. All three spaces come together with a unifying palette—the grey veining in the marble quartz counter of the island matches the high-gloss cabinets, and that great tile feature on the back mosaic wall pulls together both the greys and the white seen throughout. And while the space is clean-lined to satisfy the modernist, the warming touches of bronze on the faucet and cabinet pulls, plus the gold legs of the bar stools, bring in that traditional touch she was looking for.

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The oversized island in this Vancouver kitchen needed a large light fixture to match, so a grand chandelier was custom fabricated by Karice Lighting from the same material as the minimalist hood vent. “Using a matching finish allowed the fixture to be a statement on its own, while still being complementary,” says Josephina Serra of Form Collective, who designed the space alongside colleague Lauren Webb.

But while the lighting design is a true statement piece, the matching hood is actually intended to play a supporting role. “Though they’re both the same powder-coated metal, the idea was the hood fan would be understated in order for it to not compete with the stone backsplash,” Serra says.

And what a backsplash it is: lime-green onyx from Aeon Stone and Tile, a playful, modern take on the marble trend— definitely no wallflower. “We were lucky to have a client who wasn’t afraid of colour.”

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When Alanna Dunn and Reena Sotropa of Reena Sotropa In House Design Group were tasked with renovating this client’s kitchen, the original marching orders were to do a mini-facelift: add a wall of millwork and update the colour of the maple cabinets. But as it proceeded, the client decided to update more and more—and the result is this beautiful soft-grey room. Out went the grey slate flooring for pale wood floors.

A warm grey was selected for the cabinetry, paired with matte brass pulls and a Watermark brushed brass bridge faucet—a complement to the warm metals seen throughout the home. A custom hood fan features a hammered finish, reflecting the same finish seen in the Native Trails sink on the island. And because part of the redesign included extending the length of the island to better balance it in the space, the pair took the opportunity to create a hideaway spot for the family dog’s dinner. “That was the previous location of the dog food bowls,” laughs Dunn. “So it was a no-brainer to just build them into the cabinet.”

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Make a Speakeasy at Home The homeowners were inspired by the ’60s-era concept of having a bar cart in your office—thanks for the revival, Mad Men!—and so it was up to Martine Ast and Rachel Kemp of Paul Lavoie Interior Design to bring the retro happy-hour vibe home.

Inspired by the warm caramel tones of bourbon and whisky, the team brought in darker woods and antiqued mirror, along with oil-rubbed bronze for the pulls and faucet. Naked bulbs on the sconce contribute to that vintage vibe—and the icing on the cake? A hidden door off of the living room delights guests when they discover the panel leads to this well-stocked bar.

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D T E S K E A R E P TE IN An architect’s cabin in Whistler is a modernist marriage of slick design and solid pragmatics. And, just as importantly, a family home that’s designed for the way they live.

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nter the Kitsilano office of Measured Architecture and prepare to be utterly confused. However, let’s be clear— there’s certainly nothing confounding about their design approach: a wall featuring drawings, renderings and images of stunning, clean-lined, single-family homes testifies that this is a firm whose compass is unambiguously fixed at “modern.”

No, the confusion rests solely with the two principals, architects Piers Cunnington and Clinton Cuddington. Yes, that’s right: Cunnington. Cuddington. That their major architectural influences, modernists Álvaro Siza and Alvar Aalto, have first names that are almost phonetic doppelgängers adds an extra-large helping of are you serious? to the whole enterprise.

While the surname similarity is odd, it’s also telling. On almost every project they’ve undertaken since partnering in 2009, Piers and Clinton (we’ll call them by their first names) have worked closely together. So, when Piers decided to build a weekend family retreat in Whistler—the first time he’d designed a house for himself—he turned to Clinton for input. “It’s really tough to create architecture without a sounding board,” reflects Piers, debunking the architect-aslone-wolf cliché. “You can only negotiate with yourself for so long about whether an idea is good or bad, whether it has merit.”

Piers and his wife, a Vancouver-based artist, had some very non-negotiable ideas about what they wanted: an all-season getaway with a relatively modest footprint, to start. It would have to have enough room for the couple and their two pre-teen children, as well as provide a separate space for overnight guests. They also knew what they didn’t want: the peakedroof alpine aesthetic that dominates the area, even though that style might make the place easier to sell when, or if, the time came. “The

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Modern Winter

White ash cabinets are paired with a pop of yellow from the Schoolhouse Electric stools in the kitchen (above left).

The entrance stairway was extended across the hallway to create a play area for the kids (bottom left). Much of the furniture in the living and dining areas was custom designed (above right), including the dining table and bench, built by Daintree industries; the white-topped side table was designed

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“We didn’t want to make it too precious.”

truth of the matter is, we designed it for us,” he says, “not for resale.”

With kids, durability was also a concern. “We didn’t want to make it too precious.”

Before settling on a design, Piers visited the building site regularly over several months, absorbing the literal lay of the land and noting how the light shifted throughout the day. Can’t software programs do this kind of heavy lifting? “We could map it on a computer,” admits Piers, “but it’s just much more telling to go right to the site.

How much shadow is being cast? What’s happening with the trees around the site?” he says, adding that the late-afternoon sunlight turned out to be spectacular, even in winter. “Sometimes, you just gotta go.”

To take advantage of the sun—and to widen the sightline angle to maximize views of Wedge and Blackcomb mountains—the house was sited toward the property’s south sideyard. The design envisioned two levels with sympathetic but distinct footprints; the main floor rests on top of a lower, largely subterranean level buried into a sloping backlot, creating the illusion of a single-storey structure from certain angles. The final two-storey design came in at 2,800 square feet—the sweet spot between Piers’s impulse for space and the practical concerns of his wife, who lobbied hard for a smaller, easier-tomaintain home.

Not everything went according to plan. The original roof design— it resembled “a beetle’s back,” says Piers—was intended to be a

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Chill Zone

The kids’ bedrooms are designed to have numerous places to hang out and host friends, including a lofted twin bed and deep window wells for an afternoon read.

stunningly unique feature. But good design dictates that you occasionally have to “kill your darlings” in service of the overarching concept.

“I remember sitting down with Clinton and saying, ‘What do you think? Am I holding onto something that doesn’t have any merit?’”

Piers recalls. “We had a conversation through the lens of budget,” says Clinton, noting that excavation costs had affected the bottom line. “My role was to get Piers off the ledge about something he already knew he wanted to do.” With Clinton providing moral support, Piers jumped, so to speak. Moving forward with a more conventional flat roof, they shaved around $200,000 off the budget.

The end result is a modernist marriage of slick design and solid pragmatics. On the main floor, for example, a potentially obtrusive steel structural column is painted teal, a pop of colour that softens what could have been a distraction. Unfussy concrete floors dominate, except in the living room, where resilient Hakwood engineered

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flooring provides a warm counterpoint. While the upstairs is reserved for family and entertaining, the lower level provides space for the kids to romp—and for guests to have a bit of privacy. “They can do their thing, we can do ours, and then meet in the kitchen, right?” Piers says. Outside, a nine-foot overhang, created by the two “stacked” levels, provides a dry, protected space to load in and out, while long-lasting, powder-coated metal cladding on the exterior ensures that no one will have to make a special trip to, as Piers puts it, “meet the painter.”

Overall, the home hit the right notes. “I love the house,” says Piers.

“As soon as we come up the stairs, I’m like, ‘Ahhh, thank god.’” But because he was so personally invested in the design, initially he found it difficult to show to others lest he, or his firm, be judged by it. In that case, though… why not blame Clinton? “You know, that’s a good point!” says Piers, laughing hard. “I’m going to do that more.”

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Yes, we know, it’s March. And yes, we know, a Yule log doesn’t really belong anywhere near the spring equinox. But, as it turns out, when you decorate this light and fluffy concoction with fresh strawberries, bright green pistachios and a heavy sprinkling of rose petals, it’s less traditional Euro winter and more pure spring romance. This roulette cake, from Vancouver-raised, Iranianborn chef Naz Deravian, defies both season and convention. Serve it with whatever berries you like or just with the cream filling, Deravian suggests in her new cookbook, Bottom of the Pot. “It’s light and pretty, and not annoyingly sweet,” she says, making it the perfect festive finish to any dinner party… Christmas or not.

Find this recipe and more Persian dishes from Deravian—each as beautiful as they are flavourful—starting on on page 64.—Stacey McLachlan

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Who Phil Robertson and Sebastian Sztabzyb—the Phil and Sebastian behind Phil and Sebastian Coffee Roasters—plus chef Leslie Morrow Why we’re excited Though flavours include decidedly untraditional offerings like the Uncommon cider apple fritter, the coffee bean kings are firm that their new doughnut shop will be “not too fancy”—ideal for those still reeling from 2013’s artisanal doughnut wave but who still want to pair a little something sweet with their Americano. hoopladonuts.ca

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Upper Crust We know you’ve probably already got a pizza stone sitting neglected in the back of your pantry, but perhaps a new and shiny (and Indiegogo-backed!) pizza tool will get you tossing some dough around again. The wood-burning, gas-optional Roccbox ($795) claims to be the world’s first portable stonefloor pizza oven, and one that lets you fire up a Neapolitan crust in just 60 seconds. gozney.com

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Who Michael Robbins and Jeff Parr, the duo behind AnnaLena and Their There Why we’re excited One address (and lease) now plays double duty—Their There coffee shop becomes minimalist burger bar Hundy come 6 p.m. each night, serving up Two Rivers brisket and shoulder patties, double-cooked fries and craft beer galore. hundy.ca

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Pie Eyed The recipes in Jana Roerick’s The Little Island Bake Shop cookbook may have been honed over her decades of work as a professional pastry chef (starting from her childhood selling cookies and muffins from a cart in Toronto all the way to her current Salt Spring Island Bakery), but everything from the dark-roast chocolate loaf to the apple-cheddar-thyme scones to the unfussy lemon chiffon is infused with down-home charm. figure1publishing.com

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Vancouver’s Premier Whisky Event

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Whisky | Craft Spirits | Craft Beer | Wine Silent Auction | Live Music

Taste-test your way through the city’s food scene: find vineyards, restaurants and makers (like Culmina and Little Jumbo) conveniently under one roof. culinairevictoria.com

Whisky and Words

Vancouver March 8, Performance Works

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Sample a globally minded selection of whiskies and bourbon in support of the Vancouver Writers Fest youth education programs. (Won’t you think of the children?!) writersfest.bc.ca

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Sunday Opera Brunch: Theresa Tayler; Culinaire: Christian Tisdale; Whisky and Words: Ronnie Lee Hill

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Persian Palate

Taste can make for some powerful memories.

Though writer and actor Naz Deravian grew up in Vancouver, the Persian flavours of her childhood in Tehran have resonated with her for a lifetime. So with these recipes from her new cookbook, Bottom of the Pot, she’s returning to the rich flavours, warm spices and fresh Seville oranges that she just can’t forget—recipes that, wherever you’re from, taste a lot like home. recipes by Naz Deravian photographs by Eric Wolfinger

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Arugula Orange Fennel Salad SERVES 6 (SEE PHOTO ON PAGE 64)

Peppery, bitter arugula and cool, crisp, anise-y fennel are touted as digestive wonders, while orange slices and dates lightly perfumed in orange-blossom water seduce any post-meal sweet tooth. Top with a handful of toasted pumpkin seeds and pomegranate seeds for crunch, if you like. This salad is best tossed and served right away.

2 tsp unsalted pumpkin seeds, or any nuts or seeds of choice 2 medium oranges 5 Medjool dates, chopped ⅛ tsp orange-blossom water 4 oz arugula (about 5 cups) 1 large fennel bulb, thinly sliced 2 tbsp olive oil (plus more as needed) 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice or red wine vinegar (plus more as needed) Kosher salt Ground black pepper Pomegranate seeds (optional) Golpar (Persian hogweed, optional) In a small pan, lightly toast pumpkin seeds over medium heat, stirring frequently so they don’t burn, until fragrant (about 5 minutes).

Set aside to cool.

Cut off ends of oranges. Place an orange on your cutting board and cut around the skin and white pith, following the natural curve of the fruit. Slice in rounds and place slices and dates in a shallow bowl. Repeat with remaining orange. Drizzle orange-blossom water over oranges and dates, and place in the fridge for 10 minutes (but not any longer as they’ll release too much juice).

In a mixing bowl, toss arugula and fennel with oil, lemon juice or vinegar, ½ tsp salt, and pepper to taste. Taste and toss to your liking.

Place arugula and fennel on a platter and top with the orange slices (and any juices) and dates. Scatter pumpkin seeds and pomegranate seeds on top.

Sprinkle with a little golpar (if using), and serve right away.

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Yeralma Yumurta (Smashed Potato and Egg) SERVES 1

A quick boiled potato and egg smashed on a piece of lavash or sangak bread, drizzled with plenty of olive oil and sprinkled with dried mint, makes for a simple, satisfying lunch.

1 medium Yukon gold potato, peeled and cut in half Kosher salt 1 large egg Olive oil for drizzling Ground black pepper 1 piece of lavash or sangak bread Dried mint for sprinkling Feta cheese, crumbled (optional) Fresh herbs, chopped (optional) Place potato in a small pot. Cover with water (about 2 cups), and add ½ tsp salt.

Partially cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and cook until potato is fork-tender (15 to 20 minutes).

In final 5 minutes, place egg in a small pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Turn off heat and cover pot for 4 to 5 minutes for a soft-boiled egg with a runny yolk. If you prefer your yolk not as runny, cover for 6 to 8 minutes, or cook up to 10 minutes for a hard-boiled egg. Set aside to cool slightly and peel.

Place potato in a small bowl and mash with a fork. Drizzle with a glug of olive oil.

Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and black pepper. The olive oil and salt are key here, so don’t skimp. Place mashed potato on top of the bread, place egg on top, and mash or cut in half so the yolk oozes out. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with dried mint, feta and herbs, if you like. Give another light drizzle of olive oil, roll up bread or fold it over, and eat.

Sharbat-e Golab (Rose and Lime Sharbat) SERVES 6

You can make a concentrated syrup, but I prefer to prepare the simple syrup and add the fresh lime juice and rose water directly to the pitcher for a fresher taste. ¼ cup sugar ⅓ cup fresh lime juice (about 2 juicy limes) 2 tbsp rose water (plus more as needed) Fresh mint leaves (optional) Lime slices (optional) Rose petals, fresh or dried (optional) In a small saucepan, combine sugar and ¾ cup water over medium-high heat. Stir and simmer until sugar completely dissolves and comes up just to a quick boil (3 to 5 minutes). Remove from heat and set aside to cool. At this point you can store the simple syrup in a covered glass jar in the fridge until ready to use.

In a large pitcher, combine simple syrup, lime juice, 6 cups water and rose water. Stir, taste and add more water and rose water if necessary. Chill in fridge for a few hours. Stir well, and garnish with mint leaves, lime slices and rose petals (if using). Serve over ice.

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Mahi Shekampor

Mahi Shekampor (Stuffed Branzino)

Roulette Cake

SERVES 6

Poulette cake is very similar to a Swiss roll.

It’s light and pretty, and it’s not annoyingly sweet. Once the cake bakes it needs to be rolled in a clean, damp towel, to help in the rolling process without the cake breaking and crumbling. You can mix and match any berries you like, or simply serve with only the cream filling. This cake can be made one day in advance and sliced at the table for a beautiful and festive finish to a dinner party.

Whole fish stuffed with fresh green herbs, dried fruits and nuts is traditionally prepared all over Iran with various regional interpretations. Fresh peaches or nectarines and raisins add a sweet bite to the tangy mix of the pomegranate molasses and the lime or Seville orange juice. If peaches are not in season use dried peaches and use any combination of green herbs you like. Seville oranges are available for a brief period of time in early spring, but lime or lemon juice can be used instead.

4 whole large branzino, scaled, cleaned and butterflied 2 tbsp olive oil (plus more as needed) 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 green onion, finely chopped Handful of fresh mint, stems trimmed, finely chopped Handful of fresh parsley, tough stems trimmed, finely chopped Handful of fresh basil, finely chopped ¼ cup raw shelled pistachios, finely chopped 1 small ripe but firm peach or nectarine, pitted and diced 2 tbsp golden or dark raisins 2 tbsp fresh Seville orange or lime juice 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses Kosher salt Ground black pepper 2 tbsp butter ¼ tsp ground saffron Lime or Seville orange wedges to serve Preheat oven to 450°F with the rack in the centre position. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly oil.

In a medium pan, heat olive oil over medium-low heat. Add garlic and cook until lightly golden (about 3 minutes). Take care not to burn the garlic. Turn up heat to medium and add green onion, mint, parsley, basil, pistachios, peach, raisins, Seville orange juice and pomegranate molasses. Lightly season with salt and pepper. Stir and cook just until fragrant (3 to 5 minutes). Set aside to cool so it’s not too hot when added to the fish.

Meanwhile, melt butter in a small saucepan. Stir in saffron and set aside. Place fish on baking sheet and drizzle all over, inside and out, with olive oil. Season well with salt and pepper. Stuff each fish with peach-and-herb mixture. Tie fish closed with kitchen twine—no fancy knots or technique required here, just make sure it’s secure enough so the stuffing doesn’t spill out. Drizzle top of each fish with buttersaffron mixture. Roast until fish is cooked through and just beginning to flake (about 15 minutes). Serve with lime or orange wedges.

PREP AHEAD: The peach-and-herb stuffing can be made up to 1 hour in advance; partially cover to make sure it doesn’t dry out.

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4 large eggs, at room temperature ½ cup granulated sugar ½ tsp vanilla extract, or ½-inch vanilla bean, seeds scraped ½ cup unbleached all-purpose flour, sifted 1½ cups heavy cream 3 tbsp powdered sugar (plus more for dusting) 2 tsp rose water 1 lb strawberries, hulled, halved or quartered, depending on size Dried rose petals (optional) Slivered or roughly chopped raw pistachios (optional) Preheat oven to 350°F, with oven rack in the centre. Lightly oil a 9-by-13-inch baking sheet and line with parchment paper.

Separate the eggs. Place egg yolks and granulated sugar in bowl of a stand mixer. Set egg whites aside in a small bowl (you’ll use them shortly). Using the whisk attachment, beat yolks and sugar on medium-high, until pale yellow and creamy (4 to 5 minutes).

Stir in vanilla to combine, transfer to a large bowl, and set aside.

Wash whisk and mixer bowl, then whisk egg whites on medium until soft peaks form (2 to 3 minutes). Fold egg whites into yolks, then fold in flour.

With a spatula, spread batter evenly on the lined

baking sheet. Make sure it’s spread corner to corner, then bake until lightly golden and baked through (10 to 12 minutes).

Meanwhile, dampen a kitchen towel large enough to cover the cake. Spread towel out on a cutting board and invert cake onto it. Don’t remove the parchment paper. Roll cake into a log widthwise with the kitchen towel. (The damp towel helps with the rolling.) Set aside until completely cool to the touch (about 20 minutes).

Prepare whipped cream. Place cream, powdered sugar and rose water in the chilled bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment.

Whip on medium until soft peaks form, increase speed to high and whip until just set. Don’t overmix; the whipped cream should be soft and spreadable. Store in the fridge until ready to use.

Set cake roll on a board and unroll it. Carefully flip it around so the parchment side is facing up and the towel is on the bottom. Gently peel back the parchment paper; it’s okay if a thin layer of cake sticks to the parchment. Set aside about a quarter of the whipped cream and place back in the fridge. Spread rest of cream evenly over the cake, leaving a thin border.

Set aside a few strawberries as garnish and place remainder evenly over the whipped cream. With the help of the towel, roll cake into a log widthwise. Gently move cake roll to a serving tray with the seam side down, and cover with plastic wrap placed directly on the log. Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.

To serve, remove plastic wrap. Spread remaining whipped cream on top of cake, and top with a few strawberries. Scatter with crumbled dried rose petals, dust with powdered sugar and garnish with slivered pistachios. Slice and serve.

MAKE AHEAD: Roulette can be made up to 1 day in advance, covered.

PREP AHEAD: Cream can be whipped and stored in the fridge in an airtight container up to 3 days in advance, but the scent of the rose water might dissipate a little.

HOW TO USE DRIED DAMASK ROSE PETALS Purchase packaged culinary-grade dried damask rose petals from Iranian or Middle Eastern markets or online. When the package is opened you should instantly be hit with a distinct, deeply satisfying aroma.

Separate the fragrant petals from the tough woody stems. Set aside some petals, if you like, for beauty and garnish. Place the rest of the petals in a spice grinder or mini food processor and grind to a fine powder. Place the ground petals in a jar and use as needed. Rose petals symbolize love and friendship.

Excerpted from Bottom of the Pot: Persian Recipes and Stories by Naz Deravian. Copyright © 2018 by Naz Deravian. Reprinted with permission from Flatiron Books. All rights reserved. Photography by Eric Wolfinger.

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Kauai’s famed Napali Coast normally requires a boat (or a chopper) to access, but you can sneak up on its south side from Polihale Beach.

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In the last few years I’ve been lucky enough to visit Kauai several times and on each visit the question is the same: north or south? The lush north is the picturesque place of dreams, except when it rains, which it does frequently. The south is defined by the perfect beaches of Poipu, kissed with abundant sunshine and a swack of resorts to match. But what if there was another option? So I headed west in search of a new option for the Garden Isle. And then something wonderful happened… by Neal M Lennan

hose brave souls who do venture to the west side almost always take the turnoff to Waimea Canyon, but the intrepid who push on along Highway 50, as I did, reward themselves with the delight that is Polihale Beach. To reach it, drive past the military base (you can’t miss it) and keep going until the pavement ends. At that juncture the road turns rough and unpaved, but unless there’s been a torrential rainfall it is easily doable in a two-wheel-drive sedan, as long as you avoid the temptation to follow the locals with their four-by-fours right onto the beach. After 20 minutes you’ll see a few areas to pull off, and it’s only a 100-metre or so walk to the ocean.

And there before me was not only the longest beach in Kauai—it’s a 24-km stretch—but also the longest beach in the state, and if that weren’t enough, the sheer face of the Napali Coast provides a stunning backdrop, too. The only drawback is that the surf is usually too rough for swimming and there are no lifeguards, so we had to be content with sunning and walking and nodding at the locals having their cookouts.

If the west side has any Achilles heel it’s the lack of accommodation. Your best bet is the Waimea Plantation Cottages which, weirdly, are part of the Coast Hotel group.

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A Quiet Place

The 61 period cottages are all unique and come with one to five bedrooms and, as converted homes formerly used by farm workers, all are wonderfully original. What they weren’t was luxe like the digs in Poipu, and the black-sand beachfront is gorgeous but definitely not safe for swimming. Still, revelling in our not-following-the-usual-path ethos, they made for a cool option. If you need serious luxury then the private club Kukui’ula is not only the closest to the west side, it’s also hands-down the nicest digs on the island. The cottages—they’re about five steps up the luxe chain from Waimea—have two or three bedrooms and start at $1,000 (U.S.), which is not crazy pricey (if we had a few couples to split the cost) given what a standard room goes for at most nearby resorts.

Food used to be an negative in these parts, but the opening last year of the quaint Japanese Grandma in Hanapepe has gone a long way to alleviating that situation. The small spot seats only a dozen and a half and has an eclectic fashion boutique attached to it, but the menu—we had ahi poke wonton tacos and cold soba salad—is both reasonable and well executed, plus they allow corkage at night, so if you happen to stop at Lihue’s Costco on your way from the airport, this is the place to enjoy that bottle of Tignanello (which we did, thank you very much). And if you’re already in Hanapepe, stop in at Talk Story (both the biggest bookstore in Kauai and the westernmost bookstore in the U.S.). It’s that classic Hawaiian mix of new and used, so while it’s easy to find the latest David Sedaris, a bit of digging turned up a first edition of Somerset Maugham essays at a start-the-car price of $10.

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Talk Story: Edgar Sevier Justus IV

The Plantation House at Kukui’ula (top) channels a more genteel vibe than crowded resorts at Poipu. Even more chill? The quiet stacks at Talk Story bookshop (middle), the westernmost in the U.S. And if you really need to grab some solitude it doesn’t get any better than the large, empty expanses of Polihale Beach State Park (bottom), the longest beach in the state of Hawaii and a perfect place to get lost.

Crown Jewel

Waimea Canyon has long been the major tourism driver for west Kauai thanks to its jaw-dropping vistas and challenging hiking.

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Self-Sufficent

The expansive farm at Kukui’ula lets you know that this isn’t your regular approach to tourism.

Dig In

Ahi poke wonton tacos from Japanese Grandma.

Low Slung

The Waimea Plantation Cottages.

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Even more casual is the DIY stalwart that is the Ishihara Market. At this circa-1934 grocer the more self-reliant can head to the back counter where poke of every stripe—ono, scallop, octopus—is available to go at the lowest prices on the island. Cold beer (how does a little shop like this have such a good selection?) is also available to go, and there’s a beach a short drive away. Just sayin’.

Also worth a stop is the Waimea Theater, itself an 80-year-old leftover from the plantation era, but one that gave itself a new lease on life by mixing in special screenings (like whatever the current releases are: you can skip these) with one-off showings of local surf and outdoor adventure movies (these you should go to).

But you are still going to Waimea Canyon, right? It’s the biggest tourist spot on the West Side for a reason; it’s arguably the most striking canyon in the entire country and, yes, I’m including you-know-what in Arizona. Just driving the crazy, twisty 22.5-kilometre road and getting out at the viewpoints is worthwhile, but, really, you should throw on your hiking boots (they’ll get covered in red dirt, even on dry days) and go for a stroll. There are dozens to choose from, but a few winners are the Kalepa Ridge (if it hasn’t been raining and you’re not afraid of heights) or the Canyon Trail (if it has, and you are). Both are great options in this land less travelled.

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It’s tough to believe it was eight years ago that a young Hilo-born chef named Sheldon Simeon was part of the opening team at Star Noodle, in an out-of-theway business complex above the touristy town of Lahaina. At the time it was everything that most Maui restaurants weren’t; it was cheap and the pan-Pacific cooking was unbelievably pure. Word soon spread amongst both locals and visiting foodies, and Simeon—thanks in part to a popular Top Chef appearance—became something of a celebrity chef. After a few years he moved on, opening the sublime lunch spot Tin Roof, again in an unexpected location, a strip mall in busy Kahalui. It was even cheaper, the food was great and the lines were long. But as great as Tin Roof is, its urban location and lunchtime-only hours make it a tough order for most visitors.

So when it was announced last year that Simeon was working on a new concept, hopes were very high. The result is the newly opened Lineage—which is thankfully located not in some far-off industrial park but in the very swank Shops at Wailea, and it’s a game-changer. Local, without being hokey. Relaxed, but with a dialed-in menu showcasing gems like cold ginger chicken with green onion pesto and chili oil ($18). And it being Simeon, the prices are significantly lower than the most of Wailea. At this point maybe he should just run for mayor?

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Bowled Over

The part-Japanese, part-Chinese, part-Hawaiian dish that is Hekka (top), a multi-influence approach to local food that’s a chef Sheldon Simeon (above) trademark.

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GORGEOUS IN GREEN

Those little niche spaces we have in our homes— the powder room, an office— are often an opportunity for a designer to really have fun, and this home bar designed by Alykhan Velji for Divine Flooring is the perfect example. The rich, saturated green cabinetry (Woodland Fern from Cloverdale Paint) is paired with grey grass cloth walls and bold brass accents; the millwork itself adds an old-world, European vibe with a faceted door face, the handles set dead centre like the door of a Parisian apartment.

“We wanted to work with lots of rich tones, to showcase how you can mix all of these items in a small space and it still really works,” says Velji. “A lot of people think that in a small space you need lighter colours.

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